 bought a lift today- gettin the 914 in th air |
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| rfuerst911sc |
 Aug 2 2008, 06:34 PM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 2,158 Joined: 4-May 06 From: Dahlonega , Georgia Member No.: 5,980 Region Association: South East States  |
Today I pulled the trigger on a used Ammco 6,000 lb. scissor lift. Aprox. 7 years old and built like a brick shithouse (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) This lift goes up to 48 inches. Can't wait to get the 914 on this badboy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| McMark |
Aug 2 2008, 06:42 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,180 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Super cool! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) I've been eyeing these.....
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| Gint |
Aug 2 2008, 11:58 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,096 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
QUOTE(McMark @ Aug 2 2008, 06:42 PM) Me too... |
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| biosurfer1 |
Aug 3 2008, 12:42 AM
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Teener fo Life! Group: Members Posts: 3,020 Joined: 3-August 03 From: Roseville, CA Member No.: 977 Region Association: Northern California |
your back will thank you...
are you putting in ground? |
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| rfuerst911sc |
Aug 3 2008, 07:33 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,158 Joined: 4-May 06 From: Dahlonega , Georgia Member No.: 5,980 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(biosurfer1 @ Aug 2 2008, 10:42 PM) your back will thank you... are you putting in ground? The pics show where the lift will be going, aprox. where the covered 914 is. It is outside next to my house. When I had the house built I had a 30 foot long pad poured because at the time I had a big boat. Boat now gone replaced with 914 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I think I'm either going to purchase some steel/aluminum maybe 1/4 inch thick for the " roller " part of the lift to sit on. I think that will help the concrete survive the constant movement of the roller wheels. I know I'm going to have to build some ramps out of 2x10 or 2x12 lumber for my 911 to clear the height of the lift. My 911 has been lowered and has little clearance. I don't know what kind of clearance the 914 will have but ramps are good either way. I wonder if a piece of 3/4 4x8 pressure treated plywood would standup to the lift being on it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) I'll send more pics once I have the 914 on the lift. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| rebelmdot |
Aug 3 2008, 08:47 AM
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914ini Group: Members Posts: 224 Joined: 25-January 08 From: Tennessee Member No.: 8,625 Region Association: South East States |
Congratulations, I am in the market as well.
IMHO, it would be worthwhile to weld up some metal ramps rather than using the wood, and I would definitely not use press board. If you have to use wood I would go with at least 2 x 10 pressure treated lumber. |
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| rfuerst911sc |
Aug 10 2008, 04:46 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,158 Joined: 4-May 06 From: Dahlonega , Georgia Member No.: 5,980 Region Association: South East States |
Over the weekend I was able to get the lift off the trailer with my testicles still attached (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) and got the lift into position. Today I used it for the first time (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) what a great item this is. Lifted the 914 from the ground to 48 inches high in about 30 seconds. It was effortless and will make the install of the 3.0 and tranny much easier. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| steveherman |
Oct 27 2009, 07:18 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 380 Joined: 12-September 09 From: Kissimmee Florida Member No.: 10,799 Region Association: South East States |
lift...
interesting... where are you osceola pkwy area? wanna look at my car (on your lift) tomorrow when it gets here? lol... no... seriously... |
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| rfuerst911sc |
Oct 27 2009, 07:25 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,158 Joined: 4-May 06 From: Dahlonega , Georgia Member No.: 5,980 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(steveherman @ Oct 27 2009, 05:18 PM) lift... interesting... where are you osceola pkwy area? wanna look at my car (on your lift) tomorrow when it gets here? lol... no... seriously... Would love to but currently my 18 foot car trailer is parked over the lift. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) I'm afraid I am out of space and have rendered the lift unuseable for the moment. I need to try and fit my trailer in the back yard. I'm in southeast Orange county about 5 miles from the airport. Sorry I can't help you at the moment. |
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| tat2dphreak |
Oct 27 2009, 07:48 PM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I'm so jealous (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| URY914 |
Oct 27 2009, 08:40 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 127,329 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
I had a problem with too many cars and a trailer but I found a way around it....
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| carr914 |
Oct 27 2009, 09:08 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 125,888 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States  |
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| steveherman |
Oct 27 2009, 09:11 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 380 Joined: 12-September 09 From: Kissimmee Florida Member No.: 10,799 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(carr914 @ Oct 27 2009, 11:08 PM) from left to right... who is who? |
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| carr914 |
Oct 27 2009, 09:15 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 125,888 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
Steve, When you get brave enough to drive to Tampa, you can put your new car on a real Lift (man, I can't believe my garage was ever that clean & empty)
T.C.  |
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| carr914 |
Oct 27 2009, 09:17 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 125,888 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(steveherman @ Oct 27 2009, 10:11 PM) QUOTE(carr914 @ Oct 27 2009, 11:08 PM) from left to right... who is who? That's me (T.C.) Rick, and Rick's friend Gene. Brian (bcheney) took the picture T.C. |
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| steveherman |
Oct 27 2009, 09:24 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 380 Joined: 12-September 09 From: Kissimmee Florida Member No.: 10,799 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(carr914 @ Oct 27 2009, 11:15 PM) Steve, When you get brave enough to drive to Tampa, you can put your new car on a real Lift (man, I can't believe my garage was ever that clean & empty) T.C. nice lift. i am so looking forward to meeting you all. and learning & working on our cars. i am sure i will be makin a post tomorrow. i have a few things i wanna do this weekend to it... and i need help learning. |
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| Elliot Cannon |
Oct 27 2009, 11:42 PM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None
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I've got one just like it and am very happy with it. I also made creeper with a beach chair and furniture dolly. Works great.
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| tat2dphreak |
Oct 28 2009, 07:38 AM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region |
you need a second dolly with a cooler full of beer on it, Elliot (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| race914 |
Oct 28 2009, 01:02 PM
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73 914-4 Group: Members Posts: 1,006 Joined: 31-October 05 From: Nipomo, California (Central Coast) Member No.: 5,027 Region Association: Central California |
QUOTE I know I'm going to have to build some ramps out of 2x10 or 2x12 lumber for my 911 to clear the height of the lift. My 911 has been lowered and has little clearance. I don't know what kind of clearance the 914 will have but ramps are good either way. Nice Lift! I have the same one (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) My cars are also too low to drive over it so I built wood ramps to solve that problem. I have different length 2x4s that go between the ramps to space it for the 914 or the 911. Only recommendation I'd offer is go with the wider ramps so you don't need drive up 'exactly' to not hang the tires off either side.  Next upgrade is to put cutouts in for my scales... |
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| inschool |
Oct 28 2009, 06:26 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 30 Joined: 3-April 09 From: Florida Member No.: 10,229 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Oct 28 2009, 01:42 AM) I've got one just like it and am very happy with it. I also made creeper with a beach chair and furniture dolly. Works great. Hey, how are those tile floors? I've been considering these for the next garage. |
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