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69 in a 20 ft trailer

Posted by TRQ <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/impalass427/info/user=trq427' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 2/2/2020, 12:50 am

Anyone ever hauled a 69 Impala in an 8.5 X 20 enclosed trailer? I'm thinking it may be too tight lengthwise. Thanks

Re: 69 in a 20 ft trailer

Posted by Ron Hoeft <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/impalass427/info/user=hefty' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 2/11/2020, 1:03 pm, in reply to "69 in a 20 ft trailer"

I have hauled my restored 67 Impala,a friends 66 Impala,and my cousin's 63 Pontiac Catalina in my 8.5 X 20 trailer and have never had a problem with towing of space.
Ron.H

Re: 69 in a 20 ft trailer

Posted by TRQ <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/impalass427/info/user=trq427' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 2/11/2020, 2:19 pm, in reply to "Re: 69 in a 20 ft trailer"

Thanks Ron,good info. I not thinking a 69 is that much longer than a 67. Were you happy with the space front and rear? I hauled my 66 Biscayne Stock Eliminator all over the country for years,a 24,then a 28 Pace Shadow GT. Big car,takes a lot of real estate,but worked out OK,,even with spare engine,trans,pit bike,etc.

Re: 69 in a 20 ft trailer

Forgot to tell you this,
I also order the passenger side door on the trailer to be put as far forward as possible so when you open the trailer door you are not looking at the right front tire of the car, I can walk straight in front of the car with out touching anything.

Re: 69 in a 20 ft trailer

Posted by TRQ <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/impalass427/info/user=trq427' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 2/11/2020, 4:54 pm, in reply to "Re: 69 in a 20 ft trailer"

Very good point. Thanks

Re: 69 in a 20 ft trailer

I am able to walk in front with out any trouble,I carry clean up material and xtra tie downs in the front.
The rear is only inches away from the rear door, I have had 3-4 trailers and I always get the same,Pace wide body with escape door on drivers side.
Good luck,Ron

Re: 69 in a 20 ft trailer

Posted by nick <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/impalass427/info/user=427impalasportcoupe' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 2/4/2020, 1:12 pm, in reply to "69 in a 20 ft trailer"

6 inches front and back is enough room. We hauled a lot of cars with that space, as long as You have the hooks on the floor. I have My 69 in a 24 foot long garage, with a work bench and engine on a stand. Of course I roll it out when I work on it. Applying sealer to all the seams. Le-mans blue paint and body work are awesome. Pictures coming soon. NICK L72

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Re: 69 in a 20 ft trailer

Posted by Gene <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/impalass427/info/user=tuffss4u' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 2/2/2020, 11:32 am, in reply to "69 in a 20 ft trailer"

That's going to be too short my 1968 barely fits on my 22 foot

Re: 69 in a 20 ft trailer

Posted by Bill H <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/impalass427/info/user=speedhink36' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 2/2/2020, 4:21 pm, in reply to "Re: 69 in a 20 ft trailer"

Hey Guys,

What do you mean when you say 20 ft or 22 ft? Is that the inside dimention? My '68 Z24 is (supposed to be) 215" long...just under 18'. It fits in my 20' deep garage...just sayin'.

Bill

Re: 69 in a 20 ft trailer

Posted by Gene <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/impalass427/info/user=tuffss4u' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 2/2/2020, 7:04 pm, in reply to "Re: 69 in a 20 ft trailer"

on a trailer Bill

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Posted by TRQ <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/impalass427/info/user=trq427' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 2/2/2020, 9:19 pm, in reply to "Re: 69 in a 20 ft trailer"

Yeah,,wishful thinking. I need a 20 footer to haul demo alignment and balancing equipment in addition to my box truck,,hoping it would haul my Biscayne,but,,,reality surfaced!

Re: 69 in a 20 ft trailer

Posted by Bill H <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/impalass427/info/user=speedhink36' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 2/3/2020, 8:09 am, in reply to "Re: 69 in a 20 ft trailer"

I understand...putting my car in a relatively clean garage is not the same as 'loading up' a trailer. Take care, guys...

Bill

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