Auto Tilter In Action

Discussion in 'Tool & Shop Talk' started by Dave B, May 21, 2007.

  1. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    I tilted my 73 Grabber today, was pretty easy, way easier than I thought.
    Seems to be pretty stable, I even moved the car around a bit while it was up on it's side.
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  2. Hawkco

    Hawkco Genuine Car Nut

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    WOW! Is that a one-man operation? How wide does your space need to be for that function properly?
     
  3. Mavaholic

    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    I hope you have good axle seals in that rear. :D
    Pretty neat set up.
     
  4. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    I did it all by myself (everyon else was too scared), with the help of my engine hoist :) The seal seems to be holding, the rearend will come out once I finish painting the bottom, so it doesn't matter if it leaks (the brakes need to be done anyways)
     
  5. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    That is cool!!
     
  6. dmhines

    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

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    Cool ... I like your front suspension detail.
     
  7. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Thanks!! Lots of time in it so far.
     
  8. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Thanks Craig! it'll make it easy to paint the floor boards.
     
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    Looks good! Better then hitting the pub all night an parking that way!
     
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    'Glad it worked out.

    Must've been some tense moments for you. :eek:
     
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    That's awesome Dave! (y) Keep the updates coming.:tiphat:
     
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    I would have been fit to be tied :cry: That really looks neat--er:clap:
     
  13. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    I was fine...I had a few beers in me, it was a hoilday for us Canadians today!!
     
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    But how cool would it be to set that up at the pub and actually park that way?
     
  15. Jamie Miles

    Jamie Miles the road warrior

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    That is really cool.
     

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