Rotisserie Alternatives, Looking for options |
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
Rotisserie Alternatives, Looking for options |
JoeDees |
Jun 30 2015, 09:05 PM
Post
#1
|
Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 515 Joined: 10-November 14 From: Northern Kentucky Member No.: 18,106 Region Association: None |
I've concluded that I need to replace significant portions of the lower wheelhouse, inner long, and the suspension console. I've spent the day researching and reading the classic threads and like many of the rack-like assemblies my predecessors have built. Let's hear some easy but still effective ways to get this thing off the ground and straight enough for structural repairs.
I really like the one for "Bringing out your Dead" but can't quite figure out the points it's mounted. After bracing the doors, can I use the front jack points, a long support along the floors, the outer suspension console, and the trans mount area? I ready for some ideas. I'm trying to develop as many COAs (Courses of Action) as possible. Thanks. |
mbseto |
Jul 1 2015, 05:50 AM
Post
#2
|
Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,253 Joined: 6-August 14 From: Cincy Member No.: 17,743 Region Association: North East States |
Just finished working through that same decision myself. I ended up building a dolly. After reading through a ton of rustoration threads and looking over their approaches and the discussions on whether the bracing was adequate, I came to Mike's conclusion that if you want it to be straight, it's going to need to be not just well-braced but also level while you're welding.
That in mind, I welded up a dolly. This gives me a level and square reference. Then I fabricated brackets to mount to the suspension mounts. My donuts are not (yet) fit for this. I've got door braces to adjust, but there is also the top rail of the dolly that I can use as a straight reference and shim against if there is sagging in the longs. And if push comes to shove, I can still make a rotisserie. But for now, I think a rotisserie will be best for painting. I'm planning to have a pro do that and hope they will have something. |
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 11th May 2024 - 10:05 AM |
All rights reserved 914World.com © since 2002 |
914World.com is the fastest growing online 914 community! We have it all, classifieds, events, forums, vendors, parts, autocross, racing, technical articles, events calendar, newsletter, restoration, gallery, archives, history and more for your Porsche 914 ... |