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Please explain how or why attaching galv metal strips to the ridge will keep it from returning??

The Installer called the manufacturer? I don't know that I believe what he told you. I suggest that YOU call them and send them the pictures. And take bigger, overall pics of the whole door. Including details of the joints with the door open. I doubt the manufacturer would just quickly dismiss...

Make sure the fuel tank is full. I made the mistake once of renting one and ASSUMING the tank was full. My helper was up about 25 feet, putting aluminum trim on the rakes of a church. The lift ran out of gas. The controls would not bring the lift back down. (either set). We were working on level...

So you are putting 2x4's upright across the joists? Spanning approximately 5 feet? Just the small area you pictured? Why not just notch a 1/4" out at the two spots where each 2x4 will cross the existing joists? And sister some 2x4 supports on the ceiling joists at each end for support. (Now, by...

Ripping from the 1-1/2" side or the 3-1/2" side? These 2x4's are surely not the only support for any flooring? You laying them on ceiling joists? Are the joists able to carry the load? Explain what's going on...

I am a member on a Mopar website/forum "For B Bodies Only". It has a lot of info. Parts and cars for sale too. Also has a sister site "For C bodies Only". I think Imperials are included on there. Might want to find it and join. (If you haven't already.)

Higher ceiling height. I ain't got room for a lift.... 9-1/2 feet don't get it.

I don't think the original builder would have put the post there if it wasn't necessary... Better get it checked out by somebody with knowledge of structural integrity before you take it out.

Aaaahhh yes.. The magical unique "Power Mode". You have to say the magic word to expand the tool when using it.

Welcome! Interesting username. I hear it a lot on the talk radio I listen to..... 😎

Vice grips are designed to be closed by hand. Why would you try to close them with another pair? It's just going to either slip and the tools go in different directions... OR you going to break something.

To be used in plastic, wood, and metal. Read the specs, it says ducts and sheet metal. Don't sound like they are suitable for actual steel drilling.

Watch the HF deals on the Daytona jacks. It gets confusing when they put out the coupon for the regular low profile 3 ton jack. I have a Pittsburg 3 ton low profile, as well as a Daytona 3 ton low profile long reach jack. The long reach is really what you want for a high vehicle like a pickup...

I just pop off the saddle and bolt on the cross beam when I need it. It's just a bolt with a hex socket head. But you have to be careful to not lose one. The cross beam takes a longer shank bolt than the standard saddle.

VCT soaks up stuff like a sponge. Ever see what happens if a Plumber drops some of that purple primer on a VCT floor? The purple immediately goes all the way through the tiles. We had to pop up some tiles on a couple of jobsites, and there were as big a purple stain on the bottom as on the top.

About the only thing they are good for, is in the kitchen to open bottle caps for old ladies. (If the cap ain't too tight....)

Ignition wrench. I have a complete set. Used mostly on older cars with points ignition. I dont use it much, but once in a while, it is VERY necessary.

Go to YOUTUBE and look up the channel for DDM Garage Doors. He has put out a bunch of great videos that helped me a lot on maintenance, spring replacements, and opener installation. The guy explains things well.

I have one from HF. I have used it several times when dropping and installing gas tanks. It was really useful to help balancing the very long tank under my Dodge 4x4. I have never tried actually lifting a car with one on the jack.

They are pretty much the only place to buy most tools for DIY mechanics since Sears died here. Other than the big orange or big blue home centers. (Or the chain auto parts store, who sell pretty much the same grade hand tools as HF at higher prices.) And the big fancy tool trucks don't come to...