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Topic: U Haul Car Carrier

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U Haul Car Carrier

Posted: 3/29/07 4:36pm Message 1 of 11
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Vette(s): 1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.
Has anyone ever rented one of these to transport a C3?


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Posted: 3/29/07 5:06pm Message 2 of 11
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Vette(s): 1972 conv., sunfire yellow, blk interior, blk vinyl and convertible top. Off frame restoration with American Speed 383 stroker engine producing 500hp plus a 200hp NOS system. MSD ignition. Hooker super competition headers with chambered exhaust.
I've used their trailers before and like the fact that the fenders swing out. You don't have to worry about not having enough clearence to open your door once you're on the trailer.


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Posted: 3/29/07 5:31pm Message 3 of 11
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Vette(s): 1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.
Thanks Jim!


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Posted: 3/29/07 7:52pm Message 4 of 11
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Yes, to move from Dallas to Bismarck. Didn't have a problem at all.


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Posted: 3/29/07 8:03pm Message 5 of 11
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Paul,
No matter who you go with, inspect the dolly system throughly.



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Posted: 3/30/07 4:39am Message 6 of 11
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Vette(s): 1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.
Thanks everyone!


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Posted: 3/31/07 6:34am Message 7 of 11
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   Have used them many times without problems. Make sure you are straight on the ramps when you load and with the Vette you don't bottom out while loading. Front wheel webs are easy to use and be sure to use the rear safety chains in a good location. When we load and unload we always put the dolly wheel down on the ground. It helps stabilize the traitor for the weight changes.

Jim




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Posted: 3/31/07 6:54am Message 8 of 11
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Vette(s): 1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.
Thanks Jim!


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Posted: 3/31/07 8:17am Message 9 of 11
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I did buy some extra straps from Home Depot, the kind that can be tightened by a hand crank. They're called "Racheting Tiedowns".

I was worried about the car bouncing around back there because I had it behind a U-Haul and couldn't see it at all. I checked the straps at each stop, and had to tighten them a few times. I don't know if I really needed them or not but I thought better safe than sorry.


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Posted: 3/31/07 1:35pm Message 10 of 11
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Vette(s): 1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.
Great advice. Thanks Bryan Thumbs%20Up.  I have a ton of extra tie downs so I'll put them t some good use! Lamp


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