D.I.Y. Ramps

soybean · 04-12-2007

Here is a set of ramps, Wood Ramps that my son found while searching for some Rhino Ramps. Seem to be easy to make and a lot cheaper than the Rhino ramps. Granted its for a Mustang, but would seem to work just as well for Gts, especially for those with lowered front ends that would be hard to get a jack under. Hth someone, Jarrell

hallgeir · 04-12-2007

Those are almost identical to the ones I made last year. They works very good, and are very safe. I also made pieces of wood to block the wheel in both directions (forward and backward).

neuropel · 04-12-2007

Originally Posted by hallgeir

Those are almost identical to the ones I made last year. They works very good, and are very safe. I also made pieces of wood to block the wheel in both directions (forward and backward).

Yep! That's the only fault I see with these as well. There needs to be a provision for preventing the car from rolling backwards off the ramp.

jordan · 04-12-2007

If you look in the pictures you can see a black wheel chock that is added after the car is on the ramps.

2 Fast 4 U · 04-12-2007

Originally Posted by neuropel

.......There needs to be a provision for preventing the car from rolling backwards off the ramp.

There is, look closely behind the wheel:

neuropel · 04-12-2007

Yes, I realize there is a wheel chock used, but it's not included in the construction (see pic). An additional wood "hump" on the top flat piece could serve the same purpose. Notice that not all the pictures show a wheel chock installed.

soybean · 04-12-2007

Very true Todd, one would hope that people would realize that they need to scotch their cars when they work on them. I always do. I had a truck try to run away once and that cured me.

Even changing oil in the Opel, I never rely on just the floor jack, I always put jackstands under each side, the a wheel chock behind the rear tire. One can't be too careful.
Jarrell

Crazy Harry · 04-12-2007

If you put a another hump on the top flat piece, aren't you afraid to hit the front block too hard if you gun it a bit to get over the back hump? Any concerns about the back end whipping up and hitting the rockers? I agree with Jarrell, chocking the back wheels would provide extra assurance that the car won't roll back.

Harry.

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soybean Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Reidsville N.C. Posts: 2,160	D.I.Y. Ramps Here is a set of ramps, Wood Ramps that my son found while searching for some Rhino Ramps. Seem to be easy to make and a lot cheaper than the Rhino ramps. Granted its for a Mustang, but would seem to work just as well for Gts, especially for those with lowered front ends that would be hard to get a jack under. Hth someone, Jarrell __________________ You lose your dreams, you lose your mind. (The Rolling Stones)

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hallgeir Viking Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 853 Real Name: Hallgeir	Works very well. Those are almost identical to the ones I made last year. They works very good, and are very safe. I also made pieces of wood to block the wheel in both directions (forward and backward). __________________ Hallgeir Opels now: -69 GT 1900, -95 Omega B 2,5 V6 CD Aut. Previous Opels: -91 Omega A 2,0i, -85 Ascona 1,6S CC, -78 Ascona 1,9S, -81 Commodore 2,5S Berlina, -82 Ascona 1,6S CC, -78 Ascona 1,9S, -72 Ascona 1,6S http://www.opelgt.com/forums/vbgoogl...4650269&zoom=5

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jordan Moderator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: corning ny 14830 Posts: 2,182	If you look in the pictures you can see a black wheel chock that is added after the car is on the ramps. __________________ 1970 Opel GT 1.9 1980 Moto Guzzi V50 2000 Saab 9-3 2.0 turbo 2000 KTM 200 exc STOLEN

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neuropel Rice Cooker Join Date: May 2002 Location: Spring Church, PA Posts: 1,787	Yes, I realize there is a wheel chock used, but it's not included in the construction (see pic). An additional wood "hump" on the top flat piece could serve the same purpose. Notice that not all the pictures show a wheel chock installed. __________________ "In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." -Abraham Lincoln ________________ 1972 GT 2.4L 1974 Manta GT/E 2.2L 1973 Manta Rallye 2.5L

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soybean Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Reidsville N.C. Posts: 2,160	Very true Todd, one would hope that people would realize that they need to scotch their cars when they work on them. I always do. I had a truck try to run away once and that cured me. Even changing oil in the Opel, I never rely on just the floor jack, I always put jackstands under each side, the a wheel chock behind the rear tire. One can't be too careful. Jarrell __________________ You lose your dreams, you lose your mind. (The Rolling Stones)

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Crazy Harry Opeler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oakville, Ontario, Canada Posts: 94 Real Name: Harold	If you put a another hump on the top flat piece, aren't you afraid to hit the front block too hard if you gun it a bit to get over the back hump? Any concerns about the back end whipping up and hitting the rockers? I agree with Jarrell, chocking the back wheels would provide extra assurance that the car won't roll back. Harry.

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