Car Rotisserie

[doc_fudge]

G'Day All!

Heres a question for all those that have completed their build...do you think it would have been an advantage to use a car rotisserie while building the car versus the recommended dolly?

Would it be possible to somehow attach the rotisserie to the chassis with out causing any damage?

Would there be any disadvantages anyone could think of?

I really getting buried into my planning after getting plenty of info from Ted regarding the build and am trying to really get my budget as accurate as possible before deciding on my specs and placing my order.

Your collective wisdom would be most appreciated

Andy

[ultiman]

Doc
The idea of a rotisserie is an interesting one but as the majority of the car is built from the top side, it would be of little advantage. The only time you need it upside down is when fitting the floor panels to the underside. At this stage it is easy to invert as it comprises just interior panelling and probably not even the suspension. Once that is done the only other need for access underneath is to fit the bolts for the seat runners. At engine installation stage it will probably be off the dollies anyway.
You may find a past builder has some spare dollies. l gave mine away. Cant remember who to but his wife looked none too keen. He had my sympathy. Mine was supportive, even though she called it a Dyson hoover. She has since mended her ways.
As to budget, why not work it out and frame it for a laugh; each time you have to dig deep having realised it is not a cheap project and is worth doing properly with the best bits available. lf you don’t you will wish you did. You simply cannot have a super-car for nothing. £42k - £45k should see something worth having. More recent builders and the more ambitious may suggest bigger figures. Hope that helps and good luck.
Nick

[keithw]

Doc,

I know a gentleman that built a RF GT40 and rigged a rotisserie using two engine stands. He said it worked great, was cheap, and brought the car to waist level.

Keith

[Miraz]

A rotisserie sounds like a good plan for the early stages of the build - not sure I'd rush out and buy/build one specially though.

[jschwartz]

I paneled the bottom of the car with the chassis upside down resting on the roll cage. It was easy for 2 guys to flip it over. Only needed to do it once, don't think you'd need a rotisserie.
jeff schwartz

[Steve_D]

I agree with Nick, there are so few jobs from the underside it would not be worthwhile.
The Dolly does a fine job with casters and you would not want to compromise being able to move it around easily. An example is when you want to shove the chassis into the corner whilst working on the body panels.
Steve

[ultimaandy]

Axle stands and planks of wood is all I used, I had the wheels from the start though so dropping down and moving around wasn't a problem.

I flipped the chassis and did the alloy floor panels first, would say thats the only time you really need signifcant underside access.

[doc_fudge]

Thanks to all for the replys.

I now understand why no one has bothered thus far with a rotisserie...its simply not needed!

As for the budget...yes I will try to frame it and have a good laugh every time I blow it out of the water!!

Thanks again

Andy