One car, two bonnets

[WorldClassAccident]

The thread title reminds me of something but I can't quite place it.

Anyway, I need to get both of my freshly resprayed bonnets from near Reading to Southampton. One will be fitted to the car which is easy. I then need to get the other one.

I took it up on the back of my Nissan Navarra with some carpet off cuts providing padding and a ratchet strap holding it down.

How do I bring it back without wrecking the new paint?

It is wider and slightly longer than my flatbed which ever way round you try it.
I have a stand in the garage to support it standing vertically but that will act like sail on the back of the truck.

Currently looking at chipboard supports with carpet and old towels to resist the straps rubbing.

All better ideas welcome

[IanA]

Originally Posted by WorldClassAccident

The thread title reminds me of something but I can't quite place it.

One Man, Two Guvnors by Richard Bean based on The Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni, with songs by Grant Olding. The award-winning, smash-hit comedy.

All better ideas welcome

Whilst the paint is still soft, best not to touch it at all- hire a Sprinter.

[WorldClassAccident]

I was thinking one cup and two girls but must have got confused. https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=tw...&client=safari

Don't click if eating or near women.

Wife has suggested air beds for padding the truck

[landmannnn]

Do you know anybody with a trailer? Not any help but I have a 11ft by 6ft trailer that would be ideal if I hadn't left it in the middle of France.
You can hire these for about £50 per day, better than the inevitable ratchet strap rubbing the paint off

[IanA]

Originally Posted by WorldClassAccident

Wife has suggested air beds for padding the truck

Not totally bad but- whilst the paint is still soft, best not to touch it at all.

[Mitchelkitman]

Originally Posted by WorldClassAccident

. One will be fitted to the car which is easy. I then need to get the other one.


All better ideas welcome

Ok, you drive one home attached to the car, take it off and drive back sans bonnet, fit the second one and drive home!

[DaveP]

Know any one with a a transit ? Would the frame stand up in one of them - especially if you fix the stand to a flooring brace ?

[Roadster]

How did they get from the paint shop to Nobodi's

[froggyman]

Drive home take off bonnet, drive back fit second bonnet. If you get stopped just say someone nicked it and you are off to get a replacement.

[Mitchelkitman]

Originally Posted by froggyman

Drive home take off bonnet, drive back fit second bonnet. If you get stopped just say someone nicked it and you are off to get a replacement.

'Ere - you nicked my idea. I suppose you'll be copying other peeps ideas off their kit cars

[froggyman]

Originally Posted by Mitchelkitman

'Ere - you nicked my idea. I suppose you'll be copying other peeps ideas off their kit cars

Of course be rude not to!!