The $11 tire trolley
Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2019 5:23 pm
I have the original wheels for the 911 stored in the boxes that the aftermarket wheels came in - the previous owner brought them to me when he delivered the car - and I've been sliding them around the garage as I re-organize. Inspired by this $150 masterpiece from a certain supplier in Tacoma, WA, I put together my own solution for $11, not counting the items I had on hand already.
The inspiration: Since I've established a New Tire Fund for next spring, I could not part with the $150 for the fancy cart. I have the rolling base for a Rubbermaid BRUTE trash can that I've been kicking around the garage, and for $10.75 I picket up a pre-cut 24" by 1" wood table top from Home Depot. With some spare bolts, nuts and large washers to spread the load on the wood top I cobbled together a most acceptable substitute cart.
All that remains is to take it apart to prime and paint the wood top. This will take care of the wheels in boxes, and when I get cold-weather tires to put on them next fall, my home-made cart will handle those as well. At least then I can move everything at once and save the back muscles.
The inspiration: Since I've established a New Tire Fund for next spring, I could not part with the $150 for the fancy cart. I have the rolling base for a Rubbermaid BRUTE trash can that I've been kicking around the garage, and for $10.75 I picket up a pre-cut 24" by 1" wood table top from Home Depot. With some spare bolts, nuts and large washers to spread the load on the wood top I cobbled together a most acceptable substitute cart.
All that remains is to take it apart to prime and paint the wood top. This will take care of the wheels in boxes, and when I get cold-weather tires to put on them next fall, my home-made cart will handle those as well. At least then I can move everything at once and save the back muscles.