Haha it comes with ramps
The Ultimate Mobile Mechanic Setup
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richfinn
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He also uses a portable hoist when he works on Rear Wheel drive cars like BMWs and Mercedes
I think this won’t work as well as you plan, wind will surely catch it.I’m thinking something like this for a tarp. It’s 28 mil thick. I am nervous that it would be too thick for the jack stands be unstable. Thoughts?
Edit: they even have a 50mil option…
I use the cheap 8$ moving blankets. They absorb spilled grease and are softer to lay on. Also less effected by wind.
plus when it’s too dirty just throw it away and replace.
What about attaching some small weights to the corners of the tarp. I’ve used the moving blankets they are great but the point of this is to drive the vehicle onto a large clean space. I’m not going to put jack stands on moving blankets. The tarp would still be used even when the vehicle is not jacked up on all four corners. While working topside something could spill or debris could fall, rust from using a brake brush, etc. All reasons to have a work surface that is easily cleaned.
One reason I have the mini blower is to blow all the sh!t off the driveway, lay down the tarp, drive the vehicle on, and get to work.
I suppose, you could use the vinyl tarp as a big envelope and wrap any debris or dirt. I was just thinking to keep a moving blanket under the focused work area. Not necessarily to drive the whole car onto.
once the car is on it it would help it stay in place too .
I have my pack out shop vac to vacuum up the tarp.
shoggoth80
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I work out of a shed and in my driveway, and I can't do that
Damn, I miss being a mechanic. Or at least I miss actually using my tools and it makes it easier to justify (to myself) buying new tools.
But I won't fall into the trap again, I will have to settle for this thread, and... buying more tools anyway.
But I won't fall into the trap again, I will have to settle for this thread, and... buying more tools anyway.
JessieAMorris
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Those are some nice looking stands, I might need to pick a set of those up!I use jackstands with flat bases like the sunex pair in this pic:
I was thinking of buying a thick oil resistant tarp, maybe like 20’ x 10’, to drive the cars on. What are the odds of these jacks sliding around on the tarp with a vehicle on loaded on them? Enlarge the bases with marine grade plywood?
Joemctag
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You are definitely right to have evything on your truck. The only alternative would be to load up what you anticipate needing for that day. Guaranteed to leave you disappointed alot. Not a mechanic here, but a steel erector, where I couldn’t load up EVERYTHING. But I sure was finding myself lacking SOMETHING many times.
Good luck
@StahlMotors Do you have any updates? I'm curious where you are at with this project?
I've never worked professionally, just doing work on my cars so heres my 2c.
Not having a lift is a serious hindrance, maybe this would work but you need absolutely flat ground to move it. Up to 2.5t capacity.
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It would also help with clients taking you more seriously which is probably more important. But I'm afraid OP's idea has already gone south...
Not having a lift is a serious hindrance, maybe this would work but you need absolutely flat ground to move it. Up to 2.5t capacity.
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It would also help with clients taking you more seriously which is probably more important. But I'm afraid OP's idea has already gone south...
Professor Gascan
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Hopefully the OP's plan to try not to work Jan. and Feb. worked out and he's somewhere warm cuz it's been cold in RI this winter. I've lived here all my life and this has been about as cold as I can remember. Luckily not much snow, where I am at least.
How about just a few new tools, just for a second, just to see how it feels.
mslim
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I've met him and he seemed to be a good guy, especially by LA standards. I didn't know he lived in Newport. That's pretty high cotton. For some reason I thought he lived up on Mulholland. My wife worked at St Joe's hospital in Burbank for a number of years and I used to see arrive in the afternoon for the tonight show. Often riding a vintage Indian or a 55 Buick. He's Ok in my book. A real Motorhead.
rust in the eye
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Hmmm.Three of the tools came with a free XC 5.0 which I returned for $97/each, the Forge 6.0 was on clearance - 2 pack for $249. I bought three 2 packs so after the return it came out to $76/each for six batteries.
Bought a coupon on MassKoupons for $20 and got 18 months 0% financing on all the tools on my HD card.
Maybe it’s not the best deal to some people but I think I made out alright.
And I’m sorry to make you relapse!
Shoreline_
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In mass there is a lot of red tape to open up an auto repair business. You even need a professional recommendation from another shop.
In connecticut it's not the same but a different type of red tape. It's not to deter people from starting a business but it's to weed out illegitimate businesses that will end up screwing customers. When I worked at a shop in CT we'd see tons of screw up from illegitimate shops working out of home garages, storage garages, back of friends restaurants lol. Poor customers. It was "hey I know this guy that can do it for cheap"
As far I know, mobile businesses don't fall under these regulations. I hope what appears to be a legit and impressive looking business setup you have keeps mobile guys off the radar because from the ol social media, the riffraff seems is a minority of you guys.
In connecticut it's not the same but a different type of red tape. It's not to deter people from starting a business but it's to weed out illegitimate businesses that will end up screwing customers. When I worked at a shop in CT we'd see tons of screw up from illegitimate shops working out of home garages, storage garages, back of friends restaurants lol. Poor customers. It was "hey I know this guy that can do it for cheap"
As far I know, mobile businesses don't fall under these regulations. I hope what appears to be a legit and impressive looking business setup you have keeps mobile guys off the radar because from the ol social media, the riffraff seems is a minority of you guys.