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Car Rottisery
Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2009 8:27 pm
by 98lux
This is a general question, not just 4b related, but would 2 engine stands be enough to hold a EH holden ute as a rottisery, if so what size would be best.
I have no idea how much a striped down shell weighs. But for around $200 each or build one for aroud $500 worth of steel and all th hard work is done.
Any and all thoughs would help
Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2009 8:38 pm
by Chucky
My old man built one for his datto 240Z and just made a frame that bolted to the brackets that mounted the bumpers.
He bult it out of 1" tube and it held the weight no problems.
Cost him bugger all as he used mainly scrap.
Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2009 8:38 pm
by Braudy
I had a HQ Monaro ( coupe ) on a rotisserie made from two engine stands . I would suggest if you can make them a little wider for a bit more stability . If your handy with a welder just make something up . A stripped down shell dosen"t weigh too much , we moved the monaro with 5 guys .
Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2009 10:44 pm
by RED60
If you do use 2 engine stands just make sure they are high enough to actually let the body rotate..... also be a bit careful to have the rotational axis of the stands close to the longditudinal centre of gravity of the body. This is so that it doesn't "flip" to quickly...
Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2009 1:29 am
by Moph
How long does an EH take to cook?
Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2009 8:59 am
by 98lux
Moph wrote:How long does an EH take to cook?
It has been sitting in the shed for about 15 years so far
Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2009 4:46 pm
by pcman
ive built one using most of thhis guys ideas works great with a cortina wagon on it even with sususpension and diffs it held it fine
http://www.fordaustraliaforums.com/foru ... hp?t=30045
total cost still ends up around 500bux but to buy all the steel to start from scratch would cost more not to mention casters to wheel it around are expensive
Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2009 8:57 am
by thehanko
excuse my ignorance...
but why?
Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2009 9:13 am
by bludnut
thehanko wrote:excuse my ignorance...
but why?
makes cleaning and repairs alot easier. no laying on ya back.
Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2009 10:46 am
by thehanko
bludnut wrote:thehanko wrote:excuse my ignorance...
but why?
makes cleaning and repairs alot easier. no laying on ya back.
I did think of that buit everyone was mentioning empty shells etc.
Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2009 1:33 am
by pcman
your not gonna use one for a complete car only for a bare shell when doing a full restoration or rebuild so its easier too weld and modify the undercarriage