My '59 Apache

[Kim57]

That's going to look nice under there.
Kim

[Denee007]

Thanks Kim~

Now, ferrofil, I have two of "My little mules", First off, these are made from Hoyer lifts or patient lifts that were used in hospitals, nursing homes, etc. With the correct cradle, they can be used to lift and move a patient up to 350-400lbs. As a physical therapist assistant, these were great to use, but a harrowing experience for many patients. ok~ I found mine in Craigslist, but I don't know what you would have there of where to look for a used hoyer lift.
I did have to replace some casters on the hydraulic one. I tend to abuse them in my garage, and the floor doesn't help. Keep in mind these were used on hospital floors, so better casters for our purposes are in order when these wear out.
New hoyer lifts can be well over a 1000 for electric/hydraulic with remote operation, we don't need all the bells and whistles, just something to get the job done!

This first lift is a manual unit of which I paid 75.oo. It has a screw top to make the boom go up and down. I like it best. The screw unit is quite heavy and makes for a great counterbalance. The boom on this one I made extendable. ON this one I removed the original boom and fabricated my own.


This one is hydraulic, just like our engine cranes we use. The base wheels can be made to go outward to increase the base of support. However, this one doesn't have much of a counterbalance. These were made to keep a patient in a safe zone when lifted. I need to make the counterbalance and work on the boom.


I hope this helps! I could not operate independently without My Little Mules
These are on my Classic cars and tools site, but I just went to my site and had difficulty finding them! I'm going to have to work on that site!
thanks,
dne'

[Ferrofil]

Originally Posted by Denee007

Thanks Kim~

Now, ferrofil, I have two of "My little mules", First off, these are made from Hoyer lifts or patient lifts that were used in hospitals, nursing homes, etc. With the correct cradle, they can be used to lift and move a patient up to 350-400lbs. As a physical therapist assistant, these were great to use, but a harrowing experience for many patients. ok~ I found mine in Craigslist, but I don't know what you would have there of where to look for a used hoyer lift.
I did have to replace some casters on the hydraulic one. I tend to abuse them in my garage, and the floor doesn't help. Keep in mind these were used on hospital floors, so better casters for our purposes are in order when these wear out.
New hoyer lifts can be well over a 1000 for electric/hydraulic with remote operation, we don't need all the bells and whistles, just something to get the job done!



This first lift is a manual unit of which I paid 75.oo. It has a screw top to make the boom go up and down. I like it best. The screw unit is quite heavy and makes for a great counterbalance. The boom on this one I made extendable. ON this one I removed the original boom and fabricated my own.


This one is hydraulic, just like our engine cranes we use. The base wheels can be made to go outward to increase the base of support. However, this one doesn't have much of a counterbalance. These were made to keep a patient in a safe zone when lifted. I need to make the counterbalance and work on the boom.


I hope this helps! I could not operate independently without My Little Mules
These are on my Classic cars and tools site, but I just went to my site and had difficulty finding them! I'm going to have to work on that site!
thanks,
dne'

Thanks!
Just what the doctor prescribeb! :-)
I think I can easely build my own, now that I see how yours are built.
I'll use a bottle-jack for lifting, some casters, larger diameter( my floor is far from smooth) and have the boom retractable and also the suportwheels in front should be retractable, the you dont have to fiddle with counterweights! So stays light and nimble!
Again thanks a bundle for the info!
Pontus
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[Denee007]

You're welcome Pontus! But when you make whatever you make, I want to see it!
dne'

[Rude Dude]

I really like the housing cover on the differential, I would get one too but with the way mine sits and the mustang gas tank it wouldn't be seen

[Denee007]

Well, we put alot of things on our trucks that no one will ever see or appreciate. An example may be just a hint of seeing disc brakes through the wheels, or better yet, how much money is sunk in an engine that no one will ever see? So if just a hint of my backing plate will show, that will be a tease, no? it'd be like me wearing a long skirt one without a slit revealing nothing would be boring, whereas having a skirt with a slit would be a tease, well, that's my truck with the differential cover

Originally Posted by Rude Dude

I really like the housing cover on the differential, I would get one too but with the way mine sits and the mustang gas tank it wouldn't be seen

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[Rude Dude]

Totally lost me on the skirts, I was going to say I like your rear end but I wanted to be politically correct that's why I said differential and cover. JK Good job on assembly and paint

Originally Posted by Denee007

Well, we put alot of things on our trucks that no one will ever see or appreciate. An example may be just a hint of seeing disc brakes through the wheels, or better yet, how much money is sunk in an engine that no one will ever see? So if just a hint of my backing plate will show, that will be a tease, no? it'd be like me wearing a long skirt one without a slit revealing nothing would be boring, whereas having a skirt with a slit would be a tease, well, that's my truck with the differential cover



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[Ferrofil]

Thats a promise Dne'!
I just mounted my twopillar carlift in my shop, soo chuffed! :-)
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[Ferrofil]

I'll just blurt it out then...politicly correct or not! :-)
I love your rear end!
So now its said!
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[JR25]

Originally Posted by Ferrofil

I'll just blurt it out then...politicly correct or not! :-)
I love your rear end!
So now its said!
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Dang....... You beat me to it!!!

Effffff PC!

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[Denee007]

Don't mind me, I was just feeling a little naughty yes, that cover is really large, it's best to look at it dead on from the back of the truck, not from the side. Probably in kahoots with the the 90wt grease company so we'll use more 90wt!
got to go, see ya'll later!

Pontus, I'd like to see a pic of your lift!

[Ferrofil]

Lets see if I can handle this, got the Photobucket account, now a copy paste of the url, right?
http://s1313.photobucket.com/user/fe...tml?state=copy
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[Ferrofil]

Denee! Please help!
:-)
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[Ferrofil]

Heres another when I was prepping the floor for the steelbeams..
http://s1313.photobucket.com/editor?...g.html?filters[media%5Ftype]=image&sort=3&o=0
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[Denee007]

when you upload a photo to photobucket, then you can click on the image link, then it's copied, then enter that link on the post your posting. see if this helps~

[Ferrofil]

I think I got it!


Ive put steelbeams in the floor because its made of asfalt, so in this pic I use straps to get it straight and true for welding
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[Ferrofil]

Yeah! Thanks Denee!
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[Denee007]

Oh my~! I am so-o-o- jealous! You're life is going to become so much easier in the shop! Now you're really going to have to do something about that wall, clean it, paint it~ you have a first class working place going on and have worked hard to get it going~ and even maybe some banners like I did, Summit Racing, dress it up so your friends will be even more envious! and you have a neat little forklift! I am so proud for you! Now what is the cute little white car?

[Ferrofil]

This next to my workshop, so Im going to open up in between them, just got the extra space two weeks ago. Its going to be real nice ti have the hobby shop next to the workshop with all the machines...
Well see if it gets pimped or not, would be nice thouh!
The car is my -57 panel that I bought at the end of may
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[Denee007]

Oh, I just viewed your links~ I don't understand the language, but pictures speak for themselves. Looks like you have plenty to do to keep you occupied for a while Nice panel truck!

So your business on the ferrofil.se~ custom stuff? handrails and such?

[Ferrofil]

Great that you checked the links, thought it could be fun for you in the colonies! :-)
The one with the panel is a swedish community for carnuts and Ferrofil.se is my homepage and as you said handrails, staircases, boatrailings, chopsticks fireplaces you name ive done it...

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[Denee007]

Yesterday, I found time to install my front and rear sway bars from performance online. They are relatively "easy" to install as the instructions are vague. Just common sense helps a great deal I don't have "Betsy"(sounds like a good old fashioned name) down on the ground yet as the transmission started leaking from what looks like a oil sending switch, and the speedometer o-ring. Plus I want to take some black spray paint and touch up spots underneath, and check nuts and bolts to make sure they're still tight. I have the parts to repair now, maybe tomorrow I'll be able to get it back on the road tomorrow and see how the sway bars do~ I'll report back on the ride soon!
dne'






IN the meantime, I painted my Geo Tracker! It's my daily driver
before:

After: waiting for decals to show up.

[Kim57]

Looking good.
Nice job on the GEO.
Kim

[_Ogre]

it will handle like an over sized go cart
nice work on the geo too

[Stepside Jim]

Denee007, I think the stabilizer bars should make a big difference when you get it back on the road.

I don't mean to steal your thread but the picture of the rear one is a perfect example of something I mentioned on my build thread.

Yours not being dropped you still have plenty of space to have the bar go up over the differential and not hit the bottom of the bed.

For others such as myself who do drop the truck, this is a picture I needed to show why I had to create new mounting zones. This is the same mounting kit I got with my bar and I saw interference right away.

Thanks Denee007, it's always exciting to have you check back in once in a while.