[SEL] O.T.: In-ground auto hoist (could be used for lifting engines)

[Dave Rotigel]

Larry, 
http://www.parts4lifts.com/homepage.html;$sessionid$I4WTYMAAAAGOJTZENUGZPQWPERWRJPX0 
might help as well. See also: 
http://search.msn.com/results.aspx?srch=105&FORM=AS5&q=globe+lifts
         Dave

>Hi...
>As most of you know my brother and I get to play with all sorts of neat toys
>at the Mt. Wilson Observatory including a 50 hp. 1911 Fairbanks Morse type
>RE, hundred year old big telescopes, etc.  Our most recent project has been
>refurbishing a 1930's pneumo/hydraulic in-ground automobile hoist to make it
>usable again.  You can see some pictures of the project at:
>http://www.oldengine.org/members/levans/autohoist/
>You might be interested in the system we devised to remove the old oil.
>
>Knowing the varied background of the list members I'm hoping someone can
>help us find a source of slide-on accessories (new or old) such as swing-out
>arms to support modern cars, etc.  I have done Google searches, etc. and so
>far haven't found anything appropriate.
>
>Regards,
>
>Larry Evans
>Arcadia, Southern California, USA
>MailTo:LFEVANS at pacbell.net
>http://www.oldengine.org/members/levans/
>
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