How to Build a Car Dolly

Car dollies are indispensable tools in a shop where a vehicle might remain incapable of running for a period of time and might need to be moved. Using a set of four dollies, one man can move a car without help.

Things You'll Need

• 1.5-inch x 1.5-inch x 1/4-inch angle iron 1.5-inch pipe Heavy-duty caster wheels 4x4 1/4-inch-flat steel stock

Instructions

1. Cut two 18-inch-long pieces of 1.5-inch x 1.5-inch x 1/4-inch angle iron.

2. Cut two 16-inch-long pieces of 1.5-inch pipe.

3. 

   Assemble the frame of the dolly by welding the angle iron pieces on each end of the two pipes.

4. Weld the flat steel 4-inch x 4-inch x 1/4-inch plates to the bottom of each corner of the frame.

5. Weld the swiveling caster mounting flange to the steel plates at the corners of the frame.

6. Paint the dolly a color of your choice.

7. Make a set of four to move a vehicle easily. To use simply jack up the car, placing a dolly under each tire. Let the car down off the jack and the tire will be cradled in the dolly.

Resources

• Suggested swivel caster