Hanging a car from the roof.

[Greig Smith]

I would weld up a frame using 76x38x2mm thick rectangular tubing, easy enough to do, simply place the tubing flat on the floor, 4 lengths of tubing either side of the wheels, then a length up each side. Measure up to be square and weld together. Done like this the frame is then purpose made for the car and you can lie it flat on the floor and drive the car on and off. I'd make the sides longer than the car so my lifting slings would clear the nose and tail.

Large lifting eyes on each corner to take your lifting apparatus and you are good to go. Once you have it lifted, then secure with the ratchet straps. If this is to be a permanent solution, then a 4x4 electric winch and suitable sheeve blocks will make you the envy of your neighbours.

One caveat - it's easy to get the center of gravity wrong....if the car flips over half way up it will put a damper on your day, so design your lifting slings at either end to have the lifting point above the radiator cap - I realize you understand this stuff, but this is more for anyone else who will attempt something similar.

Paint the frame as you would your garden gate or similar. Get a cheap plastic geyser tray to slip under the car when it's on the frame... they all drip oil.

1. Edit: Colin's pictures are perfect, I suggest tying the front and rear frames together down the sides to make a purpose suited frame  - less risk of movement etc that way.
   

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Greig

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