I would think that what you want to do with one dictates how you want to build one. I built one out of two 1000lb engine stands, and only used the vertical member, with the mounting plates. Attached to a pair of 6" I beams with casters under them, tied them together with 2" square tubing. Structurally it's as strong as it needs to be, and has more than enouqh capacity to support a 700lb body. I'll chop it up and scrap it when I'm done with mine. I have all of $100 in mine, which allowed me to dump more $$ into the car itself.
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Jimmy M
68 GTO
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