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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 09:48 PM
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Finally got around in making my own rolling beam. I was sick of using those bulky engine cranes.
14ft beam on a 12ft travel rail.

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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 10:01 PM
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sweet as heck man! good work, looks profesional

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Some people like art some music. To me thats beauty..
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Very nice job.
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thats what I call a home improvement!!
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That's awesome. I have a beam across my garage and a trolly hoist, but I can't move mine like THAT. Amazing work.
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That's sweettttt Muddy
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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 11:38 PM
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wow....neat idea!
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Wow i should of done it that way.Nice craftsmanship.Next house will have that.I did mine and had to reinforce the ceiling for the big block but it will lift the front end off the ground.[IMG][/IMG]
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man that is a thing of beauty. nice to have if you plan on doing body offs and alot of engine pulls. looks like you are in the industial bussiness. what do you do for a living ? i'm in the power plant....
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Good idea, nice job.
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Sweet!
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I love it! If I ever redo my garage, I'll copy yours! Very simple but effective. Great work.
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sweat equity

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man that is a thing of beauty. nice to have if you plan on doing body offs and alot of engine pulls. looks like you are in the industial bussiness. what do you do for a living ? i'm in the power plant....
Thanks everyone !! I was like a kid last night , some people go crazy over there flat screen tv,, but this is my cup of tea !!. It was very easy to make. to answer your question Vettehead, I'm a structures tech on Military jets, now civilian.
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Really nice bit of equipment for anyone who works on cars.
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Thats a pretty innovative setup you made. It looks great in the garage.

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Monkey bars...Very nice job..
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