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- 1972 Mustang Mach 1
2011 Mustang GT
So...I could barely go to sleep last night w/out thinking about what I did to the rotisserie I just picked up a couple weeks ago. I was so excited and after lining it up with my car I started to raise it up into position. It was more difficult than I thought it would be to raise it but thought it's just heavy. It raised into position (about 5 inches from it's starting point). After the quick test fit to see how the new Mustang brackets would fit I lowered it back down. A few minutes later I noticed that the bolt was still going through the neck of the unit...I thought to myself "well that's not good...how did it even raise up at all". I knew right away why it seemed like there was resistance while I was jacking it up. Well jack it up I sure did...I immediately began inspecting and saw a split along the bottom weld. Not only did I split the weld but I'm sure I'm stretched some metal as well in the process. Anyway...please don't beat me up too bad. I still days later think about how much of an idiotic rookie move that was and can't believe I messed up my rotisserie.
I figure I have two options... Just weld it in place how it sits or heat it up to get it back completely straight and then weld. Please chime in with thoughts.
I figure I have two options... Just weld it in place how it sits or heat it up to get it back completely straight and then weld. Please chime in with thoughts.