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> 2 Post Lift Positioning, Just bought one and need some advice
dcheek
post Dec 27 2013, 06:32 PM
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Okay, after much measuring and thought I've decided to mount the columns 10 feet from the front wall. The longest vehicle being the Vanagon will leave me almost 2 feet in the front.

As far as a 2 post lift installation thread, I would happy to do it but, I'm not sure what category to put it in, and whether it's appropriate at all for the 914 world forum. I would like some input from the membership and the admins on this before I post.

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post Dec 27 2013, 06:40 PM
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Put it in the garage and he'll yes it's appropriate.

Post your pics now....we all love lift pictures
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post Dec 27 2013, 06:53 PM
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Okay, here we go. If you're a car guy this is "Lift Heaven", better known as the Greg Smith Equipment Sales, Inc. showroom in Delaware. This is where we picked up 2 BP 8000 lifts.
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post Dec 27 2013, 07:32 PM
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Here we are loaded and ready to go. They are VERY heavy, about 1300 lbs. each. The workers at Greg Smith expertly and carefully loaded them on a car trailer with a fork lift. It was up to us to secure them for the 2 hour trip back home. My good buddy "Popeye" offered the use of his F 350 Ford pickup along with his trailering skills, and another car buddy Humberto let us use his trailer. This project would have been a lot more difficult (and more expensive) without there help. Thanks guys!
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post Dec 27 2013, 08:53 PM
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My Corvette bud (Kohle) just got one of those installed in his shop. Nice lift (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)



EDIT: Snapped a shot today (12/28)

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post Dec 28 2013, 12:33 AM
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Here's my Atlas from GregSmith. Went up in less than a day. Very easy and works smoothly. I didn't need to go with a base plate model though because I have plenty of ceiling height, but I am sure they all have the same build quality. I had a friend help put the overhead beam in place, but I'll bet if I had the base plate model I could have done it all myself. The uprights are heavy but can be walked up by one person if determined (like I was). Once standing up they can easily be shifted into just the right position. I drilled the holes in the concrete once I had the posts in place and squared up.

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post Dec 28 2013, 12:50 AM
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Austin Healey clock?
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post Dec 28 2013, 01:02 AM
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Yup, my last one was the original door of my 1953 Pre-A 356, but I let it go with the car when I sold it because I felt it should stay with the car. This is the original front fender from this car I finished last year.

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post Dec 28 2013, 07:05 AM
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what was the minimum slab thickness for the model you purchased? sleeved anchors?
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post Dec 28 2013, 09:24 AM
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Mine was 4" minimum. The anchors were included with the lift. Such an easy install. I couldn't be happier.
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post Jan 11 2014, 08:10 AM
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Any updates?
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post Jan 12 2014, 08:00 AM
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The lift installation is done. My electrician wired it up this week and I lifted the first vehicle Thursday night. Other than a few minor adjustments, everything went pretty smooth. As I might have mentioned before, the directions aren't that complete which added some time to the project. We installed another lift yesterday and it took only 2 1/2 hours, not counting the unpacking. You will need a minimum of 2 people, preferably 3, to hoist the posts to a vertical position. Anyone contemplating installing one can contact me with any questions.
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post Jan 12 2014, 11:31 AM
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You installed it in your spare bedroom?
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post Jan 12 2014, 02:50 PM
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QUOTE(euro911 @ Jan 12 2014, 09:31 AM) *

You installed it in your spare bedroom?

Spare warehouse space. Will be painted and made "Car Guy Appropriate".

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post Jan 30 2014, 02:50 PM
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4 gallons of primer, 18 hours of wire brushing, vacuuming and application of primer. Now ready for finish coat.
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