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I do like how they ship them in bare metal ,

I guess the Brits still do not understand that things RUST !

but its a neat idea , no power to bother about

Beaulieu
 
Looks like a simple enough project for a Retired welder! I guess I`m going to have to start pricing material.

Kerry
 
thats what I thought too Kerry
 
I`m sure one could improve on the design to suit ones needs.
Breakdown and storeage would be my main issue. Although I guess I could leave them assembled in "Lorna`s" parking spot and park her on top of them. Besides, she might like being eye to eye with the 4x4 hahahahaha.

56 TR-3 TS 12909 L.O. {Lorna}
Kerry
 
Similar things are readily available in the US. They are used at dealerships all the time to display cars.

If you do get a set, or make a set, make sure they are triangulated, so it's strong. Square shapes have the discocerting habit of collapsing when the load not perfectly square on them.
 
I remember seeing those kwicklifts a couple of years ago but i figured someone who is retired or on a budget and has the capabilities to weld could make one up for a lot less and this gets you up a little higher for those of us who are a little more mature(cough, cough,) and may have back or knee problems. I may try this in the spring when the snow is gone for the year.
 
Here's my "Kwiklift"!

For those who have a utility trailer, ditch the wood deck and get a couple of ramps from a Ryder or U-Haul truck. Works great!

Mickey
 

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My QuikLift - which, by the way, can be configured to do exactly what they advertise theirs to do (& it doesn't come in bare metal!):

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...&, yes, that Glacier White GT WILL come off it someday!
 
Weewillie:
How did you know I had back and knee problems?

You didn`t notice I also have elbow and wrist problems?
Help me!!! I`v fallen and can`t get up *SMILE*
Weld for 8 hours a day everyday for 30 years then tell me how good you can see and hear!

It`s sure heck to get old.
Have we met?
All kidding aside some of us old crippled up welders need all the help we can get.
 
AweMan said:
Looks like a simple enough project for a Retired welder! I guess I`m going to have to start pricing material.

Kerry
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picked up some 2x2x3/16 angle today (40') $22 for a 20' length new stuff not used or rusted.(from a scrap yard that has some). Will get more at the end of the month when the pension cheque comes in. Should have all I need by the time the snow is gone and I can get the 2 cars out of the shed so I have room to build it.
 
Getting old is not for sissies.

And geting old is not fun, but it beats the alternative.

Sure hope I see that day Tony.
 
Kerry, I'm not much of a welder, but I'm young and strong and can lift metal around. Build a set of those lifts and I'll help out. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif
 
Everyone

how would you improve on this idea ?

I might want to build one in the summer,

other than painting it so it does not rust /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif

Beaulieu
 
beaulieu:
First thing is I would make the boxed section as long or a little longer than my car.
Second thing, looking at the structure where it is boxed, would make for some handy tool storage. I would cover the rectangular parts of it with 20 Ga. sheetmetal, the doors would be on both sides {inside and out} for easy access and easily removable yet have the ability to be securly locked. Add some shelving and lighting to the inside of the boxed sections. Thirdly, If I make myself one I will anchor it to the floor. I would also like the ramps to be stored inside {where you would sit to work on the underneath of your car} Four movable jack pedistals would also be real handy. I would also hard pipe my air compressor and 110 V outlets all the way around {all that would be required is a short airhose or extension cord from the air or electrical connections on the ramp to your tool/tools}. And of course lighting underneath so you can see to work on everything.
Over Kill? mabe! NICE? Yes!

P.S. I know someone is going to bring up structure, NOT to worry, I`v been in the welding buissness long enough to know all about structuraly sound techiques.
 
Hi Kerry,
I would rethink some of those modifications. If you made the rectangular section as long as the car, I see bad things happening. You’ll over balance the ramp and the front end will come down while you’re still driving up the ramp. You could put a jack at the front of the ramp in the raised position and lower the car once it is in position, but you might need a really tall jack for that. Why would you hard pipe to a tilting structure?
 
GregW said:
Hi Kerry,
I would rethink some of those modifications. If you made the rectangular section as long as the car, I see bad things happening. You’ll over balance the ramp and the front end will come down while you’re still driving up the ramp. You could put a jack at the front of the ramp in the raised position and lower the car once it is in position, but you might need a really tall jack for that. Why would you hard pipe to a tilting structure?
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Thirdly, If I make myself one I will anchor it to the floor.


The ramps themselfs would be the ONLY removable mobile part of this system. And they would be when in use, PINNED to the main section.

I must also admit, that my design ideas are subject to modification as always! {thinking about building something and actualy building it}, are two entirely different things in most cases.

During my welding carrer I have encountered many many projects blueprinted by professional engineers, that were better "Modified" due to design flaws and or oversights by the designers.
In other words what they came up with for a solution to a problem created more problems than solutions.
Part of my job as a Pilot Model Maker Welder, before I began my Aircraft welding carrer. Was being part of a {usualy three member team, one machinist, one engineer, and one welder}. Our job was to create one of a kind machines to do specific tasks. Never the same machine twice! Once we developed a machine, the production of said machine went to the contractors.
Part of this "Creation" was design.
A lot of "Brain storming", research and development {not to mention trial and error} went into this process.
I like things {Especialy in my work environment} convient, orderly and funtional, not to mention SAFE!
 
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