Completed “ramp pit” does the job
After searching more than two years for a practical way to lift my 1800E, I finally found inspiration in a 31-year-old issue of Popular Mechanics magazine. The “ramp pit” shown above acts as both ramp and teeter-totter, allowing access to both ends of the car. I just finished the project this weekend, and the preliminary results are great so far: I managed to remove a bit of hard-to-reach rust this evening — while seated on a shop stool.
Total cost: $130. Color me thrilled. If you’d like to see how I made it, you’ll find details here!. Happy restoring!
April 6th, 2006 at 12:23 pm
I’m restoring a 67 P1800. Your ramp seems like a good idea.
My garage is small and I could use a little extra room. I
don’t bend as good as I used to and the floor is cold in
the fall in CT.
April 11th, 2006 at 5:05 pm
Thanks! you’ll find the plans online now posted here.