I did get a response from the California company. The cost is high as is the quality. Amounts are in US$. Will our dollar be near par by the summer?
Dear
Joe Shmenge (aka world famous Polka accordionist)
Thank you for your interest in American Custom Lifts.
Please find the attached brochure regarding our M1-4.5 and 6.5 single post parking lift as well as the installation manual. The last two pages of the attached brochure provide specifications for our optional wide lift designed for vehicles with very wide wheel-base (76" to 80") and our low profile baseplate engineered for vehicles with very low profile of 4" or less. The M1 single post is American made and was designed in 1999 by American Custom Lifts.
The 4.5 model is on sale for $7,495 and the 6.5 for $8,495. Freight varies depending upon the jobsite location. For budgetary purposes the estimated cost is between $850 and $1,750 just depending on the ship to location. Outside of the 48 Contiguous states, the cost will be more.
Installation price varies depending on the model, jobsite location and if a forklift is required. The national average installation cost is between $1,050 and $1,550. If you choose to install the lift yourself, you will need a forklift to off-load the lift once it arrives and for the installation. If you choose to contract with one of our recommended installation companies, we'll ship your lift directly to them. They will then schedule an installation date that works best for your schedule. Please note that not all installers are licensed electricians and you may be required to hire an electrician to hook up the power to the 220v motor. Also please review the dimensions of the lift to confirm it will fit within your garage space and review the attached installation manual, specifically the foundation requirements shown on page 2, note 3. Our recommend installers are not employees of American Custom Lifts and therefore there may be a charge for a presite visit.
To view a video review from one of our customers about the Single Post Lift, please click on the following link:
American Custom Lifts M1 4.5 Single Post Car Lift Install and Review
To view a video testimonials, please click on the following links:
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Available options:
Metal drip pans: $89 each.
Aluminum centers cost $1,395
Drive-on ramp protectors (Prevents ramp from scratching floor): $99
Included 36" Aluminum Ramps or High-Density Race Ramps. Extended 48" drive-on ramps in place of standard 36": $249
Wider lift to accommodate wide wheel base vehicles: $495
Low profile baseplate: $495 (Available only for the 4.5 Model)
Available Powder Coat Color Options: Black, Blue, or Red. Upgrade to White, Bengal Dark Grey, Silver Metallic or Matte Black for $450.
Power source is 220v (208v / 230v). 30 amp circuit recommended. 110v power optional for 4.5 model only (Lifting capacity derated to 4,000 lbs with 110v power unit).
Please note that we can customize the overall height of the column for additional lifting height or reduce the column for low ceiling applications for an additional charge of $450. For lifting heights that exceed 82", please call for quote.
Foundation requirements are a minimum of 4" reinforced concrete (wire mesh or rebar) and 3000 psi. The foundation requirements is commonly standard in most homes but can not be installed on a post tension slab.
To confirm if you have enough ceiling height to store one car above the other, measure the total height of both vehicles being stored and then add 10". This will give you the minimum ceiling height required. Some garage doors and tracking may interfere with the lifts operation. However, you can easily resolve this by raising the garage door tracks and/or using a side-mounted garage door motor. Most local garage door companies offer these services at a reasonable cost.
Please note that we have been offering parking lifts, automotive lifts and material handling equipment to fit almost any application since 1998. We strive to provide excellent customer service in every phase of your lift purchase, from research to installation; our goal is to make you a satisfied customer.
I hope the information provided helps you in choosing an American Custom lift that will best suit your needs. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our office at any time. We're happy to help!
Once again, thank you for considering American Custom Lifts.
Sincerely,
Jason Tharp
AmericanCustom Lifts
8880 Rio San Diego Drive
Suite 800-824
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 286-5438 X107 (Office)
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). This model requires a 12′ + ceiling height. However, if you don’t have a 12′ ceiling, it doesn’t mean that you can’t own the 6.5 single post storage lift. We can always custom build this model to meet your requirements.
