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New to me engine hoist #1451882 05/17/2022 1:59 AM
Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Longmont, CO E EdPruss Crusing in the Passing Lane
EdPruss Crusing in the Passing Lane E Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Longmont, CO	Been working on this for about ten years from daughter of auto/ truck repair gentleman who passed away in 2000. Ed Attachments FB55D32A-E354-497E-9DAB-FB6E5E8C10A9.jpeg (448.11 KB, 198 downloads) Last edited by EdPruss; 05/20/2022 3:31 AM. '37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires. '47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle. '54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed. '55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.

Re: New to me engine hoist EdPruss #1451894 05/17/2022 3:13 AM
Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,309 ONTARIO CANADA K KEVINSKI 'Bolter
KEVINSKI 'Bolter K Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,309 ONTARIO CANADA	Heavy duty ,they don’t make them like that anymore 1954 Canadian GMC 9300 "The Journey" Follow in the DITY

Re: New to me engine hoist EdPruss #1451900 05/17/2022 4:40 AM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,168 West of the 5th F Fox A teacher, but always an apprentice.
Fox A teacher, but always an apprentice. F Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,168 West of the 5th	ðŸ¤¤ I WANT IT! Now, that’s a manly hoist!! 1970 Chevrolet C10 Grandpa's -- My first truck -- In progress to shiny Follow the build in the Project Journal 1950 Chevrolet 1-Ton Dually "Ole Red Girl" In the Stovebolt Gallery More pictures here 1951 GMC 9430 1 ton dually--Shiny! \| 1972 Chevrolet C20- Rusty- the puzzle box lid for the C10 \| 1962 AMC Rambler American- my wife's Parts trucks- 1951 GMC 9300 \| 1951-GMC 9430 \| 1951- Chevrolet 1300

Re: New to me engine hoist EdPruss #1451970 05/17/2022 11:23 PM
Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,723 Skyline, Alabama J John Milliman 24601
John Milliman 24601 J Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,723 Skyline, Alabama	Just the ticket for a 12V-71 or a Cat 3408 ... ~ John A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult. 1949 Chevrolet 3804 In the Legacy Gallery \| In the Gallery Forum 1973 IH 1310 Dump 1963 Kaiser M38A1 2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie" 2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley)

Re: New to me engine hoist John Milliman #1451977 05/18/2022 1:16 AM
Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,067 Eagle River, Alaska klhansen Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums
klhansen Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,067 Eagle River, Alaska	Originally Posted by John Milliman Just the ticket for a 12V-71 or a Cat 3408 ... Might even work on an EMD in a locomotive. That thing is a monster. Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. \| 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.

Re: New to me engine hoist EdPruss #1451979 05/18/2022 2:02 AM
Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,252 So Cal MNSmith "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!!
MNSmith "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,252 So Cal	Heck, it might even work for an R-3350!! Mark 1951 Chevy Suburban In the Stovebolt Gallery Lots and LOTS of pictures Project Journal --- 10 pages worth!

Re: New to me engine hoist MNSmith #1451981 05/18/2022 2:19 AM
Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,067 Eagle River, Alaska klhansen Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums
klhansen Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,067 Eagle River, Alaska	Originally Posted by MNSmith Heck, it might even work for an R-3350!! PFFFT! That's a lightweight. An EMD weighs in at ~28 tons vs an R-3350 at just over 1 ton. Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. \| 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.

Re: New to me engine hoist EdPruss #1452012 05/18/2022 2:11 PM
Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Longmont, CO E EdPruss Crusing in the Passing Lane
EdPruss Crusing in the Passing Lane E Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Longmont, CO	Found the tag, since it is up high and brass weathers to similar to Fe rust color. Manley in York, Penna. no weight capacity listed. Got everything free but steering. Ed Attachments 27576E67-6B73-45DE-B012-B2D57D5DBEFF.jpeg (421.96 KB, 104 downloads) '37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires. '47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle. '54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed. '55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.

Re: New to me engine hoist klhansen #1452027 05/18/2022 5:07 PM
Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,252 So Cal MNSmith "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!!
MNSmith "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,252 So Cal	Originally Posted by klhansen PFFFT! That's a lightweight. An EMD weighs in at ~28 tons vs an R-3350 at just over 1 ton. Was thinking height and reach more than capacity. Mark 1951 Chevy Suburban In the Stovebolt Gallery Lots and LOTS of pictures Project Journal --- 10 pages worth!

Re: New to me engine hoist MNSmith #1452029 05/18/2022 5:11 PM
Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,067 Eagle River, Alaska klhansen Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums
klhansen Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,067 Eagle River, Alaska	Originally Posted by MNSmith Was thinking height and reach more than capacity. Can't argue with that! Love the old manufacturer's tag. I was thinking it was a homebuilt rig. Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. \| 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.

Re: New to me engine hoist EdPruss #1452040 05/18/2022 5:39 PM
Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,309 ONTARIO CANADA K KEVINSKI 'Bolter
KEVINSKI 'Bolter K Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,309 ONTARIO CANADA	Fox is spot on “ now that’s a manly hoist” 1954 Canadian GMC 9300 "The Journey" Follow in the DITY

Re: New to me engine hoist EdPruss #1452171 05/20/2022 1:14 AM
Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 6,804 Atlanta, Ga O Otto Skorzeny 'Bolter
Otto Skorzeny 'Bolter O Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 6,804 Atlanta, Ga	It looks like a medieval siege engine! 1950 Chevrolet 3100 (Ol' Roy) 1939 Packard Standard Eight Coupe (The Phantom) \| 1956 Cadillac Coupe de Ville (The Bismarck) \| 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 coupe \|1966 Ford Mustang (Little Red) \| 1969 Pontiac GTO (The Dishpit) I 1979 Ford F-100 \| 1976 Ford F-150 (Big Red) \| 1995 Ford F-150 (Newt)

Re: New to me engine hoist EdPruss #1452222 05/20/2022 5:33 PM
Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,904 The Last Best Place W Wally / Montana 'Bolter
Wally / Montana 'Bolter W Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,904 The Last Best Place	After removing a cross member and some other stuff, couldn't you lift the body, w/bed and fenders off leaving the engine on the ground? Are those railroad rails? Do you need a hoist to move your hoist? Last edited by Wally / Montana; 05/20/2022 5:38 PM. 1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet 34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.

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