Nice Set up.
Engine crane mods for body lift
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 2,084
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From: Airdrie Alberta
I just shortened up the lift straps...not a lot of spare lift on the crane
http://coopersgarage.piczo.com/1973c...linkvar=000044
You can also build a gantry or if you garage beams are sturdy enough you could us a block & Tackle
http://coopersgarage.piczo.com/1973c...linkvar=000044
You can also build a gantry or if you garage beams are sturdy enough you could us a block & Tackle
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Racer
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 452
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From: Southern Md
Thanks. You crane looks like it extends farther though. Did you put the body on by yourself, I have no help. Prefab trusses so I won't try that, although I thought about it. I don't know why but those straps seem shaky to me but I guess everyone uses them.
Last edited by bonehead2; Jun 30, 2008 at 06:57 PM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Airdrie Alberta
Did you put the body on by yourself, I have no help
those straps seem shaky to me but I guess everyone uses them.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2000
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From: Newburgh NY
Ditto here. I tied the lift straps into a knot at the top to shorten it way up. Were way too long otherwise.
This was from when I pulled the body on my 63 but same principle. You can do it alone, but go slow and easy. A few extra eyes would be helpful though.
This was from when I pulled the body on my 63 but same principle. You can do it alone, but go slow and easy. A few extra eyes would be helpful though.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,173
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From: Paducah Ky
I wouldn't worry about the strength of the lift straps these guys are using. I lifted mine with motorcycle tie-down straps which are not nearly as big. They are very handy because they are adjustable length. I picked mine from inside the body at the kick panel openings and behind the seat. Taking the body off by yourself is easy but I had a couple of guys I knew I could count on help me put it back.
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