Searsman Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Life goes on in spite of this heat, weather the weather is hot or cold, keeping busy and listening to music while I’m doing it keeps me going.. this is my activity last few days even in the heat.. and finally got a real deal on something I’ve wanted for a long time. put brake pads on rear of harley trike, similar to Monte front disk brakes. One thing harley added is a clip to caliper shafts to keep them from falling out if they become loose. Had one on the front of the Monte come loose and fell out at somerset Eastern Meet.. found a real deal on a hydraulic car lift at work. Was being replaced but still good condition. Got it for 300$ on a sealed bid. Now all I have to do is install it . Ugh. But it will be a great asset to work under the Monte, or anything else. Could have used it putting those brake pads on the tri glide… Ron… 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
420ponies Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Lucky,Lucky Dog on the lift! I'm going to get one once the new garage is built. I believe it will pay for itself on the 1st job, since auto repairs are going out of sight for me! I have the tools (more to buy too),but can still do the work or my son can help me also. He likes the idea of a lift also. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 That was a great find, especially for $300! Good for you. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragCat Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 8 hours ago, jft69z said: That was a great find, especially for $300! Good for you. Yea , I can only imagine what a Snap On lift costs new 🙃 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 I seen one on facebook awhile ago, think he wanted about $800. Nice find Ron!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searsman Posted August 3, 2023 Author Share Posted August 3, 2023 Up date on the car lift installation, got the holes dug and rebar for the concrete, but back to work now this week so things will move slow on getting it done. The holes are about 17 inches deep , 3x3 ft at 13 in deep plus 4x4 cap at 3 1/2 deep. Rebar at top and bottom sections.. will use 3500-4000 tensile strength concrete when the time comes… installing it myself. Will use tractor loader to set post.last picture is deceiving, looks unlevel with each other in photo but they are level. The steel beam across from one foundation to the other goes at top of lift to transport fluid to left side post from pump and to help support post from pulling inward under weight. This is a commercial grade lift… very heavy. Ron… 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searsman Posted August 4, 2023 Author Share Posted August 4, 2023 Off the car lift for a bit , concrete next. In the mean time it’s fix the wheelchair lift on a spec Ed bus cause they don’t have a clue at work and they will just ship it off to some other repair shop. No kidding. Anyway, it’s fixed after watching a short video on it .. wouldn’t retract to fold up.. simple fix, so thankful for vocational education back in the day… 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 You are a good man to assist them with that. rob 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragCat Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 6 hours ago, Rob Peters said: You are a good man to assist them with that. rob My thoughts exactly 👍 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leghome Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 21 hours ago, Rob Peters said: You are a good man to assist them with that. rob Now don't go overboard with the praise he might get big headed o n us LOLLOL 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searsman Posted August 7, 2023 Author Share Posted August 7, 2023 Who! Me? No way.. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 On 8/4/2023 at 9:08 AM, Searsman said: Off the car lift for a bit , concrete next. In the mean time it’s fix the wheelchair lift on a spec Ed bus cause they don’t have a clue at work and they will just ship it off to some other repair shop. No kidding. Anyway, it’s fixed after watching a short video on it .. wouldn’t retract to fold up.. simple fix, so thankful for vocational education back in the day… This looks like the bus I took to school. Lickin’ windows for the whole ride. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 11 hours ago, Glen said: This looks like the bus I took to school. Lickin’ windows for the whole ride. I see some selective editing has been done 🤔 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 1 hour ago, Glen said: I see some selective editing has been done 🤔 Absolutely! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searsman Posted August 12, 2023 Author Share Posted August 12, 2023 Concrete poured for car lift today , work on getting 220 ⚡️ out there while concrete sets up for couple weeks… 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Outdoor lift or is there building going up around it? I would love to have a lift but no way here, hopefully can find a piece of property and build what I want. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searsman Posted August 12, 2023 Author Share Posted August 12, 2023 7 hours ago, cny first gen 71 said: Outdoor lift or is there building going up around it? I would love to have a lift but no way here, hopefully can find a piece of property and build what I want. It’s going to be outside, didn’t want in inside metal blgd. Was going to install it under carport beside blgd but too tall. So, it will be at the far end of the carport.. inside my blgd would just take up too much room. Hoping you find that property soon. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Steve that was the first thing i thought of when i seen the pic. Ron What i did was extend the poles down on the carport. When i was bldg my GH i used longer pipes to extend the GH further up, so i had enough height for a car on the lift. I think i raised it about 12inches to make sure i had the height i needed. Works fine and keeps it out of the elements. Your doing a Great job, looks Great!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searsman Posted August 12, 2023 Author Share Posted August 12, 2023 Yal guess I could have put some foot long pole spacers where the poles connect together.. make it at least 12 foot on the sides. The lift is 12 ft, the carport is 11 ft on the sides. Unless I put my truck on there , I should be ok. I’m not that tall anyway. But if I have to I’ll extend the height of the carport.. thanks willie hadn’t thought of that.. 🤔 Ron. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searsman Posted August 18, 2023 Author Share Posted August 18, 2023 Back to work the last two weeks. Things moving slow on the car lift installation, have done some wiring to the area from breaker box to a heavy duty power disconnect to the lift , while the concrete cures… they threw the power disconnect box out at work years ago and I scavenged it hoping I would use it on a car lift someday. And luckily I get to.. will be a quick power off to unit , besides the breaker box.. will set post and drill holes for bolts to hold lift stable on concrete next. If I ever get time . Lots of rain still around here. Lots of grass mowing for august.. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searsman Posted August 20, 2023 Author Share Posted August 20, 2023 Got a post up yesterday, Friday, not bolted in yet, too early to drill concrete.. about another week of curing… 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searsman Posted August 20, 2023 Author Share Posted August 20, 2023 Productive day on the car lift today, Sunday, befor the heat got here 93 now.. got the other lift post set and top rail on also. Don’t ask how but It’s answered in one word. Starts with an S and has two syllables. But, I’m a one man operation and always have had no help so I did it my way. The stupid way , but , it’s done.. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 Well done young man. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragCat Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 50 minutes ago, Searsman said: Productive day on the car lift today, Sunday, befor the heat got here 93 now.. got the other lift post set and top rail on also. Don’t ask how but It’s answered in one word. Starts with an S and has two syllables. But, I’m a one man operation and always have had no help so I did it my way. The stupid way , but , it’s done. Well done 🤘 I know if Dennis lived closed he'd be happy to help, altho I'd be Leary with anything even resembling a 2X4 🤣 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 Ron looks great!!!! Love the bldg/garage!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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