TheBeastie Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 I need to look out for a "new" bulkhead for The Beastie. I am clearly going to need to transport it even if I manage to find one locally (very unlikely). I have no idea of the weight involved - so how many people to shift it, and whether I would need a trailer or could put in back of a 90. Any suggestions would be very helpful in order to help me formulate a plan! Thanks Malcy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 2 people can lift one with relative ease, but there is no way you will get it in the back of a 90... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBeastie Posted October 3, 2011 Author Share Posted October 3, 2011 Thanks. So I would need two people and also the use of a trailer, but presumably a moderate sized one where the sides can come off and the bulkhead could be secured with ratchet straps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 You'd only need one man to lift a bare bulkhead. And I think one would fit between the wheelboxes in a 90, but you'd need to keep the rear door open. On the otherhand if it has pedal boxes and steering columns and the like it can weigh quite a bit more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickwilliams Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 You can fit one fairly easily in the back of something like a Hilux pickup. Nick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diablo Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 One person can lift it, though to lift it high enough for a trailer/pick up, 2 would be an awful lot easier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacr2man Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Will fit in rear of rover75 estate , better with two for lifting and manoeuvering . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Two-Jacks Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 The bulkhead bare, as stated above is a one man lift and will fit into an estate such as a passat or similar no problem. Take gloves as the edges can be sharp... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddy Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 you can get one in a 306 with the boot open a bit. strap it to the 90 roof? would get it on a 90 pick up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sugden Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Stick it on the roof rack if you have one but be sure to strap it down properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 I've had one in the back of a 90 pick-up before. But it wouldn't go in a hard-top, not with the door closing after it anyway. I'd trailer it if I could personally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GL88 Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 I bought an S3 bulkhead with steering column, brake servo, dash, pedals and so on still attached and did not feel uncomfortable transporting it in the back of an S3 SWB. The door was partly open (about 18") and kept 'closed' against the bulkhead by the means of a couple of bungie cords but the bulkhead was firmly restrained by a couple of ratchet straps. I was comfortable lifting it myself (I'm no Hulk) but if your truck is pretty and vulnerable inside then you may worry about cosmetic damage - I wouldn't try it in my Defender which is a bit of a tart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike4444244 Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 I fitted one in an old Clio, and a 3 series compact... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 And here endeth the lesson on the practicality of a 90 for bulky items - a Clio and a 3 series compact are more commodious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi_110 Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Just take some tools to the pickup point and fit the bloody thing, its only a 5 minute job... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Just take some tools to the pickup point and fit the bloody thing, its only a 5 minute job... ..... if you strip down your truck a bit before the journey ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBeastie Posted October 5, 2011 Author Share Posted October 5, 2011 Thanks guys. Now got much better idea of what is needed. Will try and find a suitable bulkhead then source loan of trailer! Then the real fun begins once I get it all home -LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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