Editing Automobile body and frame rotisserie

[[Image: Rotisserie.jpg|right|frame|none|FrameOff&copy; BodyMaster&trade; system]] <br><br><br><br><br><br><br> == Purpose of a rotisserie == # To remove the accumulation of dirt, rust, grease, etc. from vehicles chosen for restoration or rodding. Not suited for ordinary servicing and repair. Ramps and lifts are better suited for this. # Gives access to all areas for cleaning and repair. # Eliminates hours of looking up into nooks and crannies or laying beneath the underside of a vehicle while scraping, brushing, sanding, and doing repairs. == Design parameters and considerations== # 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. # If the vehicle is not braced properly especially a convertible you can easily bend or twist the body. == Building a rotisserie == # Materials -- steel pipe, tubing, angle, plate, bolts, welding rods or wire ## Acquisition of materials -- salvage, new # Construction methods -- weld, bolt # Tools needed ##welder ##torch ##drill ##saw ##layout tools (scribe, awl, soapstone, marker, square, level, straight edge) ##wrenches # Work area == Usage == # Safe attachment of load # Safe elevation of load # Test and inspect ==Other uses for rotisserie== # Storage #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:rotiss2.jpg]] <p>This is my first rotisserie. I built over 10 years ago. I designed it with pneumatic tires and steering to allow for 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== ;Discussion on Hotrodders.com *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/tilter-rotisserie-ramp-79099-2.html Tilters, rotisseries] *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/body-weight-97313.html Estimating body weight] ==External links== *[http://www.mckennasgarage.com/xke/jag6.htm Building a rotisserie] *[http://www.harwoodperformance.bizland.com/1941buick/Editorial_20.htm Rotisserie construction] <br> [[Category:Garage and shop]]

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