A question from one of our valued customers;
If you don't mind, I have questions on your electric top hoist that I couldn't find answers to on your sight.
I would like more information on the installation of this hoist such as can the hoist be mounted on a side wall and if so are the pulleys supplied.
Answer: No, what you will have to do is mount it on the top ceiling, directly above where your hardtop lift will be raised.
Also does the speed of the hoist need to be doubled down or is there a control on the motor to control the lowering speed.
Answer: Our electric motor winch has one speed; Slow. This insures that your hardtop will be lifted smooth and safe!
How does the hoist attach to the car top, with straps or is there a curved bar under the top?
Answer: There is a custom mandrel bent bar that is specifically designed for your vehicle with a protective padding that you will cradle underneath the window section of your hardtop. This insures that your top will be held efficiently and most importantly, without damaging your hardtop's weather rubber trim.
Does the top swing when hanging and how precise does the car need to be under the hanging top for alignment back on to the car?
Answer: Yes, the top can swing. With the Electric Motor Winch, you simply use one hand to control the lifting button, and one hand to steady the top as it raises... if it actually does start to turn or sway. The top only weighs around 80lbs, so if it does start to sway and move around, it will not fall off the lift system. Our lift systems are secure. If you are using the Brake Winch version, you will simply raise it slowly, and if it does start to sway or move, you will stop the lifting, grab control of the hardtop, then proceed. Again, your hardtop is secure, so you will not have to worry about it falling off!
Any additional information would be greatly appreciated since I have a one car garage and I have a garage door opener to work around. The garage isn't very deep and the location of the top on the car sits directly below the opener motor. I may need to offset the hoist to pass the rail of the opener or back the bird in and hang the top behind the opener.
Answer: You called it in your last line when you said to: "back your car in and hang the top behind the opener". That's your best option. If you were to hang the eye bolt hanger or Electric Motor Winch on the side of the garage door opener motor on the top ceiling, you would then have to be more careful with lifting and lowering the hardtop down to your vehicle. We do not suggest this, although it is possible.
In addition I only have an eight foot high ceiling. Thanks for any help. Love your site and just ordered the chrome rear deck protector. I check your site everyday.
Answer: As long as your ceiling is 6 feet high, you can install any of our Hardtop Lift Systems for your cherished roadster!
Thanks again and hope to hear from you soon.
Jeff
2005 Cashmere Bird
1963 Thunderbird Sports Roadster
Your welcome Jeff. Thank you for sending in your questions that I'm sure so many other customers have as well.
Happy Motoring,
Aaron Scott, Owner |
