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jackq

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I have numerous cars that are going "body off" from now till spring...so yesterday I sat looking at my shop and realized that at one point in time someone had installed beams overhead , apparently when it was one large work area. The shop is now split in half, one side is basically maint, the other body work and a paint booth. By installing a very high door, I'm going to be able to trolly the removed bodies from side to side and not worry about opening both bay doors freezing me out and getting the stripped cars all wet or whatever is happening outside. I'll just use the electric overhead hoit, remove the body, transfer it to the dolly and then roll it under the trolly, sling it and move it to the other side.
 
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seriously - nice surprise!
 
Photos are necessary!!

We built my "German Room" so that an overhead, side-to-side hoist can be installed for engine removals or lifting bodies off frames (my MGA & Karmann Ghia, for example). The trolly-type hoist is sitting under a bench awaiting the I-beam I've yet to pick up from the machine shop.
 
I worked at a shop with the overhead trolly hoist in one room. That was my favorite way of pulling engines. I wish my current garage had that, and if I ever build a new one, it definatly will.
I'm envious!
 
One of these days... (we all know how that goes!!)

...I'm going to build my own roll-around overhead hoist. My intent is to build the frame slightly wider than the Spridgets and use an overhead hoist from Harbor Freight. In fact, the hoist is already hanging from a rafter in the garage. Already have the casters too.

Now if I'd just make the time to pick up a little steel and do a little cutting and welding, I'd be in business and could park the engine hoist that takes up too much room and is pain to fold up and put back together when I need it.

Tim
 
The shop is getting crammed...cold weather hits thursday and we have my 65 Mustang, a 71 super beetle vert, a 71 bug, my B...my A...and three other beetles in various stages of rebuild...plus the every day work and a new engine on the way for my 911. I have enough to keep me busy till spring. The hoist and overhead system will help alot.
 
I understand the cramped garage, but am not too crazy about suspending something over precious metal in case of failure. I guess if engineered right will work. Not too thrilled about the Harbor freight overhead thou.
 
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