Hoist points on 1958 coup de ville
larry4242
07-06-2004, 07:53 PM
I just picked up a 58 coup de ville but can't figure out just where to place the lift pads of my 2 post lift. The frame is sort of X shaped. Thanks, Larry
Antiburn
07-06-2004, 08:19 PM
Well just look for the frame. It should be about 3 or 4 inches wide and should stick out. If your frame is like an X then just look where you think it is.
MagicRat
07-09-2004, 04:47 AM
I just picked up a 58 coup de ville but can't figure out just where to place the lift pads of my 2 post lift. The frame is sort of X shaped. Thanks, Larry
GM used an X shaped frame, they called it a 'cruciform' frame, from '58 to '60 (?) for all their cars.
I got my 1963 'Motor' service manual out, as it covers these cars. They show hoists lifting the car up with pads on the front control arms and on the rear axle. It looks as if theu use these U shaped adaptors on the pads to better hold onto the car.
A mechanic buddy of mine (with a 2 post hoist) had a customer with a (pink!!) '58 Cad and just lifted it from the frame in the conventional manner, with no problem.
To me though, the frame rails are so close together, it may not be stable, if you are doing more extreme servicing.
GM used an X shaped frame, they called it a 'cruciform' frame, from '58 to '60 (?) for all their cars.
I got my 1963 'Motor' service manual out, as it covers these cars. They show hoists lifting the car up with pads on the front control arms and on the rear axle. It looks as if theu use these U shaped adaptors on the pads to better hold onto the car.
A mechanic buddy of mine (with a 2 post hoist) had a customer with a (pink!!) '58 Cad and just lifted it from the frame in the conventional manner, with no problem.
To me though, the frame rails are so close together, it may not be stable, if you are doing more extreme servicing.
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