Rotisserie plans Options

[scotty b]

I have a need to build several ( probably 3) rotisseries in he very near future, and have my own plan of how I want to build it based on some I have used before at other shops. In pre-planning I wanted to see others designs and have been looking at several other styles. Today I happened upon this one. Seems all too appropriate eh ??



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdvgrtTjyPM

[stewteral]

I have a need to build several ( probably 3) rotisseries in he very near future, and have my own plan of how I want to build it based on some I have used before at other shops. In pre-planning I wanted to see others designs and have been looking at several other styles. Today I happened upon this one. Seems all too appropriate eh ??



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdvgrtTjyPM

Hey Scotty,

While the professionally built rotisseries are very slick, but way to pricey for my budget.

If you noticed the video showed a unit based on 2 engine stands? That's what I used to make my own. I had 1 engine stand and bought the other from Craig's List. I had to cut the verticle support tube on each and weld in an extension for enough height, but the rest was just drilling and bolting. Using some old pipe I had it was pretty easy to do.

You can see that I mounted the chassis via the bumper holes and after just 1 adjustment to the front pivot point, got the car balanced for a very smooth rotation. Even with no bearings, the chassis rotates very nicely.

I'm currently repairing the rust areas of my '73 restoration project and it is a GREAT tool to have. I attached a couple photos, see what you think.

Terry

[Bartlett 914]

Hey Scotty,

While the professionally built rotisseries are very slick, but way to pricey for my budget.

If you noticed the video showed a unit based on 2 engine stands? That's what I used to make my own. I had 1 engine stand and bought the other from Craig's List. I had to cut the verticle support tube on each and weld in an extension for enough height, but the rest was just drilling and bolting. Using some old pipe I had it was pretty easy to do.

You can see that I mounted the chassis via the bumper holes and after just 1 adjustment to the front pivot point, got the car balanced for a very smooth rotation. Even with no bearings, the chassis rotates very nicely.

I'm currently repairing the rust areas of my '73 restoration project and it is a GREAT tool to have. I attached a couple photos, see what you think.

Terry

I see you used the square pin in the round hole technique! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)


Whatever works.

I have a similar one. I did not have any problems using the bumper mounts. This is a problem it the car is 75 or 76. I think it would be better if you can reach under and grab some point closer to the center of the car. I restored a rusty car with mine but I wasn't careful enough. I now have door gap problems and I am not sure how I will correct it.