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Originally Posted by dave collette
Hi I lift these old fords two or three times every day with absolutely no problems. Been doing it for over twenty years. these cars have a strong frame. Had my 1935 roadster up on it today. I think you are worrying about nothing
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IMHO I was surprised with how light and flimsy the frame on my 36 wagon was when I took it off for paint.
I did however make 4-6 inch tall extensions for the arms to get them up high enough to clear the body when lifted. Other problem was 2 post needed to have posts closer in for flatheads and farther out for modern cars.
I got rid of my 2 post lift after I got tired of bending down to place the arms.
If I had to do it again I'd put a 2 x 12 across each arm pair front and back bolted to the hand on the arm to spread out load on the frame
Have 2 bendpak 4 post lifts and one bendpak parking lift. Used to have maxjax 2 post