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Old Nov 15, 2016 | 07:09 PM
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So the c5 is low should I buy a ramp if so what kind of should I make some like some of the ppl on here what does everyone do when they are working on there vette
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for quickies and for long term.



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Took some old 2x12s and made a leader for my rhino ramps. Works great! i have a small screw going from the wood into the tip of the plastic ramp (there is already a hole there) to keep them from separating. got the idea from this forum, and had the wood laying around after i rebuilt my deck.

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See my post in this thread where I attached a couple of Word files that discuss building some homemade ramps. I use Rhino Ramps, but these would work just fine too.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...eel-ramps.html
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Rhino ramps work good by themselves
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Originally Posted by Darkvette98
So the c5 is low should I buy a ramp if so what kind of should I make some like some of the ppl on here what does everyone do when they are working on there vette
I have been using Race Ramps for 8 years. They are light weight, easy to store and I never have to worry clearance or about them sliding as I go up or down. I have the 2 piece 56x12x8 and they work fine. I use a pair of Trak Jax for the rear wheels to get my low profile jack with the cradle support under the cradle to lift the rear for oil changes.
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for quickies and for long term.

Tell me about this. Home made or purchased?
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Home made !!
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Home made !!
Nice. An instructional would be legendary.
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You meant legend wait for it.....not to long cuz I'm lactose intolerant dairy
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for quickies and for long term.



Hey Pounder...how high are the long term ramps? What are they (Brand)? Thanks.
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Hey Pounder...how high are the long term ramps? What are they (Brand)? Thanks.
I made them and the car is 21 inches off the floor.
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You asked and it's picture full, any questions ask, I think the pic's are self explanatory.





























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The drive on ramps are 2x12's and 8 feet long the holding system(putting pieces together is what is called "French Cleat" 2 45 degree cuts)
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Pounder,
You must have a lot of available storage space available in your garage to store all those wood ramps and parts.
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You must have a lot of available storage space available in your garage to store all those wood ramps and parts.
that's what the carts are for, can wheel them anywhere, stack the centers and they go along the wall (don't take much space) and all four corners stack on the same cart, they go between the garage doors no biggie. and winter time the Vette stays on them all winter. The ramps go in my unfinished third stall, and I have no Wife !!!

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