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Post by trooper30 »

Just as stupid idea Jim, but could you mabe fab up a dolly if you get the steel?
Justs a thought and if you do go wond the dolly or bean rod to get it, second drivere here if ya need it. :wink:

wiyld an A-Frame do the job? found this!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/frame-hire-le ... 19c78f4990

On and if your up for it bleu prints for a dolly

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CAR-TOWING-DO ... 1c1dd1260f
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trooper30 wrote:Just as stupid idea Jim, but could you mabe fab up a dolly if you get the steel?
Justs a thought and if you do go wond the dolly or bean rod to get it, second drivere here if ya need it. :wink:

wiyld an A-Frame do the job? found this!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/frame-hire-le ... 19c78f4990

On and if your up for it bleu prints for a dolly

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CAR-TOWING-DO ... 1c1dd1260f
Unfortunately the XM in question has no tax so a dolly is out, all 4 wheels have to be off the road.
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Post by citronut »

you used to be able to tow an un/taxed/MOT'ed car with one axle off the road,

i think these days the towing device has to be braked,

the other point you cant tow a dead hydraulic citroen on a dolly, unless you can pump the suspension up to normal ride hight,


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addo wrote:
I'm sure she likes a pint or two, and eats pickled eggs.


I can assure you she bears no resemblance whatever to Robert Smart...
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Post by wheeler »

citronut wrote: i think these days the towing device has to be braked,
There are different rules regarding towing a broken down car & a non broken down car. If your using an 'A' frame it doesent need a braking device if it's a broken down car but if you were just transporting a car it needs to be braked if it weighs more than 750kg.
The fact that the tax has run out I don't know if this would be regarded as a 'broken down' car ?
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Post by DHallworth »

Hi Jim,

Like I said on the phone the other day, there's no hurry to move the car so if it needs to sit whilst we sort something out it's not a problem.

I'm amazed at how much of a waste of space these hauliers are turning out to be!

I'm waiting to hear back from the guy I contacted and will let you know when I do.

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robert_e_smart wrote:
addo wrote:
I'm sure she likes a pint or two, and eats pickled eggs.


I can assure you she bears no resemblance whatever to Robert Smart...
I hope the CX Committee have sent her an invitation to attend this years rally!
Hey, if US Marines can get a hotty to go to their do, why not a CX owner and Emma Watson? :)
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Post by CitroJim »

Well, the plan to hire a truck and go all the way to Scotland was a non-starter with the hire plus the fuel and so on...

So, we have a new plan. Can't call it Plan B as that one hit the rocks weeks ago. More like Plan R...

Anyhow, not going to say any more until all is signed, sealed and delivered...

Watch this space :wink:
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Post by Citroening »

In a way Jim, I'm glad you didn't opt for the transporter route as I'm sure you would have been overweight and the consequences are not good.

£1 a KG fine IIRC that you are over the 3500KG limit, and then you have to get alternate transport back as they won't let you leave with the car on the back. All in all a very costly affair...we found out the hard way when our transport chap collected a Jensen for us...
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CitroJim wrote: Anyhow, not going to say any more until all is signed, sealed and delivered...
Royal Mail large packet?
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red_dwarfers wrote: Royal Mail large packet?
Now there's a thought!!!!

I'd live to see the postman arrive at the door with an XM under his arm....
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stop up there the nooooo on hol fix and MOT her then drive her back,

AKI THE NOOOOOOO :twisted: :shock: :wink: :lol:



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citronut wrote:stop up there the nooooo on hol fix and MOT her then drive her back,

AKI THE NOOOOOOO :twisted: :shock: :wink: :lol:



regards malcolm
Malcolm...

It's got a duff gearbox..... :lol: :lol: :lol:

That avenue is absolutely out...

sadly...
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Post by Toby_HDi »

Rather than the expense of a specialist transporter vehicle, standard vans are much cheaper. Hire one of them....

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CitroJim wrote:
citronut wrote:stop up there the nooooo on hol fix and MOT her then drive her back,

AKI THE NOOOOOOO :twisted: :shock: :wink: :lol:



regards malcolm
Malcolm...

It's got a duff gearbox..... :lol: :lol: :lol:

That avenue is absolutely out...

sadly...


i thought you have a good spare box take it up in your overnight bag and bobs you what sit,

even if you havent you could wave your magic hands over it :dom: :teabag: :lol: :lol:



regards malcolm
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