molten Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Not sure you will understand the title, but I have decided to build my own spit (rotiserie - if thats how its spelled). Just wondered if any forum member already has the body tub dimensions?Will be very simple based on engine stand design x2 joined.Hope someone can help (may have already built one)Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molten Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 ooooohLooks like I will have to use my lone brain cell after all. Found some info on tinterweb so should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrookster Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Have you seen Andre's GT6 body rolling device?? Not quite the same thing, but maybe something there you can use??http://www.gt6.ca/tech/body-rig/index.htmlAlso, this discussion has just taken place in the Technical section a few weeks ago, again maybe of some use??[Sorry, link no longer available]Sorry I cannot be of more use than that!!Cheers,Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedTaylor Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 2597 wrote:Not sure you will understand the title, but I have decided to build my own spit (rotiserie - if thats how its spelled). Just wondered if any forum member already has the body tub dimensions?Will be very simple based on engine stand design x2 joined.Hope someone can help (may have already built one)Many thanksYes I have just heard of this idea using 2 engine stands so must dig out my original one and the spare that was 'dumped' om me a year ago and never got round to weighing in ;D Main problem is to make sure that the body fixings are up to the job because I want to use it on my Landcrab shell which is heavvvy (whistle)Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molten Posted February 22, 2011 Author Share Posted February 22, 2011 thebrookster wrote:Have you seen Andre's GT6 body rolling device?? Not quite the same thing, but maybe something there you can use??http://www.gt6.ca/tech/body-rig/index.htmlSorry I cannot be of more use than that!!Cheers,PhilCheer PhilInteresting way of turning a 1 car garage into a 2 car garage :)I have looked aroung my garage and have found enough steel to make this:http://www.mts.net/~hpokrant/Restoration_Tips/1-Rotisserie/Plans.htmAs the spitfire tub is quite light in comparison to the american giants that this rotisserie was designed for, I will make out of 50x50 box with 40x40 box sliding inside where necessary. Again as the tub is quite lightweight, the single (braced) height adjuster/leveler should be fine. I will have to change some areas to make best use of the steel I have but should all turn out well.CheersScott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny-Jimbo Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Knocked one up at work for doing a single seater car - we used uprights with the stub axles and drum brakes from some random fwd car - that way with the handbrake it is possible to hold the car at any angle you want at all - really useful when doing sanding work on 'cigar' body work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molten Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 2 days later, and I think I now have something to turn the body tub over.Just some minor bits to do incliding cutting joining bar that fits into the bottom of each stand, fit some 75mm castors and get a mate to help me grt the body on. Any volunteers :PSomer pics for your amusement: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molten Posted February 25, 2011 Author Share Posted February 25, 2011 Not he easiest to use on your own, but it does the job. Pigging tough on your own to raise to correct height to raise windscreen above joining bar. I will need some help to turn back over.Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrookster Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 I am loving the new tool bench, nice use of space!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molten Posted February 25, 2011 Author Share Posted February 25, 2011 thebrookster wrote:I am loving the new tool bench, nice use of space!!I am all for improvising Phil :)Started off with a double garage. Can't swing a cat in there at the moment. Have to lift the rolling chassis up & over the rotisserie feet to get it in & out of garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.thumb.jpeg.b15b81ef10abeea1c3039ae03c4a9f3a.jpeg)
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.