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**special-K** · 07-07-2020, 07:09 AM

I rented a U-Haul dolly to haul the '71 chassis with stock wheels & tire size. No problem. I've only seen width issues with 4wds with wide wheels and tires. More recently, my son's CUCV Blazer got dollied out of here on a U-Haul dolly. It was too wide but did squeeze on there. That had the 8" wheels and 32/11.50 rubber. I think they mainly had a problem with the webbing fitting over the bigger tires

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 07-09-2020, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I rented a U-Haul dolly to haul the '71 chassis with stock wheels & tire size. No problem. I've only seen width issues with 4wds with wide wheels and tires. More recently, my son's CUCV Blazer got dollied out of here on a U-Haul dolly. It was too wide but did squeeze on there. That had the 8" wheels and 32/11.50 rubber. I think they mainly had a problem with the webbing fitting over the bigger tires

Should be good, I'm just taking a bit getting there

At least I threw the rear tires back on, progress

**special-K** · 07-09-2020, 10:05 PM

Always good to get the info first. It doesn't expire

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 07-10-2020, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Always good to get the info first. It doesn't expire

Exactly, that and they haven't delivered all the shackles. Been thinking about it though, tempted to buy some tire skates, so I can ride them all the way to the shop

Kidding, but one way or another I have to turn this around. Bonus is the curb is tall and rounded, and the street is a big circle. I can park the tow dolly against the curb if I need to, though I fully expect the come-along to be nice and straight from the hitch....HA!...Yeah right, we'll see, I did buy one with three hooks.

I didn't want to lose this video

so I swept it under this post: post

https://youtu.be/ODFcebyxZxo.

Nice demonstration overall and helpful, though I was taught never secure a load to an end link. Seems something isn't right when he's releasing the tension, mine you just flip a spring, engage the other direction and it's a notch down from there. Mine is a simple $30 no brand unit, but seems to work real well.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 07-13-2020, 02:31 PM

Well after all that it's off. The exhaust guy misunderstood the first time around, he won't install an exhaust system until everything is done rear bumper too. So looks like next year, I'll skip the tow dolly and spend $600ish to tow for exhaust followed by its maiden start elsewhere. Thanks for the help.

He's working on a 69 Blazer, the guy dumped 120K into it. Sounds like a mod, but apparently it's original less drive-train ("502") and some chassis.

**special-K** · 07-14-2020, 11:00 AM

I wondered. I've been told that an exhaust guy will want the body on. I guess if you as familiar with these trucks as we get it wouldn't matter, except finishing out the tailpipes. I figured it would be nice to be able to work from all angles, but I guess they are used to their work being all underneath the vehicle. Oh well, you don't need exhaust till you get the truck together anyway. I still enjoyed the conversation

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 07-15-2020, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I wondered. I've been told that an exhaust guy will want the body on. I guess if you as familiar with these trucks as we get it wouldn't matter, except finishing out the tailpipes. I figured it would be nice to be able to work from all angles, but I guess they are used to their work being all underneath the vehicle. Oh well, you don't need exhaust till you get the truck together anyway. I still enjoyed the conversation

07-07-2020, 07:09 AM	#26
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Auto transport and loading a chassis I rented a U-Haul dolly to haul the '71 chassis with stock wheels & tire size. No problem. I've only seen width issues with 4wds with wide wheels and tires. More recently, my son's CUCV Blazer got dollied out of here on a U-Haul dolly. It was too wide but did squeeze on there. That had the 8" wheels and 32/11.50 rubber. I think they mainly had a problem with the webbing fitting over the bigger tires __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-09-2020, 10:05 PM	#28
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Auto transport and loading a chassis Always good to get the info first. It doesn't expire __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-13-2020, 02:31 PM	#30
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,120	Re: Auto transport and loading a chassis Well after all that it's off. The exhaust guy misunderstood the first time around, he won't install an exhaust system until everything is done rear bumper too. So looks like next year, I'll skip the tow dolly and spend $600ish to tow for exhaust followed by its maiden start elsewhere. Thanks for the help. He's working on a 69 Blazer, the guy dumped 120K into it. Sounds like a mod, but apparently it's original less drive-train ("502") and some chassis. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s of OEM identifications and part numbers, all written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

07-14-2020, 11:00 AM	#31
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Auto transport and loading a chassis I wondered. I've been told that an exhaust guy will want the body on. I guess if you as familiar with these trucks as we get it wouldn't matter, except finishing out the tailpipes. I figured it would be nice to be able to work from all angles, but I guess they are used to their work being all underneath the vehicle. Oh well, you don't need exhaust till you get the truck together anyway. I still enjoyed the conversation __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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