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Old 05-10-2007, 01:44 AM
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check this out...
i was worried about oil and such...hmmmm
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I saw that as well. In some of the ads they use a Mercedes. I've considered it but I'm worried about whether my vehicle is "structurally sound." I've got a few rust issues I'm working on.
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Originally Posted by JHowell37
I saw that as well. In some of the ads they use a Mercedes. I've considered it but I'm worried about whether my vehicle is "structurally sound." I've got a few rust issues I'm working on.
are you talking about the hood in your avatar?
cuz that would buff out...lol
but i was worried about gas and all sorts of liquids in the car
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That one is overkill - way overpriced.

Here is the economic way to go:
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Dan Brindle (Podguy) has one of these (the tilter, not the dinette chair).
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Those are somewhat popular in europe, but mostly for bodywork. Remember only one wheel are free to be worked on, so for suspension work it is somewhat restricting. But as I said, for welding it is very nice.
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Originally Posted by Nicole
That one is overkill - way overpriced.

Here is the economic way to go:
gee, how much weight is that flimbsy chair holding?
thank's nicole , that was very entertaining
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Originally Posted by Nicole
That one is overkill - way overpriced.

Here is the economic way to go:

And safer too. Check out this contraption.
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Originally Posted by Sterling
looks like a darwin device.... if you are stupid enough to get under it then you don't deserve to be here.
Give the guys some credit-- He has the second "safety stick" there too, in addition to the main support toothpick.
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Originally Posted by Imo000
And safer too. Check out this contraption.
geez i wonder how many people get killed doing this
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hmmm comes to think about it... the majority of the weight ought to be on the tires,still
would be funny to find out how much weight actually is on those toothpicks
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Just a word of advice, remove all fluids before you start tilting your car to the 90 degree mark.

BTW, Eastwood carries quality stuff.

Not sure if anyone noticed, but the green truck pic, there is a welding machine and it appears that he is working on or around the gas tank. NICE!!!



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