Tip Over Car Jig Vs Rotisserie

I saw this on you tube and thought it was a great idea and could be easy with the little cj5 body.
A good option vs. trying to fabricate a rotisserie.

 

The biggest difference I see is the weight. When I had my 66 chevelle on my rotisserie I could spin it with one hand and stop it in any position.

Once I get my Tub assembled to the point its in one piece I plan on doing the same.

 

I'm with the above..........on the Rotisserie side of the conversation.........for me , crawling under a car or even while on it's side to do fabrication and welding is just not my cup of tea!.............The Rotisserie gets the car / body up in all positions while your body remains in a comfortable one.........Keep in mind there are thousands of rotisserie's out there and many not in use...........when I was faced with either building or buying one I just put out the word and within a few weeks I found several among my friends & associates that were available for as long as I needed it. Yes , I had to clean up the rust and grease the parts and build fixtures in tune with my needs but when done I take it back and buy him and his family Dinner..........

 

For the money and the time, I"d make one. Use it for repair, prime, paint. Dissemble it and use the stuff for something else.

 

I agree. That's pretty slick.

But I'm just a lowly old woodworker with lots of scraps to play with.

 

I've decided I'll be giving this a try this winter so I'll let you all know how it goes.

 

Please give us a step by step with photos for guys like me who measure 5 times, then cut and still get it wrong. And include any "I did this different because..." Comments.

Tim

 

The jig looks interesting. The issue I see is that it will take two people to rotate and you will be limited to a few positions. The good part is that it would cost next to nothing if you have wood laying around.
If you decide to make a steel rotisserie, take at look at this thread (From 3D drawing to Rotisserie) Cost me just over $100 here in Phoenix, plus some free time. Great tool to have if you are doing a lot of body repairs.

 

Yes , the wood alternative is cheap and functional for a few positions. I really think both alternatives speak for themselves............if you have just a little work the wood version has it's place.

Lots of work and the Rotisserie shines.............plus having wheels on the Rotisserie is probably one of it's greatest assets whereby having the ability to move the body around or for that matter move it outside when needed.

 

Thanks for the link, that doesnt look to bad to build i may go that route if the tip over jig doesnt work out. I agree that it gives youmany more options for positions etc.