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Cat in the Hat


BRANTFORD, ONT

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Well....Bought a hoist last thusday from Direct lift in Toronto. They are located at Keele and #7

A 9000 lbs extra wide. Between colums is 109" Enough for me to sneek my car trailer through

The cost was $2195.00 + HST

Even though its made in China...It still apears to be well built. It has also been CSA approved

Everything was included including lag bolts for the floor

The instructions were well laid out, but I could shave about 1 1/2 hours off the build of the next one

2 Guys and 5 hrs later....TADA !

Only 2 issues......1........ the release covers were cracked and I was missng 4 clips. I called Dave the sales guy, and he drove the to me! WOW!

2.....the instructions say 8 Liters of fluid....nope closer to 14 after you bleed the system

I put the hoist together myself With a buddy....They wanted $750 to deliver and install to Brantford

If you can use wrenches and read instructions....you can do it yourself. Oh yeah...you need a 14 ft ladder

Other than that it appears to be a good hoist for a fair (Hobbyist) price

I would recomend anyone looking for a hoist contact them



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what a difference now, hoists used to be huge money and to be only dreamed of by the hobbyist.  then people started buying up old in ground post units but they suck compared to these lifts.  funny thing though i was at tafts in brighton one day last year and these guys scrapped literally tons of arms and other parts for similiar types of hoists.  i asked them why they were getting rid of this stuff well it turns out they are a lift supplier and other shop equipment and they simply toss all the older parts and get new stuff from china each year. 



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That used to be the biggest problem...arms wearing and getting sloppy

They used to send them to get drilled and bushed years ago...now its just cheaper to trash and replace

out and in.....in minutes....no down time

Funny thing....you see ads for USED HOIST all the time kijiji and they want $2000 and up.....

For a hobbyist....this is way cheaper to go

Years ago i used to "Creeper and Axle stand it" Im old now and cant get up and down as easy

This hoist has helped me continue working on cars without killing my back or knees

they also have a "Low Rise" for garages with lower roofs

This is my WORKIN ON IT HOIST....I will be getting a 4 poster for my PARKIN ON IT hoist

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Nice looking setup, price is right too. I absolutely hate working off a creeper. At that price now I'm thinking....
Nice looking shop grumps (clean too!) Any problems with the bay door up and a vehicle on the lift?

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Hey Grumps! Cool lift at a great deal!

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cool now I know where to do my oil changes =) looks great glenn I'm sure your back will thank you.

 

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Cat in the Hat


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No problem with the door

I mounted the hoist 2 inches back from full open.....and the roof is 14 ft high and if I ever raised it that high....I couldnt reach it anyway

Tada....smarter than a turnip

That bay is my "workin on it bay" Behind it is the Fab area.

Its clean....because I just finished it.....100 sheats of plywood ...all wiring and 220...all insulation and furnace.

The hoist was the icing on the cake.

I did have a hoist at the other shop...so my back already thanks me.

IR if your interested ...pm me and ill give you all the info....

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Nice set up Grumps.

Hate to correct you.....but Only you need a 14ft ladder  for set up........Everyone else could get away with 9ftwink

Janice



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Good for you Grumps.  I have thought about a hoist for a couple of years now.  I have 10 ft ceilings so I'd have to go with a 4 poster I guess.



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i lucked out with my hoist, its a low boy and it was only 600 bucks and was certified just before i bought it.  the guy who i got it from sold it because he says his insurance company wanted his hoists replaced, never heard of that before but who cares, it was an uplifting experience.



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Not really Rochie...They also have a low rise with cables that run along the floor....no over head bar

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janies dirty 37 wrote:

Nice set up Grumps.

Hate to correct you.....but Only you need a 14ft ladder  for set up........Everyone else could get away with 9ftwink

Janice

 lmao you don't miss an oppertunity do you janicebiggrin



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Janice. You have just moved further down the list than DAVE !!!!!!

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no

I figured as much.... I just had no self control grumps. biggrin



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Do these guys sell the 4 poster too?

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Yes. 7 and 9000 lbs. the 9000 lifts higher

Buy about 10 inches. So you can park an suv or pu under

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janies dirty 37 wrote:

no

I figured as much.... I just had no self control grumps. biggrin

 I went to the country
And while I was gone
I lost control of my body functions
On a roller-headed lady's front lawn
I'm so ashamed, but I'm a wino man
I can't help myself

so Frank Knew you ..COOL..



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lol.


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Cat in the Hat


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First car up...and it didnt fall off!

Now I can fix the tranny leak I have had alL summer....

Fixed! it was the speedo adapter needed tightning......all summer leaking for a 5 min fix.

I love my hoist

 



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Yayyyy, no more leaking blood jokes.

.....next!

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Dave Scott wrote:

Yayyyy, no more leaking blood jokes.

.....next!

 What is that hellish bagpipe sound under your desk Glen



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That Slim......is a Scottsman Sucking...............up

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Grumpsbodyworks wrote:

That Slim......is a Scottsman Sucking...............up

 No no no. you BLOW bagpipes Glenn



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Grumpsbodyworks wrote:

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First car up...and it didnt fall off!

Now I can fix the tranny leak I have had alL summer....

Fixed! it was the speedo adapter needed tightning......all summer leaking for a 5 min fix.

I love my hoist

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looks good brother  

 



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I have the 4-poster from these guys. Works like a charm.
I know of a 4-poster for sale for a cool g-note if anyone is interested...pm me.

Shop looks good Glenn.

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Grumpsbodyworks wrote:

hoist 6.jpg

 

First car up...and it didnt fall off!

Now I can fix the tranny leak I have had alL summer....

Fixed! it was the speedo adapter needed tightning......all summer leaking for a 5 min fix.

I love my hoist

 

 u had a leak all summer?  they do make floor jacks still i think, even low profile ones too, good excuse to buy a hoist though



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I told the Wife `boss`that I couldnt jack it high enough to get under....It wasnt safe.....Could fall off....Bad Back.....Bad Knee

Too Dirty.....Couldnt reach....Couldnt See.....blah....blah....blah

Still didnt get her blessing.......Sooooo I put my foot down!

When she stopped laffin.....she agreed...... I was too old to be layin on the floor

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good call, she should know the dangers of laying on cold cement, women know everything i thought?



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14 foot ceiling - I'm so jealous. I could put that hoist in my little garage but I'd have to go up on the roof to work on the car. Very nice.

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Somewhere...I saw a picture of a hoist that took the car up to the living room.
So, you don't really need a 14' high garage.

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Looks even better in person. Chris58 and I took the ten cent tour Friday. Looks more like a million bucks. Great job on the shop Glenn.



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jarvis1 wrote:

Somewhere...I saw a picture of a hoist that took the car up to the living room.
So, you don't really need a 14' high garage.

 Its crossed my mind more the once. another 29 x30 work space to fill with more treasure



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Thanks Scott. It was great to have you and Chis out to my

Humble abode. The bench and fridge are waiting for you

I told you about the Christmas party at the shop

Think we will have enough room? Last year 45 this year ????

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Fyi

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I'm sure it will be a blast. Will be by soon to p.u. the bench and fridge.

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Nice hoist    shop seems like its unused...  

 

 

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The shop will be trashed on Dec 27th !! Pics to follow.

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