There is an excellent book out which covers all aspects of auto restoration
including the fabrication of an inexpensive frame tilter which uses five
discarded rims - four mounted to the car, one cut into half circles which are
welded to the rims on the side of the car which is going to be on the ground.
Two long levers/stabilizers are then welded onto these half rims. On the
other side of the car( the side in the air) a length of angle Iron is welded
between the two rims and a sling or hoist is affixed for additional safety.
You will need a welder, or at least acces to one. The book is called "How
to restore your collector car" by Tom Brownwell for $19.95 by Motor books
International of Osceloa, Wisconsin 1-800-826-6600. (book No. 107702AP)
This book is money well spent. It also covers inexpensive methods to
remove rust and make your own parts cleaning/stripping tank with a cheapo
cleaning solution.
The frame tilter is set up for bolt on wheels, but the design can easily
beadapted for wire wheels. If your chasis is really rotten and you are
cutting out the sills, this might be a better design than the rotisserie
design thats been mentioned, because it won't allow the car to bend or flex
under its own weight. Chris Happy/Strange doesn't think this will be a
problem though.
I can fax you a copy of the relevant pages from the book if you need them.
Let us know how you make out, I have the same road to travel and would be
very interested in your project.
Good luck.
Brian Corrigan
72 MGB-GT 67 Alpine MkV project car
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