Automobile body and frame rotisserie
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[[Image: Rotisserie.jpg|right|frame|none|FrameOff© BodyMaster™ System]] | [[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. | # 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. | ||
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# Elimination of hours looking up into nooks and crannies of underside while scraping, brushing, sanding and repair. | # Elimination of hours looking up into nooks and crannies of underside while scraping, brushing, sanding and repair. | ||
| − | == Design == | + | == 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. | ||
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# Safe elevation of load. | # Safe elevation of load. | ||
# Test and inspect. | # Test and inspect. | ||
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== After == | == After == | ||
# Other uses for rotisserie or parts. | # Other uses for rotisserie or parts. | ||
# Storage. | # Storage. | ||
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==Examples== | ==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. | + | 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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[[Image:rotiss2.jpg]] | [[Image:rotiss2.jpg]] | ||
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| + | <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> | ||
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| + | == Reference == | ||
| + | # Hotrodders.com Knowledge Base - [http://www.hotrodders.com/kb/browselinks.php?c=99 Garage, Tools] | ||
| + | # Discussion on Hotrodders.com - [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/tilter-rotisserie-ramp-79099-2.html Tilters, rotisseries] | ||
| + | # Discussion on Hotrodders.com - [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/body-weight-97313.html Estimating body weight] | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://www.hotrodders.com/kb/rotisseries Rotisseries] | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/kb/rotisseries Rotisseries] | ||
| − | *http://www.mts.net/~hpokrant/Restoration_Tips/1-Rotisserie/Rotisserie.htm | + | *[http://www.mts.net/~hpokrant/Restoration_Tips/1-Rotisserie/Rotisserie.htm Car body rotisserie] |
| − | *http://www.mckennasgarage.com/xke/jag6.htm | + | *[http://www.mckennasgarage.com/xke/jag6.htm Building a rotisserie] |
| − | *http://www.harwoodperformance.bizland.com/1941buick/Editorial_20.htm | + | *[http://www.harwoodperformance.bizland.com/1941buick/Editorial_20.htm Rotisserie construction] |
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