RU18
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Post by RU18 on Mar 13, 2014 20:02:36 GMT -5
ive heard of guys using porta powers to press the body to the frame, just looking for some tips on this, all i can think of is using the ram from roof to floor but i thik the roof would move first???
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Post by shake on Mar 13, 2014 20:10:48 GMT -5
ive heard of guys using porta powers to press the body to the frame, just looking for some tips on this, all i can think of is using the ram from roof to floor but i thik the roof would move first??? Depends how you block the porta power.....Gonna lift the whole roof vs a small spot on the floor ? 
I have never done this...But I did use porta powers to straighten Cabs on rolled rigs before we had a frame rack..i own 2 high quality 10 ton sets 
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Post by ynotracing on Mar 13, 2014 20:50:36 GMT -5
Pretty sure your not gonna get much about this topic
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Post by STROMI 121 on Mar 13, 2014 23:30:00 GMT -5
On certian types of builds porta-powers can be used for installing engines, tilting, transmission crossmembers, cages, rear window bars, pre-bending, gas tank protectors, etc. You are only limited by your imagination.  |
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Post by CamaroNCorvetteGuy on Mar 14, 2014 10:04:58 GMT -5
There's Allot Of Things On A Derby Car That A Porta-Power Is Handy For And That's All I'm Saying... LoL
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Post by REG 4D on Mar 20, 2014 22:05:51 GMT -5
Pretty sure your not gonna get much about this topic What's your prerogative of posting this? Seems like people don't want people to know from what I'm reading lol. I'm thinking this would be most useful around humps? Just a shot in the dark! Maybe somebody will be awesome enough to call me right or wrong... Ha |
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Post by STROMI 121 on Mar 20, 2014 22:54:46 GMT -5
If you own a 10 ton porta power and build one car with it, you will wonder how you ever built a car without one. Its no secret, you are only limited by your rules and your imagination. If you need to pull somthing together you use a ratchet strap, come along, etc. If you want to push somthing apart, you use a porta power. Its not any secret if you work on cars for a living, its common sence.
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Post by STROMI 121 on Mar 20, 2014 23:03:56 GMT -5
Come to think of it, they have rams that you can buy that can be used for pulling also. There is no "big secret" A porta power is just another tool on the shelf like a hammer, drill, or torches. Its what you get creative and do with your tools that is what is not frequently discussed in open forums.
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Post by REG 4D on Mar 20, 2014 23:08:05 GMT -5
Well the dude asked a question so... I just thought it would be respectful to him if you either A.) try to answer the question. Or B.) save it.... Haha that's just me
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Post by REG 4D on Mar 20, 2014 23:10:09 GMT -5
I do give it to you that he is being too inspesific to get a good response so whatever :-p
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Post by shake on Mar 20, 2014 23:39:49 GMT -5
Come to think of it, they have rams that you can buy that can be used for pulling also. There is no "big secret" A porta power is just another tool on the shelf like a hammer, drill, or torches. Its what you get creative and do with your tools that is what is not frequently discussed in open forums. Yes they do Mine works great 
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Post by STROMI 121 on Mar 21, 2014 7:30:01 GMT -5
Im just not sure what the question was because I don't know what he is trying to achieve, but a porta power can likely accomplish it.
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Post by shake on Mar 21, 2014 8:03:32 GMT -5
I believe he wants to put the floor against the frame , while still having the body mounts. I believe they have a porto power designed just for this job...its at my local steel yard..Its a touch hard on most everything though  |
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Post by gmwagon on Mar 21, 2014 10:48:43 GMT -5
If allowed build your cage then before put the tank protector in put porta power between seat bar and back piece of protector and push it tight to frame then weld together then with protectors on engine you can pull the front down some and use a porta power to shove motor back weld in release chains pulling down and it should only flex alitte and have your engine tight to firewall or dash bar
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Post by STROMI 121 on Mar 21, 2014 12:40:49 GMT -5
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