Rotisserie?

[Dutchmanaz]

Hi all,

My Dad (75 years old) is restoring a 57 Merc sedan, and he's considering getting a rotisserie. I don't see him building one (he's capable, but I think with steel prices these days I don't think that would save any $$ and his desire to get the car finished sooner than later may preclude it anyway) so I'm curious if anyone has any experience with the units that can be purchased? Appreciate any insight.
Thanks!

 

[59 wagon man]

yes they work great. imagine rewiring the dash and standing up while the car is laying on its side . no twisting and squeezing into a weird position

 

[Dutchmanaz]

I'm sure they work great )), but I'm asking for recommendations for units that can be purchased.

 

[Brian41]

I have 2, a manual rotisserie ($800) that we use mostly for hanging all the small parts on and frames and a hydraulic unit with crank rotater ($1300) that we use for the bodies. If it is to be a 1 and done then the manual unit is fine.Just google search them there are many models and manufacturers to choose from, get what fits your budget.

 

[Chevy-SS]

My neighbor is doing same type of restoration work. About 2 years ago he purchased brand new rotisserie for ~$1,000, which included free delivery. It is a terrific piece of kit for working on a car. My neighbor plans to sell his after he's done, and he's fairly sure he can get most (or all) of his money back. That's a good deal.

 

[rsanter]

I have a heavy duty one that I built 30 years ago and have used it several times.

If this is a one time deal, see if you can find a used one to borrow, rent , to buy.

Depending on how much he will use it, there are a number of people that have made decent ones from wood and when screwed together can be dismantled and stored or the wood reused for something

If not, then just buy one and be done

 

[Kev442]

I picked this one up secondhand. It had been abused a bit, so it had overspray all over and one broken caster. I am not a big guy (175 lbs) and no issues. I just put my body back on in September after two years on the rig.

https://www.redlinestands.com/catal...ring-automotive-auto-rts3000-rotisserie-p-759

 

[kabinenroller]

Buy the rotisserie, you will never regret it.
I built a rotisserie back in 1980 before they were commercially available.
I used scrap steel and the front spindles from an AMC car, (tapered roller bearings) anyone who saw it said I should produce them but I was not interested in making money I just wanted to build my car.
Jim

 

[larry4406]

I built mine, it was a fun project.
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=3056981&postcount=1294

 

[StRacerDuke]

Here's the one I just bought after doing some research:
https://www.derekweaver.com/rodders...6AcjcVVLitv4gRRXRHA_OH86WJhDoF0BoCrmcQAvD_BwE

 

[59 wagon man]

accessible technologies is the one i bought at the charlotte autofair

 

[Daves69]

I have the Weaver rotisserie no complaints. Makes things so much easier working on the floor pans and wheel wells.

 

[californiamilleghia]

http://www.rollerhoop.com/