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Title: Simple and stable way to support rear of earlier Europas
Post by: jbcollier on Saturday,March 05, 2016, 10:23:09 AM

https://jbcollier.smugmug.com/Lotus-Europa/i-PRTWCMN/A

2x2 square, 1/8 wall, mild steel tubing.  Slot cut to receive frame loop.

Title: Re: Simple and stable way to support rear of earlier Europas
Post by: Grumblebuns on Saturday,March 05, 2016, 12:47:57 PM

Excellent idea. I normally use ramps but this is lot safer access to the underside than a floor jack and if you need to work on the rear suspension and can't use ramps. I'll have to remember this.

Title: Re: Simple and stable way to support rear of earlier Europas
Post by: BDA on Saturday,March 05, 2016, 12:51:52 PM

Nicely done, John! I'd been using a wooden step stool I made at summer camp when I was probably 10 years old. It finally gave up the ghost and I was looking for a replacement and I think you've given me an idea.

I don't know how to weld so I'm collecting welding projects to practice on (sometime). I'm planning on a gas strut prop system. I'm thinking I'll do something like what you have but fabricate stands where you use your jack stands.

Title: Re: Simple and stable way to support rear of earlier Europas
Post by: rascott on Sunday,March 06, 2016, 06:52:31 PM

looks nice and simple.
and concrete slab that looks dry.
with walls, and a roof.
i thought it was supposed to be done this way........
(http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn56/rascott_2008/IMG_0180.jpg) (http://s301.photobucket.com/user/rascott_2008/media/IMG_0180.jpg.html)
haha.
i add 2x4s to gain height.
my literature speaks of supporting the rear (near)where the hoop meets the chassis, makes all my jackstands look way short.
i like your setup.
richard