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Oct 30, 2010 | 02:40 PM

Frank.luvstingrays

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Hello I just bought a 1970 Corvette and I’m would like to know if I could drive up car ramps without damaging anything..

Oct 30, 2010 | 03:02 PM

GD70

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Originally Posted by franchigia

Hello I just bought a 1970 Corvette and I’m would like to know if I could drive up car ramps without damaging anything..

Shouldn't be a problem. Make sure you really shove them under the tires before you start to drive up them. They may slide as you attempt this.
I do it quite often.
Glenn

Oct 30, 2010 | 03:47 PM

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I drive mine up the ramps all the time. Just be sure like was said to keep the ramps from moving on you.

Oct 30, 2010 | 04:18 PM

oldsarge

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Welcome to the forum, and congrats on your new purchase. Not a problem, to drive up a ramp, also make sure you have clearance while you are going up the ramp. If you feel it might be too steep, and will bottom out, you can put some heavy wooden planks under to lessen the slope.

Oct 30, 2010 | 04:37 PM

toddalin

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BE FORWARNED! Never just a jack under that piece of sheet metal under the front center of the car. Yes, you'll lift the car..., as you dent in the metal. My father-in-law did this to mine when we first got it.

Oct 30, 2010 | 04:39 PM

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Congratulation! When you have a chance your more then welcome to submit photos of your car including but not limited to front, sides, rear, engine bay, interior, under the car shots and a little history about the car if possible. LOL

By the way, Welcome to the forum.
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Oct 31, 2010 | 01:01 PM

Frank.luvstingrays

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thank you all....
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Oct 31, 2010 | 01:12 PM

Mike Ward

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Depends on which ramps you have.

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Nov 1, 2010 | 09:21 AM

0JonnyL

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Originally Posted by franchigia

Hello I just bought a 1970 Corvette and I’m would like to know if I could drive up car ramps without damaging anything..

Race Ramps are specifically designed for low ground clearance cars. Our 56" and XT ramps provide a 10 degree angle of approach, so the nose doesn't scrape as the car goes up the ramps. They are made with a solid block construction that is strong, and yet very lightweight. As well, the ramps have a grippy coating - so they won't slide. Even on epoxy coated floors.

More info at www.raceramps.com

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