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Almost lost the front end of the 66

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karsonkid
I was setting up my new truck with my Iron Panther steel deck car trailer yesterday to get the right drop on the draw bar. I then decided to see how it looked with the 66 on it. It all looked good so I backed the car off the trailer when I heard a cracking sound. I put the Nova in the shop and went to put my trailer ramps away (they store under the deck). Thats when I discovered that the tabs that hook on the lip of the trailer were bent and the welds were CRACKED. Upon closer inspection I realized the welds were not much more than tack welds. Its like it was fabricated but never had the welds completed. I have only had the car on the trailer about 4 times and I am so glad that I at least got the car off safely without the ramps giving way and having front of the car drop off. I will be heading over to where I bought the trailer tomorrow!
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taz3
Glad you caught the way you did, mistake or not, it could have been ugly at the wrong time!:eek:
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asteeler4life
MAAAN!
THAT SOUNDS LIKE A CLOSE CALL, GLAD YOU CAUGHT IT! I'M ONDERING WHY SOMEONE WOULD SELL SOMETHING POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AND COULD HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC. :mad:
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1quik69
Glad you caught it. Somebody could have been seriously hurt or property seriously damaged.
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Jim383
You might want to check the rest of the welds on the trailer....
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karsonkid
Went back to the distributor who I bought the trailer from and they were a bit surprised. They took photos and will send them to Iron Panther. They sent me to a local weld/fab shop to get them repaired with a serious upgrade. Hopefully Iron Panther will reimburse the distributor or I may help them out with the repair cost.
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batman09
karsonkid said:
Went back to the distributor who I bought the trailer from and they were a bit surprised. They took photos and will send them to Iron Panther. They sent me to a local weld/fab shop to get them repaired with a serious upgrade. Hopefully Iron Panther will reimburse the distributor or I may help them out with the repair cost.
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Scary story:eek:got pics?
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taz3
Keep us posted on the out come, and great catch!:yes::thumbsup:
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karsonkid
batman09 said:
Scary story:eek:got pics?
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The folks I bought it from took the pics. I thought about taking some but really I just want to get them out of my mind. The welds were about 3/8 to 1/2 inch long. I can't believe they ever held together. I am just glad they didn't break at the minis and I was able to get the car off safely
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novanutcase
Is this the same trailer you brought your car on to the Mini Nats?

John
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karsonkid
Yes it is! It is a nice trailer and makes getting the car over the mountains from Carson City a lot easier than driving it. With that being said, my goal is to drive the car over next year.
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