Hover creeper. Anyone have one? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Sillyoldman · 10-24-2009, 12:28 AM

Can a big boy like me float on air?

Actually I do need a new creeper. Anyone have advice for a heavy rated & economical one?

YouTube - Davison Design: Hover Creeper Video

Driveway Dreams · 10-24-2009, 12:38 AM

That does look kinda cool. I too wonder about how it really works.

cableguy0 · 10-24-2009, 12:41 AM

If you figure the normal compressor is putting out 120psi or more even if you weigh 250lbs or so that load spread over the entire board would be a lot of weight. i would guess it would work well. better than a wheel getting hung up on a piece of dirt on the floor like normal creepers

68C15 · 10-24-2009, 07:08 AM

pessimist mode on;

that's gonna kick up a lot of dust in 99% of floors.

nothing like having another cord or hose under there with you.

does it work on less than perfect floors?

pessimist mode off, optimist mode on;

I have about 150' of hose and a large driveway. creeper racing time trials!!!

cdowns · 10-24-2009, 07:35 AM

i've used a similar tool for moving appliances it worked effectivly but was very sensitve to balance of the load. and evenness of the floor it was being used on. from those prior experiences i can only think it would only be a major PITA to try using it plus the fact if you're like me and drop small parts they'll get blown away never to b seen again

i like the racin idea tho

chevyboy55 · 10-24-2009, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

plus the fact if you're like me and drop small parts they'll get blown away never to b seen again

Good point. I have a hard enough time finding them when they are close let alone blown across the shop.

bad6772 · 10-24-2009, 08:00 AM

Agreed......Looks like it would be a cluster .... to use with the hose, and the ever sounding of an air fitting gone bad............

retodd7711 · 10-24-2009, 08:13 AM

I believe that would wear out a normal-sized air compressor.

Sillyoldman · 10-24-2009, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by retodd7711

I believe that would wear out a normal-sized air compressor.

It looks like there is a lever that the guy turns on/off so the air is not running constant. I like the idea of turning it off so your'e not gliding around with every wrenching motion. Racing does sound fun.

68C15 · 10-24-2009, 02:14 PM

all you would need is a connection that comes apart with a strong pull and the game is on. just like belt sander races. the finish line would be a sight to see. I wonder what the stop would be like when the air suddenly goes away. LOL

10-24-2009, 12:38 AM	#2
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10-24-2009, 12:41 AM	#3
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	Re: Hover creeper. Anyone have one? If you figure the normal compressor is putting out 120psi or more even if you weigh 250lbs or so that load spread over the entire board would be a lot of weight. i would guess it would work well. better than a wheel getting hung up on a piece of dirt on the floor like normal creepers __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

10-24-2009, 07:08 AM	#4
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Hover creeper. Anyone have one? pessimist mode on; that's gonna kick up a lot of dust in 99% of floors. nothing like having another cord or hose under there with you. does it work on less than perfect floors? pessimist mode off, optimist mode on; I have about 150' of hose and a large driveway. creeper racing time trials!!!

10-24-2009, 07:35 AM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Hover creeper. Anyone have one? i've used a similar tool for moving appliances it worked effectivly but was very sensitve to balance of the load. and evenness of the floor it was being used on. from those prior experiences i can only think it would only be a major PITA to try using it plus the fact if you're like me and drop small parts they'll get blown away never to b seen again i like the racin idea tho __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

10-24-2009, 08:00 AM	#7
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,952	Re: Hover creeper. Anyone have one? Agreed......Looks like it would be a cluster .... to use with the hose, and the ever sounding of an air fitting gone bad............

10-24-2009, 08:13 AM	#8
retodd7711 chrome makes it go FASTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland Tennessee Posts: 2,884	Re: Hover creeper. Anyone have one? I believe that would wear out a normal-sized air compressor. __________________ She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005

10-24-2009, 02:14 PM	#10
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Hover creeper. Anyone have one? all you would need is a connection that comes apart with a strong pull and the game is on. just like belt sander races. the finish line would be a sight to see. I wonder what the stop would be like when the air suddenly goes away. LOL

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