Antique Weaver Auto Hoist on Craigslist

[gtodoc]

An awesome antique Weaver auto hoist on Craigslist in Winchester Virginia

https://winchester.craigslist.org/pts/6067163980.html






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[danbuff]

Thats really cool!
cheap too...

 

[Carla]

I have one of those, and its been a very convenient tool for changing engines in older vehicles, loading medium heavy items in a pickup or trailer, etc. The worm-gear winch was missing, so I just hang an old 1 ton worm-gear 'riggers' block' type of chain-fall in the centre (but don't think I'd feel good about lifting more than 1/2 ton or so....I've no idea what its original load rating might have been)

I sent mine to be sand-blasted and powder-painted, and so lost the original painted Weaver logo.

Anyone interested in that one should know that they are designed to be taken apart with a pattern of bolts, and could easily be hauled, in pieces, in a common small pickup, or even in the trunk of a medium-size car (or the back seat of an open touring car, if you prefer 1915 technology).

cheers

Carla

 

[gtodoc]

It would be a cool piece to have in my shop....but I don't know if I would ever have a use for it.

The advertisement lists the capacity at 3,000 lbs.


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[vettex2]

If I was in the area, I'd snag it. I don't have a use for it but it's pretty cool.

 

[don long]

I just tried to pull up the ad but the seller has pulled it off Must be sold already

I have the tire spreader in the lower left corner of the paper ad.

 

[gtodoc]

I tried to contact the seller....no response....I guess it is sold


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[d.mcfarland]

Deleted off Craigslist already, so I'm guessing it's sold and if so, someone has a really cool item!

 

[Mike.ASC]

I have one of those, and its been a very convenient tool for changing engines in older vehicles, loading medium heavy items in a pickup or trailer, etc. The worm-gear winch was missing, so I just hang an old 1 ton worm-gear 'riggers' block' type of chain-fall in the centre (but don't think I'd feel good about lifting more than 1/2 ton or so....I've no idea what its original load rating might have been)

I sent mine to be sand-blasted and powder-painted, and so lost the original painted Weaver logo.

Anyone interested in that one should know that they are designed to be taken apart with a pattern of bolts, and could easily be hauled, in pieces, in a common small pickup, or even in the trunk of a medium-size car (or the back seat of an open touring car, if you prefer 1915 technology).

cheers

Carla

Greetings,
Would you mind posting a picture of yours...

 

[2oolhound]

I just pulled up the ad from the link in 1st post. Anyone know how to copy and paste it here for prosperity? We should try to preserve the ad. I know there's lots of Weaver aficionados here.

Yes Carla, if you have any photos they'd be appreciated. The CL ad above has poor photos. The advertisement is excellent so thanks to the OP. I'd like to see the sprockets in the top corners and I guess we're sol on some winch shots.

I'd love to have that set up and do like Carla, use as a basic A-frame.

 

[lakeroadster]

I just pulled up the ad from the link in 1st post. Anyone know how to copy and paste it here for prosperity? We should try to preserve the ad. I know there's lots of Weaver aficionados here.

Note: Photo 7 was a duplicate copy of Photo 1

 

[Farmall450]

That's awesome. I wonder when lifting cars with hoists went out of style.

 

[wrenchguy]

link just worked 4 me.

 

[gtodoc]

Looks like it was re-posted today


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[Roberts210]

They are handy:
Saw this at the Springfield, Mo, Steam-O-Rama last year.

 

[gjz30075]

Just clicked on the link; the ad is still there. Maybe the sale fell through.

 

[Oregon rock crusher]

Gotta love the old Weaver equipment and that's a lot of Gantry for the money. I never have seen one in person but love the old Weaver advertising. The style and font used in the Weaver adds really convey the spirit of the time. I have a few Weaver items and love the brand. Here's the Weaver auto ambulance featuring add which tells a story. Ed.

 

[Farmall 1066]

That's a great price on a very handy piece of equipment.
I've got a Weaver 20 ton screw press. Neat old piece of machinery.

 

[tym]

How safe is a hoist like this versus a lift (or stands) in practical use?

 

[lakeroadster]

How safe is a hoist like this versus a lift (or stands) in practical use?

If you lift the vehicle with a hoist, then place jack stands under it, it is as safe as a standard lift.

If you lift the vehicle with a hoist, and then just get under it..... not as safe.

Modern lifts have hydraulics, with safety locks, and safety cables... so there is redundancy. You don't have that with the 1918 Weaver hoist... after all, the Weaver hoist is almost 100 years old.

The other issue is the cars of the era the Weaver hoist was designed for had front frame horns and frames that could easily be accessed to chain the hoist to for lifting.

That pretty much went by the wayside by the mid to late '30's.

 

[thehorse13]

This item is right down the road from me. I have to resist going to look at it because I have a feeling I would drag it home.

 

[tym]

If you lift the vehicle with a hoist, then place jack stands under it, it is as safe as a standard lift.

If you lift the vehicle with a hoist, and then just get under it..... not as safe.

Thanks. The old ad shows somebody under a car with it supported by just the hoist, which looks scary to me. That's more faith than I have on a winch and chain!

 

[gtodoc]

This item is right down the road from me. I have to resist going to look at it because I have a feeling I would drag it home.

I have been fighting with myself about going to look at it since the ad was reposted......because I know that if I do drive up there I will bring it home with me.


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[disston]

It looks kinda lightweight to me in modern terms. If made for Model T's they weren't all that heavy were they?

 

[vettex2]

I have been fighting with myself about going to look at it since the ad was reposted......because I know that if I do drive up there I will bring it home with me.


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Go get it !!!

 

[gtodoc]

It looks kinda lightweight to me in modern terms. If made for Model T's they weren't all that heavy were they?

The advert states that it has a 3000 lb. Capacity

 

[jakemac]

He lowered the price to $300, I'm surprised no-one has jumped on it yet.

 

[jask]

Wow... you guys have much more self restraint than me!! I am on the other side of North America and would LOVE to have a hoist like that!! for not much more than a POS Hazard Fraught cherry picker!!? run!! do not walk!! That is the real deal right there.

 

[Farmall 1066]

I agree! Go buy it!
That thing deserves a good home.

 

[Carla]

Thanks. The old ad shows somebody under a car with it supported by just the hoist, which looks scary to me. That's more faith than I have on a winch and chain!

Concur......I wouldn't allow anyone under a car raised on a floor jack, or otherwise, without having some substantial safety stands or substantial dunnage blocks under the frame or an axle.

cheers

Carla