96 firebird Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 (edited) I am buying two 240z and I contacted the company delivering them, to see what was taking them so long. They told me they were waiting on a FORKLIFT! Unless this is a specially modified one I don't see how they could move them without damaging the car. So is this ok or should I stop them immediately. Edited February 25, 2014 by 96 firebird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I've only heard of that in junkyards. I'd stop them ASAP. And I think I'd find a new company too. Doesn't sound like they have any business in shipping cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socorob Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I picked mine up with a forklift to put it on stands to blast under it, but the car had bad dog rails and was gutted to Just a shell. If it had the weight if the engine and trans especially on a 240 I think the floor would crush in before it started to lift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Probably key that they distribute the load. Don't use the typical skinny forks. They might be used to framed cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 With extended forks a 5K forklift will be no different lifting it than any two,post garage lift would! Most forklifts employed in car movement use a fork attachment similar to tow trucks that swivel to cradle the rear wheels....then lift them and drive the car from the rear with a. Locked steering column. Fine if you can stand being driven from the rear, Those afraid of this have never "seen the sausage being made"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I'll add that CFR RINKENs, probably the worlds largest car shipper uses forklifts extensively with the attachments Imdescribe. Most tow yards in LAVA as well..... Using a forklift is industry standard...like I said before, but to restate more directly: some people live a sheltered life... There is nothing inherently wrong here.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96 firebird Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 I am pretty sure they were planning on moving them with just a regular forklift attachment. Anyway they said they are going to use a dock now. If I ever end up actually getting the cars I will try to post up some pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharaohabq Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 These are insured right? Got before picts right?? I certainly hope so, especially on the bottom. incorrect lifting can damage your cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 If they have 8' Forks and a 5K or larger forklift, lifting it onto a flatbed is no great shakes. If they are going to "a dock" sounds like containerised transport. This is done every day, and no damage occurs. In fact I'd say lifting your car with a scissors jack that came with it likely does more damage at this point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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