Hi guys I don't know who started this thread but there is a used
dismantaled two post elec lift for sale On Cape Cod at Cape Cod Dyno
sorry about the details call Rick 508-360-3160 Short money as I recall
rob
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Snook" <jsnook@wcnet.org>
To: "Brad Kahler" <Brad.Kahler@141.com>
Cc: <fot@autox.team.net>; <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2001 10:28 AM
Subject: Re: 2 post car lifts
> Brad,
>
> We here at Snook's Dream Cars have an older two post lift. It is
> electric with chains and hydraulic cylinders. I believe they all have
> hydraulic cylinders. We don't use it much, but when you need to get the
> car off the ground and up into the air, they can't be beat. When we
> moved into the new shop I was planning on getting another one, but as we
> looked at the limited use (and tight working space when a car is on one)
> we decided to hold off. Has not been a problem with only one.
>
> Advice:
>
> 1. Get one with the chains going accross the top, not on the floor.
> It's a major pain with that cover on the floor to trip over, roll a car
> over and collect lots of dirt and oil and grease around.
>
> 2. Have it professionally installed. A number of years ago we had ours
> installed in a different location by some of the maintenance people who
> worked at our factory at the time. A month later it started moving.....
> so we called the professionals in!
>
> 3. Buy one from your local business that sells and services these
> things. There are lots of brands out there advertising in all the mags
> and shows, but buying from someone who knows what they are doing and
> selling and installing is well worth any extra $$. I believe I was
> quoted around $3,500 for a new one, installed.
>
> 4. Yes, you do need 220v power to run the thing.
>
> Vroom, vroom,
>
> Jeff
>
>
>
> Brad Kahler wrote:
>
> > Susan and I are looking to buy a 2-post style car lift. My
> > understanding is there are two types of lifts, hydraulic cylinder
> > lifts and electric motor/chain lifts.
> >
> > Are there any advantages or disadvantages to either type? So far
> > what appears to be the best deal or bang for the buck is one from
> > Autolifters ( http://www.autolifters.com ), which is the hydraulic
> > cylinder type.
> >
> > They have a special on right now with free shipping through the
> > end of November and a free set of truck extenders for use on
> > vehicles with running boards (like my 51 dodge truck!).
> >
> > If any of you have experience with 2 post lifts we sure would like
> > to hear what you have to say. Oh yeah, the main reason for
> > choosing a 2 post over a 4 post model is the ability of being able
> > to change wheels/tires on a 2 post lift.
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Brad (Hensley, Arkansas 501-261-7228)
> >
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