73 Imperial "McGoldy" to join the Minnesota herd.

[DocMcNeedy]

My rescued furry kidders over an 18 year marriage so far...some pups in pic are in Heaven. I always have four rescue dogs at most times.

 

[crv]

I've been using the same 4 post Direct Lift for the past 8 years that @HWYCRZR showed in his post to this thread. I have no complaints or doubt it's safety measures.
The Direct Lift is less expensive than some of the others, but if you're plan is to use it for just storage at your new lake house, the 8000lb unit is strong enough to store any of your Imperials @DocMcNeedy.
You should allow for about 130" to 135" ceiling height in your garage to raise the lift to the top limit with an Imperial on the ramp.
Finally, be sure when the concrete floor is poured, it's thick enough to hold all the weight.
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That '69...

 

[DocMcNeedy]

I guess they decided to pour today while I was at work. Nice surprise. Sooner than I thought.

 

[DocMcNeedy]

Taped and mudded. Sanding and primer soon. Plan is to get final wall paint and epoxy floor before deep winter sets in this year and move McGoldy to the back corner.

 

[DocMcNeedy]

These two will get dibs on the new garage.

 

[LocuMob]

Good old Tina.

 

[73Coupe]

These two will get dibs on the new garage.

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The gold car is the one from McCormick's in Palm Springs, correct?

Edit....nope, that car had a gold/beige top. Hazel Anne I take it? (I had to do research)....lol

 

[DocMcNeedy]

Just a garage update for McGoldy and Tina Patina. Just got the floor treatment yesterday. Looking for a January move in. Not the greatest time to move Imperials in Minnesota.

 

[Imperialist]

Such a clean look. It looks like you did the same epoxy/chip floor that I did in my concrete underground 3 Imperial garage. I also put down a continuous vinyl cove base.

 

[crv]

Such a clean look. It looks like you did the same epoxy/chip floor that I did in my concrete underground 3 Imperial garage. I also put down a continuous vinyl cove base.View attachment 567400

Have we seen pics of your '64 LeBaron?

 

[Imperialist]

No,unfortunately it’s still at the restoration shop.

 

[crv]

No,unfortunately it’s still at the restoration shop.

It will be worth the wait.

 

[Moseman]

Just a garage update for McGoldy and Tina Patina. Just got the floor treatment yesterday. Looking for a January move in. Not the greatest time to move Imperials in Minnesota.

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How ya doin' on your lifts?

 

[DocMcNeedy]

How ya doin' on your lifts?

Nothing new to report. I am still looking at brands and models. I'm torn between a 4 post and/or a scissor style lift. I am in no hurry.

 

[300rag]

I'm torn between a 4 post and/or a scissor style lift. I am in no hurry.

Just get one of each

 

[Zymurgy]

Nothing new to report. I am still looking at brands and models. I'm torn between a 4 post and/or a scissor style lift. I am in no hurry.

My cousin had a scissor lift and hated it. He said it takes up too much space when not being used and was a lot of work to move it around.

 

[Ripinator]

My cousin had a scissor lift and hated it. He said it takes up too much space when not being used and was a lot of work to move it around.

My vote is for a four-post lift with wheels.

 

[DocMcNeedy]

The new Imperial garage is getting closer to being done. Moving day in 18 days or so.

 

[CBODY67]

I guess that narrower door is for the golf cart or zero-turn lawn mower?

 

[WissaMan]

My vote is for a four-post lift with wheels.

If going 4-post, I would suggest getting a jack with it if budget allows. It increases the usefulness allowing you to remove the wheels, work on the brakes, etc.