rotisserie for a falcon?

[tylers_62]

i found plans for one and im thinking about making one in the weld shop, but ill have no use for one, would anyone be interested in one?

[redfalken]

Maybe we could have it as the club rotisserie and pass it around! At the rate most people strip a car and do bodywork it could be years before it's ready for the next one in line though.

[tylers_62]

hmm thats not a bad idea actually. im gonna add up the lengths of steel and then show my teacher and see how much it will cost

[pbrown]

Are you just looking for a welding project? I'm sure you can find some things to do on the Ranchero. Subframe connectors come to mind. Or you can relocate the gas filer to the bed.

[tylers_62]

sub frame connectors?

[pbrown]

sub frame connectors?

Look under your car. This is a first generation unit-body construction.

Notice that the frame rails that the engine attaches to stop part way under the floor. These would be the front frame rails,

Then look at the frame rails where the rear leaf springs attach. Notice that they also don't go that far forward. These are the rear frame rails.

Sub-frame connectors are made up of stiff steel and attach the front and rear subframes to make the car chassis stronger and stiffer. You don't need to be a hotrod to benifit from this. The car will have fewer creaks and rattles and the suspension will work better.

[InkedForLife]

I built a rotisserie for my 65 ranchero this past summer. Being as I don't really have a place to store it, I am more than willing to donate it to the club.

Troy

[Luva65wagon]

Maybe we can store that at Kenny's house too!



In all seriousness, does it break down into small bits? I'm not sure many cars are at that level - or heading in that direction currently, except for Steve's Sedan Delivery. Hey Steve, you might could use that. You got lots of space out there too. What do you think?

[InkedForLife]

Yes it does break down, the largest piece is the stretcher from the front to back. Don't remember off the top of my head what that dimension is. I am heading out to the shop later this morning, I will get some pics and measurements then.

Troy

[fordsrus]

Hi, I'd be interested in buying the rotisserie if you want to sell it for $$?
Thanks, John

[InkedForLife]

If it is decided the club does not want it, I would sell it for what I have into for the steel.

Troy

[InkedForLife]

Some pics of the rotisserie I built last summer. The stretcher between the front and back is 12 1/2 feet. The connection points are the bumper hangars front and rear.

[fordsrus]

Sure that sounds fair. It would save me some time building one, so I can start my '64 sedan delivery.
Let me know when you decide. I will be in the Salem area on Feb 13 & 14th.
Thanks, John

[Jeff W]

I was poking around looking for examples of "Ming Green". I ran into a Galaxie restoration blog.

Check out the unique alternative to a "full on" rotisserie:

http://galaxierestoration.blogspot.com/

its about half way down under the "cleaning up the bottom" entry.

Anywho - nice color.

[doghows]

If the club decides they would like it, I would be happy to store it. Like Roger said I have plenty of room for it here.
Sorry it took so long for me to see this post.... Steve