Rotisserie Question

[rv6aflyer]

This is a question for those who have used a rotisserie with their Z's. I have a '72 240Z that I'm gradually stripping down. I plan to take everything off the body (if it isn't welded, it's coming off!) and then mount it to a homemade rotisserie. I have a bar bolted to the bumper mounts in the back and will mount the front bar to the bumper mounts in the front. At least I think they are the bumper mounts. The car didn't have the bumper mounted when I bought it.

Can anyone tell me where the vertical center of gravity of the car is? How far above the rear bumper bolts should the center of rotation be? Same question for the front.

Thanks.

[Six_Shooter]

There's quite a bit of information on this on HybridZ.org. Some information with measurements and such.

I'm also sure I've found much of that information on this site using the search.

[geezer]

Take a look in my gallery. I asked the same questions when I built mine. If you need measurments let me know. It is fairly well centered and balanced and I can spin it easily by myself without it getting away from me.

[Z Speed]

Take a look in my gallery. I asked the same questions when I built mine. If you need measurments let me know. It is fairly well centered and balanced and I can spin it easily by myself without it getting away from me.

Ron, if you would could you get me the same info. I am in the same position as rv6aflyer regarding my "72" 240. Thanks....

[geezer]

I just measured it. The rear centerline is zero, meaning it is deadnuts even with the bumper bracket mounting holes. The front centerline is 3 inches above the bumper bracket mounting holes. I had Will to thank for giving me that information. There is a little bit of overkill built into mine. It will be for sale cheap soon I hope.

[Six_Shooter]

I just measured it. The rear centerline is zero, meaning it is deadnuts even with the bumper bracket mounting holes. The front centerline is 3 inches above the bumper bracket mounting holes. I had Will to thank for giving me that information. There is a little bit of overkill built into mine. It will be for sale cheap soon I hope.

Let me know what you want for it.

I'm close too. Brantford Ontario.

I was trying to start a Rotisserie sharing/exchange program on HybridZ, and while there was someone that said it was a good idea, nothing has become of it.

[ncolz]

Ron,

I'd like the measurements too. Being in Colorado, I'm too far away to ship yours. So this will give me the chance to bend some steel and weld some more!

Cheers,

Glen

Can a person ever have too many Z's?

[geezer]

Ron,

I'd like the measurements too. Being in Colorado, I'm too far away to ship yours. So this will give me the chance to bend some steel and weld some more!

Cheers,

Glen

Can a person ever have too many Z's?

Glen, The only other critical measurement is the distance between the spreader bar and the rotational center point. Once this height is achieved you will be able to rotate 360 degrees without hitting the spreader bar. What I did was buy 3 cheap engine stands for $34.99 apiece. This way I had enought steel to get the additional height and piece together a spreader bar. In my pics you can see I also had to buy additional square tubing for bracing and building the end mounting brackets. Any other measurements would be a matter of personal preference. The distance between the rotating center point and the spreader bar is 39" which leaves clearance with a fair margin of safety. I also recommisioned an old cart to use as a base. It has some nice wheels.

PS - Six Shooter, Your first on the list if you still want it when I'm done with it.

[Six_Shooter]

PS - Six Shooter, Your first on the list if you still want it when I'm done with it.

Sounds good, when do you think you'll be done with it?

[geezer]

Sounds good, when do you think you'll be done with it?

I need to get motivated. I've been using the "it's too cold today excuse" too much lately. I'm guessing a minimum 2 months. I will need it until the lines and suspension are mounted. I still have some welding to finish up and all the suspension components to blast and coat. I need someone to point me in the direction of the garage and kick me in the a$$.

PS-If you can wait till Aug 16, I can deliver it. I'll be hauling another load of Mopar parts to New Hamburg for MoparFest. Your right along the way.

[Six_Shooter]

Geezer, you have a PM.