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Poor Mans Rotisserie

BWillis

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I wanted to make this post on hopes that it might help someone planning a restoration of their spridget. I had been researching plans to build a body otisserie so that I could strip and repaint the bottom of my BE. I found links to plans using two engine stands, one with 4x4 posts secured to rafters and one using a simple frame.

I decided to try the simple frame made of a 48"x48" piece of 3/4" plywood and 5 2x4s. Total cost was roughly $50. I spent around 2 hours today building the frame and mounting my stripped shell into it. I was able to flip the car on its side then onto its back by myselft with little effort.

I plan to post some pics for thos who havent seen one of these. Until then here's the link to the plans and original pictures.


https://www.gerardsgarage.com/GarageContent/rollover%20frame/rollover.htm



Ben in SC
 
Might even be nice to store the old bod on its side. Would surely save a lot of space for some of us.
 
Pretty neat idea! Last one I did I found an old twin matress. But It wasent fireproof, and it only allowed me to roll it up one way.
I like your design, I may build something similar for the TR2
 
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