Borrow/Rent Engine Hoist? - NJFBOA - Home of New Jersey's Camaros and Firebirds

Mystic350 · 01-23-2012, 10:41 AM

I am really not sure which forum to put this in... sorry if this is not the correct one.

I need to borrow or rent an engine hoist, I'd rather check here to see if anyone has one up against the wall in their garage that they'd let me borrow for a 6 pack vs. going to Home Depot.

I live in Northern Burlington County but am all over the area for work and can pick up at your convenience if you have one. I only need it to replace the oil pan gasket and will have it back to you in a few days max.

Thanks,
Chris

usp55 · 01-23-2012, 11:53 AM

Shame you’re not closer or you could definitely use mine. (08080 if anyone needs one)

edit - I don’t know why I thought Columbus was much farther than 45min. If you can’t find one closer you’re more than welcome to grab it.

thunder · 01-23-2012, 11:59 AM

im letting a buddy borrow mine, want me to let me know when he is done with it?

Mystic350 · 01-23-2012, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by thunder

im letting a buddy borrow mine, want me to let me know when he is done with it?

I'd appreciate it, I work in the Raritan Center so pick up/drop off would be easy. That said, I'm looking to get this done sooner rather than later so I'll most likely go rent one in the next few days if something doesn't pop up.

Thanks,
Chris

Mystic350 · 01-23-2012, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by usp55

Shame you’re not closer or you could definitely use mine. (08080 if anyone needs one)

edit - I don’t know why I thought Columbus was much farther than 45min. If you can’t find one closer you’re more than welcome to grab it.

I'll see if I can arrange some work down in Vineland over the next week or so. If so, I'll definitely take you up on the offer! Unfortunately, I think I'll be up in North Jersey a bunch this week. What time of day are you available for me to pick up and drop off if I can work it out?

Thanks,
Chris

KevinW · 01-23-2012, 01:20 PM

I have one you can borrow, western monmouth, just north of great adventure, 30 min from columbus on rt 537. I need to clean out that corner anyways

I have a leveler too. just need to be disassembled/assembled to transport.

I also need some help this sat for pushing my SS back in the shed once I pick it up from the body shop in raritan.

usp55 · 01-23-2012, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Mystic350

I'll see if I can arrange some work down in Vineland over the next week or so. If so, I'll definitely take you up on the offer! Unfortunately, I think I'll be up in North Jersey a bunch this week. What time of day are you available for me to pick up and drop off if I can work it out?

Thanks,
Chris

Just let me know, I work in philly 9-5 home by 6, but I can leave it on the porch if you'll be in the area earlier in the day.

BonzoHansen · 01-23-2012, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by KevinW

I have one you can borrow, western monmouth, just north of great adventure, 30 min from columbus on rt 537. I need to clean out that corner anyways

I have a leveler too. just need to be disassembled/assembled to transport.

I also need some help this sat for pushing my SS back in the shed once I pick it up from the body shop in raritan.

i might be available in the afternoon, call me.

Mystic350 · 01-23-2012, 01:39 PM

Kevin,

My son plays soccer at Bob Smith on Saturdays (half way to GA from my house), I can meet up with you before or after his game to help with the push. If we can arrange some time tonight/tomorrow/Wednesday for me to pick it up, I'm sure I can also return the hoist on Saturday as well.

Thanks,
Chris

JL8Jeff · 01-23-2012, 01:57 PM

Chris, John B (Pampered Z) has my hoist and you're welcome to borrow it if you need to. I'm not sure what his schedule is going back and forth from central PA and Ewing so we would need to check with him.

Mystic350 · 01-23-2012, 02:13 PM

Thanks for the offer Jeff (and good to "see" you after so long). I've been PM'ing with John a bit, I'll find out if I can work something out with him or not. Regardless of which hoist I borrow, my offer to help Kevin out stands.

Chris

WildBillyT · 01-23-2012, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by KevinW

I have one you can borrow, western monmouth, just north of great adventure, 30 min from columbus on rt 537. I need to clean out that corner anyways

I have a leveler too. just need to be disassembled/assembled to transport.

I also need some help this sat for pushing my SS back in the shed once I pick it up from the body shop in raritan.

Raritan, as in by Duke Island Park? Which shop are you at?

KevinW · 01-23-2012, 02:30 PM

Chris, which ever hoist you decide is fine with me, just let me know which way you are leaning

I will be working in the garage tonight and maybe the rest of the week (warm weather!) on my 51, so tonight is an option. PM me if interested. You have a truck, right? It is not going in a car trunk, its the big heavy non-folding kind

Bill, it is Steve V's. I've had it in there since 2010. Its not working out like I planned

Scott, hopefully going up there sat morning weather depending, but since my driveway is on a hill, need help pushing it in

I have your mobile, I might give you a call sat. thanks

Mystic350 · 01-23-2012, 02:41 PM

Kevin, I have an SUV... so we may have a problem with transport. I guess I should have clarified that it needs to fit into the back of an Envoy.

The offer to help push the car still stands anyway, I'll be about 10-15 minutes away from Great Adventure for a 1:30 soccer game on Saturday. Let me know if I can help.

Chris

KevinW · 01-23-2012, 02:50 PM

What I have un-bolts into 4-5 managable parts, but the base is about 70" long and 3.5" wide (it fits with some room in my shortbed truck). its been in the back of a suburban, but I do not know how big an envoy is.

Looks like this one (just not as nice

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KevinW · 01-23-2012, 02:55 PM

I can get exact measurements tonight.

Mystic350 · 01-23-2012, 03:08 PM

Actually, I'll likely borrow a friend's Titan to come pick it up. Hadn't really thought about how big that would be relative to the back of my Envoy (mid-size SUV).

Chris

BonzoHansen · 01-23-2012, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by KevinW

Scott, hopefully going up there sat morning weather depending, but since my driveway is on a hill, need help pushing it in

I have your mobile, I might give you a call sat. thanks

I'm available after 1 pm Saturday

KevinW · 01-23-2012, 03:59 PM

chris, a titan will work, just send me an email (in my user name) and I will reply with my phone number for you to call. Then we can talk timings and directions. I will be home after 6pm.

Scott, have you been to my place? I will call you when we are heading back and we can work out the timings. it will take us a while to load. Have to put wheels on it 1st. thanks!

tonight is not good, rain and fog. tomorrow should be nicer.

base is 3' by 5'6", so put the seat down and measure

BonzoHansen · 01-23-2012, 07:57 PM

I have not you'll have to PM me your address.

KevinW · 01-25-2012, 11:16 AM

Email sent to both of you with directions.

KevinW · 01-28-2012, 03:48 PM

Scott, left you a message, we got my SS home safe and sound. Thanks for the offer of the help! Chris has been having fun under his engine

Raist103 · 02-01-2012, 09:43 AM

im 5min from columbus if you still need to borrow one. let me know.

KevinW · 02-01-2012, 10:15 AM

Chris is done, waiting for the hoist to return home. Chris, I responded to your last email, you there?

Mystic350 · 02-01-2012, 11:07 AM

Hi Kevin,

I am here!! Crazy at work though, I'm about to head out of my office in Edison NJ for a 3pm meeting in Wesport CT. I'll be home very late tonight but am planning on getting the hoist back to you tomorrow night (got the truck lined up and everything). I'll give you a ring when I leave my house, probably will be over there about the same time I was there to pick it up last week (7-7:30pm).

Thanks again!
Chris