FV FST FF Power lift Stand For Sale

[Diamond Level Motorsports]

Decided to keep it.

[Amon]

Scott,

I'll take it at your asking price.
Let me know plus I'll check with my friend who has a trucking company!

What is your zip code for shipping purposes?

Thanks!

Mark

[AVR_Shane]

in an attempt to hi-jack this thread...

we are currently building our own version of this, and with Jim not in the FST/FV business anymore, would there be anyone interest in these new?

This is more of a fact finding mission right now to see if it's worth building more of them, but we will if it is. Once the first one is finished and tested, I will know the cost of it. I will keep it somewhat in line of what Jim had them selling for.

[Amon]

Shane,

I'd be interested if I can't purchase the other lift.

Mark

[racerdad2]

I'd be interested if it will handle 1000# ? Ground clearance 1" ? 2" ? Thx !

[racingmike44]

I`d be interested if it will lift 1000lbs.

[AVR_Shane]

1" ground clearance

Expected capacity of ~1200lb. Will confirm once the first one is built and tested

[sracing]

Shane, Best to you. We sold a lot of them. I know at least 2 were used on FC cars and the rest were FV's or F500. Just some advice. Design it so that the upright where the winch mounts can be taken down and then shipped flat against the base unit. The bulk size hurt. While we sold a couple dozen, we probably lost another dozen in sales since shipping costs were $200+ to most parts of the country. We sold a couple with that section of the unit un-welded so It could be shipped flat and assembled later. Flat, it can actually be shipped UPS for 1/2 the price.

[marchsv]

I would buy one!

[HayesCages]

I have plans somewhere if you want to take a look at them marchsv.

[BURKY]

They, work great! Pops, built one for his MSR (A frekin tank) about ten years ago and still uses it today. It's a bit larger, then what Shane has shown, but will lift 1500# no problem. I will post some pics in the next day or so.

[ndpace]

I am looking to build my own because I need it to lift my F500 up 38"
what thickness 1 inch tubing do I need to use?
Thanks, Jim

[Jphoenix]

I got one with my FV, I put wheels on it so I can roll the lift around the garage with the FV on it.

[AVR_Shane]

Shane, Best to you. We sold a lot of them. I know at least 2 were used on FC cars and the rest were FV's or F500. Just some advice. Design it so that the upright where the winch mounts can be taken down and then shipped flat against the base unit. The bulk size hurt. While we sold a couple dozen, we probably lost another dozen in sales since shipping costs were $200+ to most parts of the country. We sold a couple with that section of the unit un-welded so It could be shipped flat and assembled later. Flat, it can actually be shipped UPS for 1/2 the price.

Thanks for the tip Jim. As of right now it's all welded together, but that's definitely something we can look in to.

[AVR_Shane]

I am looking to build my own because I need it to lift my F500 up 38"
what thickness 1 inch tubing do I need to use?
Thanks, Jim

You will want to use at least 1/8" wall.

[G.B.]

Another advantage to a design that easily allows the unit to be stored flat is that it can travel stored under the car in the trailer, if space is limited.

[Diamond Level Motorsports]

38" is pretty high. That thing is going to be really long. The standard ones are only 24" and they work great.

If anyone is interested I could measure mine and make a drawing.

[Bob Wheless]

I have been looking at these lifts for a while , i was wondering if you could use 3/4 chrome molly or something else [ for ground clearance ].1 inch tubing would work but very tight ground clearance, and some what wider to lift a stohr wf1 . the weight should not be an issue [ i dont think] but i think it would balance better if wider.... Thoughts anyone ?

[Tiago Santos]

Brian McCarthy had drawings and instructions for making these, he was offering them in exchange for a donation to the SCCA Foundation, I believe

Shipping these really is the killer. I was one of the many that put off buying one from Jim cause shipping was half the cost of the thing. Then I was supposed to buy the one Scott is selling and we tried for a while to orchestrate a way to ship it, but never quite figured it out.

I ended up asking a local fabricator to weld mine up as it was cheaper than the shipping. Maybe a kit of tubes cut to size, with all the holes drilled and inserts welded up, would be a good idea. Easy to ship, and cheap enough to have a local guy weld it all up.

[rgr1racing]

One of the best investments that I have made! Bought one from SR Racing a few years ago and wish I had made the investment even earlier....If you have the chance buy one of these lifts from whoever is selling them....working on the car at normal height is great! I am so grateful for the wonderful lift SR Racing built that I would suggest giving up the price of a test day just to buy one of these wonderful tools!! Your back, feet and leg muscles will all thank you....order one today!

[BURKY]

This is the one my dad built.

[mark elder]

Would anyone be prepared to sell me a set of drawings? New Zealand is just too far to ship this too. Thanks. Mark
VD91
Terrapin

[racerdad2]

Drawings would be Greatly appreciated !

[Jean-Sebastien Stoezel]

Why not relocate the winch at the base of the lift, with a mechanism that would use the bottom frame as a rail, to lift the car like a scissor lift would? The system could virtually be folded flat when not in use. The drawback would be a slight increase in the overall ottom structure height, since the scissor lift requires a minimum angle to prevent binding. Floor footprint would be identical.

JS

[uniform]

I have one of these for sale. It has the detachable upright. Offers? Located Lawrence KS

Thanks,

Pat Hughey

[marchsv]

Good Morning Pat,

You have a PM

Tom

[uniform]

Tom,

Didn't get the PM. Call 816-810-3791

Pat

[Swift17]

Why not relocate the winch at the base of the lift, with a mechanism that would use the bottom frame as a rail, to lift the car like a scissor lift would? The system could virtually be folded flat when not in use. The drawback would be a slight increase in the overall ottom structure height, since the scissor lift requires a minimum angle to prevent binding. Floor footprint would be identical.

JS

.... or we can consider using an ACME threaded rod ? and the rod can be operated with a regulated air impact wrench using nitrogen ? add two push/pull lock pins when at the low or high point? and those who use transport wheels it fit under the car in the trailer ? and say four ramp end cut 2" x 4" x 12"s to roll the car upon in the paddock when on slicks to make space to slid under?

EJ ...a "save the back" 62+ yo

[Bill Bonow]

.... or we can consider using an ACME threaded rod ? and the rod can be operated with a regulated air impact wrench using nitrogen ?

Had the same thought about 14 years ago. Build it and a couple things didn't work out very well. A) needs to be a "non-impact" motor, will trash threads in a heartbeat (acme or not), the idea of the "I got an impact gun already at the track" is great, but it doesn't work. B) stability/alignment of the threaded rod gets tricky. These things tend to be "flimsy", the 12v winch type still works fine for our purpose, but objects in motion tend to play hell with threaded lead screws.

Anything is possible (man on the moon comes to mind), but these things need to be cheap, simple and light. A screw lift is certainly a good idea, but it will end up large, complicated and expensive.

[karmaboy]

This is the lift that I use.
Its a snowmobile lift from Princess Auto...the Canadian version of Harbor Freight.
I can't seem to find it in their catalog, but last time I was there they had them on the floor.
Edit: found it http://www.princessauto.com/pal/en/S...Lift/8328270.p
I seem to remember paying ~150 $.
It uses a screw mechanism...with a 3/4" drive. You could use an impact gun...but I do it by hand with a ratchet...to avoid killing the threads (as noted above). Only takes 5 min.
The good:
Cheap
Has castors
Solid.
A real back saver
The Bad:
Too narrow...really need to find the center of balance
If I'm really wrenching (like pulling the engine), I'll supplement with stands.
Heavy...like really heavy.
With the castors...won't slide under car. It will if they are removed.

[1 LOUFO]

Hi---I have a very nice ,lighty used FV/FF lift available. No longer used as sold my cars. Winch powered, like in the pics. Similar to red one, but more heay duty. Make offer, will sell cheap. In north San Diego county.
Can send pics

mexlr8@al.com
760-219-0954

[Bill Bonow]

Kevin,

Yes, I've seen those, they are certainly simple and low cost. My issue was that they are too tall to get under most formula car (4" from the data listed). You could still use it by "two stage lifting" with a short jack... kinda kills the simplicity.

[mark elder]

Would anyone be prepared to sell me a set of drawings? New Zealand is just too far to ship this too. Thanks. Mark
VD91
Terrapin