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05-24-2014, 11:26 PM
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One man hood hoist
I was looking for a engine sling and ran across this devise on Amazon.
Bought it cheap enough...$83.00..I have a homemade one but not that great. Always have to round up two strong guys to remove hood off my 60. It's large and HEAVY. Thought I'd give a try. Attaches to the cherry picker.. Will be pulling motor soon... Just thought I'd pass it along..
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05-24-2014, 11:41 PM
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I like it. There's been a few time I could have used one of those. Never knew anyone made them. Thanks for the photo.
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05-25-2014, 01:17 AM
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Never though of it but that would be easy to duplicate. It's a great idea. After a back operation in 2005 I built a block and tackle system off of the shop rafters to pull the hood off of my Firebird. Worked great--until I tried to use it to put it back on. It was fine until I rested the rear on the hinges and the hood slide and the very edge of the hood just tapped the windshield---CRACCCCCKKKKKK--. The one you just showed Troy would have saved a LOT of swearing!!! LOL!
Mark
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05-25-2014, 01:27 AM
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What a great idea! I used to do it alone all the time. Never hurt myself but I know it could easily happen and I won't do it any more.
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05-25-2014, 02:18 AM
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Box art features an early second gen Formula.
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05-25-2014, 02:49 AM
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Guess I never knew how lucky I was to have a shaker hood - nice handle in the middle for one man hood pull.
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05-25-2014, 06:47 AM
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  But the damn hood on 60 weighs like 140-150 lbs IIR.I noticed the art work on box ..
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ECM member. 2008 Outlaw Pontiac Drag Series Champion MANDRA Do it now fool! Life is short. 69 Grand Prix/3163lbs / IAII 535 w/ Tiger heads by Gaydosh....9.35@ 144 so far.. through mufflers. 1.26 60'. Going back to track with pump gas engine.... My 60 Ventura retired to street/strip duty.. |
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05-25-2014, 07:45 AM
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Who sales them or where can I find one?
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05-25-2014, 08:18 AM
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In the past I could remove and install the steel hood on my Firebird alone, without help. I doubt I would even try it alone anymore. Now it has a fiberglass hood, which is easy to lift alone.
I wish I could remove/install the canopy on my truck alone. I wonder if such a device exists for a truck canopy?
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05-25-2014, 08:42 AM
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Troy thanks for sharing. I may need to get one as I need to pull the hood off of the pick-up. Not as young as I used to be and my knee won't let me handle heavy stuff like that anymore.
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05-25-2014, 10:23 AM
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just sitting on the side for your update...cool tool
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05-25-2014, 10:54 AM
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http://www.amazon.com/Heininger-5550.../dp/B000R97782 Company product info http://www.heininger.biz/garagemate_hoodhoist.php#_self
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05-25-2014, 11:05 AM
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My wife would appreciate that. I think it takes a couple years off her life when she helps me with that task!
Shawn
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05-25-2014, 11:56 AM
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Just ordered one from Amazon. I need to replace my hinges, and if it works as advertised, I can do it myself and not have to bother my friends to help out.
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05-25-2014, 12:19 PM
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Haven't used it yet but it looks like a much improved version of my homemade one. Hope to hear any updates myself...
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ECM member. 2008 Outlaw Pontiac Drag Series Champion MANDRA Do it now fool! Life is short. 69 Grand Prix/3163lbs / IAII 535 w/ Tiger heads by Gaydosh....9.35@ 144 so far.. through mufflers. 1.26 60'. Going back to track with pump gas engine.... My 60 Ventura retired to street/strip duty.. |
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05-25-2014, 06:37 PM
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Awesome. I just ordered one.
Thanks. |
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05-25-2014, 08:23 PM
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That's neat!
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05-25-2014, 08:43 PM
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On sale, 75 bucks isn't bad at all.
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Gary Get in, ShuT Up, Hang On! Member of the Baltimore Built Brotherhood MY GTO built 4th Week of March 1966 "Crusin' Is Not A Crime" Keep yer stick on the ice. |
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05-25-2014, 09:26 PM
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05-26-2014, 02:39 AM
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I asked my wife to do a brake bleed with me once. In hindsight I would rather drop a hood on my foot than go through that again. She is not a patient and abiding person. It was the last time I asked for her help on car stuff.
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