Ramps Revisited DOH!!
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Racer
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From: KS
Ramps Revisited DOH!!
I just made a pair of ramps using 1970stingray's instructions. See http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=657597
Unfortunately, I didn't take into account the airdam under my '81's bumper, which 1970stingray's car doesn't have :(
To clear the airdam, it looks like the bottom board should be at least 50+ inches long, or else place a separate piece of 2x12 in front of the ramp :yesnod:
Unfortunately, I didn't take into account the airdam under my '81's bumper, which 1970stingray's car doesn't have :(
To clear the airdam, it looks like the bottom board should be at least 50+ inches long, or else place a separate piece of 2x12 in front of the ramp :yesnod:
Racer
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From: Feenix Az
Re: Ramps Revisited DOH!! (Master Ho)
I had similar problem with a pair of rhino ramps and my 82. I measured the height to see it would clear my air dam. No problem so I bought them. What I missed was the stop on the end of the ramp hit the dam. :smash:
But hey they work great on the back wheels.
Dane
But hey they work great on the back wheels.
Dane
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Racer
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From: KS
Re: Ramps Revisited DOH!! (joeveto)
The project took less than 1 hour. The most time consuming part was finding good 2x12s at Home Depot and hauling them home. I cut them with a circular saw and secured each layer with six 2.5" coarse screws. Oh, and added wheel stops on the top boards.
If you use CCA treated lumber, be sure to wear a mask or at least try not to breath the sawdust. It may make your lungs null and void later :(
If you use CCA treated lumber, be sure to wear a mask or at least try not to breath the sawdust. It may make your lungs null and void later :(
Burning Brakes
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From: Shorewood IL
Re: Ramps Revisited DOH!! (Master Ho)
I had the same problem when I built mine. No matter what I did I still rubbed on the drivers side. I ended up using a 1 x 4 on each transition to get around it. :auto:
