Rotisserie help

[ISSUES]

The jacks and the wheels came from Northern Tool.   Be sure to print the items up off their website before you go into the store because they'll match the web price which is about half of the store price on the jacks.    I'm not sure of the height I'll try to get it measured and let you know.  I'm guessing it's about 7-1/2 -8'?   I know I could drop it another 4" and still clear at the bottom.   

There are no plans for it.   I just searched around and got ideas on the different components.    My main stands, and rotator "bearings" aren't like anything else I've seen, but I'm happy with how they turned out.   The rotating assembly is a one piece welded unit that won't come apart without breaking welds.   It can also be greased with a grease gun.    Here's a picture of the first one I built.  It's hard to see in the picture, but it never really stood up straight.   It was cheaper, and lighter, but I never felt that secure turning the car on it.  Plus it took 3 people to mount the car with beams and 2 floor jacks (and it was scarey).   I mounted this one myself last night with no problem.

[moparnut]

what size/thickness square tubing did you use?any idea how many feet?I am going to make my own also
thanks

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I can't remember the exact length totals.  I was glad I bought extra because I changed my mind on the bases, and cut the originals apart, and started over.   I believe it was 1 full length of 3" 3/16 wall  2 full lengths of 2-1/2" 1/8"wall, and 10' of 2" 1/8" wall.   2' of 3" DOM round, and 2' of 3-1/2" 1/4" wall.  The steel cost $300 out the door.

[moparnut]

thanks

[lemurfart]

you should make up some plans and a parts list and sell it LOL

it looks great and sturdy and looks like a fun little project

[moparnut]

Thanks guys     Jeff, I just used a chop saw from Home Depot (Rigid)  I bought it a year ago for about $80.  I set the fence to 22-1/2 deg so the angles come out to 45.   The last one I built had those lower pieces going straight across the tops of the wheels which put the car another 8" in the air.   I like the larger wheels because my floor is old and has large cracks, and my driveway is gravel.    Plus, I can't imagine trying to put it on a trailer with those little 4" wheels I see them being sold with.  I went thru 2 1/2 blades to cut the steel.   Just came in from getting the car up in the air.  It worked out slick.   I had to modify the connections at the back to mount to the bumper mounting locations.   I found this thread while searching to see how others had made those mounts.  -Doug

Is it too much to ask you to give me some dimentions?Like what size steel and how long is the center post,legs,center ect ect ect?It would be appreciated as I am going to build one just like yours

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email sent

[moparnut]

thank you sir

[Cuda Cody]

That could be the nicest rotisserie I've ever seen.  The ONLY thing (small nit picky... I know) I would add would be a 3rd wheel on each side to help takre some of the flex off the chassis.

Great job man!!!

[ISSUES]

That could be the nicest rotisserie I've ever seen.  The ONLY thing (small nit picky... I know) I would add would be a 3rd wheel on each side to help takre some of the flex off the chassis.

Great job man!!!

Thanks   I had considered this, but I'd noticed no flex in my last one, (in and out) and haven't in this one either.   This way it collapses down very flat, and should be able to be hung from a wall next to my garage door up out of the way when not being used.   If I were to make another one my only change would be to make the round tubing a little shorter. 

[mopar2ya]

i built this rotisserie for my camaro a couple years ago when steel was cheap total cost in material was about 250 bucks,the10inch solid rubber and steel casters came from tractor supply,i specificaly built it to fit first gen camaros but could be easily adapted for other cars,unfortunately i have no plans for how to build it i just took some measurments off the car and started cutting and welding,its simpler than most i've seen but works well.

[Cranker]

I would like the same as moparnut if possible.
Tahnk Tom

[Mr. 6pak2go]

hey mopar2ya do you still have the plans for yours i like yours it looks simple cheap but yet affective you can pm me if you like!! this is a cool thread thanks cody! il be back!