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Old 12-18-2006, 03:34 PM
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I bought a Kwiklift this past summer. I'd suggest anyone consider it if you don't have either a high enough ceiling or a deep enough wallet for a four-post lift.

Be well,

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Old 12-18-2006, 05:03 PM
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Those are some pretty nice ramps you guys have come up with. Although not as elaborate, these have been getting the job done for me.

Old 12-18-2006, 07:18 PM
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Old 12-18-2006, 09:02 PM
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GEEZ!!!!

I'm IMPRESSED by some of the ramps pictured! And I'm a high school woodshop and drafting instructor!

Sorry TA....not you....Your pic scares the S**t outta me!!!!

I just made mine out of scrap 3/4" ply, miter cut on the ends and stacked up...with a 2x4 on the end of the top section to prevent driving off the end.

Works great!

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Old 12-19-2006, 12:25 AM
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Originally Posted by CentralCoaster
You should take a circular saw to the ends of the steps and miter cut them.


That was my first thought when I saw the pictures.

But.... THe 'tactile' feedback may be much better without mitered ends.

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Old 12-19-2006, 12:59 AM
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You GuYS Do Know You Can Get A Sissor (spelling?) Lift For$1200 With 6000# Cap And You Can Take Tires Off.. I Am A Building Contractor Who Specializes And Hand Builds All The Craziest Stuff You See Out There.. I Give Kudos For You Guy's Work And Planing, Impressive.
Old 12-19-2006, 02:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Steve87VETTE
For the price of all that lumber and bolts and such you could damn near buy a kwicklift.
I was thinking the same thing.

Still....I've gotta hand to Corvette owners for the ingenuity. Some pretty cool designs in those pics.

One of these years Santa's gonna bring me a Kwiklift....I just know it.
Old 12-19-2006, 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by or92vette
Sorry TA....not you....Your pic scares the S**t outta me!!!!
Aw, c'mon... I'm sure that guy's welded up plenty of holes in fuel tanks before... Looks like a real expert to me...

Be well,

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Old 12-19-2006, 11:30 AM
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Give him a break, he has the back tire chocked
Old 12-20-2006, 02:03 PM
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Thanks,but I'll stick with steel ramps
Old 12-20-2006, 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Vetterin
Those are some pretty nice ramps you guys have come up with. Although not as elaborate, these have been getting the job done for me.

Sssssoooooooooooooooooo Where's the Vette ????
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Thank you for the ramp photos posted here, I was able to calculate dimensions and replicate, they are solid.

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Old 07-06-2014, 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by nick-ricky

Thank you for the ramp photos posted here, I was able to calculate dimensions and replicate, they are solid.
Sheesh! And I thought I had to work in close quarters with all the other stuff in my garage.



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