RE: Foldable Shop Cranes?

[Rich Kinsley <rlkinsley@xxxxxxxxx>]

I got a Mr Goodwrench crane probably 6 years ago. It's made in China! 
Before I bought it I searched everywhere and never found one made in the 
USA. My hyd cyl went out last year and I don't have it replaced yet.

Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4dr 318poly w/goodies
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Steve Mick wrote:
> 
> I agree with Bob . If you permanetly bow that top extendable boom, you 
> have 
> a real PITA on your hands.................MO
> {Steve Mick}
> http://stevemick.shutterfly.com/pictures#Part%202
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Bob Kinker" <maxwedge11@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2010 9:57 PM
> Subject: Re: Foldable Shop Cranes?
> 
> 
> The 2 ton model would be the one to get. i have a Harbor Freight 2 ton,
> non-foldable, that handles big blocks with ease. The 1 ton won't give as 
> 
> much
> lift heighth, also is made of much smaller square tubing. My 2 cents.
> 
> Bob K
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Gary H. <spigot2039@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Thu, September 2, 2010 9:25:54 PM
> Subject: Foldable Shop Cranes?
> 
> 
> Hey all,
> 
> A buddy of mine is looking at buying a shop crane that he would use once 
> or
> twice a year at most. Is the 1 ton from Harbor Freight okay for such 
> irregular
> use? I wonder if the 1 ton will be strong enough if the boom gets 
> extended 
> for
> our older big cars and big block Mopar engines?
> 
> 
> 
> 1 Ton Foldable Shop Crane $99 with coupon
> http://www.harborfreight.com/1-ton-capacity-foldable-shop-crane-93840.html
> 
> Maximum working capacity: 1 ton
> Boom extension capacities: 1 ton @ 36-1/4", 3/4 ton @ 45-1/2", 1/2 ton @
> 50-1/4", 1/4 ton @ 50-1/4"
> Height capacities: 1 ton @ 82", 1/4 ton @ 94"
> 
> 
> 2 Ton Foldable Shop Crane $149 with coupon
> http://www.harborfreight.com/2-ton-foldable-shop-crane-35915.html
> Capacity: 4000 lbs.
> Height: 90-3/4" @ 1/2 ton, 86" @ 1 ton, 80" @ 1-1/2 ton, 75-1/4" @ 2 ton
> Boom length: 42" to 63-1/2"
> 
> Thanks,
> Gary H.
> 
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Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4dr 318poly w/goodies


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Please address private mail -- mail of interest to only one person -- directly to that person.  I.e., send parts/car transactions and negotiations as well as other personal messages only to the intended recipient, not to the Clubhouse public address. This practice will protect your privacy, reduce the total volume of mail and fine tune the content signal to Mopar topic.  Thanks!

1962 to 1965 Mopar Clubhouse Discussion Guidelines:
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