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oldbusboy Samba Member
Joined: June 25, 2006 Posts: 604 Location: Bowen Island, BC Canada
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Posted: Wed May 25, 2016 1:28 pm Post subject: Moving a split in a pick-up? |
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Lets say you had a split body.. complete (front clip to rear clip 5 x 12). No pan. Will it fit in the back of a full size pick-up bed? Need to know before I commit to moving it.
Trevor _________________ 1968 porsche
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usariemen Samba Member
Joined: August 28, 2004 Posts: 1745 Location: Germany
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Posted: Wed May 25, 2016 1:51 pm Post subject: Re: Moving a split in a pick-up? |
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Depends in the size of the pick up.
Measure it and you will know. _________________ Master of my domain! |
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esde Samba Member
Joined: October 20, 2007 Posts: 5969 Location: central rust belt
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Posted: Wed May 25, 2016 1:57 pm Post subject: Re: Moving a split in a pick-up? |
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If you block it up, so it doesn't crush the front apron, and are willing to let the rear hang past the tailgate (which has to stay down or come off), then yes (8' standard bed). But, it is not easy to load, and if the body is not solid expect to damage it. I would rent or borrow a small trailer if possible _________________ modok wrote:
Bent cranks are silent but gather no moss. I mean, ah, something like that. |
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oldbusboy Samba Member
Joined: June 25, 2006 Posts: 604 Location: Bowen Island, BC Canada
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Posted: Wed May 25, 2016 2:01 pm Post subject: Re: Moving a split in a pick-up? |
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Thanks.
My preference would be to just use a truck... but not at the expense of damaging the body.
My concern is if I rent the truck, drive 2 hours to the car and it doesn't fit that would be bad.
Trevor _________________ 1968 porsche |
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williamM Samba Member
Joined: August 07, 2008 Posts: 4333 Location: southwest Arizona
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Posted: Wed May 25, 2016 2:03 pm Post subject: Re: Moving a split in a pick-up? |
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U haul mini van; cheap one day local rental. _________________ some days I get up and just sit and think. Some days I just sit.
opinion untempered by fact is ignorance.
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oldbusboy Samba Member
Joined: June 25, 2006 Posts: 604 Location: Bowen Island, BC Canada
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Posted: Wed May 25, 2016 2:03 pm Post subject: Re: Moving a split in a pick-up? |
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yeah, I could rent their small cube van.. good idea
Trevor _________________ 1968 porsche |
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Rathguten Samba Member
Joined: January 31, 2011 Posts: 200
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Posted: Wed May 25, 2016 2:22 pm Post subject: Re: Moving a split in a pick-up? |
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I've moved bare VW bodies several times using a full-sized truck with no issues at all. |
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OvalTeenAZ Samba Member
Joined: May 12, 2007 Posts: 661 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Wed May 25, 2016 2:41 pm Post subject: Re: Moving a split in a pick-up? |
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I have had a 51 and a 53 on seperate occasions in a 6' dodge truck bed with the tail gate down
They fit but hang out about 5'
Find an 8 foot long bed truck an you're kosher |
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Who.Me? Samba Member
Joined: July 14, 2014 Posts: 2211 Location: UK (South)
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Posted: Thu May 26, 2016 5:18 am Post subject: Re: Moving a split in a pick-up? |
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Sorry, I lurk. Love this picture. Former owner of my SC moving his customer's '56 beetle body. _________________ Andy
Looking for info on my truck's history. Are you from Campbell California or nearby. Do you recognise it? ... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=636786 |
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jason Samba Member
Joined: August 07, 2002 Posts: 3444 Location: Garage
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Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2016 4:38 pm Post subject: Re: Moving a split in a pick-up? |
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I moved a 56 body in an el camino. They are small inside the bed. |
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oldbusboy Samba Member
Joined: June 25, 2006 Posts: 604 Location: Bowen Island, BC Canada
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Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2017 10:06 am Post subject: Re: Moving a split in a pick-up? |
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Totally possible to move a beetle in a pick up. Just bring a heavy duty strap.
Trevor _________________ 1968 porsche |
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ZENVWDRIVER Samba Member
Joined: November 07, 2008 Posts: 3340 Location: N.E. Oklahoma
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Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2017 7:06 pm Post subject: Re: Moving a split in a pick-up? |
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... 10 foot trailer...
_________________ 5/50, pastel green 11G - SOLD
8/50, gray 11A Beetle
6/52, pastel green 11C - SOLD
11/4/52, black Zwitter - SOLD to my little bro.
1954 Porsche, pre A, with VW 36 horse- SOLD
1/54, black 11C Beetle - TRADED
2/55 Iceland green Beetle, on a 1965 pan
3/55 113 Beetle, stratos silver
1955 Messerschmitt KR175 - SOLD, sadly
1960 single cab
1962 SO33, with SO 42 interior
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joshbuchan Samba Member
Joined: April 12, 2007 Posts: 712 Location: victoria bc canada
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Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2017 8:40 pm Post subject: Re: Moving a split in a pick-up? |
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Hey I didn't know you came and took back the beige bomber yesterday? |
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henk Samba Member
Joined: June 28, 2006 Posts: 157
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Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2017 4:25 am Post subject: Re: Moving a split in a pick-up? |
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How about on the roof off your daily.
Not mine,was done by a friend.
Henk!!!
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Goatrider Samba Member
Joined: February 09, 2016 Posts: 5 Location: Tucson, Arizona
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Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2017 7:27 pm Post subject: Re: Moving a split in a pick-up? |
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Putting it on your roof is the way to go! |
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Eric&Barb Samba Member
Joined: September 19, 2004 Posts: 24764 Location: Olympia Wash Rinse & Repeat
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Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2017 9:07 pm Post subject: Re: Moving a split in a pick-up? |
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Definitely:
_________________ In Stereo, Where Available! |
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SBD Samba Member
Joined: October 24, 2012 Posts: 3269 Location: SOUTH DAKOTA
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Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2017 9:28 pm Post subject: Re: Moving a split in a pick-up? |
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Now wait a minute! The OP said he wanted to move a split window. As far as I can tell you people are just showing pictures of ovals! Cough up with some pictures of splits in the backs of pickups!
Okay I admit it. It looks like one has a split dash. _________________ "Just $99 down and $64 a month for 36 months buys you a brand new Volkswagen Beetle!"
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I wouldent waste $ or thyme on building a small motor. build it big so it dosent have to work hard.remember it's only as fast as your foot alows it to be unless you build a small turd then it just stinks as it squishes up through your toes when you step on it. |
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Eric&Barb Samba Member
Joined: September 19, 2004 Posts: 24764 Location: Olympia Wash Rinse & Repeat
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Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2017 9:43 pm Post subject: Re: Moving a split in a pick-up? |
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SBD wrote: |
Now wait a minute! The OP said he wanted to move a split window. As far as I can tell you people are just showing pictures of ovals! Cough up with some pictures of splits in the backs of pickups!
Okay I admit it. It looks like one has a split dash. |
Well it is being moved by a split screen.... _________________ In Stereo, Where Available! |
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Who.Me? Samba Member
Joined: July 14, 2014 Posts: 2211 Location: UK (South)
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Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2017 2:04 pm Post subject: Re: Moving a split in a pick-up? |
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SBD Samba Member
Joined: October 24, 2012 Posts: 3269 Location: SOUTH DAKOTA
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Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2017 2:15 pm Post subject: Re: Moving a split in a pick-up? |
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It's either a steep hill or Mr Orange is trying to defy gravity. _________________ "Just $99 down and $64 a month for 36 months buys you a brand new Volkswagen Beetle!"
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I wouldent waste $ or thyme on building a small motor. build it big so it dosent have to work hard.remember it's only as fast as your foot alows it to be unless you build a small turd then it just stinks as it squishes up through your toes when you step on it. |
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