Loading…
20
Stopped for coffee in Tacoma and saw a body shop using a homemade frame rack setup in the alley behind it.
3 comments
Log in to join the discussion
Log In3 Comments
coracarter7mo ago
Man, does that ever bring back some memories? I saw a shop in Spokane once that had a truck frame hung from a chain hoist hooked to a big tree branch. It's wild what people can make work when they have to, but it also makes you wonder about the quality. I'd be nervous getting a car back from a place like that, you know?
4
lindab497mo ago
You know coracarter, I get where you're coming from but I've seen some real talent come out of those backyard setups. My uncle used a similar rig with an oak tree to straighten his old farm truck's frame after a wreck. That truck ran for another ten years with no issues. Sometimes it's more about the skill of the person than the fancy tools they have.
5
felix1476mo ago
Seriously though, that's playing with fire. A tree branch isn't a calibrated shop press. Just because it worked once doesn't mean it's safe or right. You can be the most skilled person alive, but using the wrong tool for a job that critical is a huge risk. I'd never trust my vehicle to something that could snap and cause way more damage.
2