Picked up my new car hauler today!!!
06-21-2010, 03:51 PM
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Picked up my new car hauler today!!! I ordered an 18' wood deck car hauler for my '00 SS about a month ago and I picked it up today. It's exactly what I wanted and I couldn't be happier! The trailer is an 18' with a 16' deck and a 2' dove tail. It also has 2 3500lb axles with brakes on both axles, diamond plate fenders, and 5' ramps.
06-21-2010, 03:59 PM
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Put some thompson's water seal on that wooden deck and fast, if you don't it will warp like crazy. Other then that, it looks like a good deal. I had an 18 foot birmar that was the same thing, but had an open center metal deck. I had alot of good luck with it, and the open deck which alot of people don't like was actually a bonus, because you could use it like a little lift when you were at the track if you wanted to change something.
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Wats up with that new big hood on the car ?! Ill be out there this weekend with the new improved lt1 ( now with a locker and nodular housing )
Should get together for some pics down by the river or something.
Lucky getting a tralier, Im thinking about a car dolly for mine. Dont think my suv could handle a big tralier
Should get together for some pics down by the river or something.
Lucky getting a tralier, Im thinking about a car dolly for mine. Dont think my suv could handle a big tralier
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06-21-2010, 05:46 PM
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Car is waiting for a new driveshaft to come in then I'll load it up.
I'm working this weekend plus the car is down for a little bit. Waiting on a new driveshaft.
I pulled the car last year with an almost identical trailer and it pulled awsome. No handling problems at all and I'm using a Tekonsha P3 controller so the thing stops on a dime.
Wats up with that new big hood on the car ?! Ill be out there this weekend with the new improved lt1 ( now with a locker and nodular housing )
Should get together for some pics down by the river or something.
Working this weekend plus the car is down for a little bit, waiting on a new driveshaft. Got the hood for looks and weight redcution.
Lucky getting a tralier, Im thinking about a car dolly for mine. Dont think my suv could handle a big tralier
Should get together for some pics down by the river or something.
Working this weekend plus the car is down for a little bit, waiting on a new driveshaft. Got the hood for looks and weight redcution.
Lucky getting a tralier, Im thinking about a car dolly for mine. Dont think my suv could handle a big tralier
I pulled the car last year with an almost identical trailer and it pulled awsome. No handling problems at all and I'm using a Tekonsha P3 controller so the thing stops on a dime.
06-21-2010, 10:12 PM
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I ordered an 18' wood deck car hauler for my '00 SS about a month ago and I picked it up today. It's exactly what I wanted and I couldn't be happier! The trailer is an 18' with a 16' deck and a 2' dove tail. It also has 2 3500lb axles with brakes on both axles, diamond plate fenders, and 5' ramps.
I'm curious if you don't mind sharing what did it cost ? that's the same trailer I have been looking to buy. I'm in IL also did you pick it up local.
If I had to guess I would say $1950
06-21-2010, 10:27 PM
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No problem, Jeff. Correct me if I'm wrong I think I recall your name being Jeff. I'm a fellow Speed Inc guy too and met you at a few track days. The trailer is $1950 standard. That includes electric brakes on one axle, stamped fenders, and 4' ramps. I upgraded to 5' ramps, electric brakes on both axles, diamond plate fenders, and added some d-ring tie downs. The total on my trailer including tax, title, and license was $2400.
06-22-2010, 07:45 PM
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Thanks for the info and yes it's Jeff. Wow you have a good memory I can't remember what I had for lunch lol so I apologize for forgetting your name. I have a friend that tells me he can get them from Ky for 1700 brakes on one axle only, wood floors 4 tie downs. I guess I'm going to take him up on it.
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Thanks for the info and yes it's Jeff. Wow you have a good memory I can't remember what I had for lunch lol so I apologize for forgetting your name. I have a friend that tells me he can get them from Ky for 1700 brakes on one axle only, wood floors 4 tie downs. I guess I'm going to take him up on it.
Thanks man, yeah this is definately one of the best invesments I've made in a while.
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Get the longest ramps possible. We have to **** around way too much to make 4 footers work on my friends "Big Tex" trailer. My 7 footers on the Featherlite require nothing more than attaching them to the back.
