Working on the underside of the e9

[Pneumatic_Pickle]

whats the best course of action to clean up the underside without access to a lift? This is in regards to rust and general cleanup. I realise I could use a rotisserie however I dont have anywhere to store it after I use it.

 

[Honolulu]

1. Jack it up, block it up, crawl under with raincoat, goggles, face shield, water hose, scrub brush.
2. Find a pit, use it, bail it out.
3. Don't really know how high you can jack one side, but would be a very dicey approach to raise and support with reliability.
4. Find someone/someplace else to do the work.

 

[autokunst]

You mentioned a rotisserie, which suggests to me that you are stripping the car to the chassis. If you are going to that extent, buy and use a rotisserie, and then sell it on Kijiji when you are finished. You can't beat the access and convenience (again, if you are stripping to the bare chassis).

 

[stphers]

I have done it both ways, the rotisserie is nice ( have one now ) If you do it on jackstands, put a old tarp down so all the s**t is contained on that either way, it's not a lot of fun Get a few wire wheels that come to a point, they are very good for getting into the corners

Thanks, Rick

 

[Pneumatic_Pickle]

You mentioned a rotisserie, which suggests to me that you are stripping the car to the chassis. If you are going to that extent, buy and use a rotisserie, and then sell it on Kijiji when you are finished. You can't beat the access and convenience (again, if you are stripping to the bare chassis).

Thats a good point. I'm just trying to do it right but also im trying to be wary where my money is going. So if I can get what I bought it for then its not that bad.

 

[Pneumatic_Pickle]

I have done it both ways, the rotisserie is nice ( have one now ) If you do it on jackstands, put a old tarp down so all the s**t is contained on that either way, it's not a lot of fun Get a few wire wheels that come to a point, they are very good for getting into the corners

Thanks, Rick

Thanks for the tips!

 

[Pneumatic_Pickle]

Are there any threads that show how best to mount the e9 frame onto a rotisserie?

Thanks, David

 

[stphers]

I just noticed now that you are in Vancouver, is that BC or Vancouver elsewhere?

Thanks, Rick

 

[rsporsche]

Are there any threads that show how best to mount the e9 frame onto a rotisserie?

Thanks, David

David, send a PM to @m5bb. he did a rotisserie restoration on his coupe and has a lot of pictures.

 

[Pneumatic_Pickle]

I just noticed now that you are in Vancouver, is that BC or Vancouver elsewhere?

Thanks, Rick

Its BC Vancouver

 

[stphers]

I have a small shop in Port Moody, Pretty much all that I do is E9's, 2002's and older Alfa's. Got a couple of tii;s there now along with a ti doing a full restoration.

 

[Pneumatic_Pickle]

I have a small shop in Port Moody, Pretty much all that I do is E9's, 2002's and older Alfa's. Got a couple of tii;s there now along with a ti doing a full restoration.

Awesome stuff! Its been my dream to own a 2002 since my early teens. Id love to stop by maybe sometime, take a look.

Thanks, David

 

[shanon]

Buy a lift if ya have the space. It will pay for itself over time....