Should I be concerned using a two-post lift on a Model A

I have a Challenger 7000 pound two post lift.I have 10 inch standoffs I made to reach up to clear the running boards.I put the front posts right at the side motor mounts,and the rear stands under the frame right where the rear radius rods cross,just ahead of them.That way I can pull the rear end with the car on the lift.I worked in a station while in high school that had a Weaver 2 post in ground lift.I went in early one morning to find a 64 Plymouth with the tail in the air and gas all over the floor.It had blown a valve during the night and the rear post with the axle fork had raised up to full heighth.It poked right through the gas tank and into the trunk.I ran out and pulled the meter,I was afraid the furnace was going to kick on while I was still inside.
 
pookie55 said:
My lift is also a Atlas 2 post lift I feel it works great but only was concerned when another gentleman stated it was not safe.
I took all precautions and used supports under the car for the first couple of days just to be sure I've had no issue
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I guess I would ask him what does he mean by " it being unsafe"?

As Tom mentioned, as long as you have the required concrete thickness, and in my case the Atlas 9KOH required 4". If you have the concrete thickness, you should be OK.

Last week I had my daughters Chevy Suburban on the 9,000 lb lift and it was fine.

Now, I know the Atlas 9KOH at $1,595 is at the low end of what some 2 posts cost. I have seen other brands that certainty look like they have more metal and look stronger, but the Atlas works.:D
 
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old31 said:
I guess I would ask him what does he mean by " it being unsafe"?

As Tom mentioned, as long as you have the required concrete thickness, and in my case the Atlas 9KOH required 4". If you have the concrete thickness, you should be OK.

Last week I had my daughters Chevy Suburban on the 9,000 lb lift and it was fine.

Now, I know the Atlas 9KOH at $1,595 is at the low end of what some 2 posts cost. I have seen other brands that certainty look like they have more metal and look stronger, but the Atlas works.:D
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My Atlas is also brand new I installed it early 2016. My concrete is between 5 1/2 to 6 1/6 inches thick. I don't believe the original question from the first gentleman to me was in fact my concrete thickness it was in fact that it was unsafe to pick up a Model A car or truck with a two-post lift.
The complaint was "stress on the frame" at the Cowl/hood area. He had heard the Car would split and separate at the hood/cowl area falling forward from the body & frame. Engine,hood,radiator,front frame section, etc. I guess due to weakness of frame splitting due to rot.
I also think as several others have mentioned, maybe his car frame was compromised by rot and that's where the problem was. Or just concern after hearing other horror stories.

So far I've had no issues my concrete is only 2 years old & Atlas lift being only 6 months old


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I wished I had a pit like that. I always wanted one like I've seen in the South built from railroad ties where you just drive up on the ties hanging over the side of a hill or steep bank, climb right under the car and work on it
 
I always wanted one like I've seen in the South built from railroad ties where you just drive up on the ties hanging over the side of a hill or steep bank,
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I saw an outhouse like that one time, whatever went through the hole inside just went down the hill on the outside.
 
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