Zerrari GTO Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 I've got the sub-frame connectors installed (thanks for the plans Pete), new floors in and everything sealed and undercoated. I welded-up this rotisserie in a few days and it has been invaluable for this process. The pivot points are adjustable and indexed (at 3 1/2" offset I could spin my car with one hand). Castors made it easy to wheel out in the driveway to work on (and watch people flip-out when they saw a car suspended). Anyway, I'm done with it and ready to start the body kit install. If anyone in my area is interested, I'll take $150 for it (material cost). It's fairly light weight and knocks down for transport. Shoot me a PM if you are interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Good looking design. The offset on the mount is VERY useful info. Thanks. I've been searching in the archives and I can't seem to find a figure for how high the pivots have to be in order to spin the car without smacking the roof on the ground. Would you happen to know? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerrari GTO Posted September 8, 2005 Author Share Posted September 8, 2005 I've been searching in the archives and I can't seem to find a figure for how high the pivots have to be in order to spin the car without smacking the roof on the ground. Would you happen to know? I had the same concern. I measured the width of the car and cut the mast(s) on the rotisserie long enough for clearance. I'll measure them when I get home tonight and post it here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twoeightnine Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Thats what Im talking about! Are you willing to ship? I'll definately take er off your hands. Im just starting to strip one down and that seems the best way going. Good luck with the rest, looking good. P.S Are you going to use a Reaction Eng. kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hat1324 Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 looks awesome.. I think Im past the need for that as of right now, maybe later Ill build one later... how heavy will the rotisserie hold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z0wner Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 I might be willing to take it off your hands PM me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerrari GTO Posted September 9, 2005 Author Share Posted September 9, 2005 jmortensen: I measured the "mast" on my rotisserie and from the bottom (where it is welded to the circular plate) up to dead center on the pivot point is 37". This left me with a couple of inches clearance over the connecting rods between the two sides. Quote:Twoeightnine P.S Are you going to use a Reaction Eng. kit? -Do you mean the Velo Rossa kit from Reaction Research? If so, then yes thats the kit. The 280 shell is about 500lbs+. This rotisserie could handle a lot more than that. It's the unibody you have to worry about. If you start loading on suspension pieces and such while the car is suspended at the extreme ends you might tweak something. This thing is for local P/U if anyone is interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleMX Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Look's like I'll be by Sat or Sun to check it out. I'll bring the Z. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 I picked up a couple 1000 lb engine stands today... tired of trying to get underneath the car... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennysgreen280zt Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 I would be interested in a basic drawing with some measurements. Im going to be needing one pretty soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twoeightnine Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Zerrari GTO Thanks for the shout back. Looks like you have plenty of local interest in your rotisserie. Was looking to save a little time. With your pics though I should have no problem fabricating one up. I am an Engineer by trade but work keeps me so busy that when I can buy a fix, I appreciate the value. Obviously you would recomend Reaction Reasearch. Was looking at the subtle Z package. If I may, I would like to e-mail you a question or two and dive off of this thread. Thanks for the pics and info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagz Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Looking good J.P.!! The pics of the chassis on the rotisserie look familiar! You'll be passing me up progress-wise any day now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerrari GTO Posted September 9, 2005 Author Share Posted September 9, 2005 Looking good J.P.!! The pics of the chassis on the rotisserie look familiar! You'll be passing me up progress-wise any day now... Wagz- What can I say...I could not have done it without your help and your website to guide me along! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleMX Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 I went today and saw Zerrari's Z on the Rotisserie. He has done top notch work, the frame work is really nice! I must say I was impressed! That car will really be something when he get's it finished. Oh and the Rotisserie is nice too! Thanks Zerrari! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FormZ Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Looking good! Do you still have the rotisserie available, or has it been sold? I am working on a '78 280Z and it would really come in handy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerrari GTO Posted September 13, 2005 Author Share Posted September 13, 2005 Looking good! Do you still have the rotisserie available' date=' or has it been sold? I am working on a '78 280Z and it would really come in handy![/quote'] DaleMX came over to my house on Sunday and decided he wants it. He has completed a badass LS1 swap and now he's going to take it all apart to do body and sub-frame mods. His LS1 install looked great and the car should be quite scary to drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad-ManQ45 Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Zerrari: I'd like to come see your z on the rotisserie.... Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators BRAAP Posted December 20, 2006 Administrators Share Posted December 20, 2006 I picked up a couple 1000 lb engine stands today... tired of trying to get underneath the car... Jon, Do you have any pics of your Rotisserie? I’m considering building one for project FUZZY. Thanks in advance, Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexideways Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 HAHAHAHA!!!! Same as Paul, I just posted a question about how to make sure the roof does'nt touch the ground. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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