Need to borrow something - for those near Solihull

[gmw9666]

Evening all,

Next job on the list is to get my chassis all sanded, rust proofed and painted, I've already got a set of new and shiny chassis / wishbone bolts etc (thanks Adrian@)

I've done this job before on my Chimaera with the car just on axel stands and its a nightmare so here is my ask

Would anyone near Solihull, West Midlands have any of these (or similar) I could borrow for a week or so........beer / wine / scotch tokens a plenty

[prideaux]

Or buy one of these best £250 ever spent NEC 2012

[Astacus]

i like these. sorry cant post piccy on the ol ipad

http://www.restorationramps.co.uk/phdi/p1.nsf/supp...

[Moto]

That looks like an interesting bit of kit. Can you provide details of manufacturer or even better a web-site for me to get more info.

[gmw9666]

£250 for the hydraulic set is very good value http://www.cjautos.eu/product_p/cr01.htm

[prideaux]

Astacus said:

i like these. sorry cant post piccy on the ol ipad

http://www.restorationramps.co.uk/phdi/p1.nsf/supp...

Clever but a pain to store and not as versatile as you cant go up and down without moving the car other type stores easy when not in use
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[prideaux]

Moto said:

That looks like an interesting bit of kit. Can you provide details of manufacturer or even better a web-site for me to get more info.

Sorry just found the invoice it was £350 not £250 that was what i told the wife they are from CJ Autos and they had them on offer at the show there site lists them at £478 now but i am sure there will be offers around at the NEC next week i would not be without mine
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Edited by prideaux on Wednesday 6th November 19:59

[phillpot]

prideaux said:

Astacus said:

i like these. sorry cant post piccy on the ol ipad

http://www.restorationramps.co.uk/phdi/p1.nsf/supp...

Clever but a pain to store and not as versatile as you cant go up and down without moving the car other type stores easy when not in use
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Clever and probably good for doing work on things like brakes at a comfortable height, but for actually getting under the car, chassis cleaning/painting for example, too high to lie underneath and way too low to stand? Can't think that a kind of kneeling position would be too comfortable for very long?

Glen, the ones in your "Spitfire" picture look like they wind up with a jack handle or maybe a good cordless drill? Would imagine that would make them a lot cheaper than Andrews posh hydraulic ones

Edited by phillpot on Wednesday 6th November 20:20

[gmw9666]

£250 + £30 P&P = http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE-CAR-RA...

[prideaux]

gmw9666 said:

£250 + £30 P&P = http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE-CAR-RA...

CJ are at the NEC and usually bring stock down to sell and they will often do a show offer so worth ringing them and even if they are not bringing those they would put one on the van and save the carrage.
I find it very useful would have loved a post ramp but not enough head room in the garage so this is the best compromise.
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