Editing Automobile body and frame rotisserie
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− | [[Image: Rotisserie.jpg|right|frame|none|FrameOff© BodyMaster™ | + | [[Image: Rotisserie.jpg|right|frame|none|FrameOff© BodyMaster™ System]] |
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− | == Purpose | + | == Purpose == |
− | # | + | # Intro: accumulation of dirt, rust, grease, etc. on vehicles chosen for restoration or rodding. Not suited for ordinary servicing and repair -- ramps and lifts suited for these. |
− | # | + | # Access to all areas for cleaning and repair. |
− | # | + | # Elimination of hours looking up into nooks and crannies of underside while scraping, brushing, sanding and repair. |
== Design parameters and considerations== | == Design parameters and considerations== | ||
# Load -- consider weight and flex of body. If the load gets outside of the base, the whole thing tips over. | # Load -- consider weight and flex of body. If the load gets outside of the base, the whole thing tips over. | ||
# Swing -- consider shape and dimensions of body and the space in which it will rotate about its center of gravity. Pivots must be in line. Anything on a radius from either pivot will reduce the swing capacity; distance of pivot from obstructions determines swing capacity. | # Swing -- consider shape and dimensions of body and the space in which it will rotate about its center of gravity. Pivots must be in line. Anything on a radius from either pivot will reduce the swing capacity; distance of pivot from obstructions determines swing capacity. | ||
+ | # Materials -- steel pipe, tubing, angle, plate, bolts, welding rods or wire. | ||
+ | # Construction methods -- weld, bolt. | ||
# If the vehicle is not braced properly especially a convertible you can easily bend or twist the body. | # If the vehicle is not braced properly especially a convertible you can easily bend or twist the body. | ||
− | + | == Build == | |
− | == | + | # Acquisition of materials -- salvage, new. |
− | + | # Tools -- welder, torch, drill, saw, layout tools (scribe, awl, soapstone, marker, square, level, straight edge), wrenches. | |
− | + | # Work area. | |
− | # | + | # If the vehicle is not braced properly especially a convertible you can easily bend or twist the body. |
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== Usage == | == Usage == | ||
− | # Safe attachment of load | + | # Safe attachment of load. |
− | # Safe elevation of load | + | # Safe elevation of load. |
− | # Test and inspect | + | # Test and inspect. |
− | ==Other uses for rotisserie | + | == After == |
− | # Storage | + | # Other uses for rotisserie or parts. |
− | + | # Storage. | |
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+ | ==Examples== | ||
+ | I built my very simple rotisserie and after taking my 68 Firebird off of it 2 years later, I cut the tops off, added casters, welded them together, and VOILA!...instant rollaround car stands. Of course, the rotisserie only made the rear part, I made the front part from some spare steel I had. Here's a photo of it... | ||
[[Image:100_2798.jpg]] | [[Image:100_2798.jpg]] | ||
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− | <p>This is my first rotisserie | + | <p>This is my first rotisserie I had built over 10 years ago. I designed it with pneumatic tires and steering to allow mobility on rough outdoor surfaces and ease of trailer loading (back then I moved my vehicles around between home and work fabrication shops). This particular rotisserie was sized so that when the body is flipped roof up, I can practically work underneath the car while standing straight (notice a wide track to enhance stability). The rotisserie can be disconnected in the middle for painting large parts.-Rich TFS</p> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
− | + | ;Hotrodders.com Knowledge Base | |
+ | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/kb/browselinks.php?c=99 Garage, Tools] | ||
;Discussion on Hotrodders.com | ;Discussion on Hotrodders.com | ||
*[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/tilter-rotisserie-ramp-79099-2.html Tilters, rotisseries] | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/tilter-rotisserie-ramp-79099-2.html Tilters, rotisseries] | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
− | + | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/kb/rotisseries Rotisseries] | |
+ | *[http://www.mts.net/~hpokrant/Restoration_Tips/1-Rotisserie/Rotisserie.htm Car body rotisserie] | ||
*[http://www.mckennasgarage.com/xke/jag6.htm Building a rotisserie] | *[http://www.mckennasgarage.com/xke/jag6.htm Building a rotisserie] | ||
*[http://www.harwoodperformance.bizland.com/1941buick/Editorial_20.htm Rotisserie construction] | *[http://www.harwoodperformance.bizland.com/1941buick/Editorial_20.htm Rotisserie construction] | ||
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[[Category:Garage and shop]] | [[Category:Garage and shop]] | ||
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