The rotisserie I wound up using was simple and very low cost. It is known
as the "Satellite" rotisserie. The mounting points are not questionable.
One simple puts the car on jackstands (located on sturdy frame rails). Then
you (the satellite) rotate around the car to perform the needed tasks. This
offers a number of advantages beyond the low cost. With the typical
rotisserie one needs to stand/stoop over it all day. With the satellite
rotisserie half the tasks can be preformed comfortably lying on your back.
When working outdoors this also provides a secondary benefit - shade!
While the drawback to the satellite rotisserie is falling debris, one should
be wearing a full face mask anyway. A shower at the end of the day should
also be required regardless of the rotisserie type.
There are psychological perception disadvantages to the typical rotisserie
as well. The wife may be incline to see your "skewered" car and be thinking
you should be BBQ-ing rather than working on your car. The kids may be
inclined to see a rotating axis and pester you to go to the local carnival
and get on the twisting (upside down) rides. So, when considering a
rotisserie one needs to give full consideration to all aspects.
In closing please remember if it wasn't for the 4th of July the Tiger might
be a "Domestic" car. No offense implied to our fellow members across the
pond.
Tom
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