Advice on Transporting Project
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Burning Brakes
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Advice on Transporting Project
I will be towing my '76 project later this month from Memphis Tn to Houston Texas. Problem is the windows are down and the wiring is not complete. I don't even know if the windows will roll up, as they were down when I bought the car and never tested them before disassembly.
The interior is piled full of misc parts, and I would really like some protection. My only idea at this point is cardboad cut to shape and attached with duct tape. I'm concerned what might happen if I get caught in the rain.
Any better ideas?
The interior is piled full of misc parts, and I would really like some protection. My only idea at this point is cardboad cut to shape and attached with duct tape. I'm concerned what might happen if I get caught in the rain.
Any better ideas?
Le Mans Master
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How about just using a battery and some jumpers and running the windows up that way? You could also pull the motors, put the windows up and then put the motors back on to keep them there.
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Burning Brakes
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Planning on getting a car carrier from Uhaul, and they don't offer an enclosed trailer.
I looked up instructions on removing the motors, and it looks like I need to raise the windows first!
I may try some jumper wires and just cross my fingers.
To further complicate things, my drivers side outside door handle doesn't work, and I don't think I'll be able to open the door once the car is on the trailer as the trailer fenders will be in the way.
I looked up instructions on removing the motors, and it looks like I need to raise the windows first!
I may try some jumper wires and just cross my fingers.
To further complicate things, my drivers side outside door handle doesn't work, and I don't think I'll be able to open the door once the car is on the trailer as the trailer fenders will be in the way.
Le Mans Master
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It will cost you more money. But hire a transport company with an enclosed trailer. It will give you peace of mind that you are going to get it there protected. It will also save your nerves from pulling a trailer in the Houston traffic with your "baby" behind you. Been there and done that! It sucked. 
Burning Brakes
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Planning on getting a car carrier from Uhaul, and they don't offer an enclosed trailer.
I looked up instructions on removing the motors, and it looks like I need to raise the windows first!
I may try some jumper wires and just cross my fingers.
To further complicate things, my drivers side outside door handle doesn't work, and I don't think I'll be able to open the door once the car is on the trailer as the trailer fenders will be in the way.
I looked up instructions on removing the motors, and it looks like I need to raise the windows first!
I may try some jumper wires and just cross my fingers.
To further complicate things, my drivers side outside door handle doesn't work, and I don't think I'll be able to open the door once the car is on the trailer as the trailer fenders will be in the way.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Memphis Tennessee
I be darned. I checked the uhaul website, and the fender does fold down. I've towed this car with a uhaul to from Memphis to Oklahoma and then back to Memphis a year later and never knew that.
I was at harbor freight today, and I found something that might hold down a tarp if I can't get the windows up.
I was at harbor freight today, and I found something that might hold down a tarp if I can't get the windows up.
Burning Brakes
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I'm sure that will hold it down, just be careful if you are worried about your paint at all the flapping of the tarp will mess it up pretty badly.
If you aren't worried about the paint you should be good to go.
Good luck
If you aren't worried about the paint you should be good to go.
Good luck
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IIRC ground is on the frame of the motor, the two input wire are +12v move up and +12v move down.
Your motors should be fine.
Last edited by Denpo; Feb 8, 2013 at 07:54 PM. Reason: typo
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Burning Brakes
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Well in that case, no
My service manuals are packed, and my pdf wiring diagram doesn't cover window motors.
I jumped across the two terminals, and when that did nothing I reversed the polarity. With no movement I ohmed across the terminals and found each motor to be around half an ohm. I thought they were internally shorted.
Hopefully I didn't do any damage.
My service manuals are packed, and my pdf wiring diagram doesn't cover window motors.
I jumped across the two terminals, and when that did nothing I reversed the polarity. With no movement I ohmed across the terminals and found each motor to be around half an ohm. I thought they were internally shorted.
Hopefully I didn't do any damage.
Last edited by Learning_Curve; Feb 8, 2013 at 09:02 PM.
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Btw, I tried it like you did first before I figured it out
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Burning Brakes
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I'll give it another shot tomorrow. It took me a while to rig something up. I don't have a battery laying around, so I was wheeling my Harley around the car and attaching jumper wires to the battery tender harness that I I leave permenantly attached to its battery. You would think that it would be easy to remove a battery from a motorcycle, but it is a PAIN.
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Burning Brakes
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Thanks for all the help. When I hooked the wires up CORRECTLY, they both went up! I was pleased to find both of them in good shape (they were down when I bought the car in 2008, and I've never had them up). Few scratches on the driver side, but no etched roses or any other surprises.
But talk about out of adjustment. Both windows were lower in the rear than the front, and I was maxed out at the adjustment where the window attaches. All the way down in the front, and all the way up in the back. I had to loosen up the regulator where it attaches to the door frame to get them closer. At first the driver side wouldn't shut with the front of the window hitting the metal trim around (whats left of) the weather seal, and the back hitting the B pillar. Good thing I didn't try slamming it shut, or it would have shattered.
Also noticed the driver side would slide forward to rear a couple of inches. I don't know what's up with that...
But talk about out of adjustment. Both windows were lower in the rear than the front, and I was maxed out at the adjustment where the window attaches. All the way down in the front, and all the way up in the back. I had to loosen up the regulator where it attaches to the door frame to get them closer. At first the driver side wouldn't shut with the front of the window hitting the metal trim around (whats left of) the weather seal, and the back hitting the B pillar. Good thing I didn't try slamming it shut, or it would have shattered.
Also noticed the driver side would slide forward to rear a couple of inches. I don't know what's up with that...
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Burning Brakes
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From: Memphis Tennessee
I've tried to attach as much to the car as possible to cut down on packing and damage to parts in the moving truck.
The hood is attached at the hinges, but has no latch hardware. T-tops are missing hardware, and the rear bumper cover is only being held on by zip ties. So I still ended up using duct tape to tighten things up. I think it'll make the journey.
The hood is attached at the hinges, but has no latch hardware. T-tops are missing hardware, and the rear bumper cover is only being held on by zip ties. So I still ended up using duct tape to tighten things up. I think it'll make the journey.