Minestrone Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 I need to build a rotisserie but I have no idea where to start. This is for my 2+2. I have someone who will do all the welding for me so I'm mainly after plans. I've searched around the site and while I see that many members have built their own, I don't see any plans anywhere. Could anyone help out with plans and materials lease? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dat2kman Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Get two engine stands, the ones with a rotating plate. Start from there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterAllen Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php/topic,6090.0.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minestrone Posted April 18, 2014 Author Share Posted April 18, 2014 http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php/topic,6090.0.html Pics weren't loading for me before and I thought given the date the thread was posted that they probably weren't working anymore. Thanks. EDIT: Would it be OK to mount the car using the existing bumper mounts? It will be a bare shell until suspension is put in then it will be on the ground again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyblunda Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 With regard to the mounting of a Zed on a rotisserie, the Dadson team had a minor problem with mounting their car onto a rotisserie that might be worth considering. Fortunately they they have documented and photographed the problem if you want to see what happened and what they did to remedy the situation. Page 4 Post 48 of the Dadson Revival Thread http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php/topic,6991.45.html Jap Metal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterAllen Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 The rotisserie I referred you to has been copied many times and proven to work with 2 seaters and 2+2s (peter T). I didn't use the front bumper points as I thought the protruding panels on which they are located might not have good lateral strength, i.e. when the shell is a 90 degrees, so I designed the brackets to bolts along the front frame rails. Now that I realise the front is so light - you can lift it with one hand - I think to use the front bumper mounts would in fact be okay. I would also note those panels which protrude from the radiator surround are often damaged and mounting on the bumper point may make working on them difficult. Mounting off the rear bumper points is okay. Remember to have the axis of rotation 75mm above the bumper mounting points and the car will be perfectly balanced. Standard engine stands ($40 eBay) need a 300mm insert in the vertical member to give you the right workable height and to clear an 8 foot ceiling with fluor light. (edit) the screwdriver can be either flat or phillips head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirpent Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Well I've drawn up plans for the one I built and Lurch welded it up in about 2 hours, ordered all the pieces pre cut and delivered. Happy to share the plans and materials list. Cheers John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aircobra Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Hi, Does anyone in Melb have a rotisserie that they're no longer using that they can sell/lend me ? If not, where do I get the square sections from at a good price - i might give it a go with the 2 x engine stands Also, is a 140 Amps mig enough to weld it all up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zed kelly Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php/topic,6090.0.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aircobra Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 i've never seen engine stands on ebay for $40. minimum $75 new (unless you count the 3 wheel version) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PB260Z Posted June 7, 2015 Moderators Share Posted June 7, 2015 i've never seen engine stands on ebay for $40. minimum $75 new (unless you count the 3 wheel version) The 3 wheeled ones seem to be what everyone uses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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