Installed a hardtop hoist storage unit
08-14-2021, 03:39 PM
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Racer
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Installed a hardtop hoist storage unit
I haven’t done much to the car since May…. Transmission build was a shock to wallet and I’m in the middle of training on the MD-11 so I’m too busy. Today I had a free day and installed this hoist…. I may get a Harbor Freight electric winch later, but for now it’s tied off with a rope cleat….
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08-14-2021, 04:34 PM
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Racer
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Got the manual pulley system …. Just Google Top-Hoist and you will find their site. They also sell on EBay…..
I need to lengthen the rear straps to make it more level. The manual system only took me 10 min to install…. Pretty easy
I need to lengthen the rear straps to make it more level. The manual system only took me 10 min to install…. Pretty easy
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08-14-2021, 04:49 PM
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Le Mans Master
Very nice!
you could do surgery in your garage!
my quick jack never leaves the floor
thats where it stays
you could do surgery in your garage!
my quick jack never leaves the floor
thats where it stays
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08-14-2021, 09:24 PM
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08-14-2021, 10:43 PM
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Good looking lift!
and 52 pickup ... lotsa great visuals
and 52 pickup ... lotsa great visuals
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08-21-2021, 06:34 PM
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Racer
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Lengthened the rear straps to level it out…
08-21-2021, 11:51 PM
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Chynna Hoist 500 lb. capacity...more than you need 
FYI....Corner ceiling pulley allows hardtop to be mounted directly over the car without interfering with garage door movement.
FYI....Corner ceiling pulley allows hardtop to be mounted directly over the car without interfering with garage door movement.
08-22-2021, 12:07 AM
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Racer
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That’s my next purchase …. Electric winch, but mounted to ceiling
09-05-2021, 09:49 PM
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Ok… so I bought a $209 electric remote control Ceiling hoist for my Hard Top so it can be a one man operation to remove and install. Installed it in about 30 min. Now all I need to do is route the power chord along ceiling to garage door opener outlet. I like it… looks good… works good.. lasts long time
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09-05-2021, 09:59 PM
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That's Cajun talk for "It doesn't get any better than this!"
09-05-2021, 10:00 PM
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09-05-2021, 10:14 PM
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Works great....I became **** and put my pulley directly over the car....I DO have to lower the garage door 1 foot to keep the cable from rubbing the top of the door frame.
My next garage got a Roll-Up door!
My next garage got a Roll-Up door!
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09-05-2021, 10:18 PM
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Racer
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Wireless remote is the BOMB
09-06-2021, 09:44 AM
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the smallest boat trailer winch is more than enough to lift these hard tops. and the 4 gang reduction pulley is way overkill. a 5 year old could lift that top by hand with that setup. if you have to have electric, the smallest lightest one there is is sufficient. now, another thought. maybe the top hoist can do double duty as engine hoist.
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09-06-2021, 10:01 AM
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I could fit my garage in your garage....including the roof. I hit my fore head on my top all the time when its hanging from my ceiling
09-06-2021, 10:03 AM
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this is the best hard top hoist...and it doubles as an engine hoist and a body lift...
https://www.harborfreight.com/1-ton-...ane-41188.html
https://www.harborfreight.com/1-ton-...ane-41188.html
09-06-2021, 10:30 AM
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Racer
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Harbor Freight has a $99 electric winch with wired remote that would work great as well …. I just have tall ceilings and went with wireless remote winch from Amazon for $209. 440lb lift capacity