Moving a split in a pick-up?

[oldbusboy]

Lets say you had a split body.. complete (front clip to rear clip 5 x 12). No pan. Will it fit in the back of a full size pick-up bed? Need to know before I commit to moving it.

Trevor
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[usariemen]

Depends in the size of the pick up.
Measure it and you will know.
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[esde]

If you block it up, so it doesn't crush the front apron, and are willing to let the rear hang past the tailgate (which has to stay down or come off), then yes (8' standard bed). But, it is not easy to load, and if the body is not solid expect to damage it. I would rent or borrow a small trailer if possible
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[oldbusboy]

Thanks.

My preference would be to just use a truck... but not at the expense of damaging the body.

My concern is if I rent the truck, drive 2 hours to the car and it doesn't fit that would be bad.

Trevor
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[williamM]

U haul mini van; cheap one day local rental.
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[oldbusboy]

yeah, I could rent their small cube van.. good idea

Trevor
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[Rathguten]

I've moved bare VW bodies several times using a full-sized truck with no issues at all.

[OvalTeenAZ]

I have had a 51 and a 53 on seperate occasions in a 6' dodge truck bed with the tail gate down

They fit but hang out about 5'

Find an 8 foot long bed truck an you're kosher

[Who.Me?]

Sorry, I lurk. Love this picture. Former owner of my SC moving his customer's '56 beetle body.
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Looking for info on my truck's history. Are you from Campbell California or nearby. Do you recognise it? ... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=636786

[jason]

I moved a 56 body in an el camino. They are small inside the bed.

[oldbusboy]

Totally possible to move a beetle in a pick up. Just bring a heavy duty strap.

Trevor
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[ZENVWDRIVER]

... 10 foot trailer...

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[joshbuchan]

Hey I didn't know you came and took back the beige bomber yesterday?

[henk]

How about on the roof off your daily.
Not mine,was done by a friend.

Henk!!!

[Goatrider]

Putting it on your roof is the way to go!

[Eric&Barb]

Definitely:

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[SBD]

Now wait a minute! The OP said he wanted to move a split window. As far as I can tell you people are just showing pictures of ovals! Cough up with some pictures of splits in the backs of pickups!

Okay I admit it. It looks like one has a split dash.
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[SBD]

It's either a steep hill or Mr Orange is trying to defy gravity.
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