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RyanBez

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With the help of some friends I finally got the car flipped. I'm actually quite proud since I did it with about $80 in supplies... I think I'm going to be up all night listening for it to fall!

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Well Done!!
 
Looks great! Note: you may want to attach the two "pivots" together - don't ask me how I know.
 
JPSmit said:
Looks great! Note: you may want to attach the two "pivots" together - don't ask me how I know.
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This was the plan until we decided to just us an engine stand instead of making another base...Because both bases have 3+ points of contact on the floor and there are pins in the pipe that they rotate on, it can't really fall...

That said, I am thinking of making the second wooden base so I can connect them and move it around the garage more easily.
 
RyanBez said:
JPSmit said:
Looks great! Note: you may want to attach the two "pivots" together - don't ask me how I know.
Click to expand...

This was the plan until we decided to just us an engine stand instead of making another base...Because both bases have 3+ points of contact on the floor and there are pins in the pipe that they rotate on, it can't really fall...

That said, I am thinking of making the second wooden base so I can connect them and move it around the garage more easily.
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The reason for connecting the two ends is to avoid distorting the chassis. :cry:
 
I'd at least brace the center with a floor jack or something just to make sure it don't sag or bow the chassis.
 
rkep01 said:
RyanBez said:
JPSmit said:
Looks great! Note: you may want to attach the two "pivots" together - don't ask me how I know.
Click to expand...

This was the plan until we decided to just us an engine stand instead of making another base...Because both bases have 3+ points of contact on the floor and there are pins in the pipe that they rotate on, it can't really fall...

That said, I am thinking of making the second wooden base so I can connect them and move it around the garage more easily.
Click to expand...

The reason for connecting the two ends is to avoid distorting the chassis. :cry:
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I can just flip it and let it sit right side up so it distorts back :smile: (That was a joke)...But now that you mention it I should have paid more attention in statics class, never thought I would have needed use it again considering I'm an EE...
 
RyanBez said:
JPSmit said:
Looks great! Note: you may want to attach the two "pivots" together - don't ask me how I know.
Click to expand...

This was the plan until we decided to just us an engine stand instead of making another base...Because both bases have 3+ points of contact on the floor and there are pins in the pipe that they rotate on, it can't really fall...

That said, I am thinking of making the second wooden base so I can connect them and move it around the garage more easily.
Click to expand...

Mine was wood also and it didn't distort the chassis (as far as I know) but when I tried to move it, it didn't move together. For all you need, I am sure you can attach something tight enough to the engine stand end.
 
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