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FRANK PKNY · 07-22-2016, 10:21 AM

Last evening I designed a new transmission stand from some scrap and a 3/4" x6" pipe , base for the pipe, 1.5"x3"x12" tubing scrap. Thought I would share it with you guy's. Frank PKNY

Barry-ct · 07-22-2016, 10:58 AM

Looks like it threads into the lower drain plug hole? I wonder if the threaded pipe will take the pressure and not snap off? Maybe a brace or cradle for the front part to attach or sit on? It's a simple but should work fine.

JM 35 Sedan · 07-22-2016, 11:00 AM

Looks good Frank! I need to make something like that.

FRANK PKNY · 07-22-2016, 12:19 PM

Correct it screws into the drain plug 3/4" pipe thread is what the plug is. The pipe is plenty strong enough , should not need any further bracing.

NealinCA · 07-22-2016, 04:33 PM

It's probably fine, but I've never been excited about supporting a trans case from the drain hole, as the cases are pretty thin. My brother makes this stand that bolts to the bellhousing and supports the back of the case.

Neal

moonlight graham · 07-22-2016, 07:25 PM

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I have two of Neal's Transmission stands and they work great!

Geoffrey

Barry-ct · 07-22-2016, 07:29 PM

I guess I have no imagination. A very simple but effective way to support it.

russcc · 07-23-2016, 06:38 AM

Thank you for posting. A couple good, simple ideas fro holding the trans while working on it.

Bored&Stroked · 07-23-2016, 06:43 AM

I think it depends on whether you're "showing them" or working on them (in my mind). You can take your regular adjustable engine stand and bolt the four arms to the front of the case - in a manner that lets you still get through the arms with parts. You may need some tubular extensions and longer bolts. This makes it easy to rotate the trans when you're working on it - which works for me.

FRANK PKNY · 08-08-2016, 05:12 PM

update. I took the advise of Neal and made a front support out of an old scrap hinge. When you remove the two bolts you just fold down the hinge and unscrew the pipe thread base. makes a nice stable platform. Here are a few photo's of my rebuild. Frank[

RalphM · 08-08-2016, 06:06 PM

I like the hinge! That's a neat idea!

PeteVS · 08-08-2016, 09:15 PM

Here are two I made up several years ago. I've been using the angle iron design just recently. It's all bed frame angle.

40Pickup · 08-09-2016, 12:27 AM

Found this old ..... No, this is one of my creative joy. Handy to flip around when working.

Jorgen

Russ/40 · 08-09-2016, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 40Pickup

Found this old ..... No, this is one of my creative joy. Handy to flip around when working.

Jorgen

Riveted,, classy!

V8COOPMAN · 08-09-2016, 12:59 PM

Not only is that a VERY NICE stand, but some of the guys would probably be quite interested in your method of setting those RIVETS. DD

Mart · 08-09-2016, 02:13 PM

Liking the stands, guys, I haven't done many gearboxes, but I think the last one I did I just sat it in a 15" wheel. Not great.

I like the idea of being able to flip it on it's front or side. My minds racing now.

I need to scrounge some angle and get a bit more classy.

Mart.

07-22-2016, 10:58 AM	#2
Barry-ct Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Newington, Connecticut Posts: 1,374	Re: New Transmission stand design. Looks like it threads into the lower drain plug hole? I wonder if the threaded pipe will take the pressure and not snap off? Maybe a brace or cradle for the front part to attach or sit on? It's a simple but should work fine. __________________ Barry 50 F-1

07-22-2016, 11:00 AM	#3
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: New Transmission stand design. Looks good Frank! I need to make something like that. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

07-22-2016, 04:33 PM	#5
NealinCA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central Coast, Calif. Posts: 839	Re: New Transmission stand design. It's probably fine, but I've never been excited about supporting a trans case from the drain hole, as the cases are pretty thin. My brother makes this stand that bolts to the bellhousing and supports the back of the case. Neal

07-22-2016, 07:25 PM	#6
moonlight graham Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 46	Re: New Transmission stand design. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have two of Neal's Transmission stands and they work great! Geoffrey

07-22-2016, 07:29 PM	#7
Barry-ct Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Newington, Connecticut Posts: 1,374	Re: New Transmission stand design. I guess I have no imagination. A very simple but effective way to support it. __________________ Barry 50 F-1

07-23-2016, 06:38 AM	#8
russcc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,871	Re: New Transmission stand design. Thank you for posting. A couple good, simple ideas fro holding the trans while working on it.

07-23-2016, 06:43 AM	#9
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,064	Re: New Transmission stand design. I think it depends on whether you're "showing them" or working on them (in my mind). You can take your regular adjustable engine stand and bolt the four arms to the front of the case - in a manner that lets you still get through the arms with parts. You may need some tubular extensions and longer bolts. This makes it easy to rotate the trans when you're working on it - which works for me.

08-08-2016, 06:06 PM	#11
RalphM Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: North Pole, Alaska Posts: 2,651	Re: New Transmission stand design. I like the hinge! That's a neat idea!

08-09-2016, 12:59 PM	#15
V8COOPMAN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Shore of LAKE HOUSTON Posts: 11,111	Re: New Transmission stand design. Not only is that a VERY NICE stand, but some of the guys would probably be quite interested in your method of setting those RIVETS. DD __________________ *Click Links Below* __ ▼ *'35-'36 W/8BA & MECHANICAL FAN* *T5 W/TORQUE TUBE*

08-09-2016, 02:13 PM	#16
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,749	Re: New Transmission stand design. Liking the stands, guys, I haven't done many gearboxes, but I think the last one I did I just sat it in a 15" wheel. Not great. I like the idea of being able to flip it on it's front or side. My minds racing now. I need to scrounge some angle and get a bit more classy. Mart.