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Old 06-27-2017, 12:27 PM
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Guys,
I'm going to pick up my new to me Z06 in about two weeks. Does anyone know if a stock height Z06 can be loaded onto a standard Budget or Ryder car carrier without scraping either the nose or the undercarriage?
Even though I've been a forum member since 2000, this will be my first vette.

Thanks.

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Have plenty of 2x12's. Can't speak on those two specifically but I had a hell of a time with Uhauls trailer. Like the ole school way...if you can find a slope, it will help a lot.
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Originally Posted by Sphinx
Guys,
I'm going to pick up my new to me Z06 in about two weeks. Does anyone know if a stock height Z06 can be loaded onto a standard Budget or Ryder car carrier without scraping either the nose or the undercarriage?
Even though I've been a forum member since 2000, this will be my first vette.

Thanks.
You will need Race Ramps or boards to reduce the approach angle. Also you may need to remove the front wheel stops, 4 Bolts, bring a wrench and socket wrench. Then you may need a few short 2x10's or 12's to put under the front wheels; the car will hang over the front of the trailer. There is a thread somewhere in the Z06 section of how to do this...try a search on loading a U-Haul trailer.
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Do yourself a huge favor, hire a shipper, they have the proper trailers with beaver tails and ramps.

I have had 2 of my three vettes shipped and its well worth it, I picked my ZR1 up personally in Texas, but after figuring time and fuel it was not a huge savings and I spent 30+ hours driving.

Good Luck and Congrats on your purchase
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Default Combo Service/Trailer Race Ramps

Reverse Logic offers model RLL-80-2 Race Ramps with an invertible incline section that can be used as a trailer ramp. The 6.8 degree incline will clear the Z06 front end.

https://www.reverselogic.us/2-stage-incline-ramps

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Do yourself a huge favor, hire a shipper, they have the proper trailers with beaver tails and ramps.

I have had 2 of my three vettes shipped and its well worth it, I picked my ZR1 up personally in Texas, but after figuring time and fuel it was not a huge savings and I spent 30+ hours driving.

Good Luck and Congrats on your purchase
Completely true. I actually hired one and when he went to pick up the car, it had a dead battery. I've had the battery replaced but the broker has yet to arrange for someone else. At this point, I'm about to say #$% it and buy a one way ticket and drive it home or throw it on a trailer. About a 700 mile drive. The carrier is supposed to be plan A, but I need to plan for Plan B.
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I've transported my C6Z via the u-haul trailer and definitely needed some 2"x12" pieces of lumber as someone above already stated. Well worth the $50.

https://www.uhaul.com/Trailers/Auto-...ort-Rental/AT/

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