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Old 04-09-2020, 10:41 PM   #1
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1969 VW bug--toad?

will a 1969 VW beetle work for a toad?

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Old 04-09-2020, 10:45 PM   #2
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If I had one, I would put it on a trailer. Otherwise, put your powered wheels on a car dolly and pull it backwards.
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Old 04-10-2020, 01:25 AM   #3
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Best to support the back heavy bit, I've swapped out the motor many dozens of times under shade trees, not as light as you think.

Custom modded dolly might be do-able if you don't want a full trailer.

But now that I think about it, I've towed 400+ miles in neutral with just a rope across the outback, should be OK just check for heat at highway speeds
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Old 04-10-2020, 02:31 AM   #4
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Best to support the back heavy bit, I've swapped out the motor many dozens of times under shade trees, not as light as you think.

Custom modded dolly might be do-able if you don't want a full trailer.

But now that I think about it, I've towed 400+ miles in neutral with just a rope across the outback, should be OK just check for heat at highway speeds
Completely assembled a vw engine weighs like 200 lbs.
I've pulled one and swapped it by myself. But I was 17.
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