U Haul Auto Transport?

Hey Kats:

I've seen Chris Qualls at the races with his Pantera on a UHaul trailer. The ramp is a little too steep for his car so Chris needs to raise the front end of the trailer to keep it from scraping on the way up and down.

Lots of racers who have low cars buy those plastic ramps at the local parts store that folks use to raise their cars for oil changes. They put them behind their tow vehicle's wheels and back the truck up the ramps. That usually raises the front of the trailer enough to avoid scraping.

Also, all the UHaul trailers I've seen have a wheel-stop on the front that might hit those Pantera that have an aftermarket front spoiler.

Lastly, have a friend with you when you load and unload for the first time. You won't be able to see any part of the trailer as you load and unload and it's a little nervewracking until you get used to it.

Matt Merritt
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I had no problem getting my car on this trailer. It's not a U-haul but look how the ramp dips in the back. This is #1280 I bought in need of restoration. Trailer worked fine:

http://www.rc-tech.net/pant/lar.jpg

The grey hared guy is NOT me!

(sorry Larry)

Gary

That looks very muck like the setup that I use. The high deck trailer lets me open the door over the fenders. Since I dont have any chin spoiler, the valance clears the ramps just fine.

I do have to use some 2 ft pieces of 5/4 deck plank at the bottom of the ramps to get the MR2 loaded without dragging the chin spoiler.
See: http://photobucket.com/albums/b29/PanteraKitty/Trailer-MR2%20Load%20Position/

kats,

I used a U-Haul trail to get my stock (no spoilers) '74 Pantera from Chicago back to NYC. I had no problems getting on or off and it held securely in place for the 14 hour ride. I pulled it straight on.

Michael

Thanks for the info. I made a reservation for Thursday to get the trailer and I am taking the car up to Coz's house in Peoria.

Coz has gratiously offered to help me do some work on the car. I am a total retard when it comes to working on this car. I am very lucky to have friends like Coz and others on this forum.

Hey RRS, if your reading this.....

You free Thursday?


kats

It just happens that I am reading the posts. I will be in touch with the Cozmo man and hopefully swing over Thursday; please keep me posted on when you intend to arrive. You can email directly at pantera3641@azballistics.com

Be sure and check the tires on the trailer. I had a blowout on one last year while bringing an Alfa Romeo back from California. Not fun in the Mojave Desert. Had to wait two hours before someone showed up to fix it.

Be sure and check the tires on the trailer carefully. I had a blowout on one last year bringing an Alfa back from California to Texas. Not fun in the Mojave when you're about to go into the mountains. Had to wait two hours for someone to show up and fix it.

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Originally posted by outcast:
Be sure and check the tires on the trailer carefully. I had a blowout on one last year bringing an Alfa back from California to Texas. Not fun in the Mojave when you're about to go into the mountains. Had to wait two hours for someone to show up and fix it.

I had a blow out hauling the last Pantera. Took the next exit, had a tire shop right there. 1 Hour before closing! When I hauled the TransAm, I stopped in Indy. I had a U-bolt break on an axle. Needed repairs and a tire. Stopped at a gas station and was right down the road from what I would call a "Trailer Walmart" so to speek....1 hour before they closed.

I have officially used up all my trailer luck! Having 2-axles is very helpful. I was able to cary the car to get it serviced on both ocasions.

Gary