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. |
BillC |
Dec 29 2022, 08:58 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 549 Joined: 24-April 15 From: Silver Spring, MD Member No.: 18,667 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Maybe you can use a come-along instead of a winch? It's the same sort of thing as a winch, but has a hook on the end of the ratchet section.
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914Sixer |
Dec 29 2022, 09:02 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,909 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Please make sure you have a spare short chain to run though the front tow hook to u-haul trailer frame. Had ratchet straps come loose. Only thing that saved car was the extra safety chain I put on.
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914rrr |
Dec 29 2022, 09:10 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 |
Maybe you can use a come-along instead of a winch? It's the same sort of thing as a winch, but has a hook on the end of the ratchet section. Thanks, that looks like a quicker, easier solution. Something like this? https://www.harborfreight.com/2-ton-cable-w...ller-61964.html |
914rrr |
Dec 29 2022, 09:13 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 |
Please make sure you have a spare short chain to run though the front tow hook to u-haul trailer frame. Had ratchet straps come loose. Only thing that saved car was the extra safety chain I put on. Thanks, likely have to run some chain through the front suspension arms as this 914 has / had AC and I'm sure the front tow loop, due to hacking up the floor pan, has been severely compromised. |
914rrr |
Dec 29 2022, 09:19 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 |
Q: How much drop on the hitch, if any, would I need for a 2011 Ford F-150 / Lincoln Navigator to hitch up the U-Haul Trailer?
... Or could I use a straight multi-ball hitch? |
FlacaProductions |
Dec 29 2022, 10:32 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,628 Joined: 24-November 17 From: LA Member No.: 21,628 Region Association: Southern California |
Yes - like that - but with potentially no front tow hook you may be tempted to use the rear tow eye. Don't do it. Don't tow/trailer a 914 backwards - you'll blow out the rear window and maybe blow off the roof, too.
Maybe you can use a come-along instead of a winch? It's the same sort of thing as a winch, but has a hook on the end of the ratchet section. Thanks, that looks like a quicker, easier solution. Something like this? https://www.harborfreight.com/2-ton-cable-w...ller-61964.html |
914rrr |
Dec 29 2022, 10:48 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 |
Yes - like that - but with potentially no front tow hook you may be tempted to use the rear tow eye. Don't do it. Don't tow/trailer a 914 backwards - you'll blow out the rear window and maybe blow off the roof, too. Maybe you can use a come-along instead of a winch? It's the same sort of thing as a winch, but has a hook on the end of the ratchet section. Thanks, that looks like a quicker, easier solution. Something like this? https://www.harborfreight.com/2-ton-cable-w...ller-61964.html Great advice and cautionary tale! I haven't tried or experienced the 914 backward tow results, but heard from a parts customer or 2 (used windshields) that had their 914 windshield blow out while towing backwards! |
flmont |
Dec 29 2022, 11:31 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 879 Joined: 21-October 08 From: Tucson,Az Member No.: 9,676 Region Association: Southwest Region |
also make sure your come-a-long cable is long enough a definite hassle if it's not,..Have fun..
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BeatNavy |
Dec 29 2022, 11:39 AM
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Certified Professional Scapegoat Group: Members Posts: 2,924 Joined: 26-February 14 From: Easton, MD Member No.: 17,042 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Both 914 projects I trailered home had one or more frozen calipers. That can make things trickier unless you have confirmation that it actually, you know, rolls. If not, bring enough tools to remove calipers as needed.
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914rrr |
Dec 29 2022, 11:52 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 |
Both 914 projects I trailered home had one or more frozen calipers. That can make things trickier unless you have confirmation that it actually, you know, rolls. If not, bring enough tools to remove calipers as needed. Ah yes, been there, done that! Confirmed they weren't frozen, bringing tools and pry bars just in case. Quasi-bonus, the brake lines are rotted away... so no fluid, no pressure! |
burton73 |
Dec 29 2022, 11:53 AM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,558 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California |
The last 70 914 4 I saved from the wrecker had not only flat tires but after I sold it to someone here to build a 6 conversion had the parking brake froze up and when the flatbed picked it up it had to drag the frozen rear brakes.
Good suggestions. I must work this out when Eric picks up my blue 74 with no brakes in the new year. It does roll and we will have a number of people helping Bob B |
930cabman |
Dec 29 2022, 12:06 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,178 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States |
Both 914 projects I trailered home had one or more frozen calipers. That can make things trickier unless you have confirmation that it actually, you know, rolls. If not, bring enough tools to remove calipers as needed. Ah yes, been there, done that! Confirmed they weren't frozen, bringing tools and pry bars just in case. Quasi-bonus, the brake lines are rotted away... so no fluid, no pressure! Sounds like a project, keep us posted and hb a few pics of the before? |
infraredcalvin |
Dec 29 2022, 12:16 PM
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Distracted Member Group: Members Posts: 1,529 Joined: 25-August 08 From: Ladera Ranch, CA Member No.: 9,463 Region Association: Southern California |
All good suggestions, also beware if the ramp lips hitting the bottom if tHe car is lowered or tires flat.
I’ve used ratchet straps to pull a 914 on the trailer, it works but takes forever, the come along you linked to is much better and faster. I’ve also used a uhaul open trailer (6x12) & furniture dollys to transport no suspension parts cars, the width barely accommodates a narrow body car,. Be smart, problem solve, and you should be fine. Good Luck! |
Dlee6205 |
Dec 29 2022, 12:21 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 46 Joined: 9-December 22 From: Burnsville, NC Member No.: 27,017 Region Association: South East States |
I've used Uhauls to haul home many 914s...
Bring a wheel chock or block of wood. The come along is not going to be long enough to do a single pull. I usually have to block the car halfway up the ramp and reposition the come along. Depending on the state of the car, I also jack up the front of the trailer so the ramps are more in plane with the trailer bed. If you don't do this the engine bar could get hung up on the back of the trailer coming over the ramp/lip. I've had that happen plenty of times. |
sixaddict |
Dec 29 2022, 12:26 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 807 Joined: 22-January 09 From: Panama City Beach, FL Member No.: 9,961 Region Association: South East States |
I have normally used portable winches ….obviously a bit more than the come along but really reasonable.
Walmart …tractor supply.n I used jumper box to power it ….and it is piece of cake. The uhaul auto transporters tow nicely …. Just did a 6 hour each way haul…..empty you forget it’s there even with Tundra etc. The car in avatar was pushed with two people but no resistance as calipers are not on car. As others have said use chains that are there as extra safety measure. |
mepstein |
Dec 29 2022, 01:56 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,324 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Hit the easy button and hire a flatbed. I just did it with one of my cars yesterday.
I’ve picked up cars with locked up calipers. The winch on the flatbed moves the car whether or not the wheels roll. Attached image(s) |
JeffBowlsby |
Dec 29 2022, 02:05 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,548 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
Flatbed is the way to go. Barring that forget the comealong, use:
https://www.harborfreight.com/automotive/wi...inch-61237.html |
808 WRX |
Dec 29 2022, 02:50 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 59 Joined: 4-June 20 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 24,349 Region Association: Northern California |
Bring a wheel chock or block of wood. The come along is not going to be long enough to do a single pull. I usually have to block the car halfway up the ramp and reposition the come along. Depending on the state of the car, I also jack up the front of the trailer so the ramps are more in plane with the trailer bed. If you don't do this the engine bar could get hung up on the back of the trailer coming over the ramp/lip. I've had that happen plenty of times. Yes, both of these! You can use the safety chain to help reposition the come-along. Jacking up the front of the trailer helps, especially if the floors are rusty and hanging down (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) |
watsonrx13 |
Dec 29 2022, 03:46 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,735 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Plant City, FL Member No.: 312 Region Association: South East States |
Congratulations... BTW it didn't happen unless there are pictures.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)
Regards, Rob Watson |
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