"Dean" <deanbrown3d@yahoo.com> writes in article <1122518412.450084.215530@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> dated 27 Jul 2005 19:40:12 -0700:
These lifts are actually dual purpose: parking and fixing. They are 4
post, and come w/ optional pans to catch drips, etc.
They come in 2 lit heights, as well.
I had researched this a little, got some info. The American-made company
charges between $1800 and $2600 for their various versions, and the whole
unit is heavy, almost 2,000 lbs., iirc. Very stable, they claim, will not
tip.
W/ a little welding, could put casters on this to make it portable--w/
admittedly some heaving/ho'ing.
I was going to put one in my driveway, either a 2 or 4 post, but the
driveway is angled and curved, just wouldna worked out super-great.
If the OP is interested, email me for links. For his purposes, I think these
would be great.
Altho the 4 post of course lifts the car by the wheels, they also make a
jack adapter of sorts, where you can now lift the car off the ramp, so that
the wheels are free, as well.
Also, there's this book/catalog/resource for car restoration that has at
least a dozen of these companies advertising. Forgot that name as well,
but could get it.
Most new garages use versions of these, instead of the old piston in the
ground.
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Mr. P.V.'d
formerly Droll Troll
> "Dean" <deanbrown3d@yahoo.com> writes in article
> <1122518412.450084.215530@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> dated 27 Jul 2005
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