When a winch isn't available:
1 back trailer up to car
2 unhook tow vehicle from trailer
3 chock trailer wheels, lock brakes if possible.
4 use a long tow strap to hook car to tow vehicle over trailer. Pushing from the rear will most likely cause damage to both. Don't do it. Useing some pulleys and 4x4s to manage friction helps. Pull the car up slowly.
I am in the camp of wheel skates but show up with 4 in case the frame wants to drag on the ramp angle; you can jam a couble under the frame before it hits the point of contact.
Wheel hubs seem like a logical investment at this point, why not gt the parts ahead of time since you'll be buying them soon anyway.
Cool truck. Putting the 1950 F2 together has made me appreciate the old truck world.
Pete
In reply to Gearheadotaku (Forum Supporter) :
I agree. I frequently pull a vehicle onto my trailer using my truck.
HOWEVER, it only works if your ramps have legs that sit on the ground to keep the trailer from tipping as the weight of the vehicle is pulled onto it. Without legs, the trailer can seesaw as the car is being pulled up, which can knock the wheel chocks loose and cause the trailer to roll forward into the tow vehicle.
Proceed with caution.
1. Jack the front of the truck up high enough to clear the trailer deck and put jack stands as far back on the frame as possible so it's still balanced. The front of the truck should be cantilevered out.
2. Back trailer up until it touches the jack stands.
3. With a jack on the trailer, lift the front and set it down on ideally 2 HF car casters, or if that's to much to spend a pair of the small moving dollies with plywood on top (This helps when unloading later when compared to the option of just setting it on wood and sliding it.
4. Jack up truck until you can get the ramps on or until it clears the trailer deck (May have to use blocks onto the frame behind the wheels because you may not be able to put the ramps on and will need to get the trailer deck under the rear wheels).
5. Back up trailer with help guiding the dollies until the rear wheels are on the deck.
6. Drag truck rest of way forward (if required) and strap down.
Removal is reverse of assembly.
In reply to nocones :
nicely done! *golfclap*
You all have been amazingly helpful! I am cataloging all of the ideas and will be sure to document the recovery process!!
In reply to dyintorace (Forum Supporter) :
When is this going to happen?
Woody (Forum Supportum) said:In reply to dyintorace (Forum Supporter) :
When is this going to happen?
12/19
WillG80 said:
how about some logs under the front end. That way you won't scrape it up too bad.
Maybe substitute the people with a winch.
I came here to say this. In the past, I've built 4X4 "sleds under things to move them. I once, with a lot of help, moved a 40', 40K lbs rollformer like this (only I beams for skids, and 2-1/2" pipe for rollers. Worked a treat.
Be prepared for the rear wheels to be locked up.You can do it!
Success!!
All things considered, it went incredibly well! Thank you all for the tips and ideas. Greatly appreciate the collective wisdom!
Nice! That's a good looking old truck.
I like the use of the wood slide rails. That's a good solution.
Awesome! That is a great looking truck.
This is excellent news. Well done!
Also, that's a really handsome grill. It's a shame that they only used it for one year.
Woody (Forum Supportum) said:Also, that's a really handsome grill. It's a shame that they only used it for one year.
It really is a great looking truck. My buddy's goal is to get it running and driving while leaving as much patina as possible.
Good job! Looks like a nice project.
Great job.
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