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Old Apr 7, 2026 | 08:56 AM
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I realize the plans to build a Wood Dolly for a C3 are on this site. I’m just having a difficult time locating the link. Please post the link for the plans.
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Hello,
Maybe this plan?
It supports the body at the body mount locations.
I believe a couple others have been posted too.
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One important feature that most dolly plans leave out is support for the front clip. Once you have the body on the dolly, make some ad hoc supports from long 2 x 4s for the fount end.
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Perfect! Thank you.
I will add front support.

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Hello,
The front crossmember is the proper place to put a front upright support.
It's not on the drawing and can't be seen in the photo.
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FYI, you can raise the height of the entire dolly by using 4x4s at each corner to raise it to your desired height. This allow you to work on the under side of the body or store your chassis or spare parts underneath.

This height allowed body to stored over the chassis with engine & fuel tank.  Be sure you have the needed vertical clearance,
This height allowed body to stored over the chassis with engine & fuel tank. Be sure you have the needed vertical clearance.


Upright placed under each body mount. Support for the nose was added later
Upright placed under each body mount. Support for the nose was added later


Upright spacing for my 71 coupe
Upright spacing for my 71 coupe


Bracing to help rigidity.  Note uprights can be rotated out of the way one at a time to work on the body mounts themselves.
Bracing to help rigidity. Note uprights can be rotated out of the way one at a time to work on the body mounts themselves.
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My advice is to not overthink this. Use 2x6s, cross brace intelligently and provide support for the nose. Use screws to assemble.
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Originally Posted by Escue
I realize the plans to build a Wood Dolly for a C3 are on this site. I’m just having a difficult time locating the link. Please post the link for the plans.
Thank you
I built this one from plans I found on https://www.corvette-restoration.com/ and it worked great. Lots of clearance under the rear and around the front wheel wells,.




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Thank you for the plans. I promise not to over think it.
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