 Transporting a body, Has anyone put one on it's side?? |
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| IanStott |
 Jun 24 2005, 05:03 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 226 Joined: 13-June 04 From: Moncton,New Brunswick,Canada Member No.: 2,199  |
Going to be transporting a body," or a tub" as I have heard it called and since it is quite distance I only wanted to haul a trailer one way. The u-haul 4X8 is a reasonable price but obviously to narrow, has antone popped a teener up on its side? I'm considering it if the damage will only be a few scratches, I am in the middle of a complete restoration so very minor bodywork prior to painting is no big deal. All thoughts and or experience much appreciated. Thanks.
Ian Stott Moncton Canada |
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| bd1308 |
Jun 24 2005, 06:27 AM
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Sir Post-a-lot Group: Members Posts: 8,020 Joined: 24-January 05 From: Louisville,KY Member No.: 3,501 |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) double meanings....
I think the doors mught crunch in (the one on the ground--unless you have the re-inforced late doors) and the rear might do something funcky......but i dunno that putting it on the side will cause it to blow up or anything. Could possibly put dents in it. |
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| IanStott |
Jun 24 2005, 06:33 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 226 Joined: 13-June 04 From: Moncton,New Brunswick,Canada Member No.: 2,199 |
The doors are off, no suspension, engine,glass,interior,etc. all gone. I'm thinking the weight will be around 700 lbs. or less. I will use foam to help distribute the weight.
Ian Stott |
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| michel richard |
Jun 24 2005, 06:48 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,291 Joined: 22-July 03 From: Longueuil, Québec Member No.: 936 |
You might consider buiding some short legs that would either bolt or weld to the bumper attachement points. That way the actual body could be off the ground and the weigth supported by some hard points.
Michel Richard |
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| GWN7 |
Jun 24 2005, 07:33 AM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
When the 72 broke in half towing it up to the farm I (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sawzall-smiley.gif) it the rest of the way and loaded the two halves on to my utility trailer and towed it up that way. The fenders & quarter panels had some scratches.
If you can't suspend it as Michel susgested try leaning it so the body weight rests on the longs that will lessen the chance of damage. Tie it down well so it dosen't jump around while on the trailer. |
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| meares |
Jun 24 2005, 07:40 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 403 Joined: 23-March 05 From: Atlanta Member No.: 3,800 |
when i transport bodies i fold them in half and use a BIG & THICK trash bag.......you must dump them in the gulf stream....good bait! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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