Rotisserie Length for 69 Coronet

[crahill39]

I am thinking about getting a rotisserie for my 69 Coronet, but I am concerned about the size of my garage. It's about 19 feet and a few inches from the end of the garage to just before the garage door sensors inside the opening. Is there a rotiserrie that could fit in this space?

 

[Jerry Hall]

Mine is about 2 and a half feet beyond each end of the car. I know it wouldn't fit in your garage. I believe my Belvedere is shorter in overall length than your car.

 

[gkent]

I build and sell rotisseries. I usually recommend an additional 4 feet added to the total length of the car. You need whatever distance the rotisserie pivot posts will need plus some working room at each end to be able to open the trunk and/or hood (these swing outwards a couple inches as they open). The car itself is about 16' long. I have my 69 RR mounted and its right around 20 feet. Here are some photos of mine mounted. Happy to answer any questions you might have.

 

[crahill39]

Thanks for the replies. Looks like I don't have the space to have one.

 

[eldubb440]

I've seen the things that allow you "rock" the car onto its side......picturing it my mind, it would probably work for you

 

[crahill39]

I've seen the things that allow you "rock" the car onto its side......picturing it my mind, it would probably work for you

Are you referring to this?

Roller Hoop - Auto Rotisserie

 

[eldubb440]

Are you referring to this?

http://[URL]http://www.rollerhoop.com/

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thats even more elaborate than what i think i saw... but I never looked too closely

 

[eldubb440]

necessity is the mother of invention

 

[ruffcut]

Years ago I built one like the wooden one above but mine was a complete circle with 2 inch lumber at the outer edge of a plywood circle for strength and connected thru the car itself. It was held on a frame on the floor at each end that contained a pair of rollers that allowed the whole contraption to be rolled like a rotisserie. Simple but worked and was attached closely to the ends of the car.
That may work for you? ruffcut

 

[snakeoil24]

That hoop deal makes me wonder how much twist and cracks your going to get

 

[gkent]

That hoop deal makes me wonder how much twist and cracks your going to get

No more than you will with a rotisserie !!

 

[crahill39]

I am really just looking for an easy way to get access to underneath the car so I can start getting off all the factory undercoating. I am going to call the Rollerhoop folks on Wednesday and get more information.