Rotisserie - Build one or buy one - anybody got any suggestions ?

[jte1974]

I need a rotis - Any body have prints on building one or know where to get a good one cheap ? Rent one , trade for one , buy one ?

[100%Chevy]

A lot of people are using 2 engine cranes.Cheapest way to go to lift the body off the frame.
A real rotissory is expensive to build at todays metal prices.
I was lucky and found one here.For free!
Just keep looking and asking.Sooner or later,one will appear.
Mike.:):bowtieb:
:gba:

[jte1974]

A lot of people are using 2 engine cranes.Cheapest way to go to lift the body off the frame.
A real rotissory is expensive to build at todays metal prices.
I was lucky and found one here.For free!
Just keep looking and asking.Sooner or later,one will appear.
Mike.:):bowtieb:
:gba:

wow ! ...one for free , now thats what i'm talking about. I have the body about done but need to knock out the bottom side. Really excited to get the frame and under the 55 done but a free rotiserie would be a very lucky thing. Congratulations.:p3:

[jcheavens]

I would highly suggest you spend the money if you can and buy an Auto Twirler its the best money i have ever spent . I bought mine some time ago and my body is still on it , the welds are perfect the quality is superior to the competition . They sell them bare steel and powder coated. One person can flip the body by themself. Unless you can get the steel cheap or free and have lots of time to cut and weld you cant beat the price.



Good luck
John:gba::flag6::anim_25:

[SNTAuto]

Where in Kebtucky are you. I have one in the corner still all crated, This is the one I bought from Greg Smith,, Perhaps if your not too far out we could work something out if you think this would work

I would also like to hear thoughts from others in regaurds to this one

http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Atlas-Auto-SPINS-Rotisserie-p/ht-roti.htm

When I purchased mine, They had a special running, came with all the additional attachments and door Supports

[jte1974]

Bowling Green Ky.

[jte1974]

I have a few weeks left this year for vacation. I plan on taking a week after i find a rotis and hit it hard and get the bottom done.

[SNTAuto]

Sent u an email

[angs1957]

A lot of people are using 2 engine cranes.Cheapest way to go to lift the body off the frame.
A real rotissory is expensive to build at todays metal prices.
I was lucky and found one here.For free!
Just keep looking and asking.Sooner or later,one will appear.
Mike.:):bowtieb:
:gba:

Great site to hang out and use other peoples equipment :gba:

[Kiwi56]

I need a rotis - Any body have prints on building one or know where to get a good one cheap ? Rent one , trade for one , buy one ?

I have a friend who is making me one at the moment using the plans MP&C (Robert) posted in a thread a while ago (hope you dont mind Robert ,but I really like your design)
here is a link to the thread the plans are off a link in the last post :)
http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36212&highlight=rotisserie+plans

[bigdave R.I.P.]

I made mine from plans I found on Rustbucket57.com site. It cost about $300 in new steel. it would have cheaper if I could find used steel. works great. I can move it around with the body on it and rotate it by myself.
http://s199.photobucket.com/albums/aa130/tri4color/?action=view&current=004-14.jpg
http://s199.photobucket.com/albums/aa130/tri4color/?action=view&current=002-10.jpg

[acardon]

The most cost effective way is to buy a used one and sell it when your through with it. You can sell a used one for what you paid for it. There is always a demand for them. If you buy a new one, you'll loose a few hundred when you resell it, but that's still cheaper than building one if you count your labor.
P.S. You don't need the hydrallic lifts if your just doing one car. Once it's raised to the right height to clear the rockers when tilted, leave it.

[Fiddy5Coupe]

I copied a rotisserie a guy was using in his shop and built it myself. The cast iron caster wheels were the most expensive part. I also made it so I can morph it into a gantry with a steel tube cross member. The worst thing about these is they take up a lot of shop space when not in use. I used boat winches as the lifting devises (steel cable) which cost a lot less than cylinders.

[Lotahp1]

I used the MP&C plans. I changed a few things and only used 3/16 steel instead of the 1/4 wall stuff. The 1/4 is Awesome fit (you do have to grind the inside) but man it was going to cost almost double. I used hyd cly on both ends (only bought one more since my engine hoist has one I just bought a twin) I have about $350 in metal. $120 in castors. and $100 in the cly. so about $600 Id guess. But mine is better than ones I see for $1800. Beats all of the $1000-1500 units. Plus my Dad loves building this kind of stuff and really thats why I wanted to do this build in the first place. My fav thing in life is going out to his house and working on something with him and my 4yr son. We are constantly building something. We just got done finsihing up a 1/2 scale r/c Biplane called a Gere sport. It was mostly built before but we had to put all new servos, wiring, electronics etc in. Plus we installed a real cool Stihl 090 chainsaw engine 137cc single cly that I found. It has been converted over to electronic ignition. Swings a 30 inch prop. Way cool just need to stop messing with the r/c planes for awhile so we can build the 57 chevy. I also have a homebuilt Spezio Tuholer we are going to restore. Lots to do. I wouldnt know what to do if I didnt have 10 projects going. Just like I told him I feel great if I get something done on each once a week.

[555657jim]

The most cost effective way is to buy a used one and sell it when your through with it. You can sell a used one for what you paid for it. There is always a demand for them. If you buy a new one, you'll loose a few hundred when you resell it, but that's still cheaper than building one if you count your labor.
P.S. You don't need the hydrallic lifts if your just doing one car. Once it's raised to the right height to clear the rockers when tilted, leave it.

I did what Don recommends. I paid $1,100. for a brand new one with wheels delivered and used it for over a year. When I finished using it, I sold it for $900 on Craigslist to the first guy who came by. Cheap rental if you ask me.:blowtiedb: JIM.

[gregpharr]

I have a rotisserie that I'm finished with that is for sale. It's a fixed height, works like a charm. I will sell for $600., cost about $1000. new.

[johnnybil57]

For $800.00 you can get one from Summit and not get killed jerry riggin a homemade rotis!

[dcs13]

Built mine from plans I got from a member here (Can't remember whose plans,sorry)...I think I have about $450 in it...It's all HEAVY wall tubing. No worries here.
http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj210/texanstraders/DSC_0905-1.jpg

[BO185]

The materials adds up quick I looked into building one and ended buy one online. Paid like $800 bucks shipped. I really don't remember the brand haha.


But it was going to cost $500 bucks to build one so it was worth it to me just to buy one and it all bolted together.

Now I did spring for some larger castors for it from harbor freight they were cheaper.

[jte1974]

Good news ! I found one that a friend is going to let me borrow. I'm an Auto Damage Appraiser for a major insurance company. You would be surprised what a bodyshop will let ya borrow if ya just ask.

Thanks guys !

[jte1974]

Built mine from plans I got from a member here (Can't remember whose plans,sorry)...I think I have about $450 in it...It's all HEAVY wall tubing. No worries here.
http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj210/texanstraders/DSC_0905-1.jpg

good lookin' rotis and five- five my friend.

[millwright71]

That looks an awful lot like the one I built from MP&C's plans. I love it and my body has been sitting on it for almost 3 years I am sorry to say!

[Kiwi56]

As promised photo's of the rotisserie I have just had built.
This was built off Roberts (MP&C) plans which you can find Here (http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y167/rmccartney/Rotisserie%20Fabrication/?start=all)
but we made a few mods !
there are hydraulic rams in the main uprights and a few other small changes.
if you happen to read this Robert...thanks , love the design :tu:)

http://www.trifive.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1562&pictureid=27295

http://www.trifive.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1562&pictureid=27296

http://www.trifive.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1562&pictureid=27297

[Teamchevy]

As promised photo's of the rotisserie I have just had built.
This was built off Roberts (MP&C) plans which you can find Here (http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y167/rmccartney/Rotisserie%20Fabrication/?start=all)
but we made a few mods !
there are hydraulic rams in the main uprights and a few other small changes.
if you happen to read this Robert...thanks , love the design :tu:)

http://www.trifive.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1562&pictureid=27296

Nice job Chris! :tu I'm getting ready to start mine this week, using the same plans. I want to add the same locking pin and wheel like you did. Can you post any close up pictures of it? What did you use for material to make it??

Dave
:bowtieb:

[Teamchevy]

Question for those using Roberts design, does the circled part have to be cut at a 45 angle for any reason or can it be left as is??

Dave
:bowtieb:

[MP&C]

The 45 degree cut allows access for the bolt/nut attaching to the body mount. In some cases you'd want the bolt coming from the bottom for ease of installation, so it provide clearance for that and tightening the hardware..


Looks good Chris!

[Teamchevy]

The 45 degree cut allows access for the bolt/nut attaching to the body mount. In some cases you'd want the bolt coming from the bottom for ease of installation, so it provide clearance for that and tightening the hardware..


Thanks for the info Robert. I'm just trying to cut my metal and drill my holes, it's taking longer than I thought. I should have had the pieces cut on the angles when I bought it. I'm trying to use a chop saw and it's slower than I thought it'd be.

Dave
:bowtieb:

[DocHarley]

Built my own, $500 invested

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb214/DocHarley/DSC03599.jpg

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb214/DocHarley/DSC03828.jpg

[Rick_L]

If you don't want to make those 45º cuts, just drill your mounting hole through both walls of the tube and use a long bolt.

[Teamchevy]

If you don't want to make those 45º cuts, just drill your mounting hole through both walls of the tube and use a long bolt.

Thanks Rick, I was wondering about that. Rght now I'm trying to get through the 45º cuts for the support pieces, plus my drillbit has gone dull and I'm 3/4 through drilling the 25/32" holes. Back at it Monday.


Dave
:bowtieb: