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May 12, 2015 | 11:18 PM

n.g.hayes

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Portable door dolly

Looking for a forum posting on how to build a door dolly by modifying a motor dolly. I thought someone on this forum had made one and posted photos of same. My search has come up empty. If anyone can locate or remember that info, it would be a big help.
Thanks,
Norm

May 13, 2015 | 01:57 PM

GaToy

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I've been meaning to build one for a while. I'm building mine from scratch though.

May 13, 2015 | 04:29 PM

RBrid

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Transmission jack

Not sure if this is what you want. I bought a transmission jack at harbor freight and used it to remove the rather heavy doors:

May 13, 2015 | 05:17 PM

n.g.hayes

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Thanks TOY and BRID,
Here are a few pics of what I built today. Not exactly what I had in mind but it will work for one door at a time. The one I seem to remember held both doors at the same time. The flat plate will get drilled and tapped for correct size bolts. Maybe future mods will get me in line to handle two. Thanks for all suggestions.
Norm

May 14, 2015 | 11:04 AM

n.g.hayes

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Got the bracket drilled and tapped this morning. Door is hanging perfect and being able to rotate will eliminate that upside down work !
Thanks,
Norm

May 14, 2015 | 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by n.g.hayes

Got the bracket drilled and tapped this morning. Door is hanging perfect and being able to rotate will eliminate that upside down work !
Thanks,
Norm

Hey Norm, Know I see what you were talking about. That looks like it works. The door just slips onto the bracket or is something else holding it. Patent it!!!
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May 14, 2015 | 06:01 PM

n.g.hayes

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Hi ZIO,
The bracket has been drilled and tapped to match the hinge pattern. I can now use the same bolts and location just like bolting up to the door hinges. I did all eight holes but really only need a couple on each ear. Now the cleaning and painting will be a breeze. I will also install my new windows and not need to stand on my head! Thanks for the reply.
Norm