> On 8/10/00 10:44 AM, Ajhsys@aol.com at Ajhsys@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 8/10/00 7:08:14 AM Eastern Daylight Time, robb@nne.net
> writes:
>
> << Anyhow, my question is how best to secure the Sprite inside the trailer.
> The trailer has a couple of big blocks which I can put the front tires up
> against and a floor mounted tie-down in the back. I've got a racheted
> tie-down strap to use, but where is the best place to hook it on the Sprite?
>>>
>
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> You should look into the type of tie down nets that go over the tires and
> ratchet down. Bolt them thru the floor with backing plates. Nothing
> actually contacts the car at all, so there's no chance of crimping a brake
> line or bending anything. The brake lines go along the rear axle, so you
> can't just wrap anything around it.
The floor is just plywood, so I'll probably want to bolt them to the frame
somehow. Will have to take a look...
>
> Just buy a pair of tow dollies so you get four tie downs, remove the tie
> downs, and throw the rest away. ;-)
>
Good idea. :-)
- Robb
'62 Sprite
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