I've always had a thing for vintage engine stands. One of my favorites is the old K.R. Wilson units that seem to go for an arm and a leg these days. One of these days I might lose my senses long enough to actually buy one, but until then I stumbled a... <BR><BR>To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here.
"and a six inch length of '35 or '36 Ford drive-shaft. Most of this stuff can be found in any scrap yard worth of the name" My how the times have changed... Cool little article Ryan! I'm curious about how many guys back in the day would have followed the instructions and actually built one.
Looks like a nice stand.... I a weird metal display at the antique store and was thinking... "engine stand!"
Is the KR Wilson one that you mention the side-mount kind? I'd like to find one of those for a flathead block myself.
Ok you been robbed. I snagged the pic if that's not alright tell me. man I really like the idea of the engine being supported on both ends. Some of these old engines are heavy buggers.
R&C February 1970 page 54 shows Bud Bryan's 59A on a stand that looks identical to the one in Ryan's photo. I believe that is the legendary "Nellie" Taylor wrenching it. We had one similar in my high school auto shop on the late sixties.
My brain is already thinking how to make it work with my olds. I have a spare front mount so that end is covered.
All KRW stands hold the early engines from the side. Model T and A from water outlet holes and pan rail, 32-53 V8 by exhaust manifold holes, 41-52 flathead six similar to A&T. Adapters for Y-blocks mount to the rear, I believe.
Those old KRW stands are beautiful pieces! My neighbour's got one, adapts to fit most everything. Personally, I prefer the side-mount stands as they allow flywheel and clutch installs easier. Sure, you can't get exhaust manifold on, but oh well.
it kinda reminds me of my grandpa's,he also had some old bomb carts for engine stands,wish i had pictures..
I want a KR Wilson Stand so bad but most of my lust stems from the base saying BUFFALO, NY on it which is my hometown. So awesome....so expensive.
Street Rodder mag,"the authority in street rods",gasp, had a tech article in the esrly 80's on building a engine stand that flips the motor end to end using the side mounts. I have one and its my favorite building stand. The only problem is you cant install the exhaus, but you can install the flywheel, clutch and bellhousing.
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