Drive stand project.
 

A few weeks ago I picked up a couple of speedmaster 3As for my top gun project. Along with the drives I picked up the need for a couple of stands. After reviewing my requirements and doing a couple of rough sketches, this is the design that I came up with. I still need to put on a couple of finnishing touches on the first one before it is ready for paint but the first test fitting went very well. I thought that I would share some of the pictures that I took along the way.

Roger

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Here are a few more. Just getting started.

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A few more, getting closer.

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First test fit..

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Why dont you just go with the bare metal look. I kinda like the raw finish better than paint.

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looks good ....now start polishing them.

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I do too Jason but if I don`t paint them, I will have the rusty drive stand look before too long. :(

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looks nice!

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I`m going to strip the red paint off the drives and repaint them black with new decals. I` pretty sure that I won`t be able to leave the lowers the way they are and not polish them.

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Wow, nice work. I was thinking about starting a thread ealier today about drive stands to get some ideas. I want something that doesnt take up much space, and can easily move around smaller drives like X's and XR's and the occasional Alpha.

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Well. In that case. Paint away. LOL

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Awesome....Good Work!

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Nice work Roger. Those look like they will suport the weight of the Top Gun, not just the drives! :eek: :cool:

Team Baja, I'll try to get a few pics of the drive stand I made out of 2" PVC for a Bravo drive.

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clean welds....

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Payton I would like to see your stands I cant weld but I can glue. :D

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Wow, I just build mine out of 2x4's & a piece of plywood.

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oops...guess you blasted your parts before you fabbed the stands,they looked like stainless.

Nice though..from the looks of your shop you must do alot of fab work.

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what about powder coat? I know its more $$$ but much harder to scratch.

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I was going to ask if that was aluminum. Not that I know much but I'm told the ability to weld aluminum makes you a stud...

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Cool. Im open for any suggestions. Pictures are appreciated.

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Thanks for the compliments guys. I have a tendency to over engineer and overbuild. In a situation like this where weight is`nt a concern, this philosopy has tended to serve me well. The extra weight, in this case makes for a more stable platform so the stand can be used for doing some work on the drive as opposed to just holding it...or in some examples that I`ve seen, just barley holding it. One of the objectives that I wanted to acheive, was a low center of gravity. That is why the stand is open at the rear to allow the skeg enter the stand. This open end, and resulting loss of strength on that end, will partially explain why I used heavier tubing with additional reinforcements in its construction.
I`ll post more pictures when I get them painted and the wooden top installed.
Thanks again for the kind words.

Roger

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I made a drive stand out of an engine stand after I saw the one that US1 Fountain made. Here is a link to pictures of his stand that I copied.

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...ht=drive+stand

Here is a picture of my stand. My drives are really that high and I can slide them right in by adjusting the heigth on the tongh jack as neeeded.

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Very nice Roger... :drink:

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Hey Roger I never thought that I would be saying this to you but NICE RACK! :p

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Thanks guys.

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I don`t know about that but it will bolster your self esteem and it`s good for your self image as well.. :D

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Nice drive stands Roger in fact the nicest I have seen keep up the good work!

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Anyone need a custom stand to work on drives? this one I have lets you bolt the upper or lower to a plate and the handle has a 21:1 ratio gearbox to let you roll it 360 deg. and strong enough to work on drive. No clamping on the cav plate.Also an adapter for holding a BW trans to work on it. $200.
an sorry for any threadjacking here. thought of it while looking a yours. Ken

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I thought that I would post an update on my drive stand project. All four are completed and are in service.

Roger

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A couple more..

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That kind of looks like one of the old Bob Kerr stands ????


Rodger, your stands are awsome, I think you could put the whole boat on them and they wouldnt even feel it....great job :drink:

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Joe , I'm not sure who made it but when I bought a set of trs tools this came with it. the mechanic said it was custom made for all drives and he even held trannies on it. I know he did not build it. It sure works well. I dont need it anymore and can't figure out another good use for it

ROGER , very nice. I would beg for a pair but would rather sell my drives that store them.
Ken

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Those stands look nice, now get back to working on that boat. I want to see it on the water before my son goes to college. Sorry, couldn't resist. Have a great weekend.

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I'm on it... :D

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I need to get on it as well, I won't have the parts I need till Wed.

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What kind of parts do you need to wax and polish?
NOW, Gichyass busy and make something shinny while you're waiting for the parts!!! :D

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Roger, your stands are awsome, I think you could put the whole boat on them and they wouldnt even feel it....great job :drink:[/QUOTE]


NOW ya' tell me. After I spent all my money on a trailer!!!!! :D

Thanks for the kind words.

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LMAO

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more pics .......................

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Wow those are nice but man thats alot of work for something that gets covered with grease and overspray.. I made one in less than an hour out of 2x4's that ive been using for 5 years now .. The top has a slot you can sit the skeg in or flip it over and has a larger hole for the upper to sit in ..
Ill get a pic later it was easy to make and has been used to rebuilt and paint a variety of different lowers :)