engine puller in Austin for hire? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cell · 11-22-2005, 12:42 PM

Anyone live in Austin, TX who owns an engine puller and wants to make some easy money?

I have a 67 with an inline 6 which I want to pull and start rebuilding. My engine stand came in this weekend.

http://nerb.ices.utexas.edu/~cell/truckpics/intro/

cableguy0 · 11-22-2005, 02:04 PM

you can get a good fold up engine crane for around 150 bucks.http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...13&R=200305213 . that one even comes with a load leveler for 150 bucks

Striker169 · 11-22-2005, 06:00 PM

I will call my buddy and see if I can barrow his, I mean what are you going to put the engine on once you take it out?

cell · 11-22-2005, 07:10 PM

striker169: great! I'll put it on one of these, which just arrived last weekend

I plan on this taking place probably a week or two after thanksgiving. I have some more research to do in the mean time

cell · 11-22-2005, 07:14 PM

cableguy0: wow, I had no idea they were so cheap. hmm, that's tempting, but unfortunately I am in a rental house with three housemates, and will be moving in a year. I can see myself using this again in the future, but for now having to keep it around would be a liability.

So, I think I'll rent one. However, I would prefer to have my money go towards helping a fellow forum dweller recoup their investment, rather than to a big name tool rental company.

67Mach1 · 11-27-2005, 12:15 AM

CELL----

Newbie here from Round Rock. A buddie and I just picked up a 67 GMC longbed, two 70 Chevy short wides and a 69 Short Step. Live up in Round Rock and have a engine hoist you can use if you want. I'll need it in a few weeks to move some stuff out at our farm but if we can work it out you can use it anytime.

Looking forward to working on my trucks as soon as I get moved into my new home at the end of January.

BTW: nice 67... None of mine are runners all project trucks. the 67 GMC is the closest to being on the road.

Let me know when or if you still need the hoist,

thomas

cell · 11-28-2005, 12:04 PM

Thomas,

Yup, still need a hoist. How does this weekend look for you (Dec 3rd)?

Wow, it sounds like you have a fleet! It's good to know there are locals working on the same kind of projects

11-22-2005, 12:42 PM	#1
cell Active Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Austin Posts: 217	engine puller in Austin for hire? Anyone live in Austin, TX who owns an engine puller and wants to make some easy money? I have a 67 with an inline 6 which I want to pull and start rebuilding. My engine stand came in this weekend. http://nerb.ices.utexas.edu/~cell/truckpics/intro/ Last edited by cell; 11-22-2005 at 12:42 PM.

11-22-2005, 02:04 PM	#2
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	Re: engine puller in Austin for hire? you can get a good fold up engine crane for around 150 bucks.http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...13&R=200305213 . that one even comes with a load leveler for 150 bucks __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

11-22-2005, 06:00 PM	#3
Striker169 Car O'Holic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Austin, Tx. Posts: 692	Re: engine puller in Austin for hire? I will call my buddy and see if I can barrow his, I mean what are you going to put the engine on once you take it out?

11-22-2005, 07:10 PM	#4
cell Active Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Austin Posts: 217	Re: engine puller in Austin for hire? striker169: great! I'll put it on one of these, which just arrived last weekend I plan on this taking place probably a week or two after thanksgiving. I have some more research to do in the mean time Last edited by cell; 11-22-2005 at 07:17 PM.

11-22-2005, 07:14 PM	#5
cell Active Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Austin Posts: 217	Re: engine puller in Austin for hire? cableguy0: wow, I had no idea they were so cheap. hmm, that's tempting, but unfortunately I am in a rental house with three housemates, and will be moving in a year. I can see myself using this again in the future, but for now having to keep it around would be a liability. So, I think I'll rent one. However, I would prefer to have my money go towards helping a fellow forum dweller recoup their investment, rather than to a big name tool rental company.

11-27-2005, 12:15 AM	#6
67Mach1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 1,100	Re: engine puller in Austin for hire? CELL---- Newbie here from Round Rock. A buddie and I just picked up a 67 GMC longbed, two 70 Chevy short wides and a 69 Short Step. Live up in Round Rock and have a engine hoist you can use if you want. I'll need it in a few weeks to move some stuff out at our farm but if we can work it out you can use it anytime. Looking forward to working on my trucks as soon as I get moved into my new home at the end of January. BTW: nice 67... None of mine are runners all project trucks. the 67 GMC is the closest to being on the road. Let me know when or if you still need the hoist, thomas

11-28-2005, 12:04 PM	#7
cell Active Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Austin Posts: 217	Re: engine puller in Austin for hire? Thomas, Yup, still need a hoist. How does this weekend look for you (Dec 3rd)? Wow, it sounds like you have a fleet! It's good to know there are locals working on the same kind of projects

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