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01-05-2024, 08:19 PM | #1 |
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Oregon Ingenuity !
I came across this today not too far from me. It was crazy windy and cold, and not wearing appropriate clothing I did not have a chance to get close. Never ceases to amaze what folks around here can do with a welder and a bit of imagination. Will keep updating the story.
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01-06-2024, 10:30 AM | #2 |
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Re: Oregon Ingenuity !
I used to see a lot of haulers done that way. Don't see that these days. Makes you wonder why. I wouldn't want to haul that way. That's putting a lot of faith in your tie-downs and putting a lot of weight way up high. There are better ways. Nice truck though.
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01-06-2024, 10:50 AM | #3 |
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Re: Oregon Ingenuity !
I used to see that kind of set up at Sprint car races back in the 70's & 80's. Lots of times with one car on the truck and one behind.
Lots more crazy ingenuity in this thread from the Jalopy Journal. https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...ctures.338859/ And remember if your car has enough aero you won't even know it's there!
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01-06-2024, 12:39 PM | #5 |
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Re: Oregon Ingenuity !
Ramp trucks seem to have faded away into the mists of time back in the 80's in favor of trailers.
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Also - with a trailer then you have a tow vehicle that can be used for other things, like as a daily or for parts chasing. With a ramp truck you have a dedicated hauler that sits most of the time. K
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