RS69 Posted October 31, 2003 Report Share Posted October 31, 2003 All, I am on a road trip Monday to NJ to pick up 5 2post car lifts. These lifts are in very good shape. Once I have them here in Ohio I will post info about them in the the "For Sale" section. I am keeping one for myself and the others will be for sale. I dont have a price yet because they currently run on 3 phase electric and I will need to convert to normal household current(110 or 220). I am expecting to sell for under $1500. graemlins/thumb.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted October 31, 2003 Report Share Posted October 31, 2003 NOW that is what I'm talking bout! Keep us posted. Me= Would be interested. graemlins/thumb.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostedgtp Posted October 31, 2003 Report Share Posted October 31, 2003 I am very interested as well. When you get them hit up at blackzo6@yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex1647545498 Posted October 31, 2003 Report Share Posted October 31, 2003 Hey me too!!! I don't know how tall the ceiling has to be but keep me posted. Can I call dibs? tongue.gif [ 31. October 2003, 09:27 PM: Message edited by: hitek cougar ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mensan Posted October 31, 2003 Report Share Posted October 31, 2003 How do you expect to convert from three phase to single phase? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted November 1, 2003 Report Share Posted November 1, 2003 if its got a 240v three phase motor in it you'd have to change it for a 220v single phase motor nothing a trip to the local grainger store can't fix if the price is right. keep us posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS69 Posted November 1, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2003 Originally posted by Gas,Grass,Or Ass: if its got a 240v three phase motor in it you'd have to change it for a 220v single phase motor nothing a trip to the local grainger store can't fix if the price is right. keep us posted Dave, You are right. If that doesnt work, I will replace the pump motor with a single phase unit. -Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desperado Posted November 1, 2003 Report Share Posted November 1, 2003 there is a couple of ways of doing that. the phase converter thing. Find out what the horsepower rating on the motors is and let me know. I run a 3 phase welder at home on a converter, which would be a bit much for this job. But it is very possible and not overly expensive. I built my converter myself and saved about $400 doing it, so don't just go buy one as they are 20 in parts and 200 in cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS69 Posted November 4, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2003 All, After 8 hours driving to NJ(15 miles from Staten Island), two hours of loading the trailer, 10 hour drive back to central Ohio, 2-1/2 of sleep once I got home, 1/2 hour to drive to work, 8 hours at my 'real' job, driving back home and eating, spending time with the wife and kids, adds up to 25 hours of no sleep. Anyhow, this is what panned out. We brought back 5 Benwil 7000 lbs cap 2 post lifts. These are the 'good' lifts that are used at the big dealerships. They are in pretty good shape. Each lift weighs over a ton. This was one interesting drive home with five of them on the trailer. My partner has already unloaded them in our warehouse and started the process of setting them up and making sure we have received all of the parts with them. We are going to replace the 3 phase motors with new single phase ones. Once we have them working, we will have three for sale. Since we have the equipment to move and install these units, we will offer this service for an additional cost or the buyer can put the lift up(we have fork trucks on site). Presently, I dont know the price will be yet but we are still hoping to be around $1500 or less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renner Posted November 4, 2003 Report Share Posted November 4, 2003 I may be interested in one, but would need it to run off of 220 not 110, so that would be one less motor you need to swap out. Do you have any other specs on the lift, total height, total width, model number etc? Does it have the cross bar above the posts or on the floor? Thanks in advance. -Brett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86GT Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 I wish I had a place to put a lift, I would love to have one. It would be so much easier to work on the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BadSSEi Posted November 27, 2003 Report Share Posted November 27, 2003 If these are still for sale, please email me at ScottC@INTENSE-Racing.com. Thanks in advance! Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desperado Posted November 28, 2003 Report Share Posted November 28, 2003 Was there ever a firm price set on these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex1647545498 Posted November 28, 2003 Report Share Posted November 28, 2003 Nope... I think it depends on how much work the conversion is going to be. I'm still waiting on "the word" too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted November 28, 2003 Report Share Posted November 28, 2003 Me too! Plus, I just ran 220V out to my garage in preparation for a lift and air compressor...please put me on the list! smile.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desperado Posted November 28, 2003 Report Share Posted November 28, 2003 How about unconverted. I have 3 phase in my garage at this point to run various other things, rotary phase converters are the bomb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS69 Posted November 29, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2003 Originally posted by Desperado: How about unconverted. I have 3 phase in my garage at this point to run various other things, rotary phase converters are the bomb. I havent forgot about anyone, we are still working out the kinks... Desperado,Send me a pm and we cant work something out for a three phase lift(the motors cost around $200 so we will be able to knock that cost of the lift)and have a unit available maybe late this week. I live over in Galena, if you are in Johnston, you are not far from me. We have one phase unit just able setup and ready. I will try to have digital pictures this week on this unit. We run into several problems(the biggest one was that we didnt get all of the pulleys for all five units), so we been working with the people we got the lifts from to get the remaining parts. What I have learn from this process, is that we are going to have each lift built & operational for the buyer's inspection at our shop in Delaware. Then if he wants it, pay for the lift and take it with you or we can deliver and setup at your location(for additional cost). We have one single phase motor presently and have an order out with our machinest to built the correct collar for the each motor so the drive gear will work. I will be going back to NJ this Friday to pick up the additional parts that we need to get the last units together. I also have the opportunity to purchase two Champion two post lifts, so we many have two more to sell. Thanks and I will keep you guys posted... Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS69 Posted November 29, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2003 Originally posted by Renner: I may be interested in one, but would need it to run off of 220 not 110, so that would be one less motor you need to swap out. Do you have any other specs on the lift, total height, total width, model number etc? Does it have the cross bar above the posts or on the floor? Thanks in advance. -Brett These lifts are the Benwil TP-7. These are 7000lb. capacity two post lifts. There is a plate on the floor that you drive over(this is where the cables connect). Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex1647545498 Posted November 29, 2003 Report Share Posted November 29, 2003 You are da man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500HP RX-7 Posted November 30, 2003 Report Share Posted November 30, 2003 If you have one left I will take one and pay you to install it. Send me an email jbaughman@ameritech.net Thanks Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS69 Posted December 1, 2003 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2003 UPDATES: I have one Benwil TP-7 ready for three phase electric. Specifications: -7000 lb capacity -2 post columns, each colum is 9 feet. The side with the motor is 9 foot 8 inches. -area between posts is 10 feet. Overall width is 12 foot. - there is a plate that you drive over that contains the cables. PRICE for 3 phase unit = $1300 Presently, the lift is set up in Delaware. If interested please shoot me an email. I dont have pictures yet, but will in the next few days. We can deliver and setup the lift at your location for an additional cost. If no-one is interested in three phase, this will be convert to single phase and will be available in order from the parties interested above. Thanks, Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted December 2, 2003 Report Share Posted December 2, 2003 just a little tip for some of you guys. 3phase electric = 240 volts ac (farm/industrial) single phase electric = 110v or 220v ac (most homes/light comercial industrial areas) most homes have 220 service run in and split to 110 for outlets and lights and straight 220 for ranges dryers big air compressors etc. unless you have a shop in an industrial comercial area you are not going to be able to use a 3 phase motor unless you run a converter the extra money upfront for a converted lift is worth it as rotory phase converters are hard on the ole electric bill. for home use running the lift on 220v would be the most energy effecient but you'll likey have to run a new line out to your garage unless you already have 220 service for a welder or an air compressor. just thought I'd throw this out here scince some of you guys seem to think 220=3phase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex1647545498 Posted December 2, 2003 Report Share Posted December 2, 2003 Yeah... I'm not going to be able to use the 3 phase. Could you post a pic of one sometime? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desperado Posted December 2, 2003 Report Share Posted December 2, 2003 I forgot to ask what the horsepower rating on the 3 phase motors are. I need this to figure out the phase converter. Also, for the ones that are converted. The used 3 phase motors can be used for phase converters as well. I am curious as to what you are going to be doing with the old motors that are being pulled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS69 Posted December 2, 2003 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2003 Originally posted by Desperado: I forgot to ask what the horsepower rating on the 3 phase motors are. I need this to figure out the phase converter. Also, for the ones that are converted. The used 3 phase motors can be used for phase converters as well. I am curious as to what you are going to be doing with the old motors that are being pulled. The motors are two horsepower. Concerning the used motors that we remove, we will be selling them too. Thanks, Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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