I set out to build one for $50.

...I ended spending almost $60, not too far off budget!

The pieces cut, ready to weld:



...welded...



...after adding some hardware from Lowes:



+ a $17.99 ratchet from Harbor Freight



The entire rig:



I plan on cleaning things up (paint it, etc.)

I also plan on adding some straps for long term storage - I wouldn't trust leaving it up on a little nylon rope for too long!

More details at : http://polarsoft.net/matt/
(bottom of list)

 

Great job! I've been thinking about doing the same thing. I take it you like it or would there be anything you would want to change? Also the hooks are they damaging the hardtop?

 

Nice hoist good idea putting that together.

I wish I had some welding skills I would be building everything under the sun.

 

Awesome, I did something similar but spent a little more and got the electric winch to lift the top. I like the rubber bumpers you used to protect the top, I used foam pipe insulation, but your setup looks a lot cleaner. Are those stick on?

 

post some pics

 

I need to go get these parts before next spring then I just need to get a buddy to weld it up for me! Nice!!

 

Hey. Looks great!! What are the dimensions? I'd love to do the same thing

 

What was the weight limit on the pulley's you used?