Re: Trailering my Mopar

["MO ( Steve Mick)" <micher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I had this problem attaching the flat web straps. I took some short lengths 
of chain, attached a safety chain hook to one end, loop those thru the side 
rail pockets, ( hooking the safety chain hook thrue a loop in the chain)and 
attach the strap hooks to them.That way the straps can pull straight against 
the hooks and not have an edge to rub against. Quick and 
inexpensive.........................MO...sw  iowa
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill" <Y1TopBanana73@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <mml@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>; "62-65 Mopar List" <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 7:39 AM
Subject: Trailering my Mopar


> I bought a 16' flatbed, tandem axle trailer last year which has proved
> to be invaluable so far. It's got a wooden deck made of 2x8's,
> removable ramps, and a nice diamond plate tool box. The only drawback
> is that it doesn't have any good places to tie the car down. It has
> ~2"x4" boxes periodically down the outside metal rail but it's hard to
> get the hook of my straps to grab in a good position on them.
>
> I started looking for wheel web straps and also found the "E-Track"
> system. Has anyone had any experience with these? They look like a
> good setup. If I use them, my big question is where and how to mount
> them.
>
> Can they go horizontally on the outer edge of the deck ? If so, will
> the hooks and rails take lateral stress?
>
> Can they go vertically on the edge rail? If so, will the hooks and
> rails take lateral stress?
>
> Should they go inboard a little so that the car is driving on top of them?
>
> Another thing is how do they attach to the deck? I don't think my deck
> boards are bolted down in the middle...just @ the ends. I guess  if
> the car is on the same board as the rail it won't matter.
>
> --
> Bill M


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