................ Man, those frames are pretty frugal, eh? 
Rotisserie
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From: Sapulpa OK
Rotisserie
Made a rotisserie for working on my '52 F1 frame. Had one engine stand but found a deal on craigslist for another. Had to lower the front caster on bith so the bore for the rotating portion would be level. Now I need to save up enough to sandblast the frame.
Oh by thr way, I got the idea right here on this forum. Thanks guys.
Oh by thr way, I got the idea right here on this forum. Thanks guys.
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From: Upper Left Coast
That is NICE!
The only change I would make is a sort of "out-rigger" on one side to ensure that it couldn't be accidentally "tipped" over!
I wouldn't want to read about you in the Daily Midway Driller!!!!
Regards,
Rick
The only change I would make is a sort of "out-rigger" on one side to ensure that it couldn't be accidentally "tipped" over!
I wouldn't want to read about you in the Daily Midway Driller!!!!
Regards,
Rick
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From: SE Wisc. (the Rust Belt)
I also suggest you tie the two ends together, a runner on both sides would be best or at least on down the center. It will make it a lot easier to move without have a chance of one end hanging up on a crack or other imperfection on the ground. It sure is going to help with the blasting of the frame.
I just recently bought a rotteseri on the 'Bay for use with my '37 Buick.
I was able to get it cheap IMO. I got enought extra 2"X3" steel tubing that came with it I was able to make the end pieces more generic so the unit can be used for other cars. I also used an old chain sprocket to make an indexing plate so the can can be locking in different positions at 15° increments.
As soon as I'm done with it I hope to sell and get my money back on it.
I just recently bought a rotteseri on the 'Bay for use with my '37 Buick.
I was able to get it cheap IMO. I got enought extra 2"X3" steel tubing that came with it I was able to make the end pieces more generic so the unit can be used for other cars. I also used an old chain sprocket to make an indexing plate so the can can be locking in different positions at 15° increments.
As soon as I'm done with it I hope to sell and get my money back on it.
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From: Harpswell Maine
I have a similar setup using 2 engine stands that currently has a frame for another car in it. I used it to sandblast, rerivet, epoxy prime and urethane prime that frame. I need to block sand the frame and shoot color. You can't beat being able to rotate the frame to get in all of the nooks and crannies.
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From: Tucson AZ
Amen, Willard, I just finished my frame, nothing like good tools. I saw a completely adjustable rotator at the SEMA show. You could spin a whole car, literally, with 1 finger. Cost $3500 though, always a drawback!
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From: SE Wisc. (the Rust Belt)
One deficiency of the unit I have is it's not adjustable up and down. I don't if that will really matter but most of the professional units I have seen are adjustable up and down. I can see why you would want it but mine didn't have it and I didn't want to waste the time rebuilding it to have that feature.
I still think the link between the two ends is very important unless the unit is going to stay in one place and not move. Even then if for some reason the ends would splay apart there could be damage to what ever is mounted on it. It wouldn't be that much of a addition to do for the added insurance.
Before anyone replies that a person has to work within a budget, you're preaching to the choir. I am building my Buick on a very low budget. I've had to do a lot of trading and selling to get what I need.
I still think the link between the two ends is very important unless the unit is going to stay in one place and not move. Even then if for some reason the ends would splay apart there could be damage to what ever is mounted on it. It wouldn't be that much of a addition to do for the added insurance.
Before anyone replies that a person has to work within a budget, you're preaching to the choir. I am building my Buick on a very low budget. I've had to do a lot of trading and selling to get what I need.
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Looks good. A lot easier to work on like that. I see many engine stands on Craigs list here locally.
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From: SE Wisc. (the Rust Belt)
I got the Buick on the rotisserie last Saturday. My son and his friend helped. The three of us were able to lift the body off the frame, sit on the forklift truck, pulled the frame away and slid the rotisserie under. We had to adjust the brackets a little but had it all bolted up in about half an hour.
I've never used a rotisserie before but I know it's going to make working on the car a lot easier.
I've never used a rotisserie before but I know it's going to make working on the car a lot easier.
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One deficiency of the unit I have is it's not adjustable up and down. I don't if that will really matter but most of the professional units I have seen are adjustable up and down. I can see why you would want it but mine didn't have it and I didn't want to waste the time rebuilding it to have that feature.
I still think the link between the two ends is very important unless the unit is going to stay in one place and not move. Even then if for some reason the ends would splay apart there could be damage to what ever is mounted on it. It wouldn't be that much of a addition to do for the added insurance.
Once again, right on the mark. Anyone who says thay can't afford to work safely, has no business doing this work.
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From: SE Wisc. (the Rust Belt)
I should have been more clear on the subject of adjustability of my rotisserie, I made mine so I could adjust up and down. I understand the need to adjust it up and down. I have to remove bolts and manually adjust the body up and down on mine. On the better units I've seen there is a hydraulic cylinder on each end that makes the adjustment a lot easier. I don't plan on using my rotisserie once I am done using it for my car so it's not that big of a deal. If I needed to adjust it for numerous projects the hydraulics would be very handy.
I have the car's body pretty close to balanced. I can spin the body by myself with not too much effort but I think I am going to adjust it one notch lower and see if I can achieve a little better balance.
I have the car's body pretty close to balanced. I can spin the body by myself with not too much effort but I think I am going to adjust it one notch lower and see if I can achieve a little better balance.
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From: SE Wisc. (the Rust Belt)
A rotisserie is like a car trailer, you can't go wrong buying one and you will get 90% of your investment back when you decide to sale. The one major purchase I made and never had any buyer's remorse was my car trailer. I paid $2700 for it and never had doubts. I've used it hundreds of times for everything from hauling parts trucks home to moving people to delivering customer's projects (after all, it is a company vehicle). It's paid for itself three times over and I know when I go to sell it I probably get $2000+ for it. I plan to sell the rotisserie as soon as I'm done with it and I'm sure I can get at least what I paid for it.
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