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Lt1_8U
01-19-2012, 09:46 AM
how would one load a car without a rear onto a trailer? its a nice car so i don't want to damage anything...
thanks guys!
LTb1ow
01-19-2012, 09:47 AM
What kind of trailer?
Lt1_8U
01-19-2012, 09:49 AM
just a regular car trailer like a uhaul open one
Lt1_8U
01-19-2012, 09:50 AM
and i have a winch to attach to the trailer and to a mounting point on the car, its a chevy nova no motor trans or rear but the body is in good shape so i dont want to mess it up
WildBillyT
01-19-2012, 09:54 AM
and i have a winch to attach to the trailer and to a mounting point on the car, its a chevy nova no motor trans or rear but the body is in good shape so i dont want to mess it up
BOOYAH.
You can make a dolly out of wood and casters.
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e186/double_overdrive496/c1ade343.jpg
Lt1_8U
01-19-2012, 10:01 AM
BOOYAH.
You can make a dolly out of wood and casters.
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e186/double_overdrive496/c1ade343.jpg
:mrgreen::mrgreen:
not a bad idea!! im going to do a massive internet search id just need wheels large enough to make it up the ramps, it has the whole front end and the wheels and tires on it just no rear
sweetbmxrider
01-19-2012, 10:02 AM
Make dollies and pay someone to flatbed it.
WildBillyT
01-19-2012, 10:03 AM
:mrgreen::mrgreen:
not a bad idea!! im going to do a massive internet search id just need wheels large enough to make it up the ramps, it has the whole front end and the wheels and tires on it just no rear
If it has no motor trans or rear you might be able to get away with tractor or large wheelbarrow tires. You can use large bolts as axles.
Lt1_8U
01-19-2012, 10:08 AM
Make dollies and pay someone to flatbed it.
ive got a buddy that will do it for gas money only thing im worried about isthe angle of the flat bed to the car, i would need to make the dollies pretty tall so the bumper doesnt scrap.
If it has no motor trans or rear you might be able to get away with tractor or large wheelbarrow tires. You can use large bolts as axles.
truee i could put two roller skates underneath lol. do you think the tires will stay under the car as the tow truck or winch pulls it?
Lt1_8U
01-19-2012, 10:12 AM
actually they wouldn't have to be too tall because the leaf springs are still in the car and i could just ratchet the dollies to each leaf spring
LS1ow
01-19-2012, 10:35 AM
hows your fabrication skills? you can make yourself a "frame" and have the front wheels on dollys and tow it with a wheel lift backwards.
Lt1_8U
01-19-2012, 10:41 AM
hows your fabrication skills? you can make yourself a "frame" and have the front wheels on dollys and tow it with a wheel lift backwards.
ehh not that great:bertstare: im planning to get the car from NY about an hour an 35 away
WildBillyT
01-19-2012, 10:43 AM
actually they wouldn't have to be too tall because the leaf springs are still in the car and i could just ratchet the dollies to each leaf spring
Might be worth just getting a cheap rear. Or borrowing one. U bolt it in with wheels. It's not like you are driving it. Any rear would probably do, too. Wouldn't matter if the wheels are sticking out 2" per side.
Lt1_8U
01-19-2012, 10:58 AM
that is true, and would take me 20 min to do
Jersey Mike
01-19-2012, 11:02 AM
Yeah, why not just throw a spare rear-end in there. If I still had my old blown 10bolt I'd let u take it :lol:
If you can get your hands on a rear end but need wheels, let me know.
Jersey Mike
01-19-2012, 11:02 AM
Talk to Beggz. He just blew his and lives right by us.
chrisfrom nj
01-19-2012, 11:46 AM
if you need it flatbeded my cousin has a flat bed tow truck his prices are cheap
Lt1_8U
01-19-2012, 12:53 PM
thanks mike, ill shoot him a pm if anything ill just take my blazer wheels off lol but im almost positive it comes with wheels and tires, ill let you know
chris, ive got a flatbed but if my buddy cant do it ill give your cousin a call i appreciate it
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