[Healeys] Lift for Healeys

[Richard Collins]

My Rotary Revolution 4post was Made in America when I bought and assembled myself 10-12 years ago.
I did substantial research and found the critical points, Chinese or not, was the weight of the steel used and the locking mechanism being failsafe as possible. A Chinese one I saw had ramps which Bent when driven on and off with a vehicle whose weight was well within its specs.
I went to several “good guys” hot rod shows and looked at various models on display. The quality differences are noticeable. The higher quality ones have certifications and insurance coverage as well.
Mine has paid for itself many times over.
Regards,
Richard C
BN7 440
And several other brands


> On Oct 24, 2018, at 1:23 AM, Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> I've been a bit distracted by recent events, but I'm still researching lifts.  I called the '800' number for Greg Smith lifts, and talked a guy that (I think) was a distributor in Riverside, CA.  I mentioned I would prefer an American-made lift and he let slip--or was just being forthright, I can't say for sure--that all lifts save Mohawk brand were made in China (probably, they are made in China in one or a few factories but are distributed under various brands; the Greg Smith site cites a 'Texas company;'  check it out for some 'dirt' on lifts).  I'd not heard of Mohawk but, of course, I immediately stated googlin'. The Mohawk site has issues, but has some, er, 'interesting' information (see here:
> 
> http://mohawkliftpics.com/product-pictures/2-post-lifts/a-7/
> 
> ... and look, in particular, under 'Comparison Photo Galleries'
> 
> One option is for 4 wheel cradles that effectively turn the lift into a 4-post.   I really like this idea.
> 
> The Mohawk site doesn't list any prices, so it's one of those 'if you have to ask' things.  But, I'm OK buying a cheap made-in-China tool from Harbor Freight that probably will leak air but I might use 6 times in my lifetime, but getting under a lift with plastic wheels and cables, and welds that break makes me nervous.
> 
> Just passing what I've learned along.  This is a significant investment for me, and I'm inclined to spend extra up front for peace of mind.
> 
> Bob
> 
> 
>> On 10/14/2018 12:16 PM, Kent McLean wrote:
>> Bob Spidell wrote:
>>> Space isn't an issue; my dad built a large 'barn'--that's what it's
>>> shaped like, and what we call it--but it's really a large shop
>>> URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/healeys/attachments/20181014/0d66a155/attachment-0001.jpe>
>> Wow. Who did you have to kill for that?  I mean, Wow, nice shop.
>> 
>> A few years ago we bought a house with a 32x24 barn (with a few stalls for horses).  A year later my wife peeked in and said, “It looks like we’ve lived here for 20 years.”  I really need to start tossing some of my "treasures" so my kids don’t have to.
>> 
>> -
>> Kent McLean
>> ’56 100 BN2
>> 
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