<VV> body needed

Jim Houston jhouston001 at cfl.rr.com
Mon Jun 1 16:35:15 EDT 2009


For the record, I did not ask this question! I have an 18' car hauler 
that I use to move Corvairs....

Jim Houston
'65 Monza coupe

craig nicol wrote:
>
> Jim wrote:
>
> Is it possible to put a late cp or conv body in a pick up and drive 
> cross country? By body I mean no interior, doors, suspention, hood, 
> engine cover, drive train or upholstrey.
>
> Craig replies:
>
> 16 foot body on an 8ft bed is a legal no-no. You would likely get a 
> “do not roll” ticket from the gendarmes. The basic rule that applies 
> in many states is “no more than 50% of the trucks wheelbase behind the 
> rear axle.” It’s a stability thing. (Tail wagging) There is also a 
> “top heavy” problem with your proposed load. Clearly, the best (and 
> likely only) way to transport it efficiently is with a flat bed 
> trailer. If you don’t have one or access to one, buy a used one and 
> sell it when you get through. Note that if you pick up a new car 
> trailer at the factory, (think $1200) you can sell it as “new” when 
> you get back for $1500. I know several guys who did just that.
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