<VV> Drive train fixture for floor jack

[Dave Thompson]

This evening I went to our Vintage Corsa (So Cal) meeting. One of our older
members has a bad throw out bearing in his 64 Monza. Since I'm unemployed
right now, I offered to do a clutch job for him. I plan to remove the entire
drive train so I can seal up some trans/diff leaks and his front mounts
while I'm at it. He also needs U-Joints.

 

Several months ago, when I replaced a trans in an FC, I used my floor jack.
Things were rather "interesting" with the whole drive train balanced on the
small disk of the jack.

 

I've seen guys use a piece of plywood with some 2X4's on it to help balance
things on the floor jack. I know there are welded jigs available but I want
to do it on the "Cheap". Besides, I've got lots of 3/4 inch plywood and
2X4's here "in stock". 

 

Could someone please send me a picture or two with some measurements of one
of the boards so I don't have to re-invent the wheel?

 

Thanks very much in advance

 

Dave Thompson

Westminster, CA

 

P.S. What's a fair labor price to charge for a clutch job on a 64?