ramps

[vic marks]

I have 2 x 10 ramps which I build per specs from some good person on this net . . .

Gil: where are the specs located. I would like to get a set built.

Vic
Vancouver, BC

 

[wayne newland]

Vic

I may have been the source of the 2x10 ramps. I use them to level out my trucks at show
siites.

To build an easy one, start with a 10 ft length. Cut one length 4 ft long, one 3 ft
long, one 2 ft long and that leaves you one about 1 ft. Stack them up so that they
graduate with one end flush. If you are in a hurry, nail them together, but if you want
them to last, take the time to screw or bolt them together.

That takes care of one side. Now repeat, and you have a pair. Place them behind the
rear wheel and drive up on them (after removing your "T skirts"). It gives you enough
room to do a lot of work under the rear.

If you make two sets, you may be able to place them behind both the front and rear tires
and drive up on all four. Make sure that you have someone checking that you dont' drive
back too far and drive off the back. That could mess up a lot of nice body work.
But, it you do it right, it raises the whole coach about 6 inches. That's how I
installed my macerator pump, etc.

Have fun....
Wayne Newland F9300 75 Palm Beach Columbia, Md

>
> I have 2 x 10 ramps which I build per specs from some good person on this net . . .
>
> Gil: where are the specs located. I would like to get a set built.
>
> Vic
> Vancouver, BC

 

[bright walter]

Hi Vic;

If you use this set up, don't forget to also properly support the
coach with jack stands too, especially in the rear to guard against a sudden
loss of airbag pressure. Its always good to be on the safe side even if
there would be a lot of clearance while on the ramps. Case in point, I am
looking at a Toronado next week that fell off the jack the owner was using
while he was under it. His widow is the one selling me the car. Take care,
walter bright, 76 GB

- -----Original Message-----
From: Wayne Newland [mailto:wayne]
Sent: Thursday, September 23, 1999 1:06 AM
To: gmcmotorhome
Subject: Re: GMC: ramps

Vic

I may have been the source of the 2x10 ramps. I use them to level out my
trucks at show
siites.

To build an easy one, start with a 10 ft length. Cut one length 4 ft long,
one 3 ft
long, one 2 ft long and that leaves you one about 1 ft. Stack them up so
that they
graduate with one end flush. If you are in a hurry, nail them together, but
if you want
them to last, take the time to screw or bolt them together.

That takes care of one side. Now repeat, and you have a pair. Place them
behind the
rear wheel and drive up on them (after removing your "T skirts"). It gives
you enough
room to do a lot of work under the rear.

If you make two sets, you may be able to place them behind both the front
and rear tires
and drive up on all four. Make sure that you have someone checking that you
dont' drive
back too far and drive off the back. That could mess up a lot of nice body
work.
But, it you do it right, it raises the whole coach about 6 inches. That's
how I
installed my macerator pump, etc.

Have fun....
Wayne Newland F9300 75 Palm Beach Columbia, Md

>
> I have 2 x 10 ramps which I build per specs from some good person on this
net . . .
>
> Gil: where are the specs located. I would like to get a set built.
>
> Vic
> Vancouver, BC

 

[travis martin]

> Looks like hell - asking $3,500.
> What' s one of those jewels worth?
> Lanier

Lanier, this sounds insanely high if the car "looks like hell." There are
still thousands and thousands of these lying around; most can be bought for
anywhere from $50 (tour the wrong side of town and look for them in yards
with weeds growing up around them) to maybe $500 to a thousand. Have you
tried a search on AutoTrader online? I haven't but will if you're
interested.Very few people drive them by choice as they are old and get poor
mileage by modern standards. Great old cars and wonderful parts source
though.

Travis

 

[bright walter]

Hi Lanier,

Afraid I am no Toro expert and I am looking only at second generation Toros
for now. I can tell you what I am doing. To gain experience with the
455/THM425 etc, I decided to buy a Toronado to use as my GMC test mule.
While I am in the NW, I found several 1972 - 1974 Toros that look promising.
They are definitely nothing to write home about. There interiors are shot,
havenot run in 1-5 years and are all priced below $500. One owner who is
not sure he wants to sell, told me he was planning on turning it into a
motorcycle (his exact words were "3 wheeler") ???

walter bright, 76 GB