new 4 post lift in the man cave. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**CMACDONALD1** · 01-15-2015, 04:38 PM

I know everybody likes pictures so here goes. Finally pulled the trigger on a lift for my garage. It sure is nice to work on stuff off the ground.

Daddy'O · 01-15-2015, 04:43 PM

Very nice! Who makes that one?

**CMACDONALD1** · 01-15-2015, 04:47 PM

It is a 9000lb Lift king. It is not a commercial lift but works great for what I need it for. I just play on a few vehicles here and there.

Ratpin · 01-15-2015, 04:54 PM

Nice looking garage, signs and I love that fleetside!

**CMACDONALD1** · 01-15-2015, 04:58 PM

Thanks Ratpin! Portland... I 'am looking forward to the swap meet in April. Seems to me you have a 59 as well??

Ronzo · 01-15-2015, 05:05 PM

Is there a dealer in Alberta that sells those?

**CMACDONALD1** · 01-15-2015, 05:07 PM

Yeah I bought mine from a local guy in Red Deer.

Ratpin · 01-15-2015, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by CMACDONALD1

Thanks Ratpin! Portland... I 'am looking forward to the swap meet in April. Seems to me you have a 59 as well??

Yes I do. I love the swap meet and look forward to it every year. Will you be driving yours down?

NONHOG · 01-19-2015, 04:40 PM

Been dreaming about a lift, getting too old for creepers, what is your ceiling height?

**CMACDONALD1** · 01-19-2015, 05:00 PM

My shop has 10' wall with scissor trusses so the middle of the garage is 14' tall. I also made my garage door angle up so it would clear if I had a vehicle on the hoist and wanted to open the door. When I built the garage I had a lift in mind. I was going to put a two post in but decided to go this route. I'm also tired of laying on the ground to do stuff so this makes life a lot easier. The lift has castor wheels as well so it can be moved real easy if you want.

NONHOG · 01-19-2015, 05:04 PM

So the bottom of the "Firestone wall" in the 1st pic is 10'?

**CMACDONALD1** · 01-19-2015, 05:11 PM

Actually that is 9'

**CMACDONALD1** · 01-19-2015, 05:27 PM

Here is a better shot of the half wall. I put that in so I would be able to hang a tarp when I do body work.

JGood · 01-27-2015, 01:01 PM

Princess Auto also carriers a lift similar to that. I believe it is a Danmar brand lift.

JGood · 01-27-2015, 01:08 PM

Also looking forward to the swap meet!!!

Ratpin · 01-27-2015, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JGood

Also looking forward to the swap meet!!!

75 days and counting....

BR3W CITY · 01-27-2015, 08:43 PM

That middle pic clarifies things a ton. The first couple made it look like the lift was sort of in the center of a 2 car garage, but I see its in its own "lane" so to speak.

Do you still have clearance to open the doors fully when you have 3-wide in there?

**CMACDONALD1** · 01-27-2015, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Ratpin

75 days and counting....

Haha you sound like a friend of mine. Random texts throughout the year telling me how long to Portland. It takes us 17 hours non stop other than fuel food and rest room breaks to get there ,but well worth the drive.

**CMACDONALD1** · 01-27-2015, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BR3W CITY

That middle pic clarifies things a ton. The first couple made it look like the lift was sort of in the center of a 2 car garage, but I see its in its own "lane" so to speak.

Do you still have clearance to open the doors fully when you have 3-wide in there?

Yeah I have enough room to open the doors all the way with room to spare.

01-15-2015, 04:38 PM	#1
CMACDONALD1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Red Deer Ab Canada Posts: 756	new 4 post lift in the man cave. I know everybody likes pictures so here goes. Finally pulled the trigger on a lift for my garage. It sure is nice to work on stuff off the ground. Attached Images __________________ 1966 427 biscayne with a 5 spd tremec on old school torque thrusts. 1972 Cheyenne Short Bed 1958 Apache short fleet 1980 Chevy short bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761005 1959 "Henry" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=670461 1966 Biscayne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444419 1972 Suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478828

01-15-2015, 04:43 PM	#2
Daddy'O Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitesboro, Texas Posts: 932	Re: new 4 post lift in the man cave. Very nice! Who makes that one? __________________ Cheers - Wayne Our Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=620966 '55 Wagon Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689157 1971 Cheyenne Super Ochre/White LWB 350 Auto - my son's truck "Nancy" 1972 GMC K2500 Custom 4X4 Olive LWB 400 SB 4-speed -"Greenie" - Restoration to begin after the '55 Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.

01-15-2015, 04:47 PM	#3
CMACDONALD1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Red Deer Ab Canada Posts: 756	Re: new 4 post lift in the man cave. It is a 9000lb Lift king. It is not a commercial lift but works great for what I need it for. I just play on a few vehicles here and there. __________________ 1966 427 biscayne with a 5 spd tremec on old school torque thrusts. 1972 Cheyenne Short Bed 1958 Apache short fleet 1980 Chevy short bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761005 1959 "Henry" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=670461 1966 Biscayne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444419 1972 Suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478828

01-15-2015, 04:54 PM	#4
Ratpin Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 275	Re: new 4 post lift in the man cave. Nice looking garage, signs and I love that fleetside! __________________ *"It ain't as easy as Chip Foose makes it look"*

01-15-2015, 04:58 PM	#5
CMACDONALD1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Red Deer Ab Canada Posts: 756	Re: new 4 post lift in the man cave. Thanks Ratpin! Portland... I 'am looking forward to the swap meet in April. Seems to me you have a 59 as well?? __________________ 1966 427 biscayne with a 5 spd tremec on old school torque thrusts. 1972 Cheyenne Short Bed 1958 Apache short fleet 1980 Chevy short bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761005 1959 "Henry" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=670461 1966 Biscayne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444419 1972 Suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478828

01-15-2015, 05:05 PM	#6
Ronzo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Ft Whoopup, Ab Posts: 317	Re: new 4 post lift in the man cave. Is there a dealer in Alberta that sells those?

01-15-2015, 05:07 PM	#7
CMACDONALD1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Red Deer Ab Canada Posts: 756	Re: new 4 post lift in the man cave. Yeah I bought mine from a local guy in Red Deer. __________________ 1966 427 biscayne with a 5 spd tremec on old school torque thrusts. 1972 Cheyenne Short Bed 1958 Apache short fleet 1980 Chevy short bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761005 1959 "Henry" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=670461 1966 Biscayne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444419 1972 Suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478828

01-19-2015, 04:40 PM	#9
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,455	Re: new 4 post lift in the man cave. Been dreaming about a lift, getting too old for creepers, what is your ceiling height? __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

01-19-2015, 05:00 PM	#10
CMACDONALD1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Red Deer Ab Canada Posts: 756	Re: new 4 post lift in the man cave. My shop has 10' wall with scissor trusses so the middle of the garage is 14' tall. I also made my garage door angle up so it would clear if I had a vehicle on the hoist and wanted to open the door. When I built the garage I had a lift in mind. I was going to put a two post in but decided to go this route. I'm also tired of laying on the ground to do stuff so this makes life a lot easier. The lift has castor wheels as well so it can be moved real easy if you want. __________________ 1966 427 biscayne with a 5 spd tremec on old school torque thrusts. 1972 Cheyenne Short Bed 1958 Apache short fleet 1980 Chevy short bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761005 1959 "Henry" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=670461 1966 Biscayne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444419 1972 Suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478828

01-19-2015, 05:04 PM	#11
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,455	Re: new 4 post lift in the man cave. So the bottom of the "Firestone wall" in the 1st pic is 10'? __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

01-19-2015, 05:11 PM	#12
CMACDONALD1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Red Deer Ab Canada Posts: 756	Re: new 4 post lift in the man cave. Actually that is 9' __________________ 1966 427 biscayne with a 5 spd tremec on old school torque thrusts. 1972 Cheyenne Short Bed 1958 Apache short fleet 1980 Chevy short bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761005 1959 "Henry" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=670461 1966 Biscayne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444419 1972 Suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478828

01-19-2015, 05:27 PM	#13
CMACDONALD1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Red Deer Ab Canada Posts: 756	Re: new 4 post lift in the man cave. Here is a better shot of the half wall. I put that in so I would be able to hang a tarp when I do body work. Attached Images __________________ 1966 427 biscayne with a 5 spd tremec on old school torque thrusts. 1972 Cheyenne Short Bed 1958 Apache short fleet 1980 Chevy short bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761005 1959 "Henry" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=670461 1966 Biscayne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444419 1972 Suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478828

01-27-2015, 01:01 PM	#14
JGood Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Provost, Alberta, Canada Posts: 68	Re: new 4 post lift in the man cave. Princess Auto also carriers a lift similar to that. I believe it is a Danmar brand lift. __________________ 1986 Chevy Silverado LWB (project) 1967 Chevy SBSS (future project) 2003 Chevy Tahoe (wifes daily) 2004 GMC 2500 Duramax (company truck) 1986 GMC Wrangler LWB (newly acquired beater)

01-27-2015, 01:08 PM	#15
JGood Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Provost, Alberta, Canada Posts: 68	Re: new 4 post lift in the man cave. Also looking forward to the swap meet!!! __________________ 1986 Chevy Silverado LWB (project) 1967 Chevy SBSS (future project) 2003 Chevy Tahoe (wifes daily) 2004 GMC 2500 Duramax (company truck) 1986 GMC Wrangler LWB (newly acquired beater)

01-27-2015, 08:43 PM	#17
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: new 4 post lift in the man cave. That middle pic clarifies things a ton. The first couple made it look like the lift was sort of in the center of a 2 car garage, but I see its in its own "lane" so to speak. Do you still have clearance to open the doors fully when you have 3-wide in there? __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD



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