The other day I was able to get a little work done on the car dolly. It'* almost done. Need a place to hook the front of the tire slings. So first I welded a piece of flat stock steel. Then I needed to cut a notch for the hook.
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After drilling the pilot holes I then drilled out the rest, then cleaned up the notch with a angle grinder.
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The trailer is upside down right now. But here is the hook in the notch.
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Put a tire on the dolly and strapped it down.
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Holds it really well.
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Now I just need to cut a notch on the back side and reinforce with some bar stock.
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I can then remove the hook point that is there. I really don't want to drive over that. Then build some ramps. I picked up some ratchet straps so I can anchor the car to the trailer in the center, both front and rear. Also want to add a winch to pull a disabled car on the to dolly.

If you are going to add a winch add it as close to the hitch point that you can, I don't know what size tube that dolly is made from but from the pics it doesn't look heavy enough maybe adding a hole for a ****** block closer to the wheels will help, and also keep your hook point lower

Nice work tho

Not sure if I will need a ****** block. I really only plan to use the winch to pull a car on the the dolly, not pull it from a ditch. I could always use a simple come along. I'll also look closer at the hitch portion. I may look at adding a little more to that area.

If you move the winch point closer to the coupler you might need a ****** block to keep the cable low !! Also adding a ****** Block will cut the pulling weight in half ! Not a need but a useful tool

My new truck (That) should be here by weeks end had a Self Loading Wheel lift I will be adding a 10,000 LB Winch to the box of the truck and a ****** Block on the Wheel lift

Adding one will be a simple thing to do. The winch is last on my list. So far I just need to finish the wheel sling part, ramps will be easy. Still looking for a 185/80/r13 tire to replace the leaking one I have. I'll keep my eyes open on craigslist. Once that'* all done the dolly will be usable. Then it'* time to look at a winch system.

Looking good!

You might be able to get away with a simple boat winch "U" bolted to the dolly frame. They are rated for 1100 lbs. which should be plenty to pull a car up. You can find them at Walmart for about $40.

Its the mounting point.. I have ripped a few of them off of mounting points in the past ! My last one was welded re enforced good for 20,000 LBS

Correct, it'* all about the proper angles.

Looking great buddy. One question though. Is the ratcheting part going to mount low enough that it won't get in the way of the body of a car?

I have mine currently on the front of the tire and need to weld it in low to keep from hitting the body/bumper.

That'* something I will have to check on after I get the car on the dolly. If needed I will change the hook on the ratchet to bring the ratchet down further.