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Topic: blocking up for winter storage/maintenance

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blocking up for winter storage/maintenance

Posted: 12/4/07 10:37am Message 11 of 14
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dwright
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Victor, NY - USA
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Vette(s): 2004 Commemorative Edition Coupe, Auto w/HUD. 13K miles in 2015. Sold 1982 Red Coupe

Guess I better ask for 4 ramps for Christmas.

I can use them right now. I used to have a pair of home made ones (2x12's and 2x4's), but I think I gave them to my son. They are too steep for the Vette, but the jack and place method would work.



 
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blocking up for winter storage/maintenance

Posted: 12/5/07 9:59am Message 12 of 14
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Sorry Dave. I pulled out the joke I made. My conscience got the best of me. It really wasn't funny.

my7T12007-12-06 08:47:35



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blocking up for winter storage/maintenance

Posted: 12/8/07 6:42pm Message 13 of 14
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Hello, I have had the front end up on ramps..and a little more room would be great. Sounds like I will do the 2X10 Idea...got a couple extra ones in the cellar ready to work. I thought that it would be a good irea to "hang" the suspension while keeping the car jacked up by the frame....Thought that would allow the suspension to stretch back out a little if it was a bit sagged., Thanks again E.M.


blocking up for winter storage/maintenance

Posted: 12/8/07 9:44pm Message 14 of 14
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Vette(s): 1982 Black, ZZ4, Hooker Side Pipes, 3.55 Rear, Rebuilt & upgraded 700R4, All new suspension, brakes, & new Charcoal interior.
If those blocks are cement, they are OK, but do not use cinder blocks!!! They can break very easy. The best thing to use is a good set of jack stands, you can get ones that go high. I would not let the wheels hang free. If you're not going to work on it, just leave it on the floor.
Good luck,
Dave



 

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