Open trailer setup

P Bailey · 10-12-2010, 10:57 PM

Rick You might give Rock's trailers a call. I have dealt with Jim the owner and is a very nice fellow. His parts manager is a racer also.He is in the Columbus area. Good luck. Phil

Rick Angles · 10-13-2010, 05:40 AM

Phil, I was at Rock's Sat morning looking at the trailers. Those are what I was thinking about. Nice place and the salesman that helped me, Jimmy, was nice to work with. Answered all my questions and took his time with me.

Rick Angles · 10-13-2010, 05:46 AM

Sean, everything on your list I had in mind with the exception of the sway control and spare. I have thought about the LD bars, as I have found some used at times. A few people have told me how nice it is towing with them, even if you don't really need them. Also the box is a good idea. I thought with this thread on winches, I would get a few ideas on boxes at the same time.

Robert Simpson · 10-13-2010, 07:25 AM

Everything that was said above is the way to go. I have had to modify some things over the years on mine. Like make the ramps pull out vs loading them under the trailer (next to impossible to get out in tight quarters). I also would recomend wheel chocks so that you put the car in the same spot each time. Also once you get the car set on the trailer, paint a line down the deck of the trailer next to the tires, this will speed up loading the car by yourself (you will have a reference). I also installed straps that go over the rear tires, this keeps me from having to climb under the car to tie it down (especially when it is raining). I use regular straps on the front. I have some other things that I have to do when time allows but everything that has been said by others is the right thing to do. Have fun. By the way what class will you be running with your starfire?

Robert

Rick Angles · 10-14-2010, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert Simpson

By the way what class will you be running with your starfire?

Robert

It is an original GT with a 305/auto. I think if I remember, it falls about R/SA? But I am starting out with a 231 V-6 Buick/auto, which will fall in V/SA. Nobody has to worry about me. It's all about the fun factor, right,

10-12-2010, 10:57 PM	#1
P Bailey Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: OHIO Posts: 6 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Open trailer setup Rick You might give Rock's trailers a call. I have dealt with Jim the owner and is a very nice fellow. His parts manager is a racer also.He is in the Columbus area. Good luck. Phil

10-13-2010, 05:40 AM	#2
Rick Angles Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Circleville,Ohio Posts: 113 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Open trailer setup Phil, I was at Rock's Sat morning looking at the trailers. Those are what I was thinking about. Nice place and the salesman that helped me, Jimmy, was nice to work with. Answered all my questions and took his time with me. __________________ Rick

10-13-2010, 05:46 AM	#3
Rick Angles Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Circleville,Ohio Posts: 113 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Open trailer setup Sean, everything on your list I had in mind with the exception of the sway control and spare. I have thought about the LD bars, as I have found some used at times. A few people have told me how nice it is towing with them, even if you don't really need them. Also the box is a good idea. I thought with this thread on winches, I would get a few ideas on boxes at the same time. __________________ Rick

10-13-2010, 07:25 AM	#4
Robert Simpson Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 808 Likes: 7 Liked 20 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Open trailer setup Everything that was said above is the way to go. I have had to modify some things over the years on mine. Like make the ramps pull out vs loading them under the trailer (next to impossible to get out in tight quarters). I also would recomend wheel chocks so that you put the car in the same spot each time. Also once you get the car set on the trailer, paint a line down the deck of the trailer next to the tires, this will speed up loading the car by yourself (you will have a reference). I also installed straps that go over the rear tires, this keeps me from having to climb under the car to tie it down (especially when it is raining). I use regular straps on the front. I have some other things that I have to do when time allows but everything that has been said by others is the right thing to do. Have fun. By the way what class will you be running with your starfire? Robert