Stephen Takach Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 The Good News I finally bought a 2008 Black KR at the right price. The bad new is I have to go pick it up. I found a trailer to rent for $75 a day enclosed (thought that to be fair) but I've never hauled a car before. My biggest concern would be what are the correct points to tie the car down. Any advice about where to tie down the car and any other tips would be appreciated. I've rented a 20 foot enclosed trailer and the trip is around 1200 miles round trip. Thanks for you help, SVT 2006 GT-H #417 2008 Vapor GT500 2008 Black KR THRICE BITTEN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4632R Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 I'm not well versed on it but I believe there is info. in your supplement guide on this. Good luck with the trip and congrats. what are you towing with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Takach Posted November 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 I'll be towing the trailer with a Nissan Titan p/u / Trailer is a 20 foot Haulmark. I looked at the trailer today and it looked to be brand new. SVT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubbsFaris Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Did you buy the one in Baton Rouge? Congrats! Hope you make it to one of our Texas get togethers with one of your cars!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Takach Posted November 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Did you buy the one in Baton Rouge? Congrats! Hope you make it to one of our Texas get togethers with one of your cars!!! No I bought this car in Alabama. I've seen the car in Baton Rouge and tried to buy several in Florida but was not able to strike a deal. I travel to San Antonio once or twice a year but don't know that I'd drive any of the Shelbys that far. They're mainly weekend toys. SVT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiaCobra Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Here's some advice Do yourself a favor and remove the carbon fiber front splitter. You may have trouble loading the car in the trailer with the front splitter attached. Use at least 4 ratchet straps to tie the car down. Obviously set the car in gear with the e-brake on. I used 4 web slings with the eyelets in them like these I draped the web slings over the rear axle and secured them to the trailer with the ratchet strap. I did the same for the front but, I went around the K frame with the web slings and cinched them down with the rathet straps. Once the car is tied down, recheck all the straps after about 15 minutes of driving. Recheck the straps at every major stop (food, lodging, fuel refill.) Also, if your truck has electric brake capabilities, hook up the electric brake adapter and go on the road with that. Good luck getting the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkGT500nCA Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 You should stay at home and pay me $75 dollar/day, and I'll drive it up there to you. I'll even fly out there to do it at my cost. Let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_KR Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Congrats Stephen, Awesome collection, even better because I rented your GT-H in Miami Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Takach Posted November 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Congrats Stephen, Awesome collection, even better because I rented your GT-H in Miami Tom Thanks Tom, I do remember you rented my GT-H in Miami. I still have the pictures you sent me. It is still very much appreciated and will be a part of the cars history long after I'm gone. SVT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Takach Posted November 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Here's some advice Do yourself a favor and remove the carbon fiber front splitter. You may have trouble loading the car in the trailer with the front splitter attached. Use at least 4 ratchet straps to tie the car down. Obviously set the car in gear with the e-brake on. I used 4 web slings with the eyelets in them like these I draped the web slings over the rear axle and secured them to the trailer with the ratchet strap. I did the same for the front but, I went around the K frame with the web slings and cinched them down with the rathet straps. Once the car is tied down, recheck all the straps after about 15 minutes of driving. Recheck the straps at every major stop (food, lodging, fuel refill.) Also, if your truck has electric brake capabilities, hook up the electric brake adapter and go on the road with that. Good luck getting the car. Thanks for the Advice! I have been debating on what to do with the splitter. My worry was depending on where you strap it on the frame the straps could stretch and rise up and possibly break the front splitter. Its probably best just to pull it off. Thanks again, SVT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Takach Posted November 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 You should stay at home and pay me $75 dollar/day, and I'll drive it up there to you. I'll even fly out there to do it at my cost. Let me know. You're hired! As long as you can drive it here without putting miles on the car. Maybe you can drive it in reverse 1/2 the way lol SVT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkGT500nCA Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 You're hired! As long as you can drive it here without putting miles on the car. Maybe you can drive it in reverse 1/2 the way lol SVT If that's what you need me to do. I bet I'd get more thumbs up that way. You've got to take pics as soon as you can. That's a sweet little trio you've got yourself there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckySnake Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 The Good News I finally bought a 2008 Black KR at the right price. The bad new is I have to go pick it up. I found a trailer to rent for $75 a day enclosed (thought that to be fair) but I've never hauled a car before. My biggest concern would be what are the correct points to tie the car down. Any advice about where to tie down the car and any other tips would be appreciated.I've rented a 20 foot enclosed trailer and the trip is around 1200 miles round trip. Thanks for you help, SVT 2006 GT-H #417 2008 Vapor GT500 2008 Black KR THRICE BITTEN! I have used FedEx Critical Shipping and Horseless Carriage, both did a great job. FedEx was supper easy to deal with. The trucks they use are designed for low clearance cars. I would think twice about learning to haul a car using my KR, not that you couldn't do a good job but why take a chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuisA Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 After loading the car and before strapping, I would lower the tire pressure to say 18-20 psi. Make sure some straps pull the car to the back and some to the front, that way, the car can't move on you. FOR SURE REMOVE THE FRONT SPLITTER. Bring a lock for the trailler door and a lock to secure the trailler to your truck. Bring your guard dog for the trip. Inspect and test drive car BEFORE buying it and make sure you get all the documentatiion including the Shelby certificate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuisA Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Another thing, make a list of all teh stuff that you are supposed to get with the car: 2 keys and remotes Ford Window sticker Shelby window sticker 2 Shelby front mats (none for the rear) Owner Manual GT500KR Owner manual supplement Postcard to buy a watch Postcard to buy a framed picture signed by Mr. Shelby A box in the trunck containing the brake ducts FRPP/Shelby certificate signed by Mr Shhelby and Mr Ford I think that's it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Great advise from the guys. As for towing, take it nice and slow and watch the down hill speeds. I've towed my Shelby's over 7k miles so far, never going above 65 mph. Makes for a long drive but worth being safe. Congrats on the KR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc scott Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 I would think twice about pulling it with that truck;just pulled my 500 from Tulsa to LA with my diesel Excursion and was real happy to off load that heavy SOB. Hire a professional hauler with insurance. Learn to tow a trailer on shorter trips. Just my opinion. Doc or....DRIVE that sucker home;You'll have a trip to remember Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken07gt500 Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 I haul my 40th everywhere with a haulmark, You shouldnt need to remove the splitter... Just make sure that you have some blocks to put under the tounge just incase your truck squats...try to find a spot where the rear tires on the trailer sink, lowering the rear of the trailer...also you will need some 2x10's for the drivers side...the door will not clear the wheel well without them and if you are of any size, you yourself may not clear the door unless the trailer has a door over the wheel well...the small D ring type straps arnt a bad idea, how ever you can use 2 15' straps and be ok....make sure you bring some extra soft rags to put between the straps and the rims if you are useing them as anchor point.... be sure to release the ebrake and have it in nutural when cranking it down tight then use just the e brake when you have finished.... if you have any questions on the 2 strap tie down method feel free to contact me and i will help ya out, Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcobra Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 What part of Texas are you in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Takach Posted November 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 What part of Texas are you in? I'm located in Baytown, TX about 30 miles east of Houston. I pass through Georgetown at least once a year on business. Its a really nice part of Texas. I hope to move up in the Austin area when I retire. SVT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcobra Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Thanks SVT, I love it too! Are you leaning toward hiring an enclosed transport? The reason I ask is, I have an enclosed trailer, but Alabama is a long trip and I have hired one several times because once you add in gas, hotel stops, worrying about something happening to it and everything else, it is sometimes just a better deal to hire it out. Hopefully you got a great deal on the car. Let me know if you are ever in this part of town or if you need any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Takach Posted November 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 I haul my 40th everywhere with a haulmark, You shouldnt need to remove the splitter... Just make sure that you have some blocks to put under the tounge just incase your truck squats...try to find a spot where the rear tires on the trailer sink, lowering the rear of the trailer...also you will need some 2x10's for the drivers side...the door will not clear the wheel well without them and if you are of any size, you yourself may not clear the door unless the trailer has a door over the wheel well...the small D ring type straps arnt a bad idea, how ever you can use 2 15' straps and be ok....make sure you bring some extra soft rags to put between the straps and the rims if you are useing them as anchor point.... be sure to release the ebrake and have it in nutural when cranking it down tight then use just the e brake when you have finished.... if you have any questions on the 2 strap tie down method feel free to contact me and i will help ya out, Ken Ken, I'm not sure if I understood the part about the 2x10's on the driver side. Are you saying I'll need to drive the car on top of the 2x10. The trailer is 8 feed wide but I lose about a foot do to the wheel wells in the trailer. Also, It is best not to leave the car in gear; just use the e brake? Thanks for your help, SVT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Takach Posted November 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Thanks SVT, I love it too! Are you leaning toward hiring an enclosed transport? The reason I ask is, I have an enclosed trailer, but Alabama is a long trip and I have hired one several times because once you add in gas, hotel stops, worrying about something happening to it and everything else, it is sometimes just a better deal to hire it out. Hopefully you got a great deal on the car. Let me know if you are ever in this part of town or if you need any help. txcobra, I've bought 2 other cars and had them shipped but I really wanted to see the car before I spent the cash. It just made sense to me to go look at the car and just take it back with me. I'm not sure I can buy the car sight unseen and have them ship it. I've looked at several KRs in the Houston area and many of them were not well kept. Had the distance been any longer than 600 miles I would not attempt the trip. I'm not hauling the car back to try to save money just trying to get it all done in one trip. SVT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcobra Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Makes sense to me. Best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiaCobra Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Stop fooling around and get that car yourself !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVTSnake Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 I'm located in Baytown, TX about 30 miles east of Houston. I pass through Georgetown at least once a year on business. Its a really nice part of Texas. I hope to move up in the Austin area when I retire. SVT Off topic: Will you be bringing this bad boy to the NMRA race at Houston Raceway Park Nov. 13-15th? Great pick up, really like your stable. I am in Kemah, plan on going to NMRA race as long as weather is good!! :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REAL ONE Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 Get tie downs that go over the tires and secure to hooks on the trailer floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Takach Posted November 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2009 Well I rented the trailer and I'm on my way. Drove about 600 miles today and the trailer pulled well at 70 MPH. I'll meet with the dealer tomorrow to pick up the car in Alabama. I can't wait to get her loaded and get her home. I'm sure the haul home will be slower with the weight of the car. Wish me luck all goes well tomorrow. SVT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel-b001 Posted November 7, 2009 Report Share Posted November 7, 2009 Good luck on your venture & bring her home safely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcobra Posted November 7, 2009 Report Share Posted November 7, 2009 Best of luck and keep us posted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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