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donfaber
Don Faber
Terra Alta WV
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10/31/2007 10:53PM

Main British Car:
1979 MGB 3.9L Rover V8

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Hydraulic Car Lifts
Posted by: donfaber
Date: July 28, 2008 01:47PM

I'm looking for a "small" lift so I can store 2 MGB's in a "one-car" garage - who has the best one for MGB's in the U.S.?


V6 Midget
Bill Young
Kansas City, MO
(1337 posts)

Registered:
10/23/2007 09:23AM

Main British Car:
'73 MG Midget V6 , '59 MGA I6 2.8 GM, 4.0 Jeep

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Re: Hydraulic Car Lifts
Posted by: V6 Midget
Date: July 28, 2008 02:09PM

Don, take a look at Steve's site. I like his side mount lifts as they take up a little less room and allow for more working area in the shop if needed. [www.mgnuts.com]


mowog1
Rick Ingram
Central Illinois
(1523 posts)

Registered:
10/17/2007 09:36PM

Main British Car:
1974.5 MGB/GT 3.9l Rover

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Re: Hydraulic Car Lifts
Posted by: mowog1
Date: July 28, 2008 02:16PM

Try this link: [www.eagleequip.com]

I bought my two-post from them, as did Pete Mantell. They have the four-post storage lifts you're looking for as well.
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Citron
Stephen DeGroat
Lugoff, SC
(367 posts)

Registered:
10/23/2007 09:43PM

Main British Car:
1970 MGBGT V6, 7004R, AC, matching trailer 3.1 liter

Re: Hydraulic Car Lifts
Posted by: Citron
Date: July 28, 2008 04:01PM

I bought mine from Eagle as well. I have a two post and use it for storage as well as work.
I highly recommend them.

Steve


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Curtis Jacobson
Portland Oregon
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Registered:
10/12/2007 02:16AM

Main British Car:
71 MGBGT, Buick 215

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Re: Hydraulic Car Lifts
Posted by: Moderator
Date: July 28, 2008 06:10PM

If I were in the market, I'd be checking the local Craigs List daily. Garages are always going in and out of business. This 2-post lift is apparently near you: [tulsa.craigslist.org]


classic conversions
bill guzman

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Re: Hydraulic Car Lifts
Posted by: classic conversions
Date: July 28, 2008 10:03PM

BendPack in Ca. They are located about 5 miles from my house. I have been shopping for one also. I found the BendPack to have some good qualities.

Also in the Northen catalog, they have a new one in the market it is a 7000 lb and the cost is $1700 which is price to buy.
BendPack install is $2100


rficalora
Rob Ficalora
Willis, TX
(2764 posts)

Registered:
10/24/2007 02:46PM

Main British Car:
'76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302

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Re: Hydraulic Car Lifts
Posted by: rficalora
Date: July 28, 2008 10:55PM

Be sure to check your garage slab thickness vs. the lift requirements -- that's especially important with a 2 post lift so it doesn't topple over. If your slab is too thin I believe they can sink deeper peers where the posts are; you just have to plan for the extra expense. Also, Curtis is right, I'm not in the market right now, but have checked Craigslist in Hou a few times & there always seem to be 2-3 of them -- often they'll offer to help load &/or deliver it too which would save a bunch vs. paying for shipping.



mowog1
Rick Ingram
Central Illinois
(1523 posts)

Registered:
10/17/2007 09:36PM

Main British Car:
1974.5 MGB/GT 3.9l Rover

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Re: Hydraulic Car Lifts
Posted by: mowog1
Date: July 28, 2008 11:08PM

My Eagle two-post is rated for 9,000 pounds. It operates on 220v. I got it delivered to the house for $1700 last August. Freight was included. I had to get it off of the semi and into the barn (used a tractor with an end-loader owned by Pete Mantell). As I had the barn built to my spec, and knew that a lift was in the future, I made certain when the slab was poured that it was of a sufficient thickness in that area.
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