Best lifted working position for Patrician
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Ok, so hopefully a simple safe answer here.
I would like to know folks ideas for elevating my 55 Patrician in order to get under it to work on things like dropping the oil pan, sanding the rust and dirt off etc. Here is my situation: I'd like to keep it elevated for more than the 1 to 2 hr increments that I have time to work on it(possibly weeks at a time). I have 4year twin boys that frequent the garage to get into my wife's car so safety is the most important aspect. I have the torsion leveling so do I need to take any care there?(car doesn't have battery). Would like ideas for the longer time period of lifting and also for just a couple hours of lift time. I saw these and they looked good:http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_12000-gvw-ramp-rhino-gear_10157441-p?searchTerm=ramp
Posted on: 2012/7/18 14:27
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Re: Best lifted working position for Patrician
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I've had my 1955 Patrician up on jack stands for nearly a year now. With the T-L system turned off, there is no danger of damage to that system. Insofar as your Patrician does not have a battery, there is clearly no danger to damaging the T-L system.
As for safety, as long as your jack stands are firmly positioned under the vehicle's frame, the vehicle is solid and you should have no problem with your 4-year old. I have a 9-year old grandson and a 5-year old granddaughter and I have no problems with them being in the garage looking at the car. It is quite solid.
Posted on: 2012/7/18 18:02
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Re: Best lifted working position for Patrician
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It is true that while the battery is out there is no danger to the T-L System. However - If you are anything like me, in the excitement of the moment it can be difficult to remember everything. So - just to be on the safe side, I'd turn the T-L off at the dash switch. The '55 Senior Owner's Manual doesn't show the switch as I found out, and Howard had to tell me where and how to find and work the switch. Just in case: It's a toggle switch under the far left side of the instrument panel. Moving the switch left (towards the door) turns the system off. Good luck with your Patrician (excellent choice in automobiles). As another '55 Patrician caretaker, I will follow your postings with interest.
Posted on: 2012/7/18 19:33
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Re: Best lifted working position for Patrician
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When jacking up my Packards I place jack stands under the front suspension, at the outter ends of the lower 'A' arms, on the bottoms of the spindles. At the rear, I place the jack stands under the spring plates. This keeps the suspension loaded like it is on the ground. I place jack stands under the frame, just in front of the rear wheels, just before the rear axle kick up, if I need to remove the rear tires. For added safety and peace of mind, I place the floor jack at the front or rear jacking location, depending on which end of the car I am working on. None of my Packards have torsion level suspension, just conventional front coil and rear leaf springs. I add that jacking up a car and working under it is one of my least favorite things to do. Comments?
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Posted on: 2012/7/19 11:11
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