beammeup
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1968 Scotty Hilander
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Post by beammeup on Nov 11, 2013 15:47:00 GMT -8
Just found an incredible 1968 Scotty Hilander, after a year of searching, 12 hours of traveling and going to the middle of nowhere in the middle of the night to find it! Great shape, needs painting but has all original fixtures, down to the Serro Scotty hubcaps! Went through all the suggestions from mobiltec (thank you very much) and feel that it's a good one. Also, however, original on it are the tires...so we are going to get it and trailer it home. Any suggestions on that endeavor? We've got the truck, the trailer and the men but could use any advise we can get about getting it and us home safely! Thanks!!!
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Post by bigbill on Nov 11, 2013 18:02:39 GMT -8
If it has the original 45 year old tires they have to be replaced. Then before I towed it the hubs would have to be pulled and the bearings cleaned and packed with new grease seals installed. then check all lights to make sure you have tail, turn, and brake lights. Also check to make sure the coupler is latching properly and put a lock or pin of some type through hole to prevent it from coming loose. Finally check your safety chains to make sure they are securely fastened to trailer and have hooks that will stay fastened to vehicle also that chains are not rusted or wore to the point of being weak. You may also need mirror extenders to see around it allowing you to safely change lanes, depending on how your tow vehicle is equipped. Then before you pull out make sure all roof vents and windows are closed and latched.
I personally would want the brakes operable if so equipped as many states require them for trailers above a certain weight. Some of this may seem a little silly but the results of not doing them could be fatal to you or your trailer.
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Post by bigbill on Nov 11, 2013 18:10:48 GMT -8
If the Scotty is as nice as you think this is probably not a problem but some have been known to have frame problems so I also would inspect main frame for cracking or any type of frame problem. It sounds like you have put a lot of energy into finding your trailer and i am thrilled that your hunt was successful and wish to welcome both you and your new trailer to the board , NOW WE NEED MORE PICTURES....  |
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kirkadie
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Post by kirkadie on Nov 11, 2013 18:53:09 GMT -8
As a '69 Hilander owner I applaud your rescue! I only had a few miles to go to tow mine but for a 12 hour trip, again, you've made a wise decision to trailer it home, in my opinion. Soup has used, as I recall, 4x4 blocks under the tongue and rear, and if your local uhaul will rent them, some tire straps that tighten down to the trailer bed are a good idea. And a roll of fresh, still sticky duct tape should always accompany any 'first-trip-home'tow just in case things aren't quite as tight as they appear.
I'm in the midst of a total rebuild with much angst and hand-wringing, but I love my Hilander, also looked long and hard before finding it and willingly adopted it despite all it's blemishes.
I predict many great memories in the making for you, and hope you will share the ongoing adventures here.
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Post by bigbill on Nov 11, 2013 19:46:55 GMT -8
I missed the part about hauling it home. Yes secure it to your trailer with proper straps or chains and binders but first make certain how much weight you have on the trailer tongue and move the Scotty forward or backward to get approximately 10% of the total load (both trailers) on the tongue, if not you will not tow properly. My guess would be 350 to 400 lb.
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Post by vulcancowboy on Nov 13, 2013 7:07:16 GMT -8
I put my '68 Scotty Gaucho on a trailer to get her home. We raised the front of the flatbed trailer as much as possible so that the rear of the trailer was as low as possible. We then used a comealong to pull the Scotty onto the trailer. I brought a hand truck that I used under the tounge jack of the Scotty so that it could roll (somewhat) onto the flatbed. Bring lots of wood blocks and straps, chains & binders, etc. I tried to visualize how I was going to get mine loaded before hand and then took along the materials I thought I would need. Duct tape is always good to have!
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