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Seriously now. You need to know where the center of gravity of the car is and then locate it slightly ahead of the rear axle. Also depending on the designed carrying capacity and the weight of the car you may have to beef up the rear suspension and tires. Airlifts work nice.
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Oct. 14, 2009 10:40 a.m. iceracer HalfDork
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Oct. 14, 2009 11:02 a.m. 914Driver SuperDork
I've cut & pasted the frame of a Dodge truck and it went well. This ford frame is like sheet metal bent into a V, I'm not comfortable with changing it.
The van has new stuff and runs well, I'm probably going to put the paint around the windshield, put that back in and send it down the road. Swapping it for a trailer leaves more time and money for the Challenger.
Dan
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Oct. 14, 2009 6:37 p.m. iceracer HalfDork
I've got a trailer for sale. No trades though.
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Oct. 15, 2009 7:01 a.m. 914Driver SuperDork
iceracer wrote:
I've got a trailer for sale. No trades though.
How big and how much?
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Oct. 15, 2009 8:34 a.m. warpedredneck New Reader
In reply to 914Driver:
if it was me, i would look around the yunkyards for a long wheelbase 1ton chassis, (we used 1tons for roll off trucks for years) put your cab on (it would be a shame to not use that cab) you could also get some luggage compartments off a bus (side/low mount) flat deck the back and you would be good to go FWIW jeff
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Oct. 15, 2009 8:54 a.m. 914Driver SuperDork
That sounds a lot like starting over Jeff. If I were to do that I would take a hard look at cab-over Isuzus or NDs.
In the mean time New York State has been stopping one ton dually wheeled vehicles for not having packards, DOT stamps. Even though it's a guy like you and I moving a car or two around, they want their tax money. 80 year old Grandpa in a pusher type motor home, dragging a Saturn back and forth to Florida is OK?
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Oct. 15, 2009 9:20 a.m. TJ HalfDork
How about putting a 5th wheel hitch on the back and putting the car on a gooseneck trailer?
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Oct. 15, 2009 9:48 a.m. Gearheadotaku Reader
I think it will work. Look at some class C motorhomes, the over hang in back is huge. If the car is light, (under 2500 lbs) I don't see an issue. Dual rear wheels and a big sway bar would be good addtions in my opinion though.
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Oct. 15, 2009 10:56 a.m. iceracer HalfDork
914Driver wrote:
iceracer wrote:
I've got a trailer for sale. No trades though.
How big and how much?
16 ft,dual axle,electric brakes. $ 450
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Oct. 15, 2009 11:26 a.m. 914Driver SuperDork
Check your PMs.
Dan
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Oct. 15, 2009 12:20 p.m. SVreX PowerDork
Everybody missed the obvious...
...put a pickup truck bed on the back, fill it with tools (or whatever).
Tow the car on a trailer.
Supercoupe doesn't need this. His 500 fits in his regular pickup bed.
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Oct. 15, 2009 2:12 p.m. 914Driver SuperDork
I think I've talked myself into - out of a dilemma.
If I pour money into this van it may or may not be pretty, it may or may not do what I want. Should I cut my losses and run?
The 302 has a new water pump, alternator, hoses, belts etc. Pull the engine and sell it, scrap the van body and lick my wounds? I'm into it for about $700 but this includes the new parts.
a. This frees up a huge hole in the garage
b. This frees up a huge hole in my calendar for time with the Challenger.
Opinions?
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Oct. 16, 2009 12:11 a.m. HappyAndy Reader
That rig looks to cool to give up on! I say go pick up bed & goose neck trailer route. That thing would also make an excelent dirt bike hauler.
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Oct. 16, 2009 5:37 a.m. 914Driver SuperDork
HappyAndy wrote:
That rig looks to cool to give up on! I say go pick up bed & goose neck trailer route. That thing would also make an excelent dirt bike hauler.
If you have dirt bikes, call today.
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Oct. 16, 2009 6:16 a.m. MrJoshua UltraDork
Throw some temporary rails on there and do a test run. If you dont like it ditch it.
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Oct. 16, 2009 1:21 p.m. SVreX PowerDork
914Driver wrote:
I think I've talked myself into - out of a dilemma...
...Opinions?
Wisdom.
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Oct. 16, 2009 1:44 p.m. EastCoastMojo SuperDork
I agree, it looks cool as hell. But, I don't have any dirt bikes nor do I need a 5th wheel trailer hauler.
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Oct. 16, 2009 1:55 p.m. 914Driver SuperDork
Look for a 302 with a stick here soon. The box is going.
Dan
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Oct. 18, 2009 11:48 a.m. xci_ed6 Reader
Instead of lengthening the fram, what about just moving the axle back? Relocate the angers & shackles, and stick it as far back as you can.
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Oct. 20, 2009 5:38 a.m. 914Driver SuperDork
xci_ed6 wrote:
Instead of lengthening the fram, what about just moving the axle back? Relocate the angers & shackles, and stick it as far back as you can.
Great idea!! Come pick it up!
