made a hoist mechanism for my top :-) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

epsorenson · 01-03-2008, 05:06 PM

not quite as fancy as some i've seen on this board but here it is.
used a harbor freight hoist 110v plug in mounted to a 2x8 above.
once the top is off we move it over to the garage wall.
nice and out of the way for storage.
not the most sophisticated but gets the job done

BobbyK · 01-03-2008, 05:34 PM

Doesn't need to be pretty...just needs to work,right!

A lot easier on the back eh!
And no need to find another 2-3 people to put it on or take it off.

epsorenson · 01-04-2008, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobbyK

Doesn't need to be pretty...just needs to work,right!

A lot easier on the back eh!
And no need to find another 2-3 people to put it on or take it off.

yeah, the hoist ideas are definitely the "pathway of least resistance" for top removal.

i still covet your top removal system though bobbyK...love the welded I frame you made, seems like it is super sturdy.

bouncytruck · 01-03-2008, 06:35 PM

Looks 1000 times nicer than my system of 2x4's, rope and eye bolts. What was the rating on the pulley block?

epsorenson · 01-03-2008, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bouncytruck

Looks 1000 times nicer than my system of 2x4's, rope and eye bolts. What was the rating on the pulley block?

cable is 3/32--250lb each (x's 4 cables)
hoist is 440lb.

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-04-2008, 02:20 AM

How much was the hoist? (ballpark)

epsorenson · 01-04-2008, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

How much was the hoist? (ballpark)

hoist was about $60.
all other materials about $100.

desertrat · 01-04-2008, 02:42 AM

I like it....

crzngmychvy · 01-04-2008, 03:32 AM

Does the top get twisted much when you store it on its side? Have you put it back onto the truck to see if it goes on like it came off? thanks

epsorenson · 01-04-2008, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by crzngmychvy

Does the top get twisted much when you store it on its side? Have you put it back onto the truck to see if it goes on like it came off? thanks

yeah we put it back on, all is well.
twisting was my concern too.
we mounted some 2x4's to the garage studs at the top position to hang the rail of the lid.
then there is a lower 2x4 at the bottom to set the lower aspect of the lid on top (i.e. so it hangs on one and sits on the other).
then there are 3 tie downs strapping it to the wall.

the twisting is still a concern to me.
the lid was only hanging on the wall for a short time so far.
i'm hoping it doesn't twist if staying there for longer periods of time when stored.

BobbyK · 01-04-2008, 05:31 PM

Ya that boxed tube worked well.
1/8" wall didn't deflect under load either.
I think it was less than $20.00 in steel.

No highjack intended here...just a pic to show other's what we're talking about.

**Yukon Jack** · 01-05-2008, 05:34 AM

Every time I see pics of the tops being hoisted I have to laugh about my first experience removing my top. I used a hoist and cables and a 2x4 at the front right behind the front seats and then a 2x4 at the rear - when I started to lift I then noticed my board was running through the roll bar and of course that wouldnt' work. Had to move the front 2x4 in front of the front seats.

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-05-2008, 05:51 AM

Got that one beat, I used 2 4" rachet straps end to end over a tree limb.
Hooked 3 more 1" rachet straps in a triangle formation to the top. Then I
usde my lil 250 4traxx to pull the straps and drove out from under it. Got
a beauty mark on the left rear panel to prove this method really sucks

epsorenson · 01-05-2008, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Got that one beat, I used 2 4" rachet straps end to end over a tree limb.
Hooked 3 more 1" rachet straps in a triangle formation to the top. Then I
usde my lil 250 4traxx to pull the straps and drove out from under it. Got
a beauty mark on the left rear panel to prove this method really sucks

man i sure would like to have seen that one on video

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-05-2008, 07:14 AM

It wasn't pretty

BobbyK · 01-05-2008, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Got
a beauty mark on the left rear panel to prove this method really sucks

LOL...that's funny!

01-03-2008, 05:06 PM	#1
epsorenson Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: placentia, california Posts: 165	made a hoist mechanism for my top :-) not quite as fancy as some i've seen on this board but here it is. used a harbor freight hoist 110v plug in mounted to a 2x8 above. once the top is off we move it over to the garage wall. nice and out of the way for storage. not the most sophisticated but gets the job done Attached Images __________________ "Some days you're the bug....Some days you're the windshield" *71 Blazer K5*

01-03-2008, 05:34 PM	#2
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,771	Re: made a hoist mechanism for my top :-) Doesn't need to be pretty...just needs to work,right! A lot easier on the back eh! And no need to find another 2-3 people to put it on or take it off. __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

01-03-2008, 06:35 PM	#4
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: made a hoist mechanism for my top :-) Looks 1000 times nicer than my system of 2x4's, rope and eye bolts. What was the rating on the pulley block? __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

01-04-2008, 02:20 AM	#6
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	Re: made a hoist mechanism for my top :-) How much was the hoist? (ballpark) __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

01-04-2008, 02:42 AM	#8
desertrat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pahrump, NV Posts: 1,079	Re: made a hoist mechanism for my top :-) I like it....

01-04-2008, 03:32 AM	#9
crzngmychvy "1972 C5" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 729	Re: made a hoist mechanism for my top :-) Does the top get twisted much when you store it on its side? Have you put it back onto the truck to see if it goes on like it came off? thanks __________________ - 72 2wd Blazer ...sold... 2wd Blazer Page

01-04-2008, 05:31 PM	#11
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,771	Re: made a hoist mechanism for my top :-) Ya that boxed tube worked well. 1/8" wall didn't deflect under load either. I think it was less than $20.00 in steel. No highjack intended here...just a pic to show other's what we're talking about. __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE Last edited by BobbyK; 01-04-2008 at 05:32 PM.

01-05-2008, 05:34 AM	#12
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: made a hoist mechanism for my top :-) Every time I see pics of the tops being hoisted I have to laugh about my first experience removing my top. I used a hoist and cables and a 2x4 at the front right behind the front seats and then a 2x4 at the rear - when I started to lift I then noticed my board was running through the roll bar and of course that wouldnt' work. Had to move the front 2x4 in front of the front seats. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

01-05-2008, 05:51 AM	#13
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	Re: made a hoist mechanism for my top :-) Got that one beat, I used 2 4" rachet straps end to end over a tree limb. Hooked 3 more 1" rachet straps in a triangle formation to the top. Then I usde my lil 250 4traxx to pull the straps and drove out from under it. Got a beauty mark on the left rear panel to prove this method really sucks __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

01-05-2008, 07:14 AM	#15
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	Re: made a hoist mechanism for my top :-) It wasn't pretty __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

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