Transporting a shell.

Schmonno Learner Dubber

15 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 18 Nov 2002, 9:02 am

#10877

Are there any special hints on transporting a shell on a trailer?

Also, if I use a crane to lift it onto a truck, what would be the best areas to anchor?

It's an oval without fenders... thanks for any advice!

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 18 Nov 2002, 9:09 am

#10878

Probabally be better if the doors were in. I Think they would add a fair amount of stiffness to the body

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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 18 Nov 2002, 9:15 am

#10880

Ive done this several times... get some 4 x 2 timber to lay across the trailer i used a 8 x 6 trailer. The shell will sit ontop of the timber support on the lip of the trailer providing u have atrailer with steel sides that is.

You dont need a crank to lift a Beetle shell just 3 of your mates one on each corner there pretty light.

Take the doors and engine and bonnet lids off as well, makes it much lighter.

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Schmonno Learner Dubber

15 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 19 Nov 2002, 10:53 am

#11022

Great ideas! VERY appreciated, thankyou. 😀