Rotisserie vs Lift

[Namrups]

I received Eastwood's spring/summer catalog today. Paging through I came across Rotisserie's. Has anyone used a rotisserie instead of a lift? It seems to me that by rotating the car you could reach every part of it without the need to bend over. The same idea of a lift. I understand that this could only be used during the build up to the point of adding any type of fluids and could not be use for maintenance later but am I missing anything else?
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[NAZ]

I have both. Two very different and extremely handy tools to have. One does not replace the other. In fact, I use my lift to load and unload the rotisserie so you could say they complement each other.

[J R Jones]

I have built rotisseries when I needed them, never bought one. I expect a purchased rotisserie has a weight limit.
They were valuable in building race cars and restoration where a lot of repair, fabrication and reinforcement was required on the bottom of the car, opposed to doing it under the car on one's back.

The most I have loaded on a rotisserie were pony car unitized body tubs. Assembly was done without a rotisserie.
Most recently I reconditioned and refinished a 109 in WB Avanti frame using an engine stand on the aft end and a chain hoist/lift strap supporting a fixture/spindle on the front.
I was pleased to get uniform paint access and coverage and no dry blends. One requirement was a large enough lever to spin the frame alone and not let it get away from me.

One caution, a chassis supported from the ends may distort/bend unlike support under the frame, or through the suspension. Therefore if you are doing structure work on a rotisserie be sure the frame is not sagging in the middle.
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[Jim Stabe]

Rotisseries are great for certain jobs in building a car. Painting and bodywork is the first thing that comes to mind. It is also really nice for building an exhaust system - just like working at a bench.

[tomshep]

Yes

[Arrowhead]

I wouldn't bother with a rotisserie unless you are planning on restoring other vehicles. I have one and it's indispensable for frame off projects. You can't put a completed car on it so it's only helpful during construction. If you want to put your FFR on a spinner then look into a couple of engine stands. Lot cheaper and plenty strong enough for a FFR frame. Even then there's not much need unless you got a bare frame to sandblast and paint.

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[Namrups]

I wouldn't bother with a rotisserie unless you are planning on restoring other vehicles. I have one and it's indispensable for frame off projects. You can't put a completed car on it so it's only helpful during construction. If you want to put your FFR on a spinner then look into a couple of engine stands. Lot cheaper and plenty strong enough for a FFR frame. Even then there's not much need unless you got a bare frame to sandblast and paint.

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I am 69 years old. My back is not what it used to be. My plan is for a 2 post lift (If I can afford it). After seeing the rotisserie add substantially cheaper than a lift I wanted to investigate the possibilities. Given the responses I've had to this post, if the lift is out of reach I may go with the rotisserie until I get to the roller stage. It would still beat laying on my back underneath.

[steno]

On my last roadster build, I just put the chassis on its side and stood there and did the brake and fuel lines without really bending over. MONEY!!

[Namrups]

On my last roadster build, I just put the chassis on its side and stood there and did the brake and fuel lines without really bending over. MONEY!!

That's an idea I had not thought of!!

[Skuzzy]

My poor man approach is to use my overhead gantry to raise the frame on its side, then tie down the ends of the frame to the ramps on my lift. Allows me to adjust how high I need the frame, depending on what and where I am working so I do not have to bend over, for long periods of time.

[SnakeBitten14]

I don't think I ever thought to myself I needed a rotisserie. You aren't welding the frame up. (unless you are planning to make major modifications). A lift would have been nice. Just my take.

[Papa]

A simple chassis dolly works great for the early stages of the build. It's harder once all the panels are done, but most work to the point can be done sitting on a rolling stool.

[CaptB]

I bought a quickjack setup at SEMA this year and I wouldn't do a build without one. I'm 58 with a lot of deployments behind me so my back isn't what it was back in the day.

I vote quickjacks.