mr henderson
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| posted on 7/7/08 at 05:31 PM |
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Weather protection when trailering part built car
I've had a couple of enquiries about working on part built cars. It would involve them being moved to my workshop. I can organise the trailer
etc, but the downpours today have inspired me to consider how best to protect the cars from the weather.
Ideally I would like to find some kind of tarpaulin that could be easily and securely fixed to the trailer once the car is on it.
Can anyone suggest anything
TIA
John
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Paul TigerB6
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| posted on 7/7/08 at 05:50 PM |
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I managed nearly 200 miles on the motorway with my old car (the avatar car) wrapped up in a couple of tarpaulins and plenty of rope / ratchet straps.
All stayed nice and secure even if it took some wrapping.
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gingerprince
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| posted on 7/7/08 at 05:54 PM |
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Tarpaulin covered car travelling at any speed is asking for trouble unless you get a lovely soft-lined one.
If it's going to be a reasonably regular thing for business, why not get a covered trailer? Al (Wadders) on this site makes and sells them 
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mr henderson
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| posted on 7/7/08 at 06:06 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by gingerprince
Tarpaulin covered car travelling at any speed is asking for trouble unless you get a lovely soft-lined one.
If it's going to be a reasonably regular thing for business, why not get a covered trailer? Al (Wadders) on this site makes and sells them
Storing a trailer wold be a nusiance, much better for me to hire as required. Thanks for the suggestion though
John
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Paul TigerB6
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| posted on 7/7/08 at 06:34 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by gingerprince
Tarpaulin covered car travelling at any speed is asking for trouble unless you get a lovely soft-lined one.
I used a couple of old double bed sheets to protect the gel coat from scratches from a flapping tarpaulin myself - did the job anyway
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charlierevell
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| posted on 7/7/08 at 07:10 PM |
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Can you not have the best of both and hire a covered trailer?
Tango orange is an 'IN' colour!!
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mr henderson
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| posted on 7/7/08 at 07:20 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by charlierevell
Can you not have the best of both and hire a covered trailer?
Not locally no
John
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Bigheppy
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| posted on 7/7/08 at 07:44 PM |
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Why not make up two hoops with a flat plate at the bottom. Place these on the trailer so the plate is under the car wheels, secure the frame and car
with straps then cover with a tarp, keeping the tarp away from the car
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