Towing A Car Without A Windshield

[commando1]

That tarp solution is the best IMHO

Thank you.

 

[cantflip]

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.

I would expect far less durability from the cheap tarp. I do agree about the flapping part, I've seen too many cars with paint wear/damage from car covers that were loose and lightweight.

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.

I believe this car is in black primer... FWIW, the duct tape glue will come off with solvent, but you don't want to let it sit long enough to bake on.

 

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Update???

 

[68PK21 440.6bbl]

Shrinkwrap it! Late to the party I know.

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[MarPar]

Update???

Ya man, make with the story!

 

[stubs300]

Late to the party I know.

Yea, me too. Even if you don't do anything, what's the worst that can happen? Dead bug slammed against the seatbacks instead of the windshield? Oh wait, it's winter time. Unless your in a driving rain storm or something, I wouldn't worry about it.
Question, how long has that W-shield been out of the car? I bet more crap has gotten in there since it's been out then what you'll get in taking that home as is.

 

[Wollfen]

I have driven a car with no windshield and as long as I kept the side windows up I had no breeze against my face.

 

[LocuMob]

Yea, me too. Even if you don't do anything, what's the worst that can happen? Dead bug slammed against the seatbacks instead of the windshield? Oh wait, it's winter time. Unless your in a driving rain storm or something, I wouldn't worry about it.
Question, how long has that W-shield been out of the car? I bet more crap has gotten in there since it's been out then what you'll get in taking that home as is.

Salt, sand and water don't make an interior better.

I got a big tarp to cover the car, going over a smaller tarp put over the windshield. The big tarp (cheap crappy Wally world item) didn't stay on for more than 24 miles! The prize goes to those who recommended duct tape. Stopped at another Wally world and picked up a roll, and taped the small tarp down, across the top of the roof, inside the engine compartment, and across the fenders to eliminate air getting under it.

 

[cantflip]

Salt, sand and water don't make an interior better.

I got a big tarp to cover the car, going over a smaller tarp put over the windshield. The big tarp (cheap crappy Wally world item) didn't stay on for more than 24 miles! The prize goes to those who recommended duct tape. Stopped at another Wally world and picked up a roll, and taped the small tarp down, across the top of the roof, inside the engine compartment, and across the fenders to eliminate air getting under it.

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The big tarp needed more duct tape

Be safe my friend...

 

[68PK21 440.6bbl]

That’s a wrap! Pranksters cover workmate’s car in Dublin ...