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YUP!! I have owned C4 corvettes (many of them) since 1995 and have always jacked them up a corner at a time, on the frame then set them down on jackstands. Done it every way imaginable and never once have I damaged a car. Had them one on jacks for 9 months straight when I was in Iraq. nope never broke a window!
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Re: Lifting the Z question.
I thought the cracking the windshield occured when you didn't have the top in, as it is a structural component of the car.
Very nice lifting techniques, Dyno (especially the wood ramp, cheap and easy). Does that pipe scratch up any parts or do you stick a block of wood between the pipe and the car?
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I dunno. I wonder sometimes if the potential for (cracking) is overblown. Course first time I crack something I may have a new opinion. Thoughts? P.
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Re: Lifting the Z question.
Paul, I think you're right. Just lore of old. I've had shops tell me about cracking a Vette when they didn't pop the doors open and loosen the T-tops. Of course, this was way back in 78 when I bought my 69.
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Great lifting tips Cliff! About the rear, I bought this gadget about 10 years ago but used it only once I think: http://www.corvettegadgetman.com/products3.html
Your pipe idea looks like a good lower cost option and I might build a set of the wooden ramps; thanks for sharing. Craig
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Just get a rag, fold it over a couple of times (to make it thicker/softer) and lay it on the top of the lifting pipe. You'll never have to worry about scratches. I do it al the time with my car, I even have a piece of 2x4 wrapped in a microfiber I use when lifting at the front cross member |
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Re: Lifting the ZR1 without lifting on either side twisting the car (Continued)
Does your hood not match up to the side fender ?
I know it's not down all the way but wow.
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Re: Lifting the Z question.
I made a few aluminum pads and attatcthed some polyethylene plastic to that.Anything that comes in contact with the car is hard plastic.[IMG][/IMG]
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