 OT Scissor lift installed in pit, or....why I'm sore tonight |
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| NoEcm |
 Jun 1 2008, 04:03 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 95 Joined: 20-June 05 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 4,309  |
QUOTE(PRS914-6 @ Jun 1 2008, 11:43 AM)  I'm really chomping at the bit to stick it in there (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) but I don't want to chip the concrete since it's so green. That lift weighs about 1500 lbs and it will tough to drop it in without incident. Depending on the concrete mix your ordered, you may want to wait a week or two before dropping the lift in. In the meantime, keep the concrete damp as to allow it to dry very slowly. Consider covering the new concrete with something that will retain moisture like towels or burlap. Even covering it with a sheet of plastic and watering it once a day will help the concrete to cure stronger. Google "curing concrete" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concrete#Curing: "Improper curing can cause scaling, reduced strength and abrasion resistance and cracking" |
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| r_towle |
Jun 1 2008, 07:24 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,680 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States 
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Think like the egyptians.
Lay four 2*4's over the pit, drag the lift onto the boards. Once it is lined up perfectly, jack it up, remove three of the boards, lower it down.... Rich |
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| rhodyguy |
Jun 1 2008, 11:26 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,198 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
what did the opener run you? nice unit. combine them with the high lift track and there is quite a bit of overhead clearspace.
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| PRS914-6 |
Jun 2 2008, 01:35 AM
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Excellence Magazine Project 914 3.6 Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,278 Joined: 20-May 06 From: Central California Member No.: 6,031 Region Association: None  |
Rich, I was thinking of rolling it on on a couple of long pipes until it's sitting over the hole. Then attaching chains across the unit on both ends long enough to get a floor jack under the chain. Jack it up, remove the pipes and lower it down. Remove the chain.
The operator lists for over $400 but you can easily find them for $300.00 if you look around. |
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| PRS914-6 |
Jun 2 2008, 08:19 PM
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Excellence Magazine Project 914 3.6 Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,278 Joined: 20-May 06 From: Central California Member No.: 6,031 Region Association: None |
OK, lift is in the hole and it works great. Control panel located on the wall. Just need to install a cover plate over the pit connecting the two sides.
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| Krieger |
Jun 2 2008, 08:34 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,771 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None
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Very nice work!
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| Michael N |
Jun 2 2008, 08:56 PM
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Certifiable Group: Members Posts: 1,426 Joined: 6-June 04 From: San Jose, Ca Member No.: 2,164 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Krieger914 @ Jun 2 2008, 07:34 PM) Very nice work! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Super clean install. |
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| ConeDodger |
Jun 2 2008, 09:30 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,859 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California
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Just saw it in person... It is fanfreakin' tastic!!! Thanks again for the bubblegum Paul!!!
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| So.Cal.914 |
Jun 2 2008, 09:33 PM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
That is SOooo awsome.
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| tdgray |
Jun 3 2008, 09:19 AM
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Thank God Nemo is not here to see this Group: Members Posts: 9,705 Joined: 5-August 03 From: Akron, OH Member No.: 984 Region Association: None |
Tooooo cool :Schwing:
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| 6freak |
Jun 3 2008, 09:42 AM
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MR.C Group: Members Posts: 4,740 Joined: 19-March 08 From: Tacoma WA Member No.: 8,829 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(tdgray @ Jun 3 2008, 08:19 AM) Tooooo cool :Schwing: Fan freak`n tastic But wait wheres the beer fridge...........Nice work..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) the lift |
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| So.Cal.914 |
Jun 3 2008, 10:59 AM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) the lift
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| roadster fan |
Jun 3 2008, 05:19 PM
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Project Frankenstein !!!!!!!! Group: Members Posts: 1,009 Joined: 24-November 05 From: Aptos, CA Member No.: 5,184 Region Association: Northern California |
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| trojanhorsepower |
Sep 29 2009, 07:55 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 867 Joined: 21-September 03 From: Marion, NC Member No.: 1,179 Region Association: None |
Man that looks great. Please post a video of it picking up your 914 now that it is installed in the floor. My father-in-law has one of those, but the little one that only lifts the car ~ 36".
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