New Year's present to myself: a topside creeper

[South VA]

I’m sure this is of lesser quality, but for how many times I’d use it’s tempting.

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96% of the 23 ratings were either 4 or 5 stars, so it can't be all that bad, I'd think.

 

[Caman96]

You know, I always worry climbing up on front to get at whatever, that I’m going to break something. Maybe my neck!

 

[termite]

You know, I always worry climbing up on front to get at whatever, that I’m going to break something. Maybe my neck!

Like busting the top mounting clips om the grille? If i had a shop, I'd have already gotten a topside creeper.

 

[Keeper]

Anything that keeps the "junk" from catching on that gender-changing hood latch has to be a good thing

 

[HotWheelsBurban]

Anything that keeps the "junk" from catching on that gender-changing hood latch has to be a good thing

Yup I ripped a pair of work pants on that hood latch, tore em to rags. Didn't feel real good sliding down the front of the truck either....
I usually fold up an old bath towel in several layers and cover it with that. I'd taken that away, when I saw something I needed to sort out under the hood, before I forgot about it. Jumped up on the core support, and...RIIIIIIP.

 

[Anchor]

I realize this is an old post but seeing it I had to add that I purchased one a couple of years ago and can't believe I ever worked on autos without it. I am 6 ft. tall and I use it on everything. I wish I owned that patent. Get it now.

 

[South VA]

I realize this is an old post but seeing it I had to add that I purchased one a couple of years ago and can't believe I ever worked on autos without it. I am 6 ft. tall and I use it on everything. I wish I owned that patent. Get it now.

That's good to hear - thanks. I'm still waiting on a couple of bolts to be sent so that I can finish assembling it, and try it out.

 

[Pinger]

A topside creeper or an equivalent is absolutely essential. How else can you get your upper body far enough into the engine bay to tempt the wind to blow the hood closed?....

 

[termite]

A topside creeper or an equivalent is absolutely essential. How else can you get your upper body far enough into the engine bay to tempt the wind to blow the hood closed?....

SouthVA should be "safe" in that regard as long as he closes shop doors at least on one side and keeps it inside.

 

[South VA]

And here it is:

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I have to say that it seems pretty sturdy. It also went together without any issue (other than the missing bolts). Some of the reviewers on amazon mentioned bent rails and holes that didn't line up, but I found none of that. Some reviewers also suggested swapping out the pipe insulation used as padding on the frame, with pool noodles to better protect the vehicle. Makes sense.

I believe that this will do the trick!