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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 12:28 PM
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Ladder stand for engine work

Can anyone tell me where I can find a ladder stand to work on my truck engine?
Something that will get me up over the motor.

I searched around the web and found nothing but may not know the real name for what I am looking for.
Thanks,
John

By the way... here are a few pictures of my garage. I only wish my new 2006 F250 would fit.
http://www.ragersworld.com/images/newimages/garage1.jpg
http://www.ragersworld.com/images/newimages/garage3.jpg
http://www.ragersworld.com/images/newimages/garage4.jpg
 

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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 01:23 PM
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I'm pretty sure what you're looking for is called a topside creeper.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 01:32 PM
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Thank you!!!

Just the words I was looking for.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 01:34 PM
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That garage is way too clean
 
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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 01:56 PM
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Nice looking car and garage. Is the car a 68 Camaro RS?
 
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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by berkad
That garage is way too clean
I totally agree. Way too clean.

Nice garage and even nicer cars.

LeesburgJohn, You got room in your garage for a 55 F100 (basket case)? (just kidding)
 
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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 03:37 PM
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Wow! Even before I moved my garage never looked that uncluttered! I am very impressed, care to come by my place and detail my parlour?
 
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 07:56 AM
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Wow! Even before I moved my garage never looked that uncluttered! I am very impressed, care to come by my place and detail my parlour?
Fantastic idea. When you are done with Super please come to my place I need help.

I see a tv show, "TRADING GARAGES"
 
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 01:57 PM
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Nice place! Post those links in the garage pics thread in the forum. Isee you have some engine analyzer equipment.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2005 | 10:02 AM
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LeesburgJohn:

Just a couple thoughts... I have a topside creeper. I use it occasionally, but I don't think it's something I would buy again. It's not nearly as nice to use as it appears to be in the stoor. I find it quite uncomfortable and inconvenient to use. However, it does come in very handy occasionally (especially on big trucks and semi tractors). Just don't buy one thinking you'll use it everyday and it'll be the best thing since sliced bread. I bought mine at a place that no longer sells them (in Canada) so can't help you much with finding one.

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Old Oct 6, 2005 | 12:02 PM
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Thanks for the advise. I am going to hold off for now. I am using a small step lader for now and it is working out fine.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2005 | 04:07 PM
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Thanks very much for the complements. It took the wife and me a few weeks to get it like that. I am not done with it yet but it is close. I just added a beer refrigerator and electronic dart board.
By the way it is a 69 Convertible Camaro RS and the other car is a 1970 Chevelle.
The Chevelle is my father in-laws and the Camaro is mine.
I do all of my own car work so I like to make the garage a nice place to work in. It is also where we enter and exit the house mostly so it is kind of like the foyer.
 
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