Looking for a lift
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Instructor
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From: Gordonville Lake Texoma Tx
Looking for a lift
I have about a 9' clearance in my garage. Plenty of width. I have a 1968 corvette convert. so that helps on height, looking for a lift that will fit my needs for approx 3,600 lbs give or take on fuel etc.
I don't think I will be able to get anything with standup height. The car height is approx. 4'. So I might be able to pull 5' or less to stand under the car.
Anyone have an idea on a lift that might work without breaking the bank.
I don't think I will be able to get anything with standup height. The car height is approx. 4'. So I might be able to pull 5' or less to stand under the car.
Anyone have an idea on a lift that might work without breaking the bank.
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From: Forked River NJ
I have an Atlas lift from Greg Smith. I think I have 9'6" so I can't use the full height of the lift but I can pretty much stand under it. I can get the Vette and the cobra in one side of the garage with it. The lift is all I need. Priced decently also.
Last edited by Gordonm; Jun 5, 2017 at 06:40 AM.
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From: Huntsville AL
The shortest 2-Post standard lift on the market is Mohawk who makes a 2-Post A-7 model that is asymmetric, you would need to run the Hyd. lines in the floor vice the top. Pricey and still a tight fit.
http://www.mohawklifts.com/wp/compan...de-in-america/
The simplest is the Dannmar MaxJax Portable 2-Post Lift, never seen or tried this setup but it seems to fit the bill for low overhead and the home garage.
http://www.maxjaxusa.com/buy-purchas...d-package.html
http://www.mohawklifts.com/wp/compan...de-in-america/
The simplest is the Dannmar MaxJax Portable 2-Post Lift, never seen or tried this setup but it seems to fit the bill for low overhead and the home garage.
http://www.maxjaxusa.com/buy-purchas...d-package.html
Last edited by Mr D.; Jun 5, 2017 at 08:22 AM.
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Found this thread
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...installed.html
Last edited by Mr D.; Jun 5, 2017 at 03:37 PM.
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Don't want to hijack the thread but I'd love to have one with an LS setup. The only year with the round gauges and to me the best looking body!
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Ok, my experience.
I have a beam @ 10'6" which is my limit. Spans the 3 car garage.
What I have done for the single door (where the lift is) is extend and "Raise" the G-Door and opener with track extensions up where the beam is still the limiting factor. When I open the door the G-door goes within 3" of ceiling but in space above beam with G-Door opener. Cost $750
Don't care what lift ya have it's the safety locks and where they engage is what matters. Even w 10'6' the locks never end in a perfect location to maximize space . And be sure to add deck/ frame size to the height calc's
Today I have a 69 Mach1 up top a FGT on bottom and have less than 3" on top and 3" between deck and FGT but the locks are in place. All with a 10'6" limit.
I'll send pics if ya need it but 9' for two cars is risk. Regarding working, I have an old leather roll around office chair I work out of as I cant stand
I have a beam @ 10'6" which is my limit. Spans the 3 car garage.
What I have done for the single door (where the lift is) is extend and "Raise" the G-Door and opener with track extensions up where the beam is still the limiting factor. When I open the door the G-door goes within 3" of ceiling but in space above beam with G-Door opener. Cost $750
Don't care what lift ya have it's the safety locks and where they engage is what matters. Even w 10'6' the locks never end in a perfect location to maximize space . And be sure to add deck/ frame size to the height calc's
Today I have a 69 Mach1 up top a FGT on bottom and have less than 3" on top and 3" between deck and FGT but the locks are in place. All with a 10'6" limit.
I'll send pics if ya need it but 9' for two cars is risk. Regarding working, I have an old leather roll around office chair I work out of as I cant stand
Last edited by MAD IN NC; Jun 6, 2017 at 06:29 AM.
