Incredible Flying Bronco !!!

[howiebilt]

I tend to come up with new and unusual ways to work on my bronco and I thought I would show you my latest and greatest fun way to work underneath mine without crawling around on the floor or fighting a creeper .

 

[ryoungbronco]

Forget the lift, I need a garage like yours!

 

[bax]

Full droop. Good balance point too. can you spin it?

 

[Fishbone]

Doesn't it move around a little too easy?;D

One of the places I used to work at had an overhead crane. I would love to have one.

 

[Hal9000]

Uhh, hate to say it, but I sure wouldn't feel comfortable working under that vehicle. No positive safety and since you can't turn gravity off......

Cool pic though! You should PS the straps out and tell people you filled the tires with Helium....

 

[22213evl]

I like that idea

 

[howiebilt]

Full droop. Good balance point too. can you spin it?

It will spin and that is where it really becomes a problem because the bronco keeps moving away from me . That is definitely at full droop ;D

I know it really doesn't fit the "Safest Place On Earth " category and I am very cautious when looking under it . But that is about the extent of it . It is a 30 ton overhead crane (inspected annually) and the strap is rated for 10 tons (inspected before each use). My bronco tips the scales at 3000 lbs.

I like the photo shop ideas !! That's why I lifted it up there to take the pictures



howiebilt

 

[PotterFX4]

Uhh, hate to say it, but I sure wouldn't feel comfortable working under that vehicle. No positive safety and since you can't turn gravity off......QUOTE]

I agree, at least put some pipe stands under the axles just in case...

 

[howiebilt]

Uhh, hate to say it, but I sure wouldn't feel comfortable working under that vehicle. No positive safety and since you can't turn gravity off......QUOTE]

I agree, at least put some pipe stands under the axles just in case...

Just so everyone understands ... I don't lift it that high to work on it . I lift it that high to move it from one end of the building (over other objects) to the other end so that I can lower it and work on it . I recently replaced the rear axle seals and did this with the crane by just lifting the rear of the bronco slightly off the ground . When I went to put the tires back on , I had problems with the whole rear of the vehicle moving . I know the consequences of gravity and falling objects and I don't work underneath the bronco while it's hanging . I want to thank you guys for pointing out the flaws in my work station but I'm not looking to be the poster child for stupid accidents ;D ;D ;D I'm only half as dumb as I look


howiebilt

 

[jakesdog]

I think you need a bigger hook on your crane, that one looks way too small!;D

 

[Apogee]

Cool pics...certainly makes loading it on the flatbed nice and easy. Ceiling cranes are nice when you've got a lot going on in one bay...I sure do miss the ones where I used to work at times.

 

[sprdv1]

LOL, whatever it takes I reckon..

 

[Ohio Bronco 21]

Lol, Cool garage

 

[SC74]

I used to work somewhere that had a 30 ton overhead crane for working on heavy equipment. I've been under much heavier loads and felt safe - wouldn't make a habit of it but don't see the harm here - 30 ton crane with 10 ton strap and 1.5 ton bronco. Heck we used to hook a strap to the rear hitch and front tow straps - lift a work truck up to change the oil etc. Very convenient to have around to say the least.

 

[Madgyver]

Nice tool boxes!!

 

[Pa PITT]

My Thought Was That Give New Meaning To A Stretched Bronco

 

[Hal9000]

I was def. not trying to find fault. I figured that things were generally safe and I'm glad you thought about that kind of thing already. For me it's just a bit of the old "every gun is loaded" mentality (I used to be a rifle instructor too).

 

[Skiddy]

LOL I can picture you chasing the bronco around in circles to try and keep up with what you are working on;D we have 6 30 ton cranes here at work. we were goofing off one night and hooked up a strap in a cradle and i set in it then my buddy lifted me up about 15' then the butt head went to break?:? ;D

 

[howiebilt]

I was def. not trying to find fault. I figured that things were generally safe and I'm glad you thought about that kind of thing already. For me it's just a bit of the old "every gun is loaded" mentality (I used to be a rifle instructor too).

I took no offense to your statement . I'm pretty safety concious , sometimes ;D

I'm more interested in the rifle instructor part ... where at , what for ...do tell ! I was once on the Governor's rifle team . One of the top marksmen in the state but missed out on the nationals match .

 

[howiebilt]

Nice tool boxes!!

It's nice to be able to work on my own stuff when I get off from work .
Tool boxes full of tools , CNC and manual equipment , water jet , welders and whatever else I might need

I guess I should consider it as some of the perks to my job



howiebilt