Accessing Underside Without Rotisserie
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Drifting
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From: Medina Ohio
Accessing Underside Without Rotisserie
Trying to figure out the best way to prep and paint the underside of the body. My front clip is not attached, it is just the firewall back. Completely stripped, nothing left (wiring harnesses, accesories, etc. are all removed). It is currently sitting on a wooden cart, built off of Alan's plans.
I've done some of the prep work by jacking up the cart and putting it on jack stands. But, this still has several limitations due to the carts support beams and also jack stand height. I will need to be able to use a spray gun. I originally lifted the body w/ cherry picker, but used large ratchet straps all the way around and under the body. I do not have the support or ability to use any type of overhead hoist.
Maybe the "made for" body lifting straps with the cherry picker, but recall reading several complaints about them being too long and limiting lifting height.
Any suggestions?
Getting a bit rushed by diminishing Ohio temps to get the underside finished.
I've done some of the prep work by jacking up the cart and putting it on jack stands. But, this still has several limitations due to the carts support beams and also jack stand height. I will need to be able to use a spray gun. I originally lifted the body w/ cherry picker, but used large ratchet straps all the way around and under the body. I do not have the support or ability to use any type of overhead hoist.
Maybe the "made for" body lifting straps with the cherry picker, but recall reading several complaints about them being too long and limiting lifting height.
Any suggestions?
Getting a bit rushed by diminishing Ohio temps to get the underside finished.
Last edited by Ibanez540r; Oct 9, 2014 at 07:06 PM.
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We bolted a couple of 4x4's across the interior of a friend's body, bolted some vertical 4x4's to those horizontal 4x4's, picked it up and set it on it's side.
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Here's an inexpensive way- I realize your body is off...but could use the same principle. The 2x4s are on several sections-just used 12" and 16" long pieces. They slide together and I just shoot a deck screw in to hold the sections together- could use a carriage
bolt...
DSCN4811 by richardhayes454, on Flickr
DSCN4814 by richardhayes454, on Flickr
bolt...
DSCN4811 by richardhayes454, on FlickrDSCN4814 by richardhayes454, on Flickr
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To bad u cant just rent these tilters: https://www.accessiblesystems.com/et/et.php
Dont know how much that would stress the suspension though.
Dont know how much that would stress the suspension though.
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Drifting
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From: Medina Ohio
Richard - that would work, but the cross supports would be in the way. Kind of where I am at now with it on the body cart.
Cardo - Body is off the frame.
The few options I had for a rotisserie have fallen through. My next idea may be to lift the cart from the side beams and remove the one cross support that is in the way. Should give me decent access. Just not to the birdcage rails.
Cardo - Body is off the frame.
The few options I had for a rotisserie have fallen through. My next idea may be to lift the cart from the side beams and remove the one cross support that is in the way. Should give me decent access. Just not to the birdcage rails.
Last edited by Ibanez540r; Oct 12, 2014 at 08:59 PM.
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Hi I,
If you make the uprights on my plan taller (36"?) so you can ride under the body on one of those low rolling seats would that be high enough?
You can bolt in the uprights, and then by some careful planning remove and replace them one at a time so every part of the body and birdcage rails is accessible for a period of time.
Maybe?
Regards,
Alan
If you make the uprights on my plan taller (36"?) so you can ride under the body on one of those low rolling seats would that be high enough?
You can bolt in the uprights, and then by some careful planning remove and replace them one at a time so every part of the body and birdcage rails is accessible for a period of time.
Maybe?
Regards,
Alan
Last edited by Alan 71; Oct 12, 2014 at 08:55 PM.
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Drifting
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From: Medina Ohio
Hi I,
If you make the uprights on my plan taller (36"?) so you can ride under the body on one of those low rolling seats would that be high enough?
You can bolt in the uprights, and then by some careful planning remove and replace them one at a time so every part of the body and birdcage rails is accessible for a period of time.
Maybe?
Regards,
Alan
If you make the uprights on my plan taller (36"?) so you can ride under the body on one of those low rolling seats would that be high enough?
You can bolt in the uprights, and then by some careful planning remove and replace them one at a time so every part of the body and birdcage rails is accessible for a period of time.
Maybe?
Regards,
Alan
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access to underside
Here's how I lifted my body off
close up
If you can rig up some means to support the side rails, ain't nothin' but room underneath. Note front clip support
close up
If you can rig up some means to support the side rails, ain't nothin' but room underneath. Note front clip support