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Posted by coupe5oh (Member # 10411) on :
 
so im going to be pickin up a shell from our good friend racsirx(lee)but it doesnt have any suspension(rear end,or any front suspension) so putting wheels on it is not a option lol...so whats the best way to get it on a flatbed tow truck with out dragging it...moving dollys?any useful input is appreciated..
 
Posted by turbo50 (Member # 6700) on :
 
Harbor freight moving dollys are your friend!!!
 
Posted by 98 ROUSH (Member # 10309) on :
 
Get 4 bodybuilders and have them pick it up and put it on the tow truck. Hope this helps [patriot]
 
Posted by coupe5oh (Member # 10411) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 98 ROUSH:
Get 4 bodybuilders and have them pick it up and put it on the tow truck. Hope this helps [patriot]
lol i wonder how much a shell with 1 door and all interior weighs..lol
 
Posted by DollaR BiLL (Member # 4216) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by coupe5oh:
quote:
Originally posted by 98 ROUSH:
Get 4 bodybuilders and have them pick it up and put it on the tow truck. Hope this helps [patriot]
lol i wonder how much a shell with 1 door and all interior weighs..lol
depends on model and make
 
Posted by 1StokGt (Member # 10606) on :
 
The Mystery Continues Lol
 
Posted by coupe5oh (Member # 10411) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by turbo50:
Harbor freight moving dollys are your friend!!!
you think just 2 will do?
 
Posted by stock fox (Member # 9211) on :
 
Forklift
 
Posted by anderthizzle (Member # 7910) on :
 
four skateboards
 
Posted by coupe5oh (Member # 10411) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by DollaR BiLL:
quote:
Originally posted by coupe5oh:
quote:
Originally posted by 98 ROUSH:
Get 4 bodybuilders and have them pick it up and put it on the tow truck. Hope this helps [patriot]
lol i wonder how much a shell with 1 door and all interior weighs..lol
depends on model and make
95 gt coupe k member and full interior and only one door..lol
 
Posted by coupe5oh (Member # 10411) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by anderthizzle:
four skateboards
i read this and went to hit the 'LIKE' button lol
 
Posted by dubfive-0 (Member # 8965) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by coupe5oh:
quote:
Originally posted by turbo50:
Harbor freight moving dollys are your friend!!!
you think just 2 will do?
yup just two
 
Posted by Catfish (Member # 9529) on :
 
If it's THAT gutted, your asking for problems. Your going to swap all your shit in, probably with MY help and shit ain't going to work right like it did before.
 
Posted by coupe5oh (Member # 10411) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Catfish:
If it's THAT gutted, your asking for problems. Your going to swap all your shit in, probably with MY help and shit ain't going to work right like it did before.
only thing i need to transfer from my car is:
driver door,ecu,5speed harness, cluster, trunk, hood, fenders, bumper, headlights, motor, trans, crossmember, radiator, front suspension, rearend, brakebooster, master cylinder, proportioning valve, and gastank...rearend, front suspension, bumpers, trunk and fenders along with gas tank can be done in a day..
 
Posted by NavidR (Member # 3164) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by coupe5oh:
quote:
Originally posted by Catfish:
If it's THAT gutted, your asking for problems. Your going to swap all your shit in, probably with MY help and shit ain't going to work right like it did before.
only thing i need to transfer from my car is:
driver door,ecu,5speed harness, cluster, trunk, hood, fenders, bumper, headlights, motor, trans, crossmember, radiator, front suspension, rearend, brakebooster, master cylinder, proportioning valve, and gastank...rearend, front suspension, bumpers, trunk and fenders along with gas tank can be done in a day..
So your transferring everything! [Big Grin]

Good luck with the move, I'm sure two companies have ways to move it but it might be expansive
 
Posted by coupe5oh (Member # 10411) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by NavidR:
quote:
Originally posted by coupe5oh:
quote:
Originally posted by Catfish:
If it's THAT gutted, your asking for problems. Your going to swap all your shit in, probably with MY help and shit ain't going to work right like it did before.
only thing i need to transfer from my car is:
driver door,ecu,5speed harness, cluster, trunk, hood, fenders, bumper, headlights, motor, trans, crossmember, radiator, front suspension, rearend, brakebooster, master cylinder, proportioning valve, and gastank...rearend, front suspension, bumpers, trunk and fenders along with gas tank can be done in a day..
So your transferring everything! [Big Grin]

Good luck with the move, I'm sure two companies have ways to move it but it might be expansive
my buddys parents own 'duartes' towing in san leandro so he is gonna use a flatbed...he siad he has done it before...he said to buy him dinner and he will do it...lol and not 'everything' lol

[ October 18, 2011, 09:49 AM: Message edited by: coupe5oh ]
 
Posted by anderthizzle (Member # 7910) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by NavidR:
quote:
Originally posted by coupe5oh:
quote:
Originally posted by Catfish:
If it's THAT gutted, your asking for problems. Your going to swap all your shit in, probably with MY help and shit ain't going to work right like it did before.
only thing i need to transfer from my car is:
driver door,ecu,5speed harness, cluster, trunk, hood, fenders, bumper, headlights, motor, trans, crossmember, radiator, front suspension, rearend, brakebooster, master cylinder, proportioning valve, and gastank...rearend, front suspension, bumpers, trunk and fenders along with gas tank can be done in a day..
So your transferring everything! [Big Grin]

Good luck with the move, I'm sure two companies have ways to move it but it might be expansive
You can do that all in one day?You are the man if you do. [worship]
 
Posted by coupe5oh (Member # 10411) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by anderthizzle:
quote:
Originally posted by NavidR:
quote:
Originally posted by coupe5oh:
quote:
Originally posted by Catfish:
If it's THAT gutted, your asking for problems. Your going to swap all your shit in, probably with MY help and shit ain't going to work right like it did before.
only thing i need to transfer from my car is:
driver door,ecu,5speed harness, cluster, trunk, hood, fenders, bumper, headlights, motor, trans, crossmember, radiator, front suspension, rearend, brakebooster, master cylinder, proportioning valve, and gastank...rearend, front suspension, bumpers, trunk and fenders along with gas tank can be done in a day..
So your transferring everything! [Big Grin]

Good luck with the move, I'm sure two companies have ways to move it but it might be expansive
You can do that all in one day?You are the man if you do. [worship]
lol i meant this"rearend, front suspension, bumpers, trunk and fenders along with gas tank" can be done in a day..
 
Posted by racsirx (Member # 1710) on :
 
It's a bitch but I have done it, 89saleen310, few of friends and I, did it when I bought his white Convertible.
 
Posted by *BlownMach1* (Member # 5400) on :
 
Not EVERYTHING Navid, he dont have to install one door!!!! Duh


quote:
Originally posted by coupe5oh:
quote:
Originally posted by NavidR:
quote:
Originally posted by coupe5oh:
quote:
Originally posted by Catfish:
If it's THAT gutted, your asking for problems. Your going to swap all your shit in, probably with MY help and shit ain't going to work right like it did before.
only thing i need to transfer from my car is:
driver door,ecu,5speed harness, cluster, trunk, hood, fenders, bumper, headlights, motor, trans, crossmember, radiator, front suspension, rearend, brakebooster, master cylinder, proportioning valve, and gastank...rearend, front suspension, bumpers, trunk and fenders along with gas tank can be done in a day..
So your transferring everything! [Big Grin]

Good luck with the move, I'm sure two companies have ways to move it but it might be expansive
my buddys parents own 'duartes' towing in san leandro so he is gonna use a flatbed...he siad he has done it before...he said to buy him dinner and he will do it...lol and not 'everything' lol

 
Posted by FordRyderz510 (Member # 6771) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by coupe5oh:
quote:
Originally posted by Catfish:
If it's THAT gutted, your asking for problems. Your going to swap all your shit in, probably with MY help and shit ain't going to work right like it did before.
only thing i need to transfer from my car is:
driver door,ecu,5speed harness, cluster, trunk, hood, fenders, bumper, headlights, motor, trans, crossmember, radiator, front suspension, rearend, brakebooster, master cylinder, proportioning valve, and gastank...rearend, front suspension, bumpers, trunk and fenders along with gas tank can be done in a day..
So ur putting everything from your car the 94...to a 95? Really? Well 1 door less..I don't get it but u told me u were parting it out? Another [Confused] [Confused]
 
Posted by 50/50 (Member # 1724) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by stock fox:
Forklift
Ditto!
 




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