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Old 06-26-2024, 07:25 PM
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i think worst case: we sell the H3 before moving and throw away our goal of LS swapping it for a "#2 of 2" in existence build.

in that instance: i'd just pull the car with the dodge, and she'd pull the tractor with the taco. we'd buy the goose when we get where we're going and never have the H3 fun-buggy.
That is NOwhere near " Worst Case"\
SELLING one of your things with WHEELS is the best idea yet mentioned in this thread.
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you have your priorities; we have ours.
the entire reason we would keep the H3 is because it can do recreational things that the others can't... and after building it the way we're wanting would also preclude it being a daily driver anymore.

everything in inventory (now or proposed for later) has its purpose.
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looks like 5... 6 if that triple-axle is also a company-owned item that they don't rent out to regular folk.
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There’s also this idea.
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let me guess... busted GVW or GAW.




...or simply didn't have flags on the back for extending over the deck.
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Have you ever been on a website called GarageJournal? You should really post this thread there. I would love to see the reactions.

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If the tow vehicles had automatics I’d say it will never work, but if you dump the clutch at every light you’ll be fine mate.

Also I’ve found if you only do one illegal thing at a time you’ll be fine. Even if that conglomeration isn’t illegal it sure looks it. So just cruise and booze while driving the train and you’ll be fine.

All though the possibility that something catastrophic happens and the tectonic plates beneath you separate causing a volcanic to erupt and engulf all your hopes and dreams is never zero.
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I posted your question on another board that is pretty active and I didn't get a single no. I say **** it
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I would say, send it as configured.

Another option I would see is: remove the 2 axle trailer carrying the Corvette (keep Corvette on that large trailer), and use that trailer for the tractor. Either sell the single axle trailer, or fit it into the said trailer with the tractor. Maybe remove the wheels to keep the trailer/tractor center of gravity as low as possible if you could get the 2 axle trailer + 1 axle trailer on top + tractor on top. Tacoma should be able to pull that, right?

If you get pulled over, tell them you can't read or write, LoL. I'm joking. 😂


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