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McCobra 08-13-2003 06:05 AM
Hardtop Winch
 
I am looking for a winch setup that will lift my hardtop to the garage ceiling so I can drive under it.

I can put one together myself but it seems like I have seen one commercially available before??

Any leads are appreciated.
Thanks, Mike

Mark IV 08-13-2003 06:20 AM
Try..
 
...dealers who sell parts for 55-57 T-Birds or Mercedes Sls. Both sell "Hardtop Hoists" that are designed to lift the top via pulleys to the garage roof and out of the way.

Rick:3DSMILE:

Clois Harlan 08-13-2003 06:49 AM
I seem to recall seeing one in the "Larrys Thunderbird" parts and accessories catalogue.

http://www.roadcatalogs.com/store/larrystbird.html

I hope this helps.

Clois

gear88 08-13-2003 07:45 AM
they make one for jeeps too. it might me a little cheaper.$$$

brad

RallySnake 08-13-2003 03:58 PM
Wow, I just stopped at a boat shop and bought the cheapest winch $24.00, then home depot and bought a good quality rope and pulley on a swivel, went home and put it together. I used some nylon luggage straps around the top. Piece of cake!

Paul

McCobra 08-14-2003 05:04 PM
Thanks for the responses, guys.

Knowing me, I'll probably run into RallySnake at HD, and I think these small parts will all fit in the trunk of da Cobra ok.
Another satisfying roadtrip!

RallySnake 08-14-2003 06:20 PM
Oh, one other thing McCobra,

Once I have hoisted the top up to the roof on the garage, I connect a heavy duty bungee cord at each corner. Just a little insurance in case of earthquakes. We used to get them when I lived in Denver, too.

Paul

McCobra 08-14-2003 09:15 PM
Having lived thru the Northridge eatrhquake while in Orange County, I too am a big believer in bungee cords and of course... REBAR.
Will give my hoist a proper backup, j.i.c. the faults move east a bit-I will add some reinforcement...
Thanks for the heads up:cool:


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