Asking for a friend who has just purchased same and wonders if it will fit in his enclosed trailer (the vendor's measurements are apparently suspect).
Thank you.
My 26 Coupe measures 72 5/8".
Jeez what kind of a dud forum is this anyway ... seven whole minutes to get an answer! (Thanks, Paul)
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His trailer has a "six foot" door height and I don't know what plus or minus is involved to that approximation. If the door is truly 72", then dropping the tire pressures would let it ease in nicely.
I would appreciate data from another car or two just to establish if there is a range of heights he should plan for.
Chris,
For what its worth I drive my Coupe a lot and the tires are about 3/4 worn. With new tires it would be a bit taller.
I just measured my 26 coupe in the garage. Wood spoke 21inch wheels. 72 1/2 inches toward the rear of the top. Remember, as you drive it up into the trailer, the rear wheels are lower on the ramp and help the car navigate the door opening. Only as the rear wheels reach the height of the floor does the top rise to the full height off the floor. And that is likely where the trunk is and height isn't a problem. Good luck. I just hope the inside height of the trailer below any crossbeams is over 73 inches.
Thank you Noël and Paul, and also Noël for the geometry reminder. I'll pass the information on to my friend. Much appreciated.
If the height of the trailer is close, remember that even among same year and body styles, model Ts can vary about three inches. Shock absorbers are one of the big offenders. They alone can add two inches for some brands. Beehive Hasslers add more than an inch (on average). Pancake Hasslers I think a bit less. Even on only 21 inch tires, the brand and tire wear can make more than an inch difference. Worn shackles can lower a car more than a half inch (a consideration if the car you are comparing has worn shackles and you don't). Bounce and rebound can also raise a car a few inches at the wrong time.
If the doorway is close? Be very careful loading. Load slow (that rebound and bounce again), a winch is best. However, a good driver can do okay. Have a spotter watch the clearance very closely. A third man as signalman also helps. Be very careful! Spotter and signalman need to be safely placed. I like to place the signalman at the side of the car. Nothing gets the driver's attention quicker than slapping the palm of the hand repeatedly on the side of the body or fender (be careful of finger rings onto paint).
Drive (or load) carefully, and enjoy, W2
One other caution. If it is a "squeeze fit" with only a couple of inches clearance (or less) will the coupe top hit the trailer roof as the car bounces on the front and back springs? Even if the coupe fits will the top be damaged during transit?
Don't forget about the door track and springs on the trailer door. They advertise a trailer door with the opening size but don't include the hardware that hangs down in the opening that the trailer door hangs on.
My suggestion, if it is that close, don't risk it. Find a trailer with sufficient opening.
if its a ramp door most of the time u need a 6-6 trailer, barn doors mite get it in, if u have lights inside trailer need 6-6 height, been there done that, and need to go in forward, not backward
Thanks to all for the additional comments -- much appreciated!
My Coupe being about 6' 5" won't fit in my trailer either. When the time comes to haul it I plan to take the demountable tires/rims off and load it on the wheels. Will this work?