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The hoist is working - finally
#254452 07/09/12 01:52 PM
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Ran four of our vehicles up, all good. Sure was nice to get underneath the bird and clean. It was not too bad for three years, still looks like new.



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68 Droptop 400 4 spd.


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Re: The hoist is working - finally
Dave's Langley '68 Droptop #254454 07/09/12 02:21 PM
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looks good Dave!

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Re: The hoist is working - finally
Gus68 #254456 07/09/12 02:54 PM
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looking good

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Re: The hoist is working - finally
Bjorn Sefeldt #254464 07/09/12 04:30 PM
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Looks great !

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Re: The hoist is working - finally
liam #254467 07/09/12 04:49 PM
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Looks like your next project is to finish the insulation?

I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure.
I feel like I am diagonally parked in a parallel universe.
1968 400 convertible (Scarlet)
1976 T/A - 455 LE (No Burt)
1976 T/A New baby, starting full restoration.
1968 350 - 4 speed 'vert - 400 clone (the Beast!)
1968 350 convertible - Wife's car now- 400 clone (Aleutian Blue) (Blue Angel)
2008 Durango - DD
2008 GXP - New one from NH is AWESOME!
2017 Durango Citadel - Modern is nice! HEMI is amazing!
1998 Silverado Z71 - Father-daughter project
1968 400 coupe - R/A clone (Blue Pearl) (sold)
1967 326 convertible - Sold frown
1980 T/A SE Bandit - Sold frown
Re: The hoist is working - finally
68tpls400 #254468 07/09/12 05:09 PM
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GREEN with envy!!
Very nice
Re: The hoist is working - finally
68tpls400 #254471 07/09/12 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted By 68tpls400
Looks like your next project is to finish the insulation?


Nope, finish the Hardie siding and soffits while its nice n warm out...will do the insulation and drywall in September....oh right and and this summer power steering add to my daughters tracker, replace transfer case in wifey's exploder, replace entire front right suspension and CV assembly on my ATV that my daughter's friend wrecked....and now the next three weeks at the mine finishing off this darn explosives process facilty...

...got lots of time frown

David

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Re: The hoist is working - finally
Dave's Langley '68 Droptop #254472 07/09/12 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted By Dave's Langley '68 Droptop
...got lots of time frown


Sounds familiar... Two girls in traveling fast pitch softball this summer. Its great, but schedule interferes with 'bird time. frown

I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure.
I feel like I am diagonally parked in a parallel universe.
1968 400 convertible (Scarlet)
1976 T/A - 455 LE (No Burt)
1976 T/A New baby, starting full restoration.
1968 350 - 4 speed 'vert - 400 clone (the Beast!)
1968 350 convertible - Wife's car now- 400 clone (Aleutian Blue) (Blue Angel)
2008 Durango - DD
2008 GXP - New one from NH is AWESOME!
2017 Durango Citadel - Modern is nice! HEMI is amazing!
1998 Silverado Z71 - Father-daughter project
1968 400 coupe - R/A clone (Blue Pearl) (sold)
1967 326 convertible - Sold frown
1980 T/A SE Bandit - Sold frown
Re: The hoist is working - finally
68tpls400 #254474 07/09/12 07:07 PM
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I installed a 4 post awhile back for storage, been looking at a two post for the other bay for work.

It just looks weird seeing a FGF on a modern 2 post lift.
Very nice, but weird looking.

How'd it work out for finding the balance on the car?

Wanting a Custom fit in an off the rack world.

I don't have time for a job, I just need the money.
Re: The hoist is working - finally
ho428 #254478 07/09/12 08:03 PM
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It balanced well as shown with the pads on the front frame just before they curve up, and on the rear front leaf mount.

David

68 Droptop 400 4 spd.


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Re: The hoist is working - finally
Dave's Langley '68 Droptop #254482 07/09/12 10:39 PM
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that is very nice. and very handy

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Very nice Dave!! Your shop is gonna be killer!! I have my shop all prepped to allow for a hoist, but need to get the bird first!!

Cant wait for summer...
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Re: The hoist is working - finally
Mally38 #254502 07/10/12 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted By Mally38
and very handy


It would be a LOT more handy in my garage though. grin

I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure.
I feel like I am diagonally parked in a parallel universe.
1968 400 convertible (Scarlet)
1976 T/A - 455 LE (No Burt)
1976 T/A New baby, starting full restoration.
1968 350 - 4 speed 'vert - 400 clone (the Beast!)
1968 350 convertible - Wife's car now- 400 clone (Aleutian Blue) (Blue Angel)
2008 Durango - DD
2008 GXP - New one from NH is AWESOME!
2017 Durango Citadel - Modern is nice! HEMI is amazing!
1998 Silverado Z71 - Father-daughter project
1968 400 coupe - R/A clone (Blue Pearl) (sold)
1967 326 convertible - Sold frown
1980 T/A SE Bandit - Sold frown
Re: The hoist is working - finally
68tpls400 #254505 07/10/12 01:07 PM
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....as Red Green would say..... "if you're not handsome, ya gotta be handy" laugh

David

68 Droptop 400 4 spd.


http://www.flickr.com/photos/daves68droptopbird/sets/72157602364392289/

"It's a sin to squish old tin!"



I can resist everything except temptation
Re: The hoist is working - finally
Dave's Langley '68 Droptop #254583 07/11/12 03:58 PM
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Is it weird that I would eat off your garage floor? Look at it shine!

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19Firebirdrestorer68 #254596 07/11/12 05:21 PM
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I'm a bit anal about it being clean, so don't be likkin it! laugh

David

68 Droptop 400 4 spd.


http://www.flickr.com/photos/daves68droptopbird/sets/72157602364392289/

"It's a sin to squish old tin!"



I can resist everything except temptation

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