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NEW LIFT

Posted: 8/10/07 8:15am Message 11 of 25
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visalia, CA - USA
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Vette(s): 1981 red with silver interior,350(L-81), 350TH, glass t-tops, aluminium rims, 1980 Black/ Black int., 350 GM crate engine/350TH, 1976 black/ saddle int., L-82 w/headers, holly carb, Hypertech ignition

Wow, these lifts come with 15" speakers ??   I best get ta putt'n it  up ! ....(LOL) LOL




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Posted: 8/10/07 9:12am Message 12 of 25
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Vette(s): 2004 Commemorative Edition Coupe, Auto w/HUD. 13K miles in 2015. Sold 1982 Red Coupe
Daniel,
Is this the style you drive onto or is it the type that lifts the frame and the wheels hang?
 



 
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Posted: 8/10/07 9:33am Message 13 of 25
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visalia, CA - USA
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Vette(s): 1981 red with silver interior,350(L-81), 350TH, glass t-tops, aluminium rims, 1980 Black/ Black int., 350 GM crate engine/350TH, 1976 black/ saddle int., L-82 w/headers, holly carb, Hypertech ignition
It's the 2 post that grabs it by the frame Dave....  I wanted to be able to get tires off easily.


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Posted: 8/10/07 2:56pm Message 14 of 25
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Vette(s): 1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold 1975 L48 4 speed
Hi Dan.  Take the measurements from the spec sheet and lay it out with chalk ( the footprint of the uprights) to be sure the area is level. When you're reasonably sure you're about there, stand the posts up and drill the holes for your anchor bolts through the post base (templates are not perfect), but drill and anchor only one side and then assemble everything before drilling the 2nd post . Check both posts for plumb, if they aren't, get a shim kit. You'll need to be sure the posts are square to each other also. Make sure all is perfect before you drill the holes for the 2nd post..... Sorry Daniel, got to go for now, I'm at work. Talk to ya later bro


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Posted: 8/10/07 8:17pm Message 15 of 25
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visalia, CA - USA
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Vette(s): 1981 red with silver interior,350(L-81), 350TH, glass t-tops, aluminium rims, 1980 Black/ Black int., 350 GM crate engine/350TH, 1976 black/ saddle int., L-82 w/headers, holly carb, Hypertech ignition
Thanks Jimmy,  thats good info.  I've been meaning to call you but have been busy.  going to start putting that thing up tomorro but want to call and pick your brain first.  I'll give you call tomorro k bro ?
 
thanks again....   daniel



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Posted: 8/11/07 8:32am Message 16 of 25
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Greensburg, IN - USA
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Vette(s): Previous: 1984 Silver / Charcoal Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe / 1989 Artic White Coupe / 2001 Speedway White Roadster / Present:1976 Stingray Black / Black, Auto, 350 slightly modified (355 hp) Luxor Wires Redline Tires. / 1989 Roadster Bright Red...
Congratz on the purchase of the lift D-boy. It's shorely gonna come in handy with the new project.

Been alot of times I wished I had one but I can't justify it when I have a Bud with an Automotive repair shop. He lets me use his on the weekend or at night Carte Blanc no ??? asked. (More than great of him)

Fer shur keep us posted on yer "buy" wit some pics. I'm bettin that in the near future yer gonn be drivein it aroud an laffin at the $$$ spent. (As long as ya keep it low budget.....



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Posted: 8/11/07 5:50pm Message 17 of 25
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visalia, CA - USA
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Vette(s): 1981 red with silver interior,350(L-81), 350TH, glass t-tops, aluminium rims, 1980 Black/ Black int., 350 GM crate engine/350TH, 1976 black/ saddle int., L-82 w/headers, holly carb, Hypertech ignition
thanks Tuxs!...We got started  on it today.  The instructions aren't all that clear as far as details on some of the assembly but we're getting it up.   Should have it all finished tomorro hopefully, and have some pics to post as well Thumbs%20Up deeboy592007-08-11 17:53:10


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Posted: 8/11/07 6:44pm Message 18 of 25
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Lanoka Harbor, NJ - USA
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Vette(s): 1975 metallic blue coupe with t-tops,L48, t/t steering, black leather interior. 1990 L98, white/red leather interior, auto,a/c
great purchase dan. know you will love working under car now. i got a scissor lift as i only have an 8 ft. ceiling. besides the vette it is the best purchase i ever made. raises the car to about 1" from ceiling (and yes joel i remember to shut my doorBig%20smile). take my mechanics chair and roll around under it and it makes jobs so much easier. good luck with it .Thumbs%20Up


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Posted: 8/12/07 12:19pm Message 19 of 25
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I have a 4 post in the center bay of a 3 car garage and the garage has a cathedral ceiling.  Lift goes all the way to the top so a person just under 6' can walk under it without ducking.  It is an outstanding throphy stand and you can get a bunch of work done without doing anything on you back.  Good thing because when you get an old man down, it sometimes takes a come-along to stand back up.


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Posted: 8/12/07 12:21pm Message 20 of 25
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Be careful about parking an old car on a two post lift for a long time.  The engine is heavy and the frame will flex over time.  You will notice it at the top and front of the doors.  Two posts are better for working, four posts are better for parking.


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