230SL Restoration started

[IXLR8]

Hi--

I thought that some members may find these shots of my car interesting.

I'm using the car tilter that I got from Dr. Benz some time back.

Accessability is great, as you can see.


Joe

[Larry & Norma]

Nice to see the progress - keep the pictures coming

[jeffc280sl]

Absolutely cool setup.

[lurtch]

Hi Joe,  You probably know this already but  . . . . there is a 280SL gas tank installed in your car, which is a GOOD thing.

Larry in CA

[teprngr]

Well, I have to say this, you have a cool set of wheels and not to mention the gears and equipment you have to perform the task you wanted to complete. It is indeed impressive and I think I am excited as you to see the end results of the project, I would love to see how this beautiful thing will look like after everything is done.

[IXLR8]

Hi All--

This car tilter is great. I have a low ceiling in my garage, and a lift simply wouldn't work.  Also, with the car on its side, cleaning all the goop, the old exhaust system, etc. off the bottom is easier as the debris falls on the floor, not on me.

Yesterday, I easily removed the transmission in about one hour. Also, the driveshaft came out very easily.  Hoses for fuel, brake and clutch are easily accessible.

Thanks to Dr. Benz for supplying this tilter to me!

Joe

[66andBlue]

Agreed - this gadget makes life a lot easier. 

[Benz Dr.]

Glad you like it. I had intentions of using it but it just never happened. Once I got my hoist I really didn't need it.
They are very good for the type of work you're doing and some places use them all the time. It allows two guys to work on the same car at the same time doing jobs such as valve adjustment or laying in brake lines.
This one was made in London Ontario. I bought my proto - type cherry picker from them which is now a regular item they make. As far as I know they're still in business.

 The system you have is called a car cradle but it may go by a different name now.

[66andBlue]

Mine was manufactured in Germany (http://www.liqui-technik.com/kipp1_e.html) and sold through a distributor in California.
When he closed shop a company in Indiana (http://www.autotwirler.com/) bought up the remaining stock and that is where I bought mine.
There is a company in Austria that makes a similar one: http://www.tipjack.at/english/ but I don't think it is available here.
A very interesting modification/add-on was produced by Tom230SL (http://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=4217).
 He welded together a frame that could be inserted into the jack holes for painting the chassis: http://www.sl113.org/forums/uploaded/tom230sl/2005106145316_b.jpg
Once my 280SL restoration is finished I plan to sell mine.  

[Bernd]

Hey that is way cool.
 Definitely makes the tasks much easier when you can get to everything.  I have the height in the garage and opted for the lift, and as it just so happens...finally got it up there yesterday. Prior to that I had made a rig that fit the jackholes as well which allowed me to keep th car mobile and lifted. This is definitely a better solution. Since I am in the assembly phase you can see the progress on mine...Keep us all informed on yours.
My friend Gary, who is restoring a 230sl brought his over a couple of weeks ago so they will be done side by side.

Bernd