Fred,
The operative word here is "Beams". I'd caution against using 2x4
joists to hoist a metal top because they will sag and might even break
from continuous weight.
Regards,
Joe
Fred Thomas wrote:
>
> Listers, I just installed 2 eye bolts in the ceiling beams, used a
> Home-Depot rope pulley, place a 2" strap across & under the top, and up it
> comes, now this is on a 55 T-Bird, much larger and heavier. Just one very
> big word of caution, if your garage is warm and it stays on the hoist for a
> extended period of time the strap will make a good impression in the paint,
> ask me how I know this one. "FT"
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