Disaster in Garage
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I wouldn't use wood between the stand and the frame. If your worried about scratching the frame then try a piece of carpet or thick rag.
I looked at that link and it just looks dangerous.
Glad you weren't hurt
I looked at that link and it just looks dangerous.
Glad you weren't hurt
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I just drive up on two 2x4's with a 45degree angle on the ends then jack the car up with my floor jack then put the jack stands under the cross member with the V part of the JS cradle oriented toward the front and rear of the car.
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ooo-rah!! Corvette Angel!! (pics)
What began as one of the worse days I've had, has, almost miraculously, turned into blessing! 
All because of "0331Marine" (Chris) and the resourcefulness of this fantastic Corvette Forum!!
Turns-out that Chris had a used fan-assembly/shroud at home (had removed it from a Z06 when he did some mod's to a friends Vette).
An almost unbelieveable turn of events: 1) Chris was on the Forum; 2) he had the part; 3) he wasn't busy on Super Bowl Sunday; 4) he is a capable and experienced mechanic; and--perhaps most importantly--4) he lives ONLY 20 minutes away!!
Man--this would NEVER have happened pre-internet!!
Anyhoo--Chris came over (with his lovely wife and 18 month-old son) parts, tools, and enthusiasm at the ready.
Less than 2 hours later--up and running good as new!! (again--I was very lucky no additional damage)...
And we used my jacks, my jack-stands (NO wood this time) without issue. (side-jacked with pucks, one jack on each side, then placed stands in the correct position on the front X-member--by the "circle").
A few pics to tell the story:
the new-used assembly (top) & the shattered old one--note it knocked the fan clear-out of the assembly!
Ready to receive new parts:
Chris installing new assembly:
Finishing Touches:
Thanks to Chris for such great service--to me and to his Country!!
All because of "0331Marine" (Chris) and the resourcefulness of this fantastic Corvette Forum!!
Turns-out that Chris had a used fan-assembly/shroud at home (had removed it from a Z06 when he did some mod's to a friends Vette).
An almost unbelieveable turn of events: 1) Chris was on the Forum; 2) he had the part; 3) he wasn't busy on Super Bowl Sunday; 4) he is a capable and experienced mechanic; and--perhaps most importantly--4) he lives ONLY 20 minutes away!!
Man--this would NEVER have happened pre-internet!!
Anyhoo--Chris came over (with his lovely wife and 18 month-old son) parts, tools, and enthusiasm at the ready.
Less than 2 hours later--up and running good as new!! (again--I was very lucky no additional damage)...
And we used my jacks, my jack-stands (NO wood this time) without issue. (side-jacked with pucks, one jack on each side, then placed stands in the correct position on the front X-member--by the "circle").
A few pics to tell the story:
the new-used assembly (top) & the shattered old one--note it knocked the fan clear-out of the assembly!
Ready to receive new parts:
Chris installing new assembly:
Finishing Touches:
Thanks to Chris for such great service--to me and to his Country!!
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Are your jack stands 3 point or 4 point? ie does the bottom of the stand sit on the floor on 3 points or 4? My experience is that the 3 point stands are much more prone to tip than are the 4 point but both can tip especially when you have the front up on the stands and start to jack the rear.
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Glad I could help man!!! Thanks for the kind words. If you ever need anything else just let me know.
I like the mohawk look I have going on in that picture!
I like the mohawk look I have going on in that picture!
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Great Story! Cudos to Chris! Wish he lived near me! Now, you have two high volume 12 VDC fans, let's see, what can we do with those? A cooler for the garage? Put it in a small frame with wheels on the bottom to roll around the garage? Just need a 20 amp 12VDC power supply to drive it, oh wait, those are about $80, you can get a cheap fan at wally world for lots less than that. Never mind.....
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Great Story! Cudos to Chris! Wish he lived near me! Now, you have two high volume 12 VDC fans, let's see, what can we do with those? A cooler for the garage? Put it in a small frame with wheels on the bottom to roll around the garage? Just need a 20 amp 12VDC power supply to drive it, oh wait, those are about $80, you can get a cheap fan at wally world for lots less than that. Never mind.....
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