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orangecrate
post Mar 3 2016, 10:39 PM
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Soo the orangecrate is in Mesa and I am on Whidbey Is. Wa. It has 5 reverse speeds and one fwd. Long story. I need it here. I have a few options. I have a trailer. In Mesa. Under the teener. These options include the purchase of new tires for teener or trailer or both ultimately. I'm really leaning towards flat towing or using a car dolly (u-haul) My tow vehicles range from a 90 jeep Cherokee to a 69 f250 with a 76 f150 4by in between. All need something to make the trip. Soooo many variables. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) Ha Ha Just a poor gearhead (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Both pickups have v8's one AT one 4 speed . So what are your experiences? I'm thinking dolly backwards as the easiest. Really don't have anyplace to put the trailer up here, and it probably weighs as much as the teener!! Thanks for your input. Robin
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Larmo63
post Mar 3 2016, 10:49 PM
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I'd pull it on your trailer and pull it with your best pick up truck. Take your time and enjoy the road trip. Sell the trailer when you get home.

Also, shipping cars isn't THAT expensive. Look around a bit, you'd be surprised.
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post Mar 3 2016, 11:36 PM
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Secure that rear trunk.
Other members have had them blow open when towing backwards
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post Mar 3 2016, 11:37 PM
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Secure that rear trunk.
Other members have had them blow open when towing backwards


Yes. I've also read the targa flying off when towing backwards. These cars where designed to go forward...just look at their shape.
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post Mar 3 2016, 11:48 PM
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Don't tow it backwards, the targa tops don't like it.
A few reports of lost tops.

Unless the trailer you have really weighs a lot or your tow vehicles have issues any of them should be fine. The 914 weighs in around 2000 to 2300 lbs depending on year.

I really like the way my F150 rides and it tows very well. I tow a 26ft 5th wheel with it but it is a 2008 2wd with the 5.4L V8.

Would the teener be drive-able without the ring gear put in wrong?

Jim
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post Mar 3 2016, 11:52 PM
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I tow mine all over the place on a HEAVY (borrowed) trailer and a Honda Pilot. You are way ahead of me!
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post Mar 4 2016, 12:17 AM
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Would the teener be drive-able without the ring gear put in wrong?

Jim

Flipping it back is a full tear down to get the main shaft out of the way. Easy for Dr. Evil but not for all of us...
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post Mar 4 2016, 12:56 AM
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Would the teener be drive-able without the ring gear put in wrong?

Jim

Flipping it back is a full tear down to get the main shaft out of the way. Easy for Dr. Evil but not for all of us...


Well yea it is not a repair everyone can do but it would not be tough to swap the trans.
And since I was just looking at a transmission I have this morning, that is where my head went.

Jim
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post Mar 4 2016, 07:08 AM
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What about just renting a U-Haul car trailer for a one way trip? then just returning it somewhere up in WA.
That way you don't have to store a trailer, and the issue of tires, bearings etc. is on them.
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post Mar 4 2016, 07:22 AM
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Also, shipping cars isn't THAT expensive. Look around a bit, you'd be surprised.



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One breakdown will pay for the cost of shipping...not to mention your time and effort
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post Mar 4 2016, 07:57 AM
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One more for shipping. At least get a quote, and compare that with gas up and back. Then if it's still not close enough add the wear and tear and your time and I bet it will be. Get several quotes, the biggies are really expensive, the independents relatively cheap.
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post Mar 4 2016, 08:03 AM
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I towed mine home from purchase with a U-Haul car dolly. It worked very well.
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post Mar 4 2016, 08:08 AM
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Hadn't thought about the top ,but it does have a nice lip there to catch thewind . and that reminds me my back window would not lke the breeeze either. it's a bit shaky. problem is i have no windshield either. Any option short of an enclosed ride is going to require some serious tarping. No one has had problems with dragging body parts on a dolly?? That was one of my concerns. Trailer is sounding better all the time.
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post Mar 4 2016, 08:49 AM
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Get several quotes, the biggies are really expensive, the independents relatively cheap.


Put it on uship.com
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post Mar 4 2016, 08:58 AM
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QUOTE(orangecrate @ Mar 3 2016, 09:39 PM) *

Soo the orangecrate is in Mesa and I am on Whidbey Is. Wa. It has 5 reverse speeds and one fwd. Long story. I need it here. I have a few options. I have a trailer. In Mesa. Under the teener. These options include the purchase of new tires for teener or trailer or both ultimately. I'm really leaning towards flat towing or using a car dolly (u-haul) My tow vehicles range from a 90 jeep Cherokee to a 69 f250 with a 76 f150 4by in between. All need something to make the trip. Soooo many variables. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) Ha Ha Just a poor gearhead (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Both pickups have v8's one AT one 4 speed . So what are your experiences? I'm thinking dolly backwards as the easiest. Really don't have anyplace to put the trailer up here, and it probably weighs as much as the teener!! Thanks for your input. Robin


trailer much better on the nerves. put a used motor in tow vec 4 days before leaving.
2400 miles .
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post Mar 4 2016, 10:25 AM
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If you want to flat tow it a long ways you can just remove the cv joints and leave the stub axles in. Easy peasy. You should be able to reinstall the axles in less than an hour.
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post Mar 4 2016, 10:40 AM
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I agree, I've done Texas-California-Texas several times, and even towing with an Acura RL it was the easiest tow I've ever done. I've used dollies and trailers, no match for the ease of flat towing, you can't even tell there's a car back there. Only negative is that you can't back up, but when you're travelling long distance on interstates that's not an issue.
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post Mar 4 2016, 01:09 PM
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Some states require supplimental brakes for flat towed cars over a certain weight. Get in an accident and exceed the legal limits and you may be on your own... I'd ship or get a UHaul trailer.
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post Mar 4 2016, 01:34 PM
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post Mar 4 2016, 01:36 PM
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How about this? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

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Better have a V8 in that bus or be towing downhill all the way (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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