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08-09-2008, 09:19 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Carpentersville,IL & Maricopa,,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ACE, 351W, 3550 Tremec, Raging(?) Red W/ White Stripe.
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Trailer Wanted
Before I go to a dealer I want to ask the members if anyone has a decent open car trailer for sale. I need it by mid-September so I don't have much time to look.
Ralph
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08-09-2008, 09:44 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Bartlett,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Everett-Morrison LS1
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I got one Ralphie---lite weight all aluminum
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08-09-2008, 09:46 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Algonquin,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CRII 351W/408 Stroker
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Hey Ralph...
If you end up buying a new trailer, check these folks out. They have a really nice open hauler at a decent price.
http://www.randpcarriages.com/suretr...carhauler.html
Cheers,
Ed
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08-09-2008, 09:55 AM
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Location: Bartlett,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Everett-Morrison LS1
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Ralph----
There are 2 double choices to make---aluminum or steel, 2 or 4 wheel brakes on sprung or torsion/flex axles----which I guess really comes down to aluminum or steel as I would recommend 4 wheel brakes and definitely the torsion flex axles---
Bob Brown had a nice one ask him about it---also you can go over to Adams in McHenry as they have a good selection---I bought my last 2 from Larry there --tell him we sent you
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08-09-2008, 10:11 AM
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Send me your email and I will send you a picture of the one I have for sale. I am located near Gurnee.
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08-09-2008, 10:15 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: WEST SUBURBS OF CHICAGO,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 1454
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Ralph,
Call Bob M. His might be for sale.
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08-09-2008, 11:42 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Santa Fe,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Cardiac, 428 FE
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Jerry,
Do you have some pix of your alum trailer? Who makes/made it?
santafe66@excite.com
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08-09-2008, 05:11 PM
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sorry but I tryed to edit my post for Ralph---My trailer is a Featherlite 44 ft triple axle gooseneck---I tried to edit post to say I hadn't noticed he said open---But Bob Brown can come on here and tell you about the one he had
Jerry
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08-09-2008, 06:31 PM
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I have a 21 foot all aluminum twin axle open trailer for sale, it weighs 1500 pounds. It is 3 years old, has a air dam on the front, 5,000lb winch and extra long (7 foot) ramps. It has maybe 2k miles on it. 9k new, will sell for 8k. It was custom made by trailer world.
Send me your email and I will send a picture.
My cobra that is for sale and the trailer will be at road america next friday and sat.
Jeff
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08-09-2008, 09:46 PM
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Jerry, I can't get too excited about "the trailer that Bob Brown had." 
Jeff, I would like a small, open trailer in the 14' to 16' range. I would probably only use it twice a year for a Chicago to Phoenix round-trip.
A call to U-Haul informed me they want $722 for a one-way rental.
Ralph
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08-09-2008, 09:49 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CHRIS DAMSCH
Ralph,
Call Bob M. His might be for sale.
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Chris, Bob M. changed his mind and is going to keep his for now.
Ralph
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08-09-2008, 10:03 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Johnsonville, 8-pack $4.27
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Enclosed trailer...
It's not open, but it's a nice one at a good deal...
http://superformance.org/forsale/trailer-28foot/
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08-09-2008, 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by MEATMASTER
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Hell, with a trailer like that, who needs a house? 
Ralpj 
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08-10-2008, 07:07 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: West Suburbs,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Everett Morrison, Chevy 454, Tremec 550, C4 Vette susp and coilovers
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Pay attention to the construction of the frame; there needs to be good support from the hitch to the front spring mount. Some trailers lack this and leave 3 feet or so with too little support; the trailer will bend at this point.
Depending on your tow vehicle, look for trailers with the axles not too far back. If the axles are positioned close to the rear, more of your weight will be on your tow vehicle.
If you go the less expensive route, get pressure treated boards on the deck.
If you need tires, get trailer tires. They can be run at 65 pounds which decreases the rolling resistance. I got 13.5 MPG last weekend to South Haven and back, hauling the Cobra and an extra set of tires.
When I bought mine, I did some checking on the legal side of things; you need a break away kit in many states, hauling gas cans can be illegal, the license plate should be TB in Illinois; a TA plate is too light.
I endorse the brakes on two axles; many inexpensive trailers only come with one set.
Check the ride height; a taller trailer requires longer ramps.
Jim
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08-10-2008, 07:57 AM
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Thanks, Jim, great information!
Ralph
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08-10-2008, 03:28 PM
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Location: Santa Fe,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Cardiac, 428 FE
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Jerry,
44ft! Wow! I am looking for an alum. single axle trailer that would haul my Cobra with my Ford Exploder. I might be dreaming that it would haul the Cobra but I saw a single axle trailer that was used to haul a Porsche race car that weighed about the same and I could move it around unloaded quite easily.
Exploder's aren't known for being good at towing, particularly with the weak auto tranny. With a distribution hitch, it is rated at 6,000# gross trailer weight. Don't think it will tow that much though. Need after-mkt brake system in the SUV and good brakes on the trailer to even have a chance.
Does anybody have experience with this combo?
Paul
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