kartman24
|
| posted on 28/12/06 at 07:36 PM |
|
|
LOLOST INTO A SPRINTER?
I`m picking a Locost up next Wednesday and either need to hire a trailer and tow vehicle or try to fit it into a sprinter van, the car is 95%
finnished with all 4 wheels engine in etc. Anyone on here got any idea if it will fit in the van??????????......Martin
|
|
|
|
|
JoelP
|
| posted on 28/12/06 at 07:40 PM |
|
|
a bare chassis is an easy fit into a MWB sprinter, depending on your track width you may struggle if you dont take the wishbones off. What engine is
it (weight wise)?
|
|
|
DIY Si
|
| posted on 28/12/06 at 07:41 PM |
|
|
If it's got n fluids in it, it may fit if put in on the pi$$, ie diagonally.
“Let your plans be dark and as impenetratable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.”
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
My new blog: http://spritecave.blogspot.co.uk/
|
|
|
theconrodkid
|
| posted on 28/12/06 at 07:53 PM |
|
|
i had a lwb sprinter and it was narrower between the wheel arches than my transit
|
|
|
Hellfire
|
| posted on 28/12/06 at 08:08 PM |
|
|
Personally I'd go for a trailer. Even if it would fit into a sprinter (which I doubt very much), you'd have a hell of a job getting it in
there without lots of manpower. If you give details of where you live and where the car needs picking up from, maybe someone on here might be willing
to help out.
Phil
|
|
|
gazza285
|
| posted on 28/12/06 at 08:24 PM |
|
|
Be easier hiring a beaver tail, no lifting, no reversing trailers, just pull up and drag it on.
DO NOT PUT ON KNOB OR BOLLOCKS!
|
|
|
Danozeman
|
| posted on 28/12/06 at 08:26 PM |
|
|
Ill go with hellfire. Much easier on a trailer. Especially if its got wheels on. Roll on roll off.
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
|
|
|
kartman24
|
| posted on 28/12/06 at 08:33 PM |
|
|
I`ve been looking into hiring a trailer but i also need to hire a tow vehicle, anyone know of a firm in or near Northampton? Like wise for hiring a
beavertail........Martin
|
|
|
BenB
|
| posted on 29/12/06 at 02:28 PM |
|
|
Why not get something bigger than a Sprinter? When I initially organised a van for my house move I started with a Sprinter... Trouble was, I kept on
worrying it would be too small and asking for an upgrade. Ended up with a mahusive Luton van. Fuel economy was shite and it was mightily different to
driving the daily drive Micra but I'd be surprised if a chassis didn't fit in it....
|
|
|
Guinness
|
| posted on 29/12/06 at 04:10 PM |
|
|
Check out the Dutch dude!
 
Indy in a box
Full story here, http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=14541
HTH
Mike
|
|
|
rusty nuts
|
| posted on 29/12/06 at 05:26 PM |
|
|
What about hiring a car transporter ? not the artic type obviously Willhire used to rent them out , maybe opthers as well ? Easier and safer than
trying to fit it in a van not designed for the purpose , eliminates the need for hiring a trailer and tow car
|
|
|
dilley
|
| posted on 30/12/06 at 12:20 PM |
|
|
7.5ton lorry with a taillift?
|
|
|
mandbsheldon
|
| posted on 30/12/06 at 12:31 PM |
|
|
 how the h@ll did he get that in there????
Leigh
|
|
|
rusty nuts
|
| posted on 30/12/06 at 01:29 PM |
|
|
Whats more , how did he get it out?
|
|
|
kartman24
|
| posted on 3/1/07 at 06:53 PM |
|
|
Picked the car up today on a hired trailer and van, thanks for your help guys........Martin
|
|
|
.jpg)
