Frame Off Resto on a Rotisserie

[bk005]

If the fender aprons need replacing I figured I would do it last after all work was done and it is sitting back square on the frame hopefully for last time. PluS saves room in garage.

 

[Broncitis]

I will probably build one since mine already does not have the front inner fenders and supports. I will build one that is adjustable and when I am done I will try to sell it to recover some Bronco dough. I see that most all rotisserie have the "pipe in pipe" pivot points, does this work ok or is there some kind of a bearing setup in these that makes them roll easier?

The only commercial one I have seen with a bearing is the newest model from Auto Twirler. It is several hundred more than their basic model though.

IMO, when balanced correctly and with some grease in the pipe, the pipe in pipe style works fine. You are not rotating it really all that often normally, and when you pull out on the bed rail you have a lot of leverage.

Having bearings and being able to spin with a finger or two would be cool, but certainly not a must have.

Here is a link to their page that has a video showing it in action.

http://www.autotwirler.us/product-p/pro.htm

 

[chuck]

For a EB you need the rigidity to keep the body from sagging in the center.(the doors won't fit) The one Broncitis has is a little diff. than mine but would do the same thing. His has 2 beams for support and mine uses 1. We used a 2x6 1/4 wall beam and made each of the 8 body mount supports 3 way adjustable.
If you use a frame be sure it is square and level, they never are. If you want to get the body off the frame add 8 blocks

 

[chuck]

I will probably build one since mine already does not have the front inner fenders and supports. I will build one that is adjustable and when I am done I will try to sell it to recover some Bronco dough. I see that most all rotisserie have the "pipe in pipe" pivot points, does this work OK or is there some kind of a bearing setup in these that makes them roll easier?

We thought about bearings but did not use them. If it turns too easy you also need a lock to be able to use it. 1 hand with a Little effort will turn most I have seen and you can work on it in any position. Bearings would need to be well protected or they will get soda/sand/paint and other stuff in them.

 

[broncorick]

I used a frame to rebuild the body using 4 inch rigid mounts for the body. Once welded and braced then took body off of the frame and put on rotisserie. Body integrity is tough due to inherent weakness in topless design

 

[Crude dude]

Thanks for the info fellas, I did not think one would roll that easy with pipe in pipe design. I really like the single beam design Chuck, good idea

 

[Broncitis]

For a EB you need the rigidity to keep the body from sagging in the center.(the doors won't fit) The one Broncitis has is a little diff. than mine but would do the same thing. His has 2 beams for support and mine uses 1. We used a 2x6 1/4 wall beam and made each of the 8 body mount supports 3 way adjustable.
If you use a frame be sure it is square and level, they never are. If you want to get the body off the frame add 8 blocks

That larger single beam is a pretty cool idea for even more access to work areas and the extra adjustability of the width and height of the body mounts would give it more flexibly for other applications.

I agree, you need a rigid structure to support these bodies, and also need door braces and bed braces.

Simply attaching to the front floor and tailgate mounts with arms off the rotisserie is asking for trouble IMO. Some of those other pics also look to have a lot of flex in the support frame under them.

Bronco tubs without proper support under them and without door braces with taco right where the bed section meets the seat floor pan behind the rockers.