u haul truck

richie 2 · 02-27-2017, 09:58 AM

anybody ever use a 24' c6500 topkick enclosed one to haul a light race car? I have a chance to purchase one w/454ci (gas) and 4;33 gear, 4spd. auto. need some opinions... tks.

richie 2 · 03-05-2017, 08:48 AM

I guess nobody has...

jmcarter · 03-05-2017, 09:44 AM

If others are like me our U-Haul experiences were seldom good and just want to block it from our memory banks.

David Lee · 03-05-2017, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by richie 2

I guess nobody has...

I used top have an u-haul rental location. U=haul is so bad on the maintenance of their rentals. It takes months just to get a tune ups done on just the local rental trucks. I can't imagine how long it would take to get a long hauler done.

The only way I would buy one the 24 footers would be where you are buying one that could be converted into a flat bed hauler.

richie 2 · 03-05-2017, 11:34 AM

tks guys...sorry, its 26' low height box....hurt 454ci vortec motor ( im an engine man by trade, so whats nicer than a fresh unit) Allison 4 spd. auto, 4.33 gears. my longest tour is 7 hrs... we could haul and sleep in it too...

Keith 944 · 03-05-2017, 11:56 AM

I like the idea, a friend had a u haul he made into a car hauler, only problem was ramp height to get car into truck. very long ramps and looked sketchy to me. Anyway, I say go for it, love different stuff. I am rebuilding a ramptruck now for personal use to get two cars to the track. one good thing about what you are doing is lower tolls! It would save a lot around here in the northeast

richie 2 · 03-05-2017, 01:01 PM

kinda like an olyneck rig....I believe it would be affordable to refab to my needs...as compaired to a dually ( which youd have to probably have to prep) and the purchase price of an enclosed trailer. I like the one rig idea. the vega would fit nice...

stage1scott · 03-05-2017, 02:39 PM

The beauty of an Olyenik is the lowered/sloped rear floor leading to the risers under the front tires. I am certain you could modify any truck to this configuration, which makes loading so much easier.

David Lee · 03-05-2017, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by stage1scott

The beauty of an Olyenik is the lowered/sloped rear floor leading to the risers under the front tires. I am certain you could modify any truck to this configuration, which makes loading so much easier.

What is the weight of your car?

stage1scott · 03-05-2017, 03:30 PM

That Buick seen in the truck was 4100 lbs when those photos were taken-truck was great (currently moving a blown corvette around Australia these days) but the terrible anemic 366 ci gas engine was not. The 2 speed axle made it manageable, but barely. 6 mpg on the flat (3 at low speed WOT LOL) in the mountains. Had I kept it, it would have received a (8.1) 496 injected from a late model or better yet a diesel. Also the old hydraulic DRUM brakes were adequate at best.

here is a C30 version-the smaller trucks need A LOT of suspension and brake help!

02-27-2017, 09:58 AM	#1
richie 2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 915 Likes: 318 Liked 154 Times in 71 Posts	u haul truck anybody ever use a 24' c6500 topkick enclosed one to haul a light race car? I have a chance to purchase one w/454ci (gas) and 4;33 gear, 4spd. auto. need some opinions... tks. Last edited by richie 2; 02-27-2017 at 10:01 AM.

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richie 2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 915 Likes: 318 Liked 154 Times in 71 Posts	Re: u haul truck I guess nobody has...

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jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,136 Likes: 1,968 Liked 2,680 Times in 852 Posts	Re: u haul truck If others are like me our U-Haul experiences were seldom good and just want to block it from our memory banks. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock

03-05-2017, 11:34 AM	#5
richie 2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 915 Likes: 318 Liked 154 Times in 71 Posts	Re: u haul truck tks guys...sorry, its 26' low height box....hurt 454ci vortec motor ( im an engine man by trade, so whats nicer than a fresh unit) Allison 4 spd. auto, 4.33 gears. my longest tour is 7 hrs... we could haul and sleep in it too... Last edited by richie 2; 03-05-2017 at 11:39 AM.

03-05-2017, 11:56 AM	#6
Keith 944 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dela-where? Posts: 2,115 Likes: 1,002 Liked 1,641 Times in 520 Posts	Re: u haul truck I like the idea, a friend had a u haul he made into a car hauler, only problem was ramp height to get car into truck. very long ramps and looked sketchy to me. Anyway, I say go for it, love different stuff. I am rebuilding a ramptruck now for personal use to get two cars to the track. one good thing about what you are doing is lower tolls! It would save a lot around here in the northeast __________________ KEITH MAYERS 2 X somebody many X nobody

03-05-2017, 01:01 PM	#7
richie 2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 915 Likes: 318 Liked 154 Times in 71 Posts	Re: u haul truck kinda like an olyneck rig....I believe it would be affordable to refab to my needs...as compaired to a dually ( which youd have to probably have to prep) and the purchase price of an enclosed trailer. I like the one rig idea. the vega would fit nice... Last edited by richie 2; 03-05-2017 at 01:04 PM.

03-05-2017, 02:39 PM	#8
stage1scott Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cornville Posts: 397 Likes: 1,645 Liked 87 Times in 38 Posts	Re: u haul truck The beauty of an Olyenik is the lowered/sloped rear floor leading to the risers under the front tires. I am certain you could modify any truck to this configuration, which makes loading so much easier. __________________ Scott McIntyre-Cornville-retirement at last! 2015 Chevy SS. LS3/ 6 spd Stick-Wolf in sheeps clothing! Last edited by stage1scott; 03-05-2017 at 02:48 PM.

03-05-2017, 03:30 PM	#10
stage1scott Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cornville Posts: 397 Likes: 1,645 Liked 87 Times in 38 Posts	Re: u haul truck That Buick seen in the truck was 4100 lbs when those photos were taken-truck was great (currently moving a blown corvette around Australia these days) but the terrible anemic 366 ci gas engine was not. The 2 speed axle made it manageable, but barely. 6 mpg on the flat (3 at low speed WOT LOL) in the mountains. Had I kept it, it would have received a (8.1) 496 injected from a late model or better yet a diesel. Also the old hydraulic DRUM brakes were adequate at best. here is a C30 version-the smaller trucks need A LOT of suspension and brake help! __________________ Scott McIntyre-Cornville-retirement at last! 2015 Chevy SS. LS3/ 6 spd Stick-Wolf in sheeps clothing! Last edited by stage1scott; 03-05-2017 at 03:33 PM.

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