Hi guys,
After lurking around for a while, I may actually be about to get my hands on a 7 off a friend of the family whos moving abroad so needs fid, not sure
what it is yet but father in law is going to see it tomorrow (I live in south wales, and the part of the family/friend concerned live in kent and the
father in law is going to visit them and check the car out). If its all good and its for the right money I'll hopefully get it. But how do I get
it back? I could insure it and drive it back but its a long way in an unknown car. I could find a car trailer somewhere and borrow the land rover from
work, but it means towing each way and its a pain. Or the father in law has got a VW 3.5t Luton van, so I was wondering if it would fit in the back. I
know alot of people collect kits in vans, but would it fit in complete? How long/wide is the average 7? Its narrow than a van surely, and cos of the
luton body there'll be no wheel arches to contend with.
I just hope the car is good when he goes to see it tomorrow, then I could have it for the summer (although to be honest I'd probably drive it
alot in the winter aswell, I'd be too excited to wait,lol)
Regards
Gazza
[Edited on 31/10/09 by gazzarose]
I don't know for definite, but i would say yes. The question is tho, how will you get it in and out?
A minor insignificant detail,lol. hadn't thought of that, would need pretty long boards to get it in there,lol. ummm, Il have to have a think.lol
long boards could be a bit bendy, maybe breakable. too short and it'll be a bit steep
if its a live axle car then imagine fitting an escort in the back, maybe.
If its got IRS its now grown a few inches wider so maybe not.
I would catch the train, take a warm hat, gloves, scarf and thick coat and drive back with breakdown cover+mp3 player, I expect you will be pleasantly
surprised when you arrive home.
These are not really any more prone to breakdowns than the donors.
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Originally posted by mark chandler
These are not really any more prone to breakdowns than the donors.
hi i should fit i got a velocity into the back of a ldv luton had to remove the nose cone and what we did was push the front end onto the tail lift and a couple of us lifted the rear end at the same time that had standard sierra rear axle so width shouldn't be a problem atb andy
I think an indy is about 1700mm wide. (off the top of my slightly drunk head)
So you might get away with it.
Would be an utter pig to get in and out though, a trailer would be a million times easier.
I think I'll have to have a chat witht he owner about its histor and stuff, don't get me wrong I'd love to just drive it straight home,
but it would be nice to have a back up plan. Im also not sure if hes got spare parts and stuff for it,so would probably need a van to put things in,
might be a case of take a transit up and a trailer, and try driving it home, if not I'l have the trailer. Thanks for the replies
Gazza
Your best bet for getting it in a luton would be finding something raised like the docks they have at lorry depots.
hi, my car fits in my mate 7.5 tonner. to get it in i just split my long doulbe extenstion ladders into two parts, line the ladder treads with scafhold walk planks and pull her up with a winch...only down side is the amount of diesel the van guzzles!!
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Originally posted by t16turbotone
hi, my car fits in my mate 7.5 tonner. to get it in i just split my long doulbe extenstion ladders into two parts, line the ladder treads with scafhold walk planks and pull her up with a winch...only down side is the amount of diesel the van guzzles!!
If it's any help, a Haynes Roadster is
340cm long and 170cm wide.
I know that because I measured AshG's
during the week
I know that this might be not the case with a seven, but you fo not always need a ramp to load something in a lorry
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUvcrL9ojjo
forgot to add
Where else would you see something like that?
Greece!! 
[Edited on 31/10/09 by l0rd]
I'd borrow a trailer - it may be a pain, but it is much, much easier than trying to get the thing into the back of a luton or risking trying to
drive it back.
You know it makes sense.
I would hire a trailer.
I paid £51 to hire for a day (10am till 10am) a 14' hydraulic tip car trailer before I had my own.
Hope this helps.
Paul G
[Edited on 1/11/09 by 907]
I picked mine up with the intention of driving it back from Eastbourne to Horncastle only to have petrol spewing out on every bend so after 20 miles
or so a call to the AA and they brought it home for us, food for thought eh.
Mike
Just get insurance and drive it, stop being a wuss!!! If anything it'll be a great way to get to know the car, just take your time and learn as you drive!
you could try this:
but i think you need some muscle for that
lol, love it, I think thats what Im gonna do, lol. I think by the look of it Il end up getting a trailer cos it comes some spares and stuff by the
look of it so il need the space in the van.
Gazza
I would drive it back, but please make sure it has a valid MOT or you are on the way to a booked MOT. ANPR cameras will spot you a mile off these days
if MOT, insurance etc are not in order.
[Edited on 31/10/09 by Denis]