Rotisserie headroom

[Mike70]

What is the absolute minimum ceiling height for using a rotisserie? I'm thinking about a homebuilt using 2 engine stands. I don't think I will have to completely turn it over, but getting it at a 45 degree angle would be nice. I'm too old to lay in the floor for weeks getting all the underside done.

If only I had built my garage with 10 foot ceilings.

Thanks, Mike

[Topcat]

I'm 5'11" if that helps estimate it's height.

[Mike70]

Looks like it might just squeak by. Maybe. Thanks for the photo.

Mike

[torredcuda]

My garage ceiling is only around 8' or so and I modified a homemade rotisserie so that it will just clear the floor and the ceiling with my 70 road runner on it.

[Deece]

The ceiling on the side of the garage where I have my 74 Barracuda on a rotisserie is 8ft.  And my rotisserie is built from US Car Tool's 1st run of rotisserie 'kits' (get all the hardware & laser cut parts but source the steel tube locally & weld it all up). It barely won't clear the shop florescent lights with the wheels on the rotisserie.... I knew I'd regret spending the extra money for the bigger 8 inch metal caster wheels that would roll easier  I've got a 6 inch set, but need to make the mounting stubs with caster bolting plate to swap out and it should spin 360 degrees without a problem.

[fantum]

If you don't mind my asking, how much was the kit and what did it include?

[the_engineers]

How wide is a 'Cuda?  Add a foot to that.

[Mike70]

 

Please post up some photos. i can't afford a "real" rotisserie, so I'm looking at something home built. Like to know more about the US Cartools kit too.

Thanks!

[Topcat]

Please post up some photos. i can't afford a "real" rotisserie, so I'm looking at something home built. Like to know more about the US Cartools kit too.

Thanks!

The engine stands vertical bar height probably won't be high enough. The base width (wheel to wheel) doesn't seem very wide either IMO. I bought mine for a $1,000 delivered. It can hold up to 3,500 lbs. on it. It's powder coated also. 

[Topcat]

Take a look at this if you're still inclined on DIY.

http://members.tripod.com/mopar_roadster/body_rotisserie.html

[426HEMI]

Where did you get one for $1000.00 delivered?

[Topcat]

Where did you get one for $1000.00 delivered?

I was at the SEMA show in Las Vegas in 2007. They had a special deal then on them if you bought one there. The name of the company was Quality Tool & Equipment out of So. Cal.

http://www.bestbuyautoequipment.com/Auto-Rotisseries-s/420.htm

Contact Joe Marsh 951-514-5539
carshowjoe454 at yahoo . com

I think they're the best deal out there for the $

[Mike70]

That looks really sweet, but I just don't have $1K to put in it. I'll check out the other link. I may be laying on my back after all.

Thanks for the info.

[Topcat]

Before you dedicate on DIY, price out everything. The big square tubing per ft. will run quite a bit if you plan on a stronger unit.

When I bought mine, steel was astronomical per lb. So I knew it was the better choice buying one already made. Plus the fact that when I'm done with it, I know I can sell it and get most, if not all my money back for it.

[Deece]

This is the only pic I still have of it in my photobucket account



I bought my US Car Tool kit a few years ago, I think it was closer to $250 then, looks like its $375 now.  The kit is basically all the laser cut pieces... gussets, position lock ring, and castor wheel plates and then the spindle/hub assembly. Can get the hydraulic rams from your local Harbor Freight or equivalent.