polara71
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Towing A Car Without A Windshield
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I think he is pulling a 20ft open trailer. That is why I suggested he return on I40 instead of the ice, snow and generally bad weather in western Colorado on I70 this time of the year.
polara71
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It is all part of the journey. If it is sunny , 70, it won't be a memory. You already know what youre in for with A February cross country tow .
Scott,
What if you precut a piece of plywood with holes for bungee straps, etc... just slightly oversized But true to the shape of the windshield minus the curvature. Then securely tarp snuggly over the plywood piece...maybe duct tape plywood or the margins that might leave in rain. I think cardboard/tarp combo not going to withstand the wind on it's own.
Think of it as a hurricane damage control method.
What if you precut a piece of plywood with holes for bungee straps, etc... just slightly oversized But true to the shape of the windshield minus the curvature. Then securely tarp snuggly over the plywood piece...maybe duct tape plywood or the margins that might leave in rain. I think cardboard/tarp combo not going to withstand the wind on it's own.
Think of it as a hurricane damage control method.
LocuMob
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I'm going through omaha on to la. I can keep on I-80 if I need to avoid I-70. Return trip back on I-80, easier drive.
LocuMob
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That will work if I can do that when I get the car, at least the plywood part, with shrink wrap and a tarp over that. I need it to make it 30 hours, then it's in a garage.
Any parts stops planned along the way? You were asking about shipping for folks in your other thread. I would think that the guys here would be burning up craigslist along your route to see if there was anything good they could have you pickup. Probably would be a good idea to post your planned route. Might help pay for some fuel or parts for your project.
67Monaco
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Got rebar? Can you get some? Cut it to width so it will sit vertical in the windshield channel. Get a nice piece of card board cut to shape , place it in the hole. Put rebar on top of the cardboard and duct tape it down to the card board. Then shrink wrap the around around the opening and the A pillars. Think nascar windshield bracing, only you're not working with glass. You might get away with PVC but I think the stiffness of the metal will do better.
That's what I would do If I were concerned about the interior. Otherwise I'd either open the windows or pull the back-light to reduce drag.
That's what I would do If I were concerned about the interior. Otherwise I'd either open the windows or pull the back-light to reduce drag.
commando1
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Tarp. Rope. It's not a Ferrari.
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I have seen the almost unbelievable ability of shrink wrap to withstand incredible shipping abuse.
I would just start wrapping it at the mid point of the doors and go clear to the back of the wheel opening of the front wheels. half lapping all the way. Being sure to get at least 3 or 4 wraps everywhere and maybe a few more over the windshield opening. Tape the leading edges down so the wind cannot get under it.
I would just start wrapping it at the mid point of the doors and go clear to the back of the wheel opening of the front wheels. half lapping all the way. Being sure to get at least 3 or 4 wraps everywhere and maybe a few more over the windshield opening. Tape the leading edges down so the wind cannot get under it.
LocuMob
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It might be to me...
Pretty sure I'm going to use cardboard, shrink wrap, with tarp over that. I probably won't have time to look for plywood, or rebar, so I'll be keeping it simple, cause I'm stupid!
Rapidtrans777
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Tarp it. My '70 GT I picked up out on Long Island and hauled back to Pensacola. No windshield, firewall, or door glass.
That actually does look pretty secure...I change my mind on the plywood.
LocuMob
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Excellent! Sounds like I'm over thinking it. Just wanted to be sure, I do t want to replace the rear window too!
"I think I'm gonna re-route my trip
I wonder if anybody'd think I'd flipped
If I went to LA via Omaha!"
Couldn't help myself...
HF and wallyworld didn't have those last time I looked... nice tarp.
Now I understand and agree...
polara71
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"I think I'm gonna re-route my trip
I wonder if anybody'd think I'd flipped
If I went to LA via Omaha!"
Couldn't help myself...
Charlie ................
Rapidtrans777
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HF and wallyworld didn't have those last time I looked... nice tarp.
Thats a lumber tarp off one of our 18 wheelers. The heavy duty gray tarps from HF are pretty stout if you keep them tight and don't let them flap.
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That tarp solution is the best IMHO. Also Keep in mind that duct tape on painted surfaces often leaves traces you might not get completely rid of afterwards from what I heard. Never used it myself that way.
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live4theking
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That is not your average tarp.
"I think I'm gonna re-route my trip
I wonder if anybody'd think I'd flipped
If I went to LA via Omaha!"
Couldn't help myself...
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