I brought the JT coupe from AZ to TX on a trailer specifically designed to accommodate dual snowmobiles. The fuse is still on there, it's easier to work on! I bought it in anticipation of running around the area buying old coupes, but it hasn't worked out that way just yet. It was a bear to load because of the angles, but it worked out well because the gear was fully loaded and I didn't have to fabricate a side extension on it for the wheels. The gear is just under 8.5 ft wide. If you decide to haul (I would definitely pay someone's "expenses" to fly it, it will be cheaper), make sure you have enough foam and soft material to put between the wings that will slip under the trailer.
And yes, my soapbox has always been "HAVE A GOOD PREBUY COMPLETED!" If the coupe is close by one of our members, I'm sure they'll help as much as their time allows. Al DeMarzo Visit the Ercoupe Swap Page - Free and Easy http://www.ercoupeowners.com/swap/swapbook.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: Tommy Terry To: 'agilterv' ; [email protected] Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2007 11:06 AM Subject: RE: [ercoupe-tech] Couple of questions on buying an Ercoupe Dan, let folks here know where it is and where it needs to go and you just might find a ferry pilot. As for hauling it; its probably the easiest plane around to get on a trailer. Keep us posted. Tommy N93929 -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of agilterv Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2007 11:23 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [ercoupe-tech] Couple of questions on buying an Ercoupe I'm going to buy an Ercoupe and looking at 3 or 4 that are on the market. I am a paraplegic so not practical to go pick it up. My friend says just take the wings off and trailer it home. How big a job is that (in hours/dollars) vs paying someone to ferry it for me? One of the planes is not painted....polished aluminum instead. How much upkeep does the polished aluminum take? Thanks in advance for the advice, Dan
