OLD PHOTO - OSHA?.........We Don't Need No Stinking OSHA!!

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OLD PHOTO - OSHA?.........We Don't Need No Stinking OSHA!!

Post by Jay In Northern Ca. » Fri Dec 06, 2024 10:00 am

The Palace Garage, year and people unknown.jpg


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Re: OLD PHOTO - OSHA?.........We Don't Need No Stinking OSHA!!

Post by TXGOAT2 » Fri Dec 06, 2024 10:07 am

Note that there is a chain hoist still attached to the car. Bolting or nailing an X brace between the two upright timbers to form an "A" frame would add a lot of stability, as would adding a top crossmember chained to the car and a bottom crossmember.


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Re: OLD PHOTO - OSHA?.........We Don't Need No Stinking OSHA!!

Post by TXGOAT2 » Fri Dec 06, 2024 10:14 am

The roof trusses of that building are probably wood, and it may be supporting the weight of many layers of roofing added over many years. It might also have tons of snow on it... and the trusses may have water damage from leaks in the roof. If it's a two-story building, no telling how much weight may be on the second floor.... It may be loaded with car parts and who knows what. On the other hand, the higher the car is raised, the less weight is supported by the hoist, timbers, and whatever the hoist is suspended from.


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Re: OLD PHOTO - OSHA?.........We Don't Need No Stinking OSHA!!

Post by Jerry VanOoteghem » Fri Dec 06, 2024 10:51 am

This almost always works! I've only very seldom dropped a car on my head.

BTW, if the chain broke, the rear wheels would most likely roll, (since they don't appear to be chocked), and the car would roll off of the posts. The obtuse angle of his spreader chain also adds greatly to the tension on it. Oh well, it lasted long enough for the photo anyway. :)

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Re: OLD PHOTO - OSHA?.........We Don't Need No Stinking OSHA!!

Post by Steve1920 » Fri Dec 06, 2024 12:24 pm

That's what they call a two-post lift!


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Post by RecklessKelly » Fri Dec 06, 2024 12:30 pm

If I took out my garage door opener I could pull that one off.


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Re: OLD PHOTO - OSHA?.........We Don't Need No Stinking OSHA!!

Post by Shannon_in_Texas » Fri Dec 06, 2024 12:44 pm

So you're saying your username fits you well-- right?!? Just kidding...


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Post by RecklessKelly » Fri Dec 06, 2024 12:57 pm

I guess so!


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Post by TXGOAT2 » Fri Dec 06, 2024 4:07 pm

Setting the rear brakes would be a very good idea. Grease pits are nice... until someone falls in.

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Post by Craig Leach » Fri Dec 06, 2024 4:30 pm

OSHA we don't need no stinking OSHA!!
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Post by Norman Kling » Fri Dec 06, 2024 6:09 pm

Testing to see how the 4th main holds oil. If it runs out the rear axles, the 4th needs repair. :lol:
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Post by RecklessKelly » Fri Dec 06, 2024 8:25 pm

The guy with the hat on the right must be the boss man.


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Re: OLD PHOTO - OSHA?.........We Don't Need No Stinking OSHA!!

Post by Art M » Fri Dec 06, 2024 9:36 pm

I worked in a grease pit 60 some years ago. Hated every minute of it. I preferred working on a creeper at that time. I don't have a lift, so creeper it is

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