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Re: Lifts and cranes

To: Mike Rambour <mikey@inline-tech.com>
Subject: Re: Lifts and cranes
From: Bob Moore <mustang@best.com>
Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 11:19:40 -0700 (PDT)
Yes, pick the body up with the crane (cherry picker)! (without the engine,
or just the back- 
but you risk your life trying to support it or work under it at that 
height!)

PS- ever seen a cinder block crumble ;-(?

-bob

On Tue, 11 Aug 1998, Mike Rambour wrote:

> 
>  I agree with what everyone has said about storage of the engine cranes.  I
> used to use a chain hoist on a beam in the garage and it worked well.  Than
> one day I brought home a hoist from a friend of mine and since it moves
> around I found it easier to pull engines out of tight spaces.  So I got
> one, what a mistake ! yeah its easier to use than the chain hoist but what
> a PAIN to store for that rare use.
> 
>   On another subject, I have decided to save my money and spend it on the
> engine instead so I wont be buying a lift anytime soon.  Does anyone have
> any ideas on how to get a car 2 or 3 feet off the ground (engine/body and
> all) so that as i work on it, its at a decent height ?  I am doing a full
> frame up restore so its going to be several years before I drive it, what I
> need is to get up higher than my current jack stands can to make it a


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