So I started last week building a hearse that could disassemble and basically lay flat for easier storage. The wife told me I could build one only if I could find a way to take it apart. My plan once done is to just store it on the side of my house and cover it with a tarp. Dimor's build was my inspiration here in terms of concept. Mine won't be as nice nor functional, but that doesn't bother me as it's just meant to be a prop in my yard haunt. It just needs to look cool in the dark.
So far I spent one Saturday from 10am to 5pm and also today from 10am to 4pm working on this.
General parts list follows. I'll be honest that I didn't inventory everything, but you'll be able to see what I did in the photos.
42" Wheels - purchased from At Home. (Formerly Garden Ridge)
Axles -
1/2" flanges used on wheels and for supports.
1/2" pipe used for axles
3/4" to 1/2" t-joint used to connect supports to axle.
Base frame -
2x4 - 2 lengths run longitudinally about 8' long
1x6 - 2 lengths about 42" long for connecting axles
Main box -
1x4 framing connected with pocket joints and additional clips
1x2 to support box on base frame
1x2 strips to support roof
Door hinges x 2 per corner
Gingerbread corner detail are shelf brackets
Cheap decorative moulding for top edge under roof
Front End -
1x6 for main support/structure
1/4" plywood for decorative element and foot rest
1x2 for foot rest support
1x12 for seat
Straps for strength
L-brackets to support sides
Roof/floor -
1/4" plywood
1x4 strip for center roof support
1x2 scraps for alignment
Still to be figured out:
Plexiglass
Removable carriage lights(may go with hanging battery powered)
So far I spent one Saturday from 10am to 5pm and also today from 10am to 4pm working on this.
General parts list follows. I'll be honest that I didn't inventory everything, but you'll be able to see what I did in the photos.
42" Wheels - purchased from At Home. (Formerly Garden Ridge)
Axles -
1/2" flanges used on wheels and for supports.
1/2" pipe used for axles
3/4" to 1/2" t-joint used to connect supports to axle.
Base frame -
2x4 - 2 lengths run longitudinally about 8' long
1x6 - 2 lengths about 42" long for connecting axles
Main box -
1x4 framing connected with pocket joints and additional clips
1x2 to support box on base frame
1x2 strips to support roof
Door hinges x 2 per corner
Gingerbread corner detail are shelf brackets
Cheap decorative moulding for top edge under roof
Front End -
1x6 for main support/structure
1/4" plywood for decorative element and foot rest
1x2 for foot rest support
1x12 for seat
Straps for strength
L-brackets to support sides
Roof/floor -
1/4" plywood
1x4 strip for center roof support
1x2 scraps for alignment
Still to be figured out:
Plexiglass
Removable carriage lights(may go with hanging battery powered)

