My new garage/shop
05-28-2008, 01:44 AM
#33
There is a concrete minimum thickness that is specified by the lift manufacturer (I think mine might have been 6"). I had the luxury of building my garage, so we were easily able to make the floor a little thicker where I was going to put the lift.
Then I had to wait 4 long weeks to let the concrete fully cure... Finally, I got the lift posts set in place, then used a hammer drill and a 3/4" masonry bit to drill the anchor holes in the floor. This step, 8 holes per post, was the most time consuming.
Then I put the anchors in and did my post leveling (plumb) with shims that are "U" shaped and go around the anchor, between the floor and the post. Once the shims were in place, I put the nuts on the anchors and started torquing away (periodically checking plumbness). Once I reached torque (which was a lot) they were all set.
I wired a power cord dropping down from the ceiling, put on the lift arms, and ran my hydraulic lines.
Did a test run unloaded... then I got our least expensive car, and lifted it right up! Boy was I a happy camper!
Then I had to wait 4 long weeks to let the concrete fully cure... Finally, I got the lift posts set in place, then used a hammer drill and a 3/4" masonry bit to drill the anchor holes in the floor. This step, 8 holes per post, was the most time consuming.
Then I put the anchors in and did my post leveling (plumb) with shims that are "U" shaped and go around the anchor, between the floor and the post. Once the shims were in place, I put the nuts on the anchors and started torquing away (periodically checking plumbness). Once I reached torque (which was a lot) they were all set.
I wired a power cord dropping down from the ceiling, put on the lift arms, and ran my hydraulic lines.
Did a test run unloaded... then I got our least expensive car, and lifted it right up! Boy was I a happy camper!
05-28-2008, 08:48 AM
#34
Three Wheelin'
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"the lift"
It was $2,085.00 installed. $1,595 for the lift $395 for the install and 6% tax. It is a Clear Floor (overhead strut) Asymetrical (car stays out front, easy to open door and get in), low profile arms w/drop in pad and height adapters. Arm is aproximately 2-3" high. Company is ARESCO, Pontiac Michigan, they may be able to help you find one in your area.
It will make my life easier. Before the lift and finish job on this building I tore apart two '70 Trans Ams for restoration, on jackstands, dusty dirty and Michigan cold (20 degrees) crawling around on my back.
It will make my life easier. Before the lift and finish job on this building I tore apart two '70 Trans Ams for restoration, on jackstands, dusty dirty and Michigan cold (20 degrees) crawling around on my back.
05-28-2008, 08:59 AM
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I bought a used Rotary for $1200 and installed it myself. I had to rebuild the hydaulic valve with about $2 of o-rings from the local hardware store.
05-28-2008, 10:55 AM
#36
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If your going to be around Friday late afternoon/evening I could stop over then to say hi and check out everything that needs to be done.
Nick, I could work on your car Friday at my place or we could do it Sunday at Jim's after we finish with his car if that is ok with him. Just let me know what will work out best for your schedule and I'll plan around it.
05-28-2008, 11:05 AM
#37
Three Wheelin'
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Friday
Friday would be good but a little late. I am at my Florida office, flight arrives DTW @ about 8:30, home by 9:30. I wanted to get some anti-sieze on some of the bolts in prep for Saturday. If it's Friday it's going to be around 10:00. I also have a wine cellar if you like reds.
