Lifting cable

[Bold & Old]

Is it to much trouble to rent a 1.5/2 ton cherry picker?

i really don't like the cherry picker and my barn isn't as big as it once was.

I just want to prefect what I am doing now... I do respect & understand the laws of nature and $$.

I am not that agile lifting heavy tools back and forth as I once was... everything in my garage now is on wheels including my forge, lathe, drill press, and mill.

I plan on using it to lift the front end of my 67 by the shock tower holes over my hemi engine on wheels.......in slicker then ****.... already did it once.

I think long and hard ways to enhance & attack a problems differently than i use to do.

I enjoy learning new ways to do things..... if it fails its my $$ at stake.

Once I have the table lift safety margin tested.... i will be fine..

The learning process & doing for me is more important than what my objective.... building another car.
IT KEEPS ME ALIVE and something to look forward to life.

Thank you for your perspective and interpretations of helping me.

 

[Bold & Old]

What limitation? The fact you can move it around and into place?

Putting my offshore wonder (Not the Dutch woman) to the test lifting an A833 and a few other things!
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Looks like you have the boss doing the hard work...... + a big barn.....

 

[Bold & Old]

What limitation? The fact you can move it around and into place?

Putting my offshore wonder (Not the Dutch woman) to the test lifting an A833 and a few other things!
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Nice shop!

 

[HawkRod]

Some thoughts on failure points:

1. I wouldn't worry too much about hydraulics. If it goes over capacity, I would think it will bleed back down slowly (or just not go up).
2. I do agree about checking welds. If these fail, they may fail suddenly and without warning. Make sure they look like they had really good penetration. I would also especially check where you have two pieces welded together like an "L" shape and the force will be trying to open up of close the angle of the "L". These welds will be subject to a lot of force (I hope this makes sense )
3. Check the hardware bolting it to the table. Are they grade 8? Again, don't want those failing.
4. I would also think that the ends of the cable are source points for failure. Many have pressed metal fittings around the loop ends of the cable. If so, maybe add a U bolt to help shore it up?

By the way, beautiful engine! I am envious - I'd love to have one sitting between the fenders of my 70 Road Runner!

Good Luck!

Hawk

 

[dadsbee]

Nice shop!

The hangar... these things don't fit into my shop unless they're broken..

op..

 

[1967coronet]

You have a harbor freight ............ and that beautiful hemi
What could possibly go wrong ?
Jmho but that cast geared boat trailer winch would scare me in that application.

 

[moparedtn]

They still are to cumbersome for me to manage.... I like the setup I have personally.
Thanks for your perspective..

I agree with that. It is a bit like rasslin' alligators to move the thing around for sure.

 

[Bold & Old]

Whoops...... guys just woke up with my dogs laying on top of me and its dark out....

does that mean I have to quit and go to sleep?.... hell no glad I am retired.... I am on a different schedule

I take the path least traveled and it helps define myself.

even tho the body's been broken many times.... pushing back with all I can with whats left.

I know what can hurt me (Covid ect.) so I don't follow the crowd.....

I lead myself happily along.... like donkey Gong staying way from alligators and pitfalls.

Headed to the barn now thou its time to sleep.... but the recent sleep has energized this ol fart .

Good night and hopefully a better year... don't look back you might trip on whats in your path!

 

[Bold & Old]

The hangar... these things don't fit into my shop unless they're broken..View attachment 1049045 op..

Looks like you were very successful.... hope you still carry that mentality forward....

I myself sees a dark storm approaching me and so I started to down seizing my mortal accumulations.

The past has caused clutter in my life now.... that is why I do not have a cherry picker any more.

 

[Bold & Old]

Some thoughts on failure points:

1. I wouldn't worry too much about hydraulics. If it goes over capacity, I would think it will bleed back down slowly (or just not go up).
2. I do agree about checking welds. If these fail, they may fail suddenly and without warning. Make sure they look like they had really good penetration. I would also especially check where you have two pieces welded together like an "L" shape and the force will be trying to open up of close the angle of the "L". These welds will be subject to a lot of force (I hope this makes sense )
3. Check the hardware bolting it to the table. Are they grade 8? Again, don't want those failing.
4. I would also think that the ends of the cable are source points for failure. Many have pressed metal fittings around the loop ends of the cable. If so, maybe add a U bolt to help shore it up?

By the way, beautiful engine! I am envious - I'd love to have one sitting between the fenders of my 70 Road Runner!

Good Luck!

Hawk

I like the way you think sir.... I always have a backup plan in place.... with no one around "I am A one man show" so common sense rules......

yes grade 8 bolts threaded into the 1/2 plate steel table top.. only thing that moves now is the hands on the clock......:>) Peace

 

[Bold & Old]

Ever inspect/ change cable, they don't last forever.

The cable has never been used....