Spitting a Smiley?

[vanfox]

The w reg van failed t'MOT with corrosion in all the awkward places, inner wings, shocker turrets, spring mountings, rear crossmenber, etc, etc, etc.

That's a lot of welding lying down so..... Has anyone tried using a spit type contrivance to make it easier to get at the underside without lying down. There's few on Ebay, just wondering if they'll take the weight, 1800kgs or whether you need to remove the engine? Anyone???

[Chug]

There is a heavy duty one, ifn you got the cash
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4000LB-1-8T- ... SwTQtaHzHz

I have toyed with the idea of making one, seen a few on you tube and forums that look simple and safe, if you have a welder and access to a good scrap pile

but yeah best remove the engine and box

EDIT:

there's always the heave it on its side on tyres and mattress method

[vanfox]

Knowin' my luck the van would fold in 'alf or the mattress would catch fire, ha!

[Keef]

My son has just made one for his Capri and it was fairly simple but getting the clearance and centre of gravity right on a Transit would mean having the pivot up pretty high.

It might be easier making the things Luke uses, pics about half way down in this link viewtopic.php?f=27&t=173867

[Chug]

Cool, Luke posted a video too https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPcouMEVxS8