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Posted by: stateofidleness Jun 9 2008, 01:47 PM
like the title says 
Posted by: HeloMech Jun 9 2008, 02:04 PM
Posted by: RoadGlue Jun 9 2008, 02:06 PM
This isn't what you're looking for eh?
Posted by: (*)(*) Jun 9 2008, 02:14 PM
Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jun 9 2008, 02:36 PM
back when the Puttputt was being built.
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Posted by: Michael N Jun 9 2008, 02:41 PM
Here's one. After the Putt putt was built. Same trailer. 
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Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jun 9 2008, 02:45 PM
Michael, did you buy that trailer from Nathan or just borrow it?
that thing has been making the rounds.
nice Bumble Bee, by the way.
Posted by: stateofidleness Jun 9 2008, 02:46 PM
im tryin to see the best way to strap it down
i have 2 20' ratcheting straps
do you like, "wrap" the tire with it, or just go around the trailing arm or somethin?
how bout the front?
i dont' have tow hooks, and the chalon sits real low.. are the A arms and trailing arms my best option?
Posted by: Michael N Jun 9 2008, 02:48 PM
Michael, did you buy that trailer from Nathan or just borrow it?
that thing has been making the rounds.
nice Bumble Bee, by the way.
I bought it from Nathan after he sold his racecar. It current has my creamcicle roller on it over in the central valley.
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Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jun 9 2008, 02:54 PM
that is a great little trailer for a narrow bodied 914.
it was custom built by an old GGR member years ago...but it works great, doesn't take up a lot of space and pulls very nicely.
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jun 9 2008, 02:56 PM
Well, in the rear you can go through the wheels and same in the front. I can't do it another way because my spoiler is too low to go on the A-arms. In one spoke and out another and then around to the tiedown.
Posted by: Michael N Jun 9 2008, 02:59 PM
I love that trailer. For just that reason, it's light. It doesn't take up a lot of room and is light enough to move around by hand. The electric winch is a bonus. The only thing is that it is so light sometimes I forget the trailer is attached and drive too fast.
Posted by: John Jun 9 2008, 03:06 PM
Here is a pic of me and my dad.
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Posted by: stateofidleness Jun 9 2008, 03:24 PM
is it dumb to go through the rim on one side all the way across to the opposite rim and secure on the opposite side from which it started? since i only have 2 straps, im thinking one in front, one in rear.
and im starting to think 20' might be excessive 
but it's the only ratcheting ones they had... i think i may pick up one of those electric winches too
Posted by: messix Jun 9 2008, 03:27 PM
im tryin to see the best way to strap it down
i have 2 20' ratcheting straps
do you like, "wrap" the tire with it, or just go around the trailing arm or somethin?
how bout the front?
i dont' have tow hooks, and the chalon sits real low.. are the A arms and trailing arms my best option?
what kind of wheels do you have?
never trust only one restraint per end.
Posted by: messix Jun 9 2008, 03:33 PM
is it dumb to go through the rim on one side all the way across to the opposite rim and secure on the opposite side from which it started? since i only have 2 straps, im thinking one in front, one in rear.
and im starting to think 20' might be excessive
but it's the only ratcheting ones they had... i think i may pick up one of those electric winches tooyah 20 footers are a pain, but just roll up the excess and zip tie it.
buying 2 more straps is gonna be wy cheaper than fixing your teener and tow rig if some thing goes wrong.
my buddy last fall had his jeep land in the bed of his truck [yes really i'll post the pictuers later] from his trailer and what every one would assume to be good tie down practice.
Posted by: John Jun 9 2008, 03:35 PM
I use 4 tie-downs.
I use chains (2) in front (to eyelets bolted into the a-arm mount).
I use ratchet straps (2) in the rear to eyelets welded into the rear cross-member where the trans mounts.
I used to anchor the car using the trailing arm shock bolts, but found that I would put undue stress on the rear suspension by doing so.
I tie the body down instead of the suspension.
Good luck.
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jun 9 2008, 03:36 PM
I would use one per wheel.
Posted by: messix Jun 9 2008, 03:45 PM
heres the pictures of said jeep.
this happen on short section of black ice @ 30mph.
Posted by: TROJANMAN Jun 9 2008, 04:07 PM
One strap through each wheel. Unfortunately I had one strap too tight and the little movement that the car did make, shred the strap halh way through. Now I need a new strap. Next trip will have a pad behind the strap.
I think they were 20 foot strapswhen I bought them, but I cut 'em. 
Posted by: messix Jun 9 2008, 04:13 PM
i make a loop [or double back] and stick the loop thru the wheel, then hook the loop to the end hook and pull the strap tight. hard to explain but easy to see.
this won't abriad the strap when done right.
Posted by: (*)(*) Jun 9 2008, 04:15 PM
Either use the eyebolts that screw onto the lugs or straps that have a cradle that go around the tire or LAST choice, attach to the body. Rusty 914s have rusty front hooks.... 
You WANT the normal suspension to flex and move and the tires tight as well as the straps. Putting a stap over an edge is an invitation to rubbing, especially if any one has a less than optimum tightness.....
You don't want anything that can rub on your straps moving. They also make cheap looped straps that have eyebolts on each end. They can make a loop and then you attach the more expensive tie downs to that....
Posted by: stateofidleness Jun 9 2008, 04:19 PM
One strap through each wheel. Unfortunately I had one strap too tight and the little movement that the car did make, shred the strap halh way through. Now I need a new strap. Next trip will have a pad behind the strap.
I think they were 20 foot strapswhen I bought them, but I cut 'em.
this looks like what i may do.. seems to be the safest
each tire to it's own corner of the trailer. handbrake set as well
rethinking the 20'ers now lol.. may have to make a harbor freight run
thanks for the pics
Posted by: sww914 Jun 9 2008, 04:20 PM
Here's my $50.00 princess. You can't see the straps but I have 2 hooks in the back that go to the motor mount bosses and 2 ratchet straps in the front that go to the control arms.
Believe it or not there's no rust in the longs, none in the hell hole, none in the floors, just a little in the rear trunk.
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Posted by: sww914 Jun 9 2008, 04:21 PM
This is what happen when some bonehead strips the car to bare metal and doesn't use epoxy primer.
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Posted by: stateofidleness Jun 9 2008, 04:41 PM
guess ill add another dumb question here..
is it safe to roll the car with the cv axles still connected?
i have them "suspended" so that they wont rub on the inside of the trailing arm and can still spin, i just wanna make sure before i move it so i dont break anything
hopefully, HOPEFULLY the car will be on the trailer by tomorrow evening and will be in the body shop by the weekend!!
Posted by: (*)(*) Jun 9 2008, 04:44 PM
I wouldn't tow with the axles flopping around....but it's OK to push it around or roll it onto a trailer.
Posted by: Eric_Shea Jun 9 2008, 04:45 PM
I really like the tire nets. I had those on a friends trailer. I pulled my 914 back from SF using those on the front. Fairly inexpensive if I recall.
Posted by: Eric_Shea Jun 9 2008, 04:47 PM
Fiberglass can and should replace all of that
Posted by: dw914er Jun 9 2008, 04:54 PM
I wouldn't tow with the axles flopping around....but it's OK to push it around or roll it onto a trailer.
Posted by: sendjonathanmail Jun 9 2008, 04:58 PM
How big of a trailer? Heres when ours was shipped from CA
Posted by: sww914 Jun 9 2008, 05:08 PM
Fiberglass can and should replace all of that
Our friend Roger wants to help with that.
www.ultimate914.com
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jun 9 2008, 05:23 PM
Fiberglass can and should replace all of that
Our friend Roger wants to help with that.
www.ultimate914.com
Shoot, my stuff looks good and I want him to do stuff on mine but I want to stay married too
Posted by: stateofidleness Jun 9 2008, 05:45 PM
just towin it up the street about 2 miles to the body shop
i dont think theyll be "flopping" around, theyre suspended with huge zip ties and dont have much travel room other than spinning
Posted by: (*)(*) Jun 9 2008, 05:50 PM
Probably cool...but CVs are an ignored service REQUIRED part. Best to pull, inspect. regrease and re-seal....BOTH inners and outers. Good time to do it.....
Posted by: Eric_Shea Jun 9 2008, 05:58 PM
Z speaks of logic. Must be the meds have kicked in! 
Posted by: r_towle Jun 9 2008, 07:33 PM
dont roll the car, or set any wieght on the rear without the inner hub in place...the male portion of the CV joint.
If you can, remove the whole axle, take the male end off and put that back in the hub...then you can service the CV joints while you wait.
As far as towing on a trailer, always cross your straps to prevent side to side jumping of the car...straight strapping will not survive and the car will hop...seen it on show cars, in closed trailers...
This is simple logic....cross the straps.
Rich
Posted by: BMartin914 Jun 9 2008, 07:39 PM
Spotted this little gem in the mountains outside of Pagosa Springs, CO
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MY car...
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Posted by: stateofidleness Jun 9 2008, 08:32 PM
some of those dont even look strapped down??
Posted by: iamchappy Jun 9 2008, 08:47 PM
This thread is doing me no good, I've been browsing Craigslist tonight for a trailer that i think i dont need.
I was wonder why you guys haven't figured out a way to use tow dolly wheel straps.
Seems to me a secure way of doing it.
Posted by: messix Jun 9 2008, 09:06 PM
pictures of how i do it.
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Posted by: messix Jun 9 2008, 09:11 PM
more
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Posted by: stateofidleness Jun 9 2008, 09:13 PM
well that is exactly what i needed
thank you kind sir
seems like it will work more than adequately!
Posted by: carr914 Jun 9 2008, 09:24 PM
Last year's Christmas Card 
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Does this count? 
Posted by: messix Jun 9 2008, 09:35 PM
dont roll the car, or set any wieght on the rear without the inner hub in place...the male portion of the CV joint.
If you can, remove the whole axle, take the male end off and put that back in the hub...then you can service the CV joints while you wait.
As far as towing on a trailer, always cross your straps to prevent side to side jumping of the car...straight strapping will not survive and the car will hop...seen it on show cars, in closed trailers...
This is simple logic....cross the straps.
Rich
i don't cross my straps on the teener because there is enough diagonal pull at each corner. how ever on the jeep i have to because i attach to the frame to keep the body from bouncing into the side wall cabinets and ratchet it down very tight, and there is no way to get that much diagonal pull with out crossing.
just always make sure you are pulling at a down and out angle, straight back will not be secure.
this is what works for me with 15+ years of towing on forrest service roads, and broke my cherry on trailer and equipment hauling in high school working at construction equipment rental company. when you have 15 tons of dozer loaded behind you the last thing you want is for it to be moving around.
Posted by: Eric_Shea Jun 9 2008, 09:47 PM
http://ventura.craigslist.org/pts/695530903.html
Posted by: J P Stein Jun 9 2008, 10:06 PM
Yes, I have had trouble with just the single axle trailer once but ....I'm a CSOB.
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Posted by: effutuo101 Jun 9 2008, 10:48 PM
Does this count?
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