Rotisserie plans?

[alpine_64]

A while back (jan?) posted plans of a rotisserie for the sunbeam, does anyone have these?

 

[Jim E]

I liked the rolling cage he made a while back that was slick

 

[jumpinjan]

This design (Inspired by Doug Jennings) is the only way to go. For about $200 of structual steel and about 3 full days (plus a chop saw, MIG, & sawzall), you can build it.

 

[napa 1]

If one wanted to go with a prefab unit... any recommendations? I've seen many different types listed on ebay and from various internet companies. I'm assuming the hydraulic adjustable height model would be most useful. I think I remember in an old forum discussion where someone in the past rigged a rotisserie to where the car was supported by the four jack slots.

 

[alpine_64]

Jan,

Is this the one you did plans for on the board a while back? Can i get those instructions?

 

[Bill Blue]

If one wanted to go with a prefab unit... any recommendations? I've seen many different types listed on ebay and from various internet companies. I'm assuming the hydraulic adjustable height model would be most useful. I think I remember in an old forum discussion where someone in the past rigged a rotisserie to where the car was supported by the four jack slots.

John, most of the Alpines on rotisseries are supported by the jacking points. Works okay, but puts a lot of stress on the frame. Not a problem if the frame is solid.

Bill

 

[jumpinjan]

...most of the Alpines on rotisseries are supported by the jacking points...

That is exactly the reason this frame was designed the way it is. There is usually front end damage anyway on Alpines (and always on Tigers). Also, my frame design is simple & easy to get the body into the frame. I can place it in the frame while the body is still on the trailer.
Jan

 

[weaselkeeper]

Look here for an example:

http://www.tigersunited.com/techtips/MenkeRotis/rt-MenkeRotis1.asp

I built one just last weekend and used this as a basis, although I made a few changes.

 

[alpine_64]

thanks pete.

I actually know wally who made that one, my friend however has a rust railed car, so jans seems to be a better way to go. Thanks for the link though

 

[Andrew]

Rotisserie plans

Jan,
Is this the one you did plans for on the board a while back? Can i get those instructions?

So, did anyone ever get the plans/instructions for this design or is it just the one photo that is available? Is there a link on the web?

 

[Dan Moore]

Hi Andrew
I made 1 like the post on Tiger site 4 years ago. modified it slightly added wheels and steady bars that extend and 2 20' rails to keep it from stressing the jacking points . also added a gear reducer too the end of shaft and large wheel so it is a one man job to flip car . So far it has been used on My v6 alpine ,a healy, a 70 challanger ,and a 68 roadrunner problem is after I finished with it I haven,t seen it again for the last 4 years ? Wonder if I should go looking for it?


Dan in Sarnia

 

[Buckeye64]

Jan

Does Doug have plans for this that me can obtain???

 

[Alpine 1789]

Years ago someone posted a link to plans for building what looked like a pretty solid rotisserie from a pair of engine mounting stands. I no longer have that link, but perhaps someone here does.

 

[napa 1]

I'd love to see that idea. If anybody knows where the link is.

 

[Andrew]

Plans

Years ago someone posted a link to plans for building what looked like a pretty solid rotisserie from a pair of engine mounting stands. I no longer have that link, but perhaps someone here does.

This it the kind of thing that I would love to draw and make a good set of plans so that everyone could access the information.
I could keep very busy with graphics and all of these things but this type of thing would be great for the club.

If anyone has any rough plans please forward them on, I would be happy to clean everything up and print to PDF for everyone to download.

It would be great to incorporate these things in a club magazine or our web club web site.

Andrew

 

[howard]

I typed "Rotisserie Plans" into my web browser just now and got several plans for them. Of course, you'll have to be careful and choose one that's right for a Sunby and your purposes... but it's a starting place.

 

[64beam]

Hi Guys,

I was browsing around the internet and found another link for a rotisserie. I remebered this post from alittle while ago. Sorry if it has already been posted.

Here is the link: http://www.britishv8.org/Articles/Auto-Body-Rotisserie.htm

Regards, Robin.

 

[JConstable]

Folks,
Time to dredge up an old thread. I am thinking of putting together a rotisserie from a pair of heavy duty engine stands. In thinking about the design I am planning to add outriggers to increase stability and a beam that would connect the two stands for ridgidity. Now the question, in designing the bar that would connect the engine stand to the car, is it better to attach to the car at the jack points? or better through the bumper mounts? Alternatively, am I missing something altogether and need serious enlightenment.

John

 

[Tullamore]

Here are some pictures of my Rotisserie, someone else on the board built it specifically for Sunbeams and I bought it from them when they were done with it. The one thing I would change is to use casters with rubber tires to make it easier to move around outside and in and out of the shop.

 

[P. Scofield]

I built that!
Yes, the wheels, although expensive, were not the best choice. Glad to see it's being used.

Paul

Here are some pictures of my Rotisserie, someone else on the board built it specifically for Sunbeams and I bought it from them when they were done with it. The one thing I would change is to use casters with rubber tires to make it easier to move around outside and in and out of the shop.