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el tesoro · 05-09-2016, 02:02 PM

This week end I completed my roof lift (for the non-welder) type. My other limitation was ceiling height in my carport. The ceiling is only 8ft tall, so the fit was tight and could only be handled by a pulley system. It works great, and we had a topless mother's day! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/i...ons/icon10.gif

el tesoro · 05-09-2016, 02:12 PM

Here are the pics for anyone interested. I cannot figure out why it keeps flipping them upside down.

bouncytruck · 05-09-2016, 02:18 PM

Looks good and gravity is on your side.

**IronCanine** · 05-09-2016, 03:46 PM

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**Tomo** · 05-09-2016, 07:14 PM

Very cool - looks like that will work great. If this is the non-welder type, I'm curious what the welded type looks like - anyone have photos?

el tesoro · 05-09-2016, 07:48 PM

Look up bobbyk. He welded a frame to attach to his electric winch.

**Blazerowner** · 05-11-2016, 11:03 PM

Where did you source the pullys?

el tesoro · 05-12-2016, 10:00 AM

Home depot in the rope and cable section.

ATL Golfer · 05-12-2016, 09:22 PM

I will be doing the same soon. My ceiling is like 12-14 ft so it is going to be a little challenging. Itching to get top off but no where to put it in new house/garage.

Did you drive down Dresden in Brookhaven recently?

My neighbor thought he saw me n the kids in mine (Olive Green) ....but it was another green one hauling kids (see stroller in garage).

el tesoro · 05-13-2016, 04:24 PM

That was me. We were driving by a buddy who lives on Aragon. My kids love it.

does your blazer have a grill guard on it? I saw a green one last year parked behind the shops on Dresden.

ATL Golfer · 05-13-2016, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by el tesoro

That was me. We were driving by a buddy who lives on Aragon. My kids love it.

does your blazer have a grill guard on it? I saw a green one last year parked behind the shops on Dresden.

Yep, that is me. I live on Winding Lane. Small world.

Now to get my top off. I think that is this weekends project. Gonna be nice out.

el tesoro · 05-13-2016, 04:40 PM

Do you know the Dawson's?

ATL Golfer · 05-13-2016, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by el tesoro

Do you know the Dawson's?

We don't. I've only been over this way for about a yr now. Still getting to know my neighbors.

Big score on the next door neighbor. He works on classic cars and has awesome rides in and out of his garage all day. He's done some work for me as well.

el tesoro · 05-13-2016, 04:57 PM

That is a big score. I bought my Blazer from the guy who ran the shop on Clairmont at 85. He recently moved but the shop is still there.

The Dawson's are good people.

I'd be happy to help you on the pulley system. I know I was thinking that it sure would be helpful to have another hand or set of eyes on it.
you can dm me and we can exchange info.

ATL Golfer · 05-13-2016, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by el tesoro

That is a big score. I bought my Blazer from the guy who ran the shop on Clairmont at 85. He recently moved but the shop is still there.

The Dawson's are good people.

I'd be happy to help you on the pulley system. I know I was thinking that it sure would be helpful to have another hand or set of eyes on it.
you can dm me and we can exchange info.

I appreciate it! I'll certainly reach out when the time comes. I've got 3 kids, ages 5 and under ...."this weekend" may turn into this fall!

- Kevin

dirish · 05-14-2016, 04:52 PM

After seeing yours, I finished ours. 6'4" off the ground so I don't hit my head. Ratchet straps and eye bolts. I added some cable tether just in case
Straps fail. I reinforced the joints on my trusses as well.

el tesoro · 05-14-2016, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by dirish

After seeing yours, I finished ours. 6'4" off the ground so I don't hit my head. Ratchet straps and eye bolts. I added some cable tether just in case
Straps fail. I reinforced the joints on my trusses as well.

I have been curious how the ratchet straps work when putting it back on the truck. How do you let them down smoothly?

dirish · 05-14-2016, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by el tesoro

I have been curious how the ratchet straps work when putting it back on the truck. How do you let them down smoothly?

I haven't yet, but plan is using rope through the I bolts and the truss as a leverage point. Lower slowly. In short a rope for lowering, but straps for storage. I actually will probably never put on again.

**EricSean** · 06-09-2016, 08:33 AM

Looks great. I did the same kind of set up. I will have to post some pics later.

**EricSean** · 06-09-2016, 09:35 PM

If they loaded these are pictures of my system.

**EricSean** · 06-09-2016, 09:38 PM

It only loaded one photo.

Guana · 06-20-2016, 02:08 PM

Here is the one I built, ready to install the electric hoist on it one day.

05-09-2016, 02:02 PM	#1
el tesoro Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Atlanta. GA Posts: 27	Roof to ceiling-top lift This week end I completed my roof lift (for the non-welder) type. My other limitation was ceiling height in my carport. The ceiling is only 8ft tall, so the fit was tight and could only be handled by a pulley system. It works great, and we had a topless mother's day! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/i...ons/icon10.gif Last edited by el tesoro; 05-09-2016 at 02:11 PM.

05-09-2016, 02:12 PM	#2
el tesoro Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Atlanta. GA Posts: 27	Re: Roof to ceiling-top lift Here are the pics for anyone interested. I cannot figure out why it keeps flipping them upside down. Attached Images

05-09-2016, 02:18 PM	#3
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05-09-2016, 07:14 PM	#5
Tomo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Indiana Posts: 213	Re: Roof to ceiling-top lift Very cool - looks like that will work great. If this is the non-welder type, I'm curious what the welded type looks like - anyone have photos?

05-09-2016, 07:48 PM	#6
el tesoro Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Atlanta. GA Posts: 27	Re: Roof to ceiling-top lift Look up bobbyk. He welded a frame to attach to his electric winch.

05-11-2016, 11:03 PM	#7
Blazerowner Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Yuba City, Ca Posts: 1,954	Re: Roof to ceiling-top lift Where did you source the pullys? __________________ Kirk 72 Blazer CST 4wd highlander

05-12-2016, 10:00 AM	#8
el tesoro Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Atlanta. GA Posts: 27	Re: Roof to ceiling-top lift Home depot in the rope and cable section.

05-12-2016, 09:22 PM	#9
ATL Golfer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 30	Re: Roof to ceiling-top lift I will be doing the same soon. My ceiling is like 12-14 ft so it is going to be a little challenging. Itching to get top off but no where to put it in new house/garage. Did you drive down Dresden in Brookhaven recently? My neighbor thought he saw me n the kids in mine (Olive Green) ....but it was another green one hauling kids (see stroller in garage).

05-13-2016, 04:24 PM	#10
el tesoro Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Atlanta. GA Posts: 27	Re: Roof to ceiling-top lift That was me. We were driving by a buddy who lives on Aragon. My kids love it. does your blazer have a grill guard on it? I saw a green one last year parked behind the shops on Dresden.

05-13-2016, 04:40 PM	#12
el tesoro Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Atlanta. GA Posts: 27	Re: Roof to ceiling-top lift Do you know the Dawson's?

05-13-2016, 04:57 PM	#14
el tesoro Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Atlanta. GA Posts: 27	Re: Roof to ceiling-top lift That is a big score. I bought my Blazer from the guy who ran the shop on Clairmont at 85. He recently moved but the shop is still there. The Dawson's are good people. I'd be happy to help you on the pulley system. I know I was thinking that it sure would be helpful to have another hand or set of eyes on it. you can dm me and we can exchange info.

05-14-2016, 04:52 PM	#16
dirish Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Heart of Tennessee Posts: 1,120	Re: Roof to ceiling-top lift After seeing yours, I finished ours. 6'4" off the ground so I don't hit my head. Ratchet straps and eye bolts. I added some cable tether just in case Straps fail. I reinforced the joints on my trusses as well. Attached Images

06-09-2016, 08:33 AM	#19
EricSean Active Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hanover,PA Posts: 163	Re: Roof to ceiling-top lift Looks great. I did the same kind of set up. I will have to post some pics later.

06-09-2016, 09:35 PM	#20
EricSean Active Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hanover,PA Posts: 163	Re: Roof to ceiling-top lift If they loaded these are pictures of my system. Attached Images



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06-09-2016, 09:38 PM	#21
EricSean Active Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hanover,PA Posts: 163	Re: Roof to ceiling-top lift It only loaded one photo. Attached Images

06-20-2016, 02:08 PM	#22
Guana Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Houma Posts: 91	Re: Roof to ceiling-top lift Here is the one I built, ready to install the electric hoist on it one day. Attached Images

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