Just think of all that extra custom work you could do by yourself in the winter time when ya do have the extra time! Hell I would love one just for hobby sake!

 

That`s why it`s another good reason not to bother with a lift cause when I get my own finally done that`s the end of story....

 

Oh not me, I would love to do custom work as a "side job" that would be super fun, and a guy could keep practiced up for his own stuff

 

So should I bring afew projects over real soon?

 

Right on Etek sounds like a lot of work but im sure its worth it

 

Soon as i get my shop and a hoist, sure, bring your checkbook too

 

Can`t wait too long.....Ya gotta hurry.

 

Haha thats where the problem is! See we are house shopping, trying to decide between an rtm and a stick built on site house, and once that is all clear then we are gonna shop for a shop package and build it at the same time.

 

OK Chatty Cathy's....
Lifts (good ones) can be $2800.00 or more. Cheaps ones are a little less, but you know about cheap tools by now I'm sure (especailly ones that hold vehicles over your head!!) That said, it's a very competitive business.

A garage tour? I'd have to say, unless you think otherwise, there isn't much to see...but them I haven't been in too many other garages around here... I'd be happy to host - you bringin' the refreshments?!

Read on...

 

Sounds good, my garage is a mess as usual and would take a week of Sundays to clean it up to be even somewhat respectable.
We need to get something going in the way of a meet or a garage tour as this summer is slipping by quickly.
My refreshments would consist of a case of Coke, would that do?
Let`s keep this thread on this topic for a garage tour/meet to see where it goes so if your interested in it post your thoughts.

 

his garage is a mess until i come over to help with something then i usually end up cleaning it up for him......

My garage is out as its still under construction, but when im all finished you all are welcome to come over for refreshments and such

 

I'll have to say: this was the BEST Father's Day EVER!!! After about 4 hours I got' er all together and going up..down...up...down...then the kids got on (see pics)....up..down...up...down, then some friends ... up...down..up...down... then the wife...up...down...up...down.... Now, now boys - stay on topic!!:bounce:

And yes, after the lift was done I actually spent some quality time with my boys!

So, other than a few VAGUE parts i- the instructions (air hook-up), it was fairly straight forward.



As for the air hook-up, the instructions didn't show the air button or where the air hose connects, but after some CSI work we where able to find the button and figure it out.



As I`ve said - I had a friend who had done a few - here`s a picture of a guy (and his girl...) you want to have around when working on you lift, your car, your shop.... :thumbup:


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Of course once we had it all together, the posts straightened plumb (had to move a couple posts a bit with a 2x4 and hammer) and the hydraulics connected, we noticed the entire unit was ****-eyed in the shop.



It was easily remedied with the caster kit, so, although I had said in another post maybe save your money here as you may never move your lift, I take it back, because even if you have to move it a couple inches you'll need the casters.



I was able to put them together, connect them, lower the lift all the way until it was on the big wheels and easily move it square in the shop, then remove them again. I made a rack on the wall beside the lift to get them up and out of the way when not in use.




Gotta say - I`m thrilled. Everyone who`s seen it, again a couple guys with experience, thinks it`s HEAVY DUTY. It`s so heavy duty in fact, that the oil-drip trays are made of heavy stainless...



...these could easily have been made of plastic to save money and weight...or even aluminum.

The only thing I think I might change is how the jack x-bar (youngest is standing on it) moves on the ramps. The roller jack - of course - has rollers that make it glide along the ramps, but the x-bar justs rests metal on metal, which not only takes all the paint off both surfaces, it tends to bind. Maybe once all the paint is scraped off it`ll be easier to move...Or I`ll fab up some rollers.

So, THANKS 1st to the guys at BendPak, especially Jeff who initially sold me on this lift and Bruce at Babco Sales who got the unit routed and shipped to me. Everything these guys said thus far has been dead-on and that counts for a lot.:beer:

I`ll be running cars up and down the new lift in the coming weeks, so I`ll update it then. The only problem I have now is: which car goes on first - The Galaxie to do the power steering... Or the 46 Merc to weld a beam...or...

Oh - and for you guys still expecting a different post and can`t figure out why I`m talking lifts....

 

Lift looks great

 

Time for you to hurry on over soon Chris, you`ve been missed round here! When ever your ready we`ll be over for the grand opening.
e-tek, that helper looks alot like a guy I know by the name of Don....

 

FoMoKo - Yep - that's Don...how do you know him? I know him as he was great friends with the guy I bought my home from who then moved across the street. He just passed away and Don helped him through the end (and much more). I guess he needed someone to help after that - glad it was me!