Lifting my C-3

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Feb 12, 2022 | 04:33 PM

#21

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Drifting

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If you have glass tops, unclip them first and release the catch on the hood to prevent any unnecessary strain as the frame flexes.

Feb 12, 2022 | 05:50 PM

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bluthundr

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Originally Posted by caskiguy

This. Or you can purchase this kind of stand which allowed me to do a lot under the car.

I use something very similar to that, costs about $1 (with a scrap of 2x10 on top)

Feb 12, 2022 | 06:06 PM

#23

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Lift your car safely, fix it, detail etc. then lower it and drive it. You're welcome!

Don't over-complicated your life.

Feb 21, 2022 | 07:47 PM

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HPRifleman

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It was a little nerve-racking but I got it up on all four stands. Plus the floor jack and piece of wood under the front frame cross-member.

1972 Coupe up on jack stands.

Feb 21, 2022 | 09:21 PM

#25

Wee

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From: Cartersville GA

I wouldn't use a concrete block.....One good whack with a hammer and that block could end up a pile of small piece and the car supported on your head.

Feb 21, 2022 | 10:37 PM

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caskiguy

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Originally Posted by HPRifleman

It was a little nerve-racking but I got it up on all four stands. Plus the floor jack and piece of wood under the front frame cross-member.

1972 Coupe up on jack stands.

Fyi, Harbor freight has 6 ton jacks (taller) you can put on the rear pick up rails (on either side of the fuel tank) as another safety measure, not to hold weight.
Do not under any circumstances use cement blocks.
Be smart and be safe.

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