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08-18-2020, 02:35 PM | #21 |
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Re: U-haul open trailer
Mine only took a 60 mile or so trip to get here but the only way I would do it was in a covered trailer. Paid the guy $150 to bring it down here and it was money we'll spent.
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08-18-2020, 03:57 PM | #22 |
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I sure appreciate all of you who chimed in with good thoughts. My roof is relatively new but I do think I will use the wrap stuff at least on the front. I think I will also follow and observe while my son drives at 60 or 70 for a few miles to see what the roof and anything else is doing. I also will cardboard the lights, radiator and windshield. The car has done pretty good in local shows but is by no means a fine point judging car.
Had to chuckle at Licensed to Kill's suggestion that I put the car in the truck and all my other stuff on the trailer. Might work for me but I don't think I could get it by the wife. |
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08-18-2020, 04:16 PM | #23 |
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Need help figuring out what I’m doing wrong as in the past 20 years of towing A’s on open trailers, I haven’t broken any glass, suffered rock damage, torn a visor off or any other sort of damage. Oh yeah, never have added cardboard, tape or plywood during my travels
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08-18-2020, 05:36 PM | #24 |
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had Russian shippers bring a phaeton from Cali to NJ and they tied it down by the rear spring. Needless to say, they broke the spring. what happens when you get a 900. haul of an inop by shippers who speak no English on an 18 whl carrier!
I was fine with it though............ you gets what yous pays for........... any thought of just putting the top down, rather then blowing it to smithereens? |
08-18-2020, 06:04 PM | #25 | |
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08-19-2020, 08:07 AM | #26 | |
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When I hit a campground, it takes about 5 minutes to take off the straps and push a button to tilt the trailer and off to dinner. No ramps makes it quick and easy.
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08-19-2020, 02:04 PM | #27 |
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I just trailered my 1930 coupe from NYC to Connecticut on a U Haul open trailer. The issues I had was the front wheel straps kept slipping of the skinny tires. I used a couple ratchet straps around the wheels/tires/strap to hold them in place.
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08-19-2020, 03:53 PM | #28 | |
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I put cardboard in the radiator shell once to protect the radiator core and we hit several days of rain. That cardboard turned to a messy pulp. It was hard to get the goo out from between the fins. Where in NC are you headed?
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08-19-2020, 07:38 PM | #29 |
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Put her on the trailer too - peace and quiet in the car!
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08-19-2020, 09:09 PM | #30 |
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I put cardboard in the radiator shell once to protect the radiator core and we hit several days of rain. That cardboard turned to a messy pulp. It was hard to get the goo out from between the fins. ][/QUOTE] You can always use the corrugated plastic they make roadside signs from. TOB |
08-20-2020, 05:03 AM | #31 |
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Put her on the trailer too - peace and quiet in the car!
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08-20-2020, 06:26 AM | #32 | ||
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08-20-2020, 07:48 AM | #33 |
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Have your wife take the uhaul and then you can drive the model A across the country!
Seriously though, it sounds like you have a sound plan. Good luck on your travel. Keep us informed with your nightly stops on how things are going. |
08-21-2020, 08:56 AM | #34 |
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Jim, We will be in the Raleigh area. I see that there is a MAFCA chapter in Cary, TarWheel A's I think. I'll look them up when I get settled. Up here in the mountains of AZ I've never been close enough to a chapter to participate.
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08-21-2020, 10:25 AM | #35 | |
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Yes, TarWheel A's. A great group. Activities are a bit restricted right now. We all are. I live way west of Raleigh, in western NC, about a 6 hour drive. But I visit Cary now and then (family). Safe travels!
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08-21-2020, 03:38 PM | #36 |
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Bob
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08-21-2020, 05:06 PM | #37 |
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my vote is with Denis 4x4,
I used a U-Haul open trailer and a Chev PU to bring an older restored 30 tudor from DC to Raleigh and had had no problems. I did strap the doors closed and bungied the hood. No problemos, smooth sailing all the way. |
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