SL Hoist

[imadoofus]

Does anybody have a 'portable' hardtop hoist? I mean one that isn't attached to the garage ceiling. Does such a thing even exist?

Somebody's R129 won't fit in his garage, and I'm wondering about alternatives.

TIA

PJ

 

[television]

Never heard of such a thing, the big problem is that you have to mark the spot where the car stands before you can use a hoist

 

[BTB 500]

Not sure why you'd need such a thing, unless you could never get anyone to help. The hardtop is too wide to lift off on your own, but not heavy for two people.

 

[wobbly]

Ive never heard of a portable hoist. I had one that fitted to the garage ceiling, but didnt have enough height to use it.

 

[stats007]

I have...

Mercedes made one and it's bloody expensive! I'll dig out some details and post a photo.

 

[stats007]

Foshizzle!

Mercedes-Benz Hardtop Shuttle

They don't make them any more - not surprised at £800 each!

 

[imadoofus]

Blimey; that was quick!

Thanks for that.

PJ

 

[stats007]

Can I have a banana now please?!

 

[television]

Any more qeustions like this and I will PM stats first, what an amazing guy

 

[gbjeppm]

Just thinking out loud, so don't shoot me, but could you use a large engine hoist.

Something like this perhaps, with a home made harness?

http://www.toolbaydirect.co.uk/product_info.php?catid=118&id=108

 

[imadoofus]

Can I have a banana now please?!

Sorry. Very remiss of me

:bannana:

 

[imadoofus]

Just thinking out loud, so don't shoot me, but could you use a large engine hoist.

I was pondering that, but I think the lack of height would be an issue

 

[imadoofus]

So what do the hardtops weigh then? His is a panoramic.

 

[stats007]

You could make one of course...

If not check eBay - that's where the two in existance that I know of were bought.

 

[imadoofus]

You could make one of course...

If not check eBay - that's where the two in existance that I know of were bought.

I looked on ebay, and there's nothing around at the moment...

 

[stats007]

So what do the hardtops weigh then? His is a panoramic.

~35kg I think. The aluminium one is 30kg from memory.

 

[imadoofus]

~35kg I think. The aluminium one is 30kg from memory.

Is that all?

I don't know what he's moaning about then

 

[stats007]

I know - big girl .

Some blokes in the US take them off on their own!

 

[television]

I know - big girl .

Some blokes in the US take them off on their own!

The panoramic must weigh more than 35kg its a killer

 

[stats007]

Can't say I ever had a problem with it - both my R129s had Panoramic roofs. The R107 was heavier and that's 40kg I think.