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    8/10/2020 8:10 AM  #51

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    Re: PUTTIN IN A LIFT

    I'm still on the fence to go with a 2 or 4 post. both have their advantages. my biggest dilemma is not just my mustang but also my truck, F250. of course in not in a position to pull the trigger on one yet 

    65 coupe, 351w, c4, power disk brakes, power r&p, vintage air.
     

    8/10/2020 7:43 PM  #52

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    Re: PUTTIN IN A LIFT

    bearcat wrote:

    I'm still on the fence to go with a 2 or 4 post. both have their advantages. my biggest dilemma is not just my mustang but also my truck, F250. of course in not in a position to pull the trigger on one yet 

     


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    8/10/2020 7:49 PM  #53

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    Ya hasta has both for the best of both worlds.

    Good work ain't cheap, Cheap work ain't good!   Simple Man
     

    8/11/2020 8:03 AM  #54

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    Oh ya sell that one to my wife lol she is the BIG lol I'm just happy that I am getting a shop here in the near future. As soon as the house in Yuma sells I can start on the shop project. So stay tooned

    65 coupe, 351w, c4, power disk brakes, power r&p, vintage air.
     

    8/11/2020 6:38 PM  #55

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    Re: PUTTIN IN A LIFT

    Big news today, Gas line moved up and out of the way and electrical will be moved tomarrow. I am picking up the lift on monday 
    New pictures soon

    Slammed Big Blue, ran over the varmints that messed with the Stang. Now all is good in the NW
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    8/11/2020 7:09 PM  #56

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    Re: PUTTIN IN A LIFT

    6sally6 wrote:

    bearcat wrote:

    I'm still on the fence to go with a 2 or 4 post. both have their advantages. my biggest dilemma is not just my mustang but also my truck, F250. of course in not in a position to pull the trigger on one yet 

     


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    I watched the video. I think I’ll stick to my trusty old floor jack and jack stands. Not from Harbor Freight.

    "anyone that stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty"Henry Ford
     

    8/12/2020 5:24 AM  #57

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    Re: PUTTIN IN A LIFT

    bearcat wrote:

    I'm still on the fence to go with a 2 or 4 post. both have their advantages. my biggest dilemma is not just my mustang but also my truck, F250. of course in not in a position to pull the trigger on one yet 

    Depending on the year of that F250 the 4 post may be a better option.  The way the frame kicks up in the rear and the location for the front lift arm due to the way the suspension is on mine make picking it up with a 2 post tricky.  Definitely get one of those screw jack stands to help it balance.  It really has to be perfectly positioned on the lift within a couple inches or it starts to nose forward as you lift it.
     

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    8/12/2020 8:55 AM  #58

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    Re: PUTTIN IN A LIFT

    Thanks for the info TKO, I'm thinking a 4 post may be the better option for me. ensuring that it is big enough for my f250.  

    65 coupe, 351w, c4, power disk brakes, power r&p, vintage air.
     

    8/12/2020 9:39 AM  #59

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    I have both a four post and a two post and if I was only going to have one it would be a four post. Much more versatile and safe. We had a small earthquake around here a few years ago and the car on the two post came down, the pour post just wiggled a little. Luckily I had my hydraulic lift table under the car with some tools on it and that was the corner that dropped first. table caught the car before major damage.

     

    8/12/2020 3:11 PM  #60

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    I'll have both too if I can stop working long enough to set the 4 post up, that and stop cutting up @#$%ing trees that fall.  Firewood anyone?

     

    8/15/2020 4:21 PM  #61

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    Re: PUTTIN IN A LIFT

    Well here is another update on my newly remodeled garage. We now have a insulated ceiling to hang things on. Still waiting on the garage door hi lift kit, FEDX lost it between two cities both within 10 miles of my house. 

    Slammed Big Blue, ran over the varmints that messed with the Stang. Now all is good in the NW
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    8/15/2020 5:21 PM  #62

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    I LIKE how that turned-out!
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    8/15/2020 8:30 PM  #63

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    yea getting close to done. need to frame and drywall the ends now. you can see how much lift I have now. Close close close

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    8/15/2020 8:37 PM  #64

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    Looking good cab, keep up the good work

    65 coupe, 351w, c4, power disk brakes, power r&p, vintage air.
     

    8/16/2020 4:35 PM  #65

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    One more wall today, maybe I can finish the walls by wednesday. little tape and mud

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    8/17/2020 10:30 PM  #66

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    Lift got assembled today and the door hardware arrived. so tomorrow we move door

    Slammed Big Blue, ran over the varmints that messed with the Stang. Now all is good in the NW
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    8/18/2020 5:48 AM  #67

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    Looks great Chris.
    Amazed at the speed you get things done.
    A helping hand is always nice too.

     

    8/18/2020 9:50 AM  #68

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    In your above picture posted on 8/15, there's a tiny steering wheel hanging next to your air hose reel. 
    Ugh! That reminds me of amateur street drag racing days 40 years ago. (well, ok, it was more years than that)
    What size is that? and please tell me you never put that on your fine Mustang.

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    8/18/2020 10:37 AM  #69

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    Hey Paul, looking at your avatar. Is that your car, if so  can you tell us more about it. Looks very interesting.

    Good work ain't cheap, Cheap work ain't good!   Simple Man
     

    8/18/2020 5:19 PM  #70

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    Rudi wrote:

    Hey Paul, looking at your avatar. Is that your car, if so  can you tell us more about it. Looks very interesting.

     

    I think he means PROF!
    I wanna know too!
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    8/19/2020 5:32 PM  #71

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    OK we got pics of the new lift in the newly remodeled garage. First up is the stang while the old door header was still up behind it. Then a pick of the wifes car. that we first tested  with just in case. Another pick of the mustang in park mode and has plenty of clearance everywhere. And we lifted a 65 lonnnng box and made it into service height of 67" to the bottom of ramps and has room to go up one more click. Tomorrow I  will finish the drywall and get the electrical buttoned up so I can install the new LED lights. Lots to do yet so little time to do. Sure am glad the roof is done. Hoist will cost me money as I found the muffler is going on the wifes car and it has a oil leak. LOL
    oh we fixed the light on the opener too.

    Last edited by Cab4word67 (8/19/2020 5:44 PM)

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    8/19/2020 6:11 PM  #72

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    I mounted an air hose reel on the rack leg closest to the garage door.  Also an electrical plug reel.  Comes in real handy.

    You are making great progress!

    Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
     

    8/20/2020 9:08 AM  #73

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    I agree, already have them both, air at each end on the wall and my power reel will be relocated to the center. I am working on LED lighting and have a good plan. Will up date on it later.

    Slammed Big Blue, ran over the varmints that messed with the Stang. Now all is good in the NW
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    8/20/2020 9:11 AM  #74

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    Re: PUTTIN IN A LIFT

    Prof wrote:

    In your above picture posted on 8/15, there's a tiny steering wheel hanging next to your air hose reel. 
    Ugh! That reminds me of amateur street drag racing days 40 years ago. (well, ok, it was more years than that)
    What size is that? and please tell me you never put that on your fine Mustang.

    Just read your post on my steering wheel. LOL no but I did have it on a 66 belvedere wagon with possi 
     

    Slammed Big Blue, ran over the varmints that messed with the Stang. Now all is good in the NW
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    8/20/2020 10:58 AM  #75

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    Looks great!

    65 coupe, 351w, c4, power disk brakes, power r&p, vintage air.
     

     

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