What did you do to your car today?

[marks73]

Good for you Q!! Looks great. Me I removed the tail light panel from the parts car to start cleaning the bracket up. (Hey Q, do bodymen charge different rates when they only pop rivet panels in? ). Anyway, got new bumper support brackets in from OMS but my trunk latch bracket is cobbled beyond belief (see my WTB thread). I'm sure if I have to I can fabricate a repair but would rather have the proper lips since mine are gone.

 

[OLE PONY]

That's pretty innovative, probably not OSHA approved so be careful using it.

 

[71_badmach]

Good deal Mike! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Qcode351mach]

That's awesome it's working so well. I remember Q (Scott) throwing the idea out there sometime last year - but seeing pics of it in action, along with the 'grafitti' on the front piece is just way cool.

Good luck with it!

I did but never built it since i ended up getting member obsidian71's rotisserie from him for a lot less than what it would have cost to buy the materials to build the half circle one..It was actually another members Idea for the half circles

OK I had a good weekend with the Mach 1. Saturday my buddy stops by to check out my wife's 2013 convertible. After taking him for a ride in the wife's car I showed him what I was doing to the Mach 1.So I was telling my buddy about building a rotisserie and the next thing I know we are at Home Depot getting 8 sheets of 3/4 plywood. We started by putting the car up on jack stands. My buddy Lee had some 4x6s to donate to the project and we bolted them to the car. Then we cut the plywood and screwed 4 sheet together. Then lag bolted them to the 4x6s. The front was real solid,but the rear being bolted threw the tail light panel had some flex so I screwed some 4x4s threw the end cap holes and that tighten the rear up. It's crazy how easy this is and how good it works. It takes 3 guys to roll it up on its side and chuck the plywood with some 4x6s. I ran a come along down from the rafters to help hold it for safety. The car rolled better the rear end in the car. After removing rear end the ass end wanted to slide across the garage when rolling up on its side. So I found it easier to roll it up with the come along. I had to cut the front roller to clear my garage door and add a 4x4 from the floor to the trans cross member so my wife would feel better parking her new car next to it.:dodgy:

Nice Mike You beat me too it ..or should I say you did it cause I don't have to.. since I scored obsidian's rotisserie

Hey Q, do bodymen charge different rates when they only pop rivet panels in? ).

No, they charge more Those pop rivets are a special order item lollerz

 

[mach71351c]

Thanks guys.

Yeah Scott I was waiting for you to build one first so I could copy yours. I know you would have taken it to the next level. I'm happy how it turned out. My buddy hooked me up with the 4x4s and 4x6s so all I had to buy was the plywood and bolts. Which came to 240.00 bucks. When I read that obsidian71 hooked you up I knew I had to take maters into my own hands. To be honest your better off with a real rotisserie. You need a car width and a half to roll. This will work great for finishing my floor pans that I half ass installed in 95. Then brush and roll some paint. Just gad I'm knot doing it on my back.

 

[marks73]

Of Course at my stage the cards Don from OMS sends tend to get flung. But I put this one on the car and Bill had a great laugh over it. Told him you have to start young and early! Rain allowed me in the garage today so I got the drop offs and inner fenders welded in. Along with JB Welding some of the pin holes.

 

[M Beauchamp]

OK I had a good weekend with the Mach 1. Saturday my buddy stops by to check out my wife's 2013 convertible. After taking him for a ride in the wife's car I showed him what I was doing to the Mach 1.So I was telling my buddy about building a rotisserie and the next thing I know we are at Home Depot getting 8 sheets of 3/4 plywood. We started by putting the car up on jack stands. My buddy Lee had some 4x6s to donate to the project and we bolted them to the car. Then we cut the plywood and screwed 4 sheet together. Then lag bolted them to the 4x6s. The front was real solid,but the rear being bolted threw the tail light panel had some flex so I screwed some 4x4s threw the end cap holes and that tighten the rear up. It's crazy how easy this is and how good it works. It takes 3 guys to roll it up on its side and chuck the plywood with some 4x6s. I ran a come along down from the rafters to help hold it for safety. The car rolled better the rear end in the car. After removing rear end the ass end wanted to slide across the garage when rolling up on its side. So I found it easier to roll it up with the come along. I had to cut the front roller to clear my garage door and add a 4x4 from the floor to the trans cross member so my wife would feel better parking her new car next to it.:dodgy:

Wow Mike quite the wood working project

nice to see you processing on the mach

 

[mach71351c]

OK I had a good weekend with the Mach 1. Saturday my buddy stops by to check out my wife's 2013 convertible. After taking him for a ride in the wife's car I showed him what I was doing to the Mach 1.So I was telling my buddy about building a rotisserie and the next thing I know we are at Home Depot getting 8 sheets of 3/4 plywood. We started by putting the car up on jack stands. My buddy Lee had some 4x6s to donate to the project and we bolted them to the car. Then we cut the plywood and screwed 4 sheet together. Then lag bolted them to the 4x6s. The front was real solid,but the rear being bolted threw the tail light panel had some flex so I screwed some 4x4s threw the end cap holes and that tighten the rear up. It's crazy how easy this is and how good it works. It takes 3 guys to roll it up on its side and chuck the plywood with some 4x6s. I ran a come along down from the rafters to help hold it for safety. The car rolled better the rear end in the car. After removing rear end the ass end wanted to slide across the garage when rolling up on its side. So I found it easier to roll it up with the come along. I had to cut the front roller to clear my garage door and add a 4x4 from the floor to the trans cross member so my wife would feel better parking her new car next to it.:dodgy:

Wow Mike quite the wood working project

nice to see you processing on the mach

Thanks it feels good to be working on it.

OK I had a good weekend with the Mach 1. Saturday my buddy stops by to check out my wife's 2013 convertible. After taking him for a ride in the wife's car I showed him what I was doing to the Mach 1.So I was telling my buddy about building a rotisserie and the next thing I know we are at Home Depot getting 8 sheets of 3/4 plywood. We started by putting the car up on jack stands. My buddy Lee had some 4x6s to donate to the project and we bolted them to the car. Then we cut the plywood and screwed 4 sheet together. Then lag bolted them to the 4x6s. The front was real solid,but the rear being bolted threw the tail light panel had some flex so I screwed some 4x4s threw the end cap holes and that tighten the rear up. It's crazy how easy this is and how good it works. It takes 3 guys to roll it up on its side and chuck the plywood with some 4x6s. I ran a come along down from the rafters to help hold it for safety. The car rolled better the rear end in the car. After removing rear end the ass end wanted to slide across the garage when rolling up on its side. So I found it easier to roll it up with the come along. I had to cut the front roller to clear my garage door and add a 4x4 from the floor to the trans cross member so my wife would feel better parking her new car next to it.:dodgy:

Wow Mike quite the wood working project

nice to see you processing on the mach

How is the convertible coming.

 

[Paul of MO]

That looks great - Nicely Done.

We used metal brackets for the front but other than that you nailed it.

The best part is when not in use it stores flat up against the wall.

I have a local guy who wants to weld up a set out of steel tubing like a big wagon wheel but the plywood is so simple I do not see the point.

If you mount the car just a little higher it can be rolled up on its side with one hand. (Add a stop so it can not roll all the way over). We raised the 68 Torino an inch at a time until we found the sweet spot.

We were going to sell plans for it but the liability is just to high.

That was pre internet days

So cool!

Paul of Mo

OK I had a good weekend with the Mach 1. Saturday my buddy stops by to check out my wife's 2013 convertible. After taking him for a ride in the wife's car I showed him what I was doing to the Mach 1.So I was telling my buddy about building a rotisserie and the next thing I know we are at Home Depot getting 8 sheets of 3/4 plywood. We started by putting the car up on jack stands. My buddy Lee had some 4x6s to donate to the project and we bolted them to the car. Then we cut the plywood and screwed 4 sheet together. Then lag bolted them to the 4x6s. The front was real solid,but the rear being bolted threw the tail light panel had some flex so I screwed some 4x4s threw the end cap holes and that tighten the rear up. It's crazy how easy this is and how good it works. It takes 3 guys to roll it up on its side and chuck the plywood with some 4x6s. I ran a come along down from the rafters to help hold it for safety. The car rolled better the rear end in the car. After removing rear end the ass end wanted to slide across the garage when rolling up on its side. So I found it easier to roll it up with the come along. I had to cut the front roller to clear my garage door and add a 4x4 from the floor to the trans cross member so my wife would feel better parking her new car next to it.:dodgy:

 

[marks73]

Awww! shingle delivery truck still hasn't showed up! Believe it or not the rust car's outer fenderwell was in better repairable shape than the good car. Guess what I'll be doing this afternoon! (Did I give that guy the right directions?) :angel:

 

[matrixx]

Well today I looked at my car as i drove off to work knowing it would be a beautiful day to attempt to wake her up from a 3 1/2 year hibernation...partly cloudy and 75 degrees...:sigh:

 

[vamach1]

Drove the sprint to work today because the weather was nice as after all it's flag day.

 

[matrixx]

Oh crap, its my anniversary! thanks vamach1 i was making jokes how i got married on flag day earlier this year. Guess i got to make a stop on the way home

 

[marks73]

Reason we wear gloves when using a cutting wheel while working on the rear quarter panel.

Later taught Kalob how to shoot a different type of gun!! Not bad if I do say so!

 

[Tnfastbk]

Reason we wear gloves when using a cutting wheel while working on the rear quarter panel.

Later taught Kalob how to shoot a different type of gun!! Not bad if I do say so!

OUCH

 

[marks73]

One of those spots you don't know whether to get a stitch. Stitch your own. Or do like I did. New Skin, Polysporin and a butterfly.

 

[mach71351c]

That looks great - Nicely Done.

We used metal brackets for the front but other than that you nailed it.

The best part is when not in use it stores flat up against the wall.

I have a local guy who wants to weld up a set out of steel tubing like a big wagon wheel but the plywood is so simple I do not see the point.

If you mount the car just a little higher it can be rolled up on its side with one hand. (Add a stop so it can not roll all the way over). We raised the 68 Torino an inch at a time until we found the sweet spot.

We were going to sell plans for it but the liability is just to high.

That was pre internet days

So cool!

Paul of Mo

OK I had a good weekend with the Mach 1. Saturday my buddy stops by to check out my wife's 2013 convertible. After taking him for a ride in the wife's car I showed him what I was doing to the Mach 1.So I was telling my buddy about building a rotisserie and the next thing I know we are at Home Depot getting 8 sheets of 3/4 plywood. We started by putting the car up on jack stands. My buddy Lee had some 4x6s to donate to the project and we bolted them to the car. Then we cut the plywood and screwed 4 sheet together. Then lag bolted them to the 4x6s. The front was real solid,but the rear being bolted threw the tail light panel had some flex so I screwed some 4x4s threw the end cap holes and that tighten the rear up. It's crazy how easy this is and how good it works. It takes 3 guys to roll it up on its side and chuck the plywood with some 4x6s. I ran a come along down from the rafters to help hold it for safety. The car rolled better the rear end in the car. After removing rear end the ass end wanted to slide across the garage when rolling up on its side. So I found it easier to roll it up with the come along. I had to cut the front roller to clear my garage door and add a 4x4 from the floor to the trans cross member so my wife would feel better parking her new car next to it.:dodgy:

Thanks I'm happy with it. I thought you said to mount the car around 20". I don't see my self putting it up and down to much.I really don't have that much yo do and I'm just happy I don't have to do it on my back. I have had buddy's stop by and just shake their head and some think it's a great idea. All I can say it works.

 

[M Beauchamp]

OK I had a good weekend with the Mach 1. Saturday my buddy stops by to check out my wife's 2013 convertible. After taking him for a ride in the wife's car I showed him what I was doing to the Mach 1.So I was telling my buddy about building a rotisserie and the next thing I know we are at Home Depot getting 8 sheets of 3/4 plywood. We started by putting the car up on jack stands. My buddy Lee had some 4x6s to donate to the project and we bolted them to the car. Then we cut the plywood and screwed 4 sheet together. Then lag bolted them to the 4x6s. The front was real solid,but the rear being bolted threw the tail light panel had some flex so I screwed some 4x4s threw the end cap holes and that tighten the rear up. It's crazy how easy this is and how good it works. It takes 3 guys to roll it up on its side and chuck the plywood with some 4x6s. I ran a come along down from the rafters to help hold it for safety. The car rolled better the rear end in the car. After removing rear end the ass end wanted to slide across the garage when rolling up on its side. So I found it easier to roll it up with the come along. I had to cut the front roller to clear my garage door and add a 4x4 from the floor to the trans cross member so my wife would feel better parking her new car next to it.:dodgy:

Wow Mike quite the wood working project

nice to see you processing on the mach

Thanks it feels good to be working on it.

OK I had a good weekend with the Mach 1. Saturday my buddy stops by to check out my wife's 2013 convertible. After taking him for a ride in the wife's car I showed him what I was doing to the Mach 1.So I was telling my buddy about building a rotisserie and the next thing I know we are at Home Depot getting 8 sheets of 3/4 plywood. We started by putting the car up on jack stands. My buddy Lee had some 4x6s to donate to the project and we bolted them to the car. Then we cut the plywood and screwed 4 sheet together. Then lag bolted them to the 4x6s. The front was real solid,but the rear being bolted threw the tail light panel had some flex so I screwed some 4x4s threw the end cap holes and that tighten the rear up. It's crazy how easy this is and how good it works. It takes 3 guys to roll it up on its side and chuck the plywood with some 4x6s. I ran a come along down from the rafters to help hold it for safety. The car rolled better the rear end in the car. After removing rear end the ass end wanted to slide across the garage when rolling up on its side. So I found it easier to roll it up with the come along. I had to cut the front roller to clear my garage door and add a 4x4 from the floor to the trans cross member so my wife would feel better parking her new car next to it.:dodgy:

Wow Mike quite the wood working project

nice to see you processing on the mach

How is the convertible coming.

I am half way done building my rotisserie

then i can flip it to seam seal and paint the bottom.

I'll put some picks up when I get done.

I have been working too much!

It a shame because when I have time, I have no money

when I have money I have no time

Go figure

 

[Paul of MO]

"Thanks I'm happy with it. I thought you said to mount the car around 20". I don't see my self putting it up and down to much.I really don't have that much yo do and I'm just happy I don't have to do it on my back. I have had buddy's stop by and just shake their head and some think it's a great idea. All I can say it works"

I ran into the same thing - my car buddies just looked at it oddly. It does work. The next time you put it on a car just drill some new holes through the roller and move it up an inch or so. The 68 Torino was at 20 inches, It looks like my 73 convert should be around 22 inches. I got a lift in my shop now but I still use the rollers for floor pan work and underside detailing.

It has been suggested to add a long 1x1 steel tube to connect the rollers together at the bottom. That would keep the rollers from moving in or out. It could also serve as the keel when you turn it into a boat. LOL!

I would also add some simple angle iron brackets and some steel straps on the front mounting lumber - they would help support the side loads and you would not have to take the car off the rollers to add them.

I am glad you built it - who is next!

- Paul

 

[mach71351c]

Wow Mike quite the wood working project

nice to see you processing on the mach

Thanks it feels good to be working on it.

Wow Mike quite the wood working project

nice to see you processing on the mach

How is the convertible coming.

I am half way done building my rotisserie

then i can flip it to seam seal and paint the bottom.

I'll put some picks up when I get done.

I have been working too much!

It a shame because when I have time, I have no money

when I have money I have no time

Go figure

Marc that is so true about time and money. Can't wait to see some pics of your progress.

"Thanks I'm happy with it. I thought you said to mount the car around 20". I don't see my self putting it up and down to much.I really don't have that much yo do and I'm just happy I don't have to do it on my back. I have had buddy's stop by and just shake their head and some think it's a great idea. All I can say it works"

I ran into the same thing - my car buddies just looked at it oddly. It does work. The next time you put it on a car just drill some new holes through the roller and move it up an inch or so. The 68 Torino was at 20 inches, It looks like my 73 convert should be around 22 inches. I got a lift in my shop now but I still use the rollers for floor pan work and underside detailing.

It has been suggested to add a long 1x1 steel tube to connect the rollers together at the bottom. That would keep the rollers from moving in or out. It could also serve as the keel when you turn it into a boat. LOL!

I would also add some simple angle iron brackets and some steel straps on the front mounting lumber - they would help support the side loads and you would not have to take the car off the rollers to add them.

I am glad you built it - who is next!

- Paul

My plan is to only use it once. So it is what it is at this point. My buddy wants to use it next on his 440 Dart.