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> Restoration Part Trois!, Chris Foley Rotissere Rules!
william harris
post May 29 2004, 05:34 PM
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Finally able to get my project moving again! Friday I drove down to CT and picked up my rotissere from Chris Foley - he built this thing in three days! Couldn't resist putting it together yesterday and putting the car onto it by myself last night. Yeah, just me and two seriously big floor jacks and 2x10s to pick up the rear under the engine mounting bar. Well here it is. Chris, you are the man. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)


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post May 29 2004, 05:36 PM
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My 12 year old son Nick is a full time Porsche apprentice mechanic, He loves the Boxster and the 914. He says the 914 will be his when he learns to drive. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


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post May 29 2004, 05:38 PM
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The rotissere is incredibly strong and the best part is I can move the car around by myself - but it helps to have Nick handy to steer the other end. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)


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post May 29 2004, 05:40 PM
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Here's a side view of the 914. The next stop is to have the car media blasted and then shot into primer. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif)


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post May 29 2004, 05:42 PM
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Well, here's your truly with his rides. Damn, where's the photoshop software when you need it? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


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post May 29 2004, 07:05 PM
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Very Nice!!!

Worth every penny. I've been leaning over my car for 25 years now. Much better than a lift.

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(and my wife likes the color of your house.)
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post May 29 2004, 07:40 PM
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If you can find an acid dipper in your area I highly recommend it. Much better results from the acid. Plus you're not cleaning out media for years to come. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Looks like an awesome rotisserie, nice job Chris and congrats William. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif)
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post May 29 2004, 07:52 PM
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It won't be done by then! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif)

Looks great. I'm thinking about having one of those made for my GT project while the 6 is there in the shop. Troy could probably weld one up might fast.
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post May 29 2004, 08:35 PM
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So, what are you going to do with that thing when you're done? Can I borrow/ buy it after your car is finished?
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post May 29 2004, 08:49 PM
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Dave: After my car is finished, the rotissere will be available to all local 914 owners. I know my friend Eric wants to use it and I would be very happy to see it used by many others. That way I get my money's worth. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post May 29 2004, 08:53 PM
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Whoo Hoo! Thanks boss!
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post May 29 2004, 09:35 PM
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William,
Congrats on the rotisserie! You're right, that was quick. My car will hopefully be off mine in 6 mo-1 yr so it will also be available.
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post May 30 2004, 04:43 AM
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QUOTE(william harris @ May 29 2004, 07:34 PM)
Couldn't resist putting it together yesterday and putting the car onto it by myself last night. Yeah, just me and two seriously big floor jacks and 2x10s to pick up the rear under the engine mounting bar.

So much for needing 3 strong men to help you. Way to go William. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif)
When I lifted the silver car in my pics onto the rotisserie for testing I used a chain attached to the forward seat mounting brackets on the floor. The I-beam in my garage has a trolley with a chainfall, but an engine hoist would have done the trick too.
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post May 30 2004, 07:05 AM
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It looks too tall to fit back in the garage right side up, did you rotate it upside down to push it into the garage? Or does it actually clear the roof?
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post May 30 2004, 08:38 AM
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Cool William.

How high does the garage ceiling need to be to do a full rotation?
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post May 30 2004, 10:02 AM
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Appearances are deceiving. The car actually cleared the stardard garage door, complete with electric garage door opener, with the car upright. Clearance was probably one inch, but it made it. I have a relatively low roof on that side of the garage because there is a bedroom built over that side and a steel I-beam runs thru the garage for structural support of the upstairs. This afternoon I will measure and give you details. Haven't actually rotated it yet because I wanted to have two guys handy to deal with the weight of rotating the car. Will post pictures and measure for those who are interested. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post May 30 2004, 01:14 PM
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I believe the center of the pivot is less than 44" off the ground.
The most exteme point away from center is the corner of the targa sail panel, which is close to 36" away. I also figured that a flared car might be on there someday. A 2 1/2" flare should clear the crossbar.
Therefore the highest point when rotating is about 6'8".
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post May 30 2004, 01:46 PM
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Well here it is sideways. Not to bad to rotate by yourself, just take it nice and slow. When sideways, the highpoint is about 6'3" as I measured it. About 1 or 2 inches too high to roll it in and out the garage door. Sure gives you access to everything.


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post May 30 2004, 01:48 PM
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I worked around a little with a wire brush just inspecting for any rusted areas. Not too much to find. Makes work on the underside a snap.


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post May 30 2004, 01:50 PM
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Last one for the day. Got to go take a couple of the kids to "River Rave" for the Offspring. Oh My God! Why Me?


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