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yellowwing1
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Greyfox, the web site for EZTop www.eztop.com Good luck Joy
I agree with you about really seeing how it works on their website, it is difficult. I think they don't want to give away a product details and specs.
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I agree with you about really seeing how it works on their website, it is difficult. I think they don't want to give away a product details and specs.
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greenwr
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I posted pictures of the installation of my lift on the new thunderbirddata web site. They are in the accesories album. If you have questions, you can e-mail me.
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Bill's Red and White #4359
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whvt01
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Mothers garage ceiling is vaulted
up to the peak, like in a living room.
In looking at your photos is the black bar
the only part that attaches to the ceiling.
If the EZ top requires a flat ceiling, out
of luck. Could use my garage but looks
like would interfere with operation of the
garage door to leave hanging all the time.
up to the peak, like in a living room.
In looking at your photos is the black bar
the only part that attaches to the ceiling.
If the EZ top requires a flat ceiling, out
of luck. Could use my garage but looks
like would interfere with operation of the
garage door to leave hanging all the time.
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Gobird
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greenwr, I ordered my top cap last week from a guy named Bruce I think.He said I should get it sometime this week. After seeing your pics. I was wondering how hard it is to get the straps under the top to lift it off. PS. I ordered the elect. one, looks like yours is the man.
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Blue on Blue Prem. STILL WAITING Ordered in Jan. 7of12 NOW 4of12
69 Vette
73 MGB
97 F-150 4x4
2-Seadoo Jet Skies
a dog a cat and a couple hundred fish in my pond
Got Vin. 109293 Build Date 01/14
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Blue on Blue Prem. STILL WAITING Ordered in Jan. 7of12 NOW 4of12
69 Vette
73 MGB
97 F-150 4x4
2-Seadoo Jet Skies
a dog a cat and a couple hundred fish in my pond
Got Vin. 109293 Build Date 01/14
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tampa bird
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GREENWR how do I acess you pictures on you lift installation
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jodrod
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tampa bird:
Follow this:
thenewtbriddata
goto photo's and open the Accessor... folder.
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Follow this:
thenewtbriddata
goto photo's and open the Accessor... folder.
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tampa bird
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JODROD,thanks for the help.
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greenwr
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The black bar is the only thing that attaches to the ceiling. They make one that is for a open rafter ceiling that does not have the support bar. The spacing between the lift points is critical for the correct pick.
The straps are the secondary lifing point, the primary picks are the front and rear lifts. You release the top (front screws and back pin release) then slip a rolled towel under each side , attach the front and rear lift points. I then lifted each side just enough to slip the straps over the pins. One person can lift corners or front by himself. First time I picked, I did not have the top level (front to back) and I had to set down on supports and level the lifting bar before I could reinstall on the car. If you have additional questions, e-mail me and I will give you my phone and we can talk about the lift.
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Bill's Red and White #4359
The straps are the secondary lifing point, the primary picks are the front and rear lifts. You release the top (front screws and back pin release) then slip a rolled towel under each side , attach the front and rear lift points. I then lifted each side just enough to slip the straps over the pins. One person can lift corners or front by himself. First time I picked, I did not have the top level (front to back) and I had to set down on supports and level the lifting bar before I could reinstall on the car. If you have additional questions, e-mail me and I will give you my phone and we can talk about the lift.
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Gobird
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greenwr, I just got my top lift. Don't have car yet so I could use a measurement. Starting from the bottom of the back window or lift point to the very back of the car. With this I think I can install the lift without the car. I can lay out the lenght of the car on the floor and subtract the window to back bumber lenght to find where I need to mount the hoist bar and the elect hoist.
Thanks for any info you could give on this.
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Blue on Blue Prem. STILL WAITING Ordered in Jan. 7of12 NOW 4of12
69 Vette
73 MGB
97 F-150 4x4
2-Seadoo Jet Skies
a dog a cat and a couple hundred fish in my pond
Got Vin. 109293 Build Date 01/14
Thanks for any info you could give on this.
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Blue on Blue Prem. STILL WAITING Ordered in Jan. 7of12 NOW 4of12
69 Vette
73 MGB
97 F-150 4x4
2-Seadoo Jet Skies
a dog a cat and a couple hundred fish in my pond
Got Vin. 109293 Build Date 01/14
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NMJeff
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T02 Bird
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Jeff,
I don't know about the other lift systems, but with the EZtop, the answer to your question is YES! The top should be removed from the car with the car facing out of the garage. You then turn the car around and the top is suspended over the hood of the car with plenty of clearance.
Hope this explanation helps.
KB
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I don't know about the other lift systems, but with the EZtop, the answer to your question is YES! The top should be removed from the car with the car facing out of the garage. You then turn the car around and the top is suspended over the hood of the car with plenty of clearance.
KB
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greenwr
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The distance from the back of the top, (lift point) to the rear of the car is 44+ inches. With an eight foot ceiling, you can park either forward or backward under the top while on the lift. I think this shows in the pictures at newbirddata site.
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Bill's Red and White #4359
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Bill's Red and White #4359
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tr cruiser
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Just for comparison - I'm not trying to promote it - here is some mounting information I got from Bruce McMorris of TopCapLift
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2K2BIRD
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Is anyone besides me a little worried about one of these lifts dropping a very expensive top on a very, very expensive car?
That has been my sticking point on getting one till now. I figure if accidents can happen it would probably happen to me.
Paul
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#3739 Premium
Torch Red w/matching top
Standard Interior
That has been my sticking point on getting one till now. I figure if accidents can happen it would probably happen to me.
Paul
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#3739 Premium
Torch Red w/matching top
Standard Interior
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Gobird
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2k2bird, Hay you only go round once in life so take a chance. Just kidding. But from what I can see the topcap is set up, if you have it attached properley to the top you can't drop it. Have more trust in the lift then I do with my wife on the other side trying to lift it off.
greenwr, thanks for that info. should be able to install now even without the car. If you get the elect. one like mine the hoist also mounts to the rafters in back of the bar.
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Blue on Blue Prem. STILL WAITING Ordered in Jan. 7of12 NOW 4of12
69 Vette
73 MGB
97 F-150 4x4
2-Seadoo Jet Skies
a dog a cat and a couple hundred fish in my pond
Got Vin. 109293 Build Date 01/14
greenwr, thanks for that info. should be able to install now even without the car. If you get the elect. one like mine the hoist also mounts to the rafters in back of the bar.
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Blue on Blue Prem. STILL WAITING Ordered in Jan. 7of12 NOW 4of12
69 Vette
73 MGB
97 F-150 4x4
2-Seadoo Jet Skies
a dog a cat and a couple hundred fish in my pond
Got Vin. 109293 Build Date 01/14
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jodrod
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Gobird,
I understand about the wife, my wife is 5'4" and it is a real stretch for her to lift over the trunk. So far no incidents.
I understand about the wife, my wife is 5'4" and it is a real stretch for her to lift over the trunk. So far no incidents.
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NMJeff
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Thanks. Does anyone know if one person removal and installation of the top is possible only with the electric model, or can it also be done with the manual model? The website says it's not recommended with the manual model.
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tampa bird
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greenwr
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I have only had mine off one time, but the reason I purchased a lift is so I could do it by myself. My wife has back trouble and I did not want her trying to lean over and lifting. I have the Top/Cap EZ Lift and had no problem. Most of us car nuts have the mechanical ability, so I think 99% of the people could operate by themselves.
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Bill's Red and White #4359
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Bill's Red and White #4359
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