<VV> Car lifts for Corvairs

[Kent Sullivan]

I have a 4-post lift. It's not quite black-and-white about a 4-post not
allowing you to remove wheels. If the ramps are wide enough, you can jack on
them, which I have done often (safely). And my lift also has a sliding tray
that can be used to jack underneath, like on the front suspension. A 2-post
lift would be more convenient for this, but the things it can't do tipped
the balance for me:

* engine installation and removal (don't have to worry about balance
shifting when weight increases/decreases)

* easy access to interior while on the lift (no door blockages)

* movable (mine came with a caster kit)

* car storage (can store a car on it and one underneath for long periods)

* novice-friendly (my shop is used regularly by local club members)

--Kent
-----Original Message-----
From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
[mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of Harry Yarnell
Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2011 4:16 AM
To: 'Jerry Brown'; virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: Re: <VV> Car lifts for Corvairs

A drive-on won't allow you to remove the wheels. A two poster will have the
potential of not allowing easy opening of the doors.
I've got a two poster by Auto Lifters, and I like it.
Just make SURE of your building limitations as to how it's going to be
installed.
Havn't removed any Corvair engines, but HAVE removed many Cadillac
powertrains, cradle and all, out the bottom, just like a Corvair. Slick.

-----Original Message-----
From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
[mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of Jerry Brown
Sent: Saturday, January 08, 2011 9:55 PM
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: <VV> Car lifts for Corvairs

Been thinking of getting a car lift for my Corvair,  Which is the best all
around lift for a Vair.  Two post or drive on 4 post?   Is the 2 post good
for removing engines?

Jerry