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Buying an Enclosed Trailer ?

Posted: 9/29/06 9:10am Message 1 of 43
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Ronda, NC - USA
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Vette(s): 77 & 71 & 85
I am starting my search for an enclosed trailer to haul one Corvette in. Any suggestions in length or accessories I should get to go on/in it. I already know I will get a few feet longer then I need just for space to move around and lights of course and electric brakes. I know a few of you guys have trailers and have already been through the "dang I wish I had got that". LOL

I have my dealer in place so I know where I will be getting it, I just need help knowing what I want. My other trailer is a goose neck flatbed but I am thinking about a tag along for this to free up my bed. What do you guys and gals think?





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Posted: 9/29/06 9:45am Message 2 of 43
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Burke, VT - USA
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SOLD - "The Toy" - '70 Convertible
SOLD - "The Beast" - '90 ZR-1 (#682)
SOLD - "Betty" - '28 Ford Model A Tudor
SOLD - "BLKBRRD" - '78 Pontiac Trans Am
"BLUBYU" - '04 Coupe

Brakes on both axles may not be required in all states but I would add the 2nd axle if not standard equipment.




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Posted: 9/29/06 10:33am Message 3 of 43
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Thats a great idea , my other trailer has brakes on all axles too  Thumbs%20Up




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Posted: 9/29/06 3:51pm Message 4 of 43
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Brought this home today. 28 ft. Pace Shadow Limited





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Posted: 9/29/06 3:57pm Message 5 of 43
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Duncanville, TX - USA
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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas
You got THAT for ONE CAR?!?!
Looks like yer goin racing!! Got plenty of room fer spare parts!!
 
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Posted: 9/29/06 4:40pm Message 6 of 43
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Montesano, WA - USA
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Vette(s): had a really nice one. sold it to a good friend. Purchased 2004 custom coupe in Feb. 2009 did not tell anyone here until August 2009. BAD I KNOW.
i am jealous man. i don't even have a truck to haul a trailer


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Posted: 9/29/06 7:34pm Message 7 of 43
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Greensburg, IN - USA
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Vette(s): Previous: 1984 Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe, 1989 Coupe, 2001 Roadster Present: 1967 Stingray Roadster, 1976 Stingray Coupe, 1989 Roadster..

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Burke, VT - USA
Joined: 1/23/2002
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Vette(s):
SOLD - "The Toy" - '70 Convertible
SOLD - "The Beast" - '90 ZR-1 (#682)
SOLD - "Betty" - '28 Ford Model A Tudor
SOLD - "BLKBRRD" - '78 Pontiac Trans Am
"BLUBYU" - '04 Coupe
That was QUICK...!!!  Looks like a keeper to me!
 
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Posted: 9/30/06 8:29am Message 9 of 43
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Ronda, NC - USA
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I am thinking that I have room not for racing but for a possible bed and mini fridge and microwave and all my clothes if needed, know what I mean?  I loaded the 71 in it last night and had about 10 ft or so left over for possible party on the road room. I might actually have room for Suzy to carry more luggage.  Still thinking though.........




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Posted: 9/30/06 9:25am Message 10 of 43
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ANCHORAGE, AK - USA
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Vette(s): 1965-327 coupe, 1968-small block coupe, 1969-427, 1971-454 coupe and currently a 1976-ZZ4 coupe reborn again,and hotter than ever.. Add a 1996 CE LT-4 for backup
Nice Scott, how do you get out of the car once it's loaded? Does the side trailer door line up with the Corvette door?Do you back in or drive in? Sorry for all the questions..Terry




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