Picking up new 914 project. Any tips tricks for loading an inop 914 on a U-haul trailer? |
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Picking up new 914 project. Any tips tricks for loading an inop 914 on a U-haul trailer? |
914rrr |
Dec 29 2022, 08:47 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,835 Joined: 1-July 03 From: Knoxville, TN Member No.: 874 Region Association: South East States |
Hi guys, I'm picking up a inop roller 914 tomorrow in Louisville KY. I'm looking for ideas for loading this 914 on a U-Haul car transport trailer. It will likely be just my wife and I and we may need some mechanical assistance to load it.
Q: Has anybody figured out a way to temporarily mount a hand crank boat winch on said U-Haul trailer? Another potential 914 parts car has a broken passenger side suspension console. Any ideas for loading that on a U-Haul trailer would be appreciated as well. |
lesorubcheek |
Dec 30 2022, 03:10 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 193 Joined: 21-April 21 From: Florida Member No.: 25,463 Region Association: South East States |
Just a few things from the one we picked up earlier this year. First, those U-Haul car trailers are very nice. It was stable at speed and was a very affordable option. The 914 we picked up had no rear suspension, so the seller used a lift mounted on the rear of his van to pick up the rear of the car and (amazingly) we rolled it up onto the trailer with no problems. Used a tractor with a lift pole to roll it off, even easier.
This car didn't have a key and (of course) the front wheels were turned to the right with the ignition locked. Had to unbolt and remove the steering shaft u-joints so I could move the wheels by hand to steer it. We would never have loaded it if we couldn't straighten the wheels. Always a good idea to have tools handy. The U-Haul trailer had a folding left side fender so with it folded down you could open the drivers door of the loaded car. The right side didn't fold, so once loaded you couldn't open the passenger side door due to no clearance. Likely not an issue, but good to know ahead of time just in case. Best of luck with your new 914 and have fun! Dan |
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