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jd4300fel · 07-13-2008, 10:29 AM

HI does anyone have a recommindation on a chery pickers. Or ones to stay away from. I need to pull the 400 out of my 72 and swap with a 350. I will be wanting to use the picker also to lift the cab as well as the bed. I will have semi smooth surface to work on. The 30 will be comming out of a lifted 76 on 35's not sure if that is worth mentioning or not.

thanks for any imput

Mike

**old Rusty C10** · 07-13-2008, 12:05 PM

ive used the one sold at pep boys for years and never had a problem its a $119 china special

**Chevy Fleetside** · 07-13-2008, 12:14 PM

I got mine at Kragens. I think it was a $139 with a load leveler. Seems to be fine even lifting the BB in and out of my truck..

caminokid · 07-13-2008, 12:50 PM

I got mine from Harbor Freight and have pulled many motors and lifted beds and cabs with mine ...no problem.

*Billla* · 07-13-2008, 01:07 PM

I've been very happy with my Harbor Freight hoist - well made, good welds, nice reach...and it folds up!

**El Jay** · 07-13-2008, 02:09 PM

I got 2 from Costco (the 1st one kind of "went away") and I have no complaints with either. The 2nd one came with a leveler & both folded up for easy storage.

streetstar · 07-13-2008, 03:23 PM

I got one from Sam's club -- its labelled "Goodyear Racing" and is a snappy looking blue and yellow color, but is of chinese manufacture.

Its more than enough for a big block and tranny combo when its extended out as far as it goes (the lightest setting with the most reach)

and i just unloaded a heavy box blade from a trailer with it last week -- the load leveller works pretty good

I probably paid too much for it, but i dont remember it being over 200 dollars and it may have been quite a bit lower than that ----

Sillyoldman · 07-13-2008, 05:07 PM

I bought mine at schucks. Its a cheapo. I'm happy with it. Its a folding one which is helpful. I do not like having to double fist the bar while lowering the crane. Finess is not something these chinese products understand.

**truckdude239** · 07-13-2008, 05:21 PM

i got a $149 one from heaborfreight been verry happy

63 & 64 Bowties · 07-14-2008, 05:59 AM

Mine's from Northern Tool. $199. I went the little extra money for the 2 ton capacity. Works great.
Torin Big Red 2-Ton Foldable Engine Hoist w/Free Load Leveler
Heavy-duty folding engine hoist has a lifting range from 1in. to 93 3/4 in. Features a 4-hole position boom, heavy-duty 8-ton long ram, 6 wheels for added mobility and foldable design for easy storage. Includes 1500-lb. capacity engine leveler.
I thought for an extra 60 bucks and double the weight capacity, it was worth it.

70GMCer · 07-14-2008, 07:17 AM

ditto on the Harbor Freight fold ups. I paid $100 with a $50 off coupon last year. Nice picker imo

FRENCHBLUE72 · 07-14-2008, 12:37 PM

I got my cheapo from shucks its been serving me fine for years...

07-13-2008, 10:29 AM	#1
jd4300fel Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: wheatland, Ca Posts: 427	engine hoist HI does anyone have a recommindation on a chery pickers. Or ones to stay away from. I need to pull the 400 out of my 72 and swap with a 350. I will be wanting to use the picker also to lift the cab as well as the bed. I will have semi smooth surface to work on. The 30 will be comming out of a lifted 76 on 35's not sure if that is worth mentioning or not. thanks for any imput Mike __________________ Mike K Friend of Bill W

07-13-2008, 12:05 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: engine hoist ive used the one sold at pep boys for years and never had a problem its a $119 china special __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

07-13-2008, 12:14 PM	#3
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: engine hoist I got mine at Kragens. I think it was a $139 with a load leveler. Seems to be fine even lifting the BB in and out of my truck.. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

07-13-2008, 12:50 PM	#4
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	Re: engine hoist I got mine from Harbor Freight and have pulled many motors and lifted beds and cabs with mine ...no problem. __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"

07-13-2008, 01:07 PM	#5
Billla Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 3,814	Re: engine hoist I've been very happy with my Harbor Freight hoist - well made, good welds, nice reach...and it folds up!

07-13-2008, 02:09 PM	#6
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: engine hoist I got 2 from Costco (the 1st one kind of "went away") and I have no complaints with either. The 2nd one came with a leveler & both folded up for easy storage. __________________ '69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck

07-13-2008, 03:23 PM	#7
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: engine hoist I got one from Sam's club -- its labelled "Goodyear Racing" and is a snappy looking blue and yellow color, but is of chinese manufacture. Its more than enough for a big block and tranny combo when its extended out as far as it goes (the lightest setting with the most reach) and i just unloaded a heavy box blade from a trailer with it last week -- the load leveller works pretty good I probably paid too much for it, but i dont remember it being over 200 dollars and it may have been quite a bit lower than that ---- __________________ Are you retired too? Nonsense! I'm in my prime

07-13-2008, 05:07 PM	#8
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: engine hoist I bought mine at schucks. Its a cheapo. I'm happy with it. Its a folding one which is helpful. I do not like having to double fist the bar while lowering the crane. Finess is not something these chinese products understand. Attached Images __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.* Last edited by Sillyoldman; 07-13-2008 at 06:01 PM.

07-13-2008, 05:21 PM	#9
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: engine hoist i got a $149 one from heaborfreight been verry happy __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

07-14-2008, 05:59 AM	#10
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: engine hoist Mine's from Northern Tool. $199. I went the little extra money for the 2 ton capacity. Works great. Torin Big Red 2-Ton Foldable Engine Hoist w/Free Load Leveler Heavy-duty folding engine hoist has a lifting range from 1in. to 93 3/4 in. Features a 4-hole position boom, heavy-duty 8-ton long ram, 6 wheels for added mobility and foldable design for easy storage. Includes 1500-lb. capacity engine leveler. I thought for an extra 60 bucks and double the weight capacity, it was worth it. Attached Images __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi Last edited by 63 & 64 Bowties; 07-14-2008 at 09:49 AM. Reason: felt like havin' a peanut butter & jelly sandwich

07-14-2008, 07:17 AM	#11
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: engine hoist ditto on the Harbor Freight fold ups. I paid $100 with a $50 off coupon last year. Nice picker imo __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

07-14-2008, 12:37 PM	#12
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: engine hoist I got my cheapo from shucks its been serving me fine for years... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..



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