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Nov 28, 2015 | 01:02 AM

capriguy

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Portable hoist

Hi All,
I have a portable hoist. It is great for cleaning and brake work but I have never been game to put my 1974 Corvette Convertible on it. I am worried about body flex. Has anybody used this kind of hoist with a convertible Vette? Sorry the photo is a bit out of focus

Nov 28, 2015 | 01:22 AM

ddawson

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I use a Quickjack. As long as you can use the frame to lift the car your good.

Nov 28, 2015 | 01:23 AM

slickfx3

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you lucky guy, the vettes are top of the line back in the day, it ain't that flimsy

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Nov 28, 2015 | 01:48 AM

capriguy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ddawson

I use a Quickjack. As long as you can use the frame to lift the car your good.

What is a quick jack, photo please :-)

Nov 28, 2015 | 02:54 AM

homestead

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That's a cool little hoist! Where did you get it? What have you lifted with it?

Nov 28, 2015 | 03:25 AM

capriguy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by homestead

That's a cool little hoist! Where did you get it? What have you lifted with it?

I bought from a company called Radum but that is not going to be much help to you because I am in Australia.
I have lifted full size sedans on it, but mostly a Mercury Capri.

Nov 28, 2015 | 08:08 AM

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There are lots of guys here that use those. If your on the frame you're fine, thats how the mechanic shops would lift it. Im getting a quick jack when I can afford it. It lifts the frame but leaves the center clear.
http://www.summitracing.com/search/p...-bl-5000-lifts
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...bl-5000-a.html