| question on Kelvin's wood ramps [message #328766] |
Fri, 02 February 2018 13:10  |
Bob S.
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I am going to build a set of wood ramps using Kelvin's plans. I have been studying the plans, as well as, the materials list. I noticed that the materials list calls for 2 each 2x6x10 and one each 2x4x10. It appears to me that the longest board in the assembly is 78 inches long, so I am wondering what I am missing that would call for the 10 foot board.
I see that many of you have built a set of these, so I'm sure somebody can get me straightened out. Thanks in advance for any and all information.
Bob and Pam Schilling
Rapid City, SD
"78 Royale
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| Re: [GMCnet] question on Kelvin's wood ramps [message #328770 is a reply to message #328766] |
Fri, 02 February 2018 16:23  |
Rob
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As others indicated - it's a shopping list, meant to minimize waste and number of pieces purchased.
If you have shorter pieces available or for some other reason want to use shorter pieces - you can. I had lots of waste 2x material around, basically used what I could and bought a few longer pieces, as required.
BTW - Kelvin's ramps are AWESOME! I use them for all my vehicles. A bit heavy - but they work great for low clearance vehicles.
Rob
Victoria, BC
76 Royale - Rear Twins/Dry Bath
> On Feb 2, 2018, at 11:10 AM, Bob Schilling wrote:
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> I am going to build a set of wood ramps using Kelvin's plans. I have been studying the plans, as well as, the materials list. I noticed that the
> materials list calls for 2 each 2x6x10 and one each 2x4x10. It appears to me that the longest board in the assembly is 78 inches long, so I am
> wondering what I am missing that would call for the 10 foot board.
> I see that many of you have built a set of these, so I'm sure somebody can get me straightened out. Thanks in advance for any and all information.
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> Bob and Pam Schilling
> Rapid City, SD
> "78 Royale
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| Re: [GMCnet] question on Kelvin's wood ramps [message #328771 is a reply to message #328770] |
Fri, 02 February 2018 17:12 |
Bob S.
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Thanks for all your answers. I kind of thought it might be to minimize waste, but I wanted to make sure I was reading the plans correctly. Thanks again
Bob and Pam Schilling
Rapid City, SD
"78 Royale
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| Re: question on Kelvin's wood ramps [message #328777 is a reply to message #328766] |
Fri, 02 February 2018 21:08 |
lqqkatjon
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Only thing i remember is to cut up the long pieces 1st. Then cut up the short pieces. When we built the last set we cut a few extra short pieces and shorted myself a longer board because a few of the shorter pieces were to have cone from off cuts of other boards.
Jon Roche
75 palm beach
EBL EFI, manny headers, Micro Level, rebuilt most of coach now.
St. Cloud, MN
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| Re: question on Kelvin's wood ramps [message #328780 is a reply to message #328766] |
Sat, 03 February 2018 00:32 |
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John Heslinga
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Rob
I used 2X8 by 10 foot and some short 2X4s, 1 pressure treated for the ground piece. 8 inch seems to be perfect for the wheel width. Here is a full photo description of the entire process I Happened to use.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g6021-rear-ramps.html
John and Cathie Heslinga
1974 Canyonlands 260
455, Manny tranny and 1 ton, 3:70 LS,
Red Seal Journeyman, DTE, BEd. MEd.
Edmonton, Alberta
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| Re: [GMCnet] question on Kelvin's wood ramps [message #328781 is a reply to message #328780] |
Sat, 03 February 2018 10:16 |
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Nice work John !!
My arm is sore just thinking about cutting by hand
Mike in NS
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On Sat, Feb 3, 2018 at 2:32 AM, John Heslinga wrote:
> Rob
> I used 2X8 by 10 foot and some short 2X4s, 1 pressure treated for the
> ground piece. 8 inch seems to be perfect for the wheel width. Here is a full
> photo description of the entire process I Happened to use.
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g6021-rear-ramps.html
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> John and Cathie Heslinga
> 1974 Canyonlands 260
> 455, Manny tranny and 1 ton, 3:70 LS,
> Red Seal Journeyman, DTE, BEd. MEd.
> Edmonton, Alberta
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| Re: [GMCnet] question on Kelvin's wood ramps [message #339995 is a reply to message #339988] |
Mon, 07 January 2019 12:39 |
Rob
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These ramps are great.
I either drive forward onto them (for raising the front) or back onto them (for raising the rear). I'm not sure I could get the GMC high enough to use them in front of the rear tires (if that's what you were asking). But YMMV?
When I'm working underneath - I use several axle stands to avoid the widow-maker scenario of a bag bursting or torsion bar failing.
They are also perfect for my lowered cars...
Rob
Victoria, BC
76 Royale - Rear Twins/Dry Bath
> On Jan 7, 2019, at 10:13 AM, Pete Smith wrote:
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> Whats the process for getting up on these ramps?
> Just pump the coach up as high as it will go......slide them in from the sides under the coach then drive forward up onto them?
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> I assume the limited height to slip them in is the limiting factor in how high they can be.....
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> Can one still put a block under between the rear wheels to stop the coach dropping as much in the event of a bag bursting.
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> got some things I need to do to things under there and its time i bit the bullet and made a set.
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> Pete
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> 1978 Center Kitchen Royale.
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| Re: [GMCnet] question on Kelvin's wood ramps [message #339996 is a reply to message #339988] |
Mon, 07 January 2019 12:52 |
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I built a set and love them. Used them on the minivan and every other car.
for the Coach, I normally raise the rear a bit, and then back up the ramps. (so when your done you can drive forward off the ramps) There is plenty of length there and the top piece of 2 x 4 acting as a bump stop helps. Then engage parking brake, then chock the front wheels. Also helps if your on level ground.
Having the extra space to work under there is very nice. Wish I built the ramps before I did the mufflers and black tank. Would have saved me a ton of time.
77 Royale, Rear Dry Bath. 403, 3.55 Final Drive, Lenzi goodies, Patterson carb and dizzy.
Mid Michigan
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