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    3/09/2021 11:38 AM  #1

    6sally6
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    All you 4 post lift guys.............(read this!)

    How 'bout  post...ing  pictures of your garage door opening mechanism.
    I know a high lift door is required I just wanna see what y'all-ez looks like!
    Tanx
    6sally6

    Pretty sure I have the height...just wanna look at ....THE OPENERS....THE TRACKS...and how they are  mounted.
    6s6

    Last edited by 6sally6 (3/09/2021 6:05 PM)

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    3/09/2021 12:02 PM  #2

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    Re: All you 4 post lift guys.............(read this!)

    Mike I wish I could give a pic.  I have 3  10'x10' doors on the main garage. Standard down the middle on the ceiling mounted 1/2 hp Chamberlain with a 2' slide rail extension to make it 10'. 12' ceiling and I'm short, so the opener is never in the way

     

    3/09/2021 4:24 PM  #3

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    Re: All you 4 post lift guys.............(read this!)

    Hasn't been an issue with a 14'4" ceiling height

     

    3/09/2021 4:31 PM  #4

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    Re: All you 4 post lift guys.............(read this!)

    Not sure what you're looking for.  My shop has 10' walls and the angled door tracks follow the slope of the fastback.  I'm 6/2 and can walk under the ramps at height.

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    3/09/2021 4:57 PM  #5

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    Re: All you 4 post lift guys.............(read this!)

    This is not the best pic, but it's the only one I have right now. The tracks hug the ceiling and I have a LiftMaster side mount opener, I think it is the 3800.

     

    3/09/2021 4:57 PM  #6

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    Re: All you 4 post lift guys.............(read this!)

    Dammmm    wow   a new building ceiling  design SPEC.  Must have same slope as rear car window.      I LIKE IT.  Also the mustang is ok  
     

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    3/09/2021 5:25 PM  #7

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    Re: All you 4 post lift guys.............(read this!)

    You're exactly right.  I spec'd a 4/12 pitch for this very reason
     

     

    3/09/2021 7:09 PM  #8

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    Re: All you 4 post lift guys.............(read this!)

    Ok here are my pics of last summers remod when I raised the roof 15" at the 8'-6" plate line for my lift. I went from trusses to a hand frame.  I reached out to DDM and told them what I had and was doing, they set me up with the correct springs, cables, hi lift drums, and the needed hardware. You cut off the needed straigh track from your ends and modify the 90 deg radius to fit your pitch.  Door works great. I am using my standard opener that some said would not work. You can lift the door by hand and it will stay where you let go. My lift is a extra tall Atlas 8K that way I could walk around under it and not smack my noggin.
    https://ddmgaragedoors.com

    I have a 16' x 7' metal insulated door

    Last edited by Cab4word67 (3/10/2021 10:22 AM)

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    3/10/2021 8:54 AM  #9

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    Re: All you 4 post lift guys.............(read this!)

    Sal,
    Here are some pics of my door hardware.  Standard 7X16 garage door with 11' ceiling.  This is an attached garage, not a Garaj mahal, like some folks possess.  The high lift tracks were purchased form the link that Chris posted.  VERY reputable guy, 1 town west of me.

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    3/10/2021 9:06 AM  #10

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    Re: All you 4 post lift guys.............(read this!)

    Sorry Sal... I tried to post a couple more, but gave up.  If you wanna see them, pm me your cell number, and I'll text them to you.  1/2 hp opener is mounted very close to the ceiling

     

    3/10/2021 10:03 PM  #11

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    Re: All you 4 post lift guys.............(read this!)




    Chamberlain Liftmaster 8500 shaft mounted opener.  Silent operation and nothing goes above the car.  Super easy to mount. 

    I have 12’ ceiling in the new shop with extra high lift.  4” clearance with Mustang at full height.  6’-8” clear under the lift runways with lift at max height. 

    I have five of these things.  They are great. Worth buying just because they are silent.

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

    3/10/2021 10:47 PM  #12

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    Converted an RV storage bay on my shop. Door is manually chain operated. Backyard Buddy lift with the optional bridge crane.
     

     

    3/11/2021 5:13 PM  #13

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    Re: All you 4 post lift guys.............(read this!)

    Mine is a 16' wide X 7' tall.  I only raise the car up about 4" and then I role around underneeth on a seat with wheels. No high lift door required.


    If it isn't broken...modify it anyway! http://www.DazeCars.com https://galaxieforum.boardhost.com
     

    3/11/2021 10:20 PM  #14

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    Re: All you 4 post lift guys.............(read this!)

    Idaho Barry wrote:


    Converted an RV storage bay on my shop. Door is manually chain operated. Backyard Buddy lift with the optional bridge crane.
     

     
    I like that bridge!!! Have not seen that before.

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

    3/11/2021 10:24 PM  #15

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    Re: All you 4 post lift guys.............(read this!)

    Daze wrote:

    Mine is a 16' wide X 7' tall.  I only raise the car up about 4" and then I role around underneeth on a seat with wheels. No high lift door required.


     
    Daze, do you have to push that release lever UP to release the locks?  Both my lifts were set up where you pull it down as you lower the lift.  What does everyone else’s have?

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

    3/11/2021 10:40 PM  #16

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    Re: All you 4 post lift guys.............(read this!)

    MS wrote:

     
    Daze, do you have to push that release lever UP to release the locks?  Both my lifts were set up where you pull it down as you lower the lift.  What does everyone else’s have?

    Yes you pull up on the laver.

    If it isn't broken...modify it anyway! http://www.DazeCars.com https://galaxieforum.boardhost.com
     

    3/12/2021 10:42 AM  #17

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    Re: All you 4 post lift guys.............(read this!)

    No overhead door,  used barn doors to maximize overhead space and since the shop is not used for daily garage space.   3/12 scissor trusses on 10 foot walls give plenty of room to put the Mustang all the way up...6 foot, 9 inches.   Way too high to work on it but perfect for using the area underneath.





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    3/13/2021 10:21 AM  #18

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    Re: All you 4 post lift guys.............(read this!)

    MS wrote:

    Idaho Barry wrote:


    Converted an RV storage bay on my shop. Door is manually chain operated. Backyard Buddy lift with the optional bridge crane.
     

     
    I like that bridge!!! Have not seen that before.

    Yeah, it was because Backyard Buddy had this option that I chose their lift. It appears they no longer offer it as they probably didn't sell a lot of them. That and the fact that Advantage Lifts has acquired Backyard Buddy may have something to do with it. It's handy for pulling engines, lifting bodies off of full frame vehicles etc.

     

    3/15/2021 2:34 PM  #19

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    Re: All you 4 post lift guys.............(read this!)

    hello 6sally6 from Alex italy . I've been away from forum for a little , but here again to help with reply . 
    Got 320 sq ft , 10 ft high with one slope roof and roller door . don't know if pics can help but ... are here .

     

    3/15/2021 2:52 PM  #20

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    Re: All you 4 post lift guys.............(read this!)

    Whoa Alessandro, is that a “v” Max I see back there. Cool, I had a Venture with same engine.
    It must be a dilemma picking what to head out with, bike or Mustang.

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

    3/15/2021 8:16 PM  #21

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    Re: All you 4 post lift guys.............(read this!)

    Like your rear view 'do-dadz' too!
    6sally6
    Tanx fer da pix!

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    3/16/2021 4:38 AM  #22

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    Re: All you 4 post lift guys.............(read this!)

    Rudi wrote:

    Whoa Alessandro, is that a “v” Max I see back there. Cool, I had a Venture with same engine.
    It must be a dilemma picking what to head out with, bike or Mustang.

    Hi rudi ! yes that one is  second gen . Vmax and is a beast . It' like a monster torque drunk bull ! 
    It 's ignorant ,  200 hp and torque to sell . I had also gen 1 like your engine , this is another planet !  
    Believe me or not  this original comes out from shop , it's average slipping rear tire simply turn in second or third gear !
    one time i lost my grab from handlebar just for acceleration .!  Both gas guzzlers ! 
     

     

     

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