---------------------------------------------------------- Kolb-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Fri 02/14/20: 3 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 12:18 PM - Re: wing transport suggestions (jaydub) 2. 03:05 PM - Re: Re: wing transport suggestions (Gary Aman) 3. 06:28 PM - Re: Re: wing transport suggestions (Russ Kinne) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 12:18:55 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: wing transport suggestions From: "jaydub" Due to some bad weather yesterday and sloppy roads today I've postponed my trip until Saturday, tomorrow. I appreciate all the advice. I gathered up 6 old bunkbed mattresses, a bunch of old blankets and quilts, and I have a few ideas of how I might make them work (think tacos). Since I'm picking up all but the fuselage, the wings are already separate, and the boom with tail feathers is separate. I'm thinking of unbolting the tailfeathers from the boom (if possible as I don't know what is riveted and what is bolted) then figuring out if it's best to put the boom up on the roof rack or if it's less likely to be dented in the trailer. The removed tail feathers will go inside the van. Since it's already a project needing a bit of fabric repairs already, it won't be the end of the world if I get a little damage but I want to try to not get anymore. I'm taking gorilla tape to close up any holes already in the wings so the wind won't catch anything and rip it more. A large rental truck would be a very good option for a completed aircraft but in this case the rental and the fuel would be double the cost of what I'm paying for the project pieces. Since I'd still have to protect the wings similarly in the truck as I will the trailer I'll just use the trailer. I did look into a project about 2k miles away and I was ready to rent a 26' Penske truck. I rented one a few years ago to move from MI to WY and they keep a nice fleet. Again, thanks for the advice as it's made me think it through a bit more and it really helps. Jay Dub Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=494806#494806 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 03:05:07 PM PST US From: Gary Aman Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: wing transport suggestions Everything is removable except the vertical fin Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 14, 2020, at 3:19 PM, jaydub wrote: > > > Due to some bad weather yesterday and sloppy roads today I've postponed my trip until Saturday, tomorrow. > > I appreciate all the advice. I gathered up 6 old bunkbed mattresses, a bunch of old blankets and quilts, and I have a few ideas of how I might make them work (think tacos). > > Since I'm picking up all but the fuselage, the wings are already separate, and the boom with tail feathers is separate. I'm thinking of unbolting the tailfeathers from the boom (if possible as I don't know what is riveted and what is bolted) then figuring out if it's best to put the boom up on the roof rack or if it's less likely to be dented in the trailer. The removed tail feathers will go inside the van. Since it's already a project needing a bit of fabric repairs already, it won't be the end of the world if I get a little damage but I want to try to not get anymore. I'm taking gorilla tape to close up any holes already in the wings so the wind won't catch anything and rip it more. > > A large rental truck would be a very good option for a completed aircraft but in this case the rental and the fuel would be double the cost of what I'm paying for the project pieces. Since I'd still have to protect the wings similarly in the truck as I will the trailer I'll just use the trailer. I did look into a project about 2k miles away and I was ready to rent a 26' Penske truck. I rented one a few years ago to move from MI to WY and they keep a nice fleet. > > Again, thanks for the advice as it's made me think it through a bit more and it really helps. > Jay Dub > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=494806#494806 > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 06:28:12 PM PST US From: Russ Kinne Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: wing transport suggestions Kolbers, just FYI a 26 UHaul truck is NOT 26 inside! nearer 25. Dont ask me how I know Good luck > On Feb 14, 2020, at 3:17 PM, jaydub wrote: > > > Due to some bad weather yesterday and sloppy roads today I've postponed my trip until Saturday, tomorrow. > > I appreciate all the advice. I gathered up 6 old bunkbed mattresses, a bunch of old blankets and quilts, and I have a few ideas of how I might make them work (think tacos). > > Since I'm picking up all but the fuselage, the wings are already separate, and the boom with tail feathers is separate. I'm thinking of unbolting the tailfeathers from the boom (if possible as I don't know what is riveted and what is bolted) then figuring out if it's best to put the boom up on the roof rack or if it's less likely to be dented in the trailer. The removed tail feathers will go inside the van. Since it's already a project needing a bit of fabric repairs already, it won't be the end of the world if I get a little damage but I want to try to not get anymore. I'm taking gorilla tape to close up any holes already in the wings so the wind won't catch anything and rip it more. > > A large rental truck would be a very good option for a completed aircraft but in this case the rental and the fuel would be double the cost of what I'm paying for the project pieces. Since I'd still have to protect the wings similarly in the truck as I will the trailer I'll just use the trailer. I did look into a project about 2k miles away and I was ready to rent a 26' Penske truck. I rented one a few years ago to move from MI to WY and they keep a nice fleet. > > Again, thanks for the advice as it's made me think it through a bit more and it really helps. > Jay Dub > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=494806#494806 > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message kolb-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Kolb-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/kolb-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/kolb-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.