In a message dated 2/7/03 10:50:48 AM, Dbcooper292@aol.com writes:
<< I think it's worth noting that the success of that method depends a lot on
the framing of your garage. Three rafters in one garage are not three in the
other. Also the capacity shown on a hardware store hoist is usually the
pulling power, not indicating it's safe to lift that much. Good luck, have
fun and stay the f*** out from under that thing.
PS before you start lifting make sure there's room behind your car to roll it
back out from under the drivetrain. >>
Good points Mark. Most of us sort of forget that we tend to overkill when
buying things like hoists at the hardware store. That is if it says 2000# it
should be okay for 500#. Luckily, most of this stuff is underrated just so
the manufacturers are on the safe side, so if you are pessimistic as well it
usually comes out okay. But we definitely stay out from under it and get the
car out ASAP.
BTW, did you get the picture I sent you?
Annice & Bob
1960 Bugeye (Mk. IV in disguise) "The Sprite"
1966 Sprite Mk. III (Still in Boxes) "Trevor"
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