Kwik Lift....

[64SF]

Purchased a lightly used kiwi-lift advertised on Craigslist...just in time to pull the "flanged" 4 speed from my 64 SF and replace it with a "slip yoke 4 speed". I'm sure other members have a similar lift...will let you all know how it works out.
https://www.kwik-lift.com

 

[mccoymail]

sweet addition

 

[Pops1967GTX]

I also have one....​

 

[PeteBell68]

Interesting unit , sturdy feels safe do you put stands underneath to be sure ?
I like it .

 

[Pops1967GTX]

Interesting unit , sturdy feels safe do you put stands underneath to be sure ?
I like it .

the lift is very sturdy & I do feel safe. But never safe then sorry, so

I do place stands at the front & rear...

 

[PeteBell68]

I wonder if these are available in Canada , going to look around

 

[snakeyes]

there good and I see them on craigslist a lot around here around 500-700

 

[PeteBell68]

I like it for 500-700 I get that 100 percent

 

[Pops1967GTX]

I like it for 500-700 I get that 100 percent

I purchased used for $500. Repainted & changed out a few bolts...

 

[64SF]

I paid $500.00.
Have seen them advertised between $650-$1,500. When I saw this one advertised at $500.00 I immediately called the guy and told him I was on my way. It was on Craigslist for about 12 hours....(mostly night time).

It does "break down" in pieces and is easily hauled in a pick up. I have a short bed Ram.

 

[PeteBell68]

Looked for a while saw one that was advertised a few years ago . I definately would take a used one and paint it if I had too . It's a neat looking tool

 

[moparedtn]

I'm not being facetious here, but can someone explain the benefit of these "lifts", please?

 

[PeteBell68]

It's a raised ramp to get the car off the ground 20 inches that is easily stored or driven on to .
I like its versatility .
Better than just jack stands .
A hoist still is the best option if you can .

 

[Glenwood]

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[64SF]

https://york.craigslist.org/pts/d/car-kwik-lift/6715600103.html

Not me...needs some clean up and paint.

 

[bearman]

64sf that's a cool tool.

 

[Paul_G]

I had one for a few years. It was a very good option when you have a standard garage ceiling. Extremely sturdy.

 

[65Fury440]

Just curious OP, was something wrong with your old trans?

 

[64SF]

Just curious OP, was something wrong with your old trans?

Not really, the driveshaft trunnion was going bad and rather than doing the conversions I've seen done I decided to go the later style transmission and driveshaft.

Previously I had replaced the flanged/splined rear axel assembly with one from a 65 b body and installed a sure grip third member that has the large pinion yoke. With the change out everything (transmission, driveshaft and third member) will be more compatible with each other.

 

[65Fury440]

Not really, the driveshaft trunnion was going bad and rather than doing the conversions I've seen done I decided to go the later style transmission and driveshaft.

Previously I had replaced the flanged/splined rear axel assembly with one from a 65 b body and installed a sure grip third member that has the large pinion yoke. With the change out everything (transmission, driveshaft and third member) will be more compatible with each other.

I am still running a BT trans in my car, might be interested in a spare. Do you have plans for your old trans?
What part of FL are you in?