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| URY914 |
 Jun 19 2008, 08:38 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind.  Group: Members Posts: 132,067 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None  |
When I work on my racecar I put it on jack stands and get up up as high as I can to make it easier to work on. Doing a brake job while sitting on a rolling seat is easier than sitting on the floor.
When I jack up my car I always reach the point that I need to start adding 2x4 or 4x4's between the jack and car to get it up higher. At times the block of wood will move/shift and I have to lower it and start over. Sooooooooo..... Saturday I'm in the garage and spot this piece of 4 x 4 x 1/4" wall square steel tubing that I've had for years. Why not add that under the jack's removable "cup"? Weld on a pin to fit in the jack hole and use a hole saw to cut a hole for the cup. The pin ended up being a Craftman 3/4" socket that I bought at a yard sale which fit perfect in the jack's hole. It's not some high tech new fuel injection system and it won't make my car any faster but if it saves some time and offers some piece of mind, it's worth it. Simple is as simpe does. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Attached image(s)   
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| URY914 |
Jun 19 2008, 08:39 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 132,067 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
Here is the "pin".
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| Root_Werks |
Jun 19 2008, 08:40 AM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,929 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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With as light as your car is by now Paul, I figured you would just pick it up and set it on some milk crates!
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| rhodyguy |
Jun 19 2008, 08:41 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,252 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
beats the hell out of CMUs and 4x4s.
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| TeenerTim |
Jun 19 2008, 08:55 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 597 Joined: 22-October 07 From: Norfolk,VA Member No.: 8,253 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
(IMG:http://www.tangerineracing.com/images/Tools/Resting%20on%20Jack.jpg)
And you could add the Tangerine Engine/Tranny Lift Plate. |
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| So.Cal.914 |
Jun 19 2008, 08:59 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 |
I have learned when you decide to show us something, it's worth a look see.
I was not disappointed, good idea. |
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| URY914 |
Jun 19 2008, 09:15 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 132,067 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
Thanks Paul,
Scrap pices of 4 x 4 tubing are pretty common at big metal fab shops. You'll have to try a structural steel fabricator not a sheet metal shop. I'm in the building construction business and every fab shop has a "bone yard" of cut-offs that they have in the corner of the shop. You could ask the shop forman if you can look through the pile. Cost would be a 6-pack. I have a few more pieces but I'm not looking to get into the business so no group buys please. |
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| dbgriffith75 |
Jun 19 2008, 10:28 AM
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TheGrif Group: Members Posts: 509 Joined: 25-July 07 From: Iowa, USA Member No.: 7,945 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
That's a good idea. You could probably make 2 or 3 more of those to continually add height if it was needed.
Get a patent! hehe (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| andys |
Jun 19 2008, 11:16 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 21-May 03 From: Valencia, CA Member No.: 721 Region Association: None
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If you're yet to buy a floor jack, then consider a high(er) lift model. The few extra $$ are well worth it. My old Hein-Warner can easily lift my car high enough to roll my V8 under the car without any need to add blocks, etc.
Of course if you already have a floor jack similar to what URY914 has, then this is a good solution. Andys |
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| McMark |
Jun 19 2008, 11:32 AM
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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 |
Looks good! Simplicity is beautiful. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
Are you worried about bending? I think when I make mine, I'll add a couple pieces of strap running diagonally from corner to corner avoid possible collapse. |
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| URY914 |
Jun 19 2008, 11:36 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 132,067 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
Mark,
I don't think it will bend. I'll test it on my pickup but I doubt it. |
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| Heeltoe914 |
Jun 19 2008, 12:57 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,135 Joined: 31-January 06 From: Tujunga Calif, Member No.: 5,506 |
Very nice and handy idea, And its alot safer than wood.
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