Agallup54

I just wanted to know if I have to buy special ramps to work under my 76, or can I use ones made for all cars? :flag

77Dream

Ecklers part# 35012. They have an extra piece so the front end doesn't hit when driving up.

Hope that helps.
Chris

77Dream

And welcome to the forum!!!!
:cheers:

R. Bruno

Local auto chains usually have extensions that fit onto the stamped steel ramps that they sell. Welcome also. :cheers:

Binnie77

Or you can build your own :D

Jughead

I made mine too out of 2x12 outdoor wood. :smash:

77Dream

Binnie,

Those ramps look very usefull!!! Could you give us a quick rundown on how you made them? Are they solid or hollow? And how steep of a ramp did you make?

Very nice. :cool:

Binnie77

The ramps are indeed easy to build.

Both sections are built identical. The ramps are 10'9" in length. You can
construct them from 2"x10" or 2"x12". In this set I used 2"x10" and then
nailed a couple of lengths of 1"x6" on each side on the bottom to give some
extra lateral support. The top and bottom are 2"x10" with 2"X10" uprights on
16" centers. You will need 2 sheets of 1/2" plywood or waferboard for the
sides. Cut each sheet of plywood into 3 strips 16" wide. It will take one
sheet per ramp. Use 2 1/2" spiral nails on the side pieces. Use 3 1/2"
spiral on the framework. On the ends where the car comes up, spike another
piece of 2" x 10" to support the planks for driving the car up on. These 2
planks only need to be about 7' long with a couple supports under them.
With that short a length my side pipes still clear fine. I am going to mount
a couple of permanent lights and a 110v receptacle on the inner sides of the
supports. If you have a good level floor they will be very stable and will
support a bulldozer. I can almost sit on the floor under the car but not
quite. I mark the floor with a felt marker so that each year it only takes
me about 5 minutes to place them and drive the car up on them.

HDIronman

I'm on my way to Home depot Now! :auto: I've been constructing ramps in my head for awhile now, ever since I completed the last engine R/R. Yours look easy to build, and inexpensive as well.
Are the ramps detachable once the car is driven on?

Binnie77

Yes it doesn't take much to hold the ramps as they sit on top of a 2 X 12 upright. Just use a couple of pins that you can pull right out.