transport of a cab (I need the info by tomorrow)

[Rudi]

I just convinced my better half that I should go to an auction tomorrow for a bankrupt arcade.  I've got a Dodge Durango. 

Can a standard, fully working cab be placed on its back for transport?  It should fit in the truck with the seats down, but I don't know if it would damage anything.

Any info would be helpful.

Rudi

[shardian]

I hauled two on their backs down a bumpy, gravel road strapped down to a trailer with no problems whatsoever. Just remember to do a thorough check before and after transport. Make sure everything is secure before so nothing breaks, and make sure everything is secure after before plugging up power.

[Lilwolf]

when laying them down be careful.  Sometimes the monitors aren't actually screwed in.  Seen someone lean them over and the CRT flop out and shatter

[Stingray]

I drove one home on it's back in the back of an Explorer. With the seats down the hatch was just short of closing, so I had to tie it down.

As stated, make sure nothing inside is loose and check the bottom for tokens, coins, screws or other small metal objects that might find thier way onto a PCB during transport.

-S

[postalp123]

One, yes, two.....depends on the wheel wells protruding on the inside of your rear-bed.

Another solution is to haul @$$ down to your local Ryder Truck Rental and get a 20 footer for around $30 all said and done.

[CheffoJeffo]

Take a tape measure ... measure cabs before you bid ... sometimes they look smaller than they actually are.

Cheers

[eccs19]

Take a tape measure ... measure cabs before you bid ... sometimes they look smaller than they actually are.

Cheers

Know that from experience?   

[CheffoJeffo]

Take a tape measure ... measure cabs before you bid ... sometimes they look smaller than they actually are.

Know that from experience?   

Yeah ... bought one of those big Midway 4-player cabs for a friend and went to pick it up. Neither the seller nor I had security hex bits with us, so we couldn't pop the CP off and those cabs are deceptively deep ... wouldn't go into my minivan on its back. I got it in on an angle, but it wasn't as smooth as I had planned.

And then there was that big NAOMI showcase ... ended up having to get that delivered, then disassmbled it, moved it, reassembled it ... it is NEVER leaving my basement.

Cheers.

[saint]

I don't care what orientation you're going to haul the cab in, SECURE THE MONITOR SECURE THE MONITOR SECURE THE MONITOR.  And examine everything else to make sure there aren't any loose parts. Circuit boards securely fastened in place? Bummer to have them wiggle loose in a bump and smack around during the ride, messing up the components. 

Don't forget protecting the outside of the cab. A good wind-resistant tarp (or one you don't care about getting frayed) is useful. Plastic wrap to completely encase it is even better if you have it.

--- saint

[Rudi]

How can I add additional support for the monitor?
Do you mean bring 2x4s?

-Rudi

[Texasmame]

How can I add additional support for the monitor?
Do you mean bring 2x4s?

-Rudi

You really shouldn't need anything but the hardware in the cab to secure the monitors.  THAT SAID, be sure to bring at least 8 or so assorted bolts, washers and nuts - if they're not in the cab, you may not be able to get them at the auction.

And, yes, one will fit fine.  Just transported a DJ Jr in my PT Cruiser with the rear seats removed and have done one in a Jeep Grand Cherokee - both smaller than the Durango. 

Have fun and good luck!   

[Rudi]

Well, I came, I saw, I bid and I walked away empty handed.  I walked in with a max $ amount, and none of the machines I wanted sold for less.  Oh well, maybe next time.  It was a good learning experience.

The highpoint was that my teenage two boys and I had a great day together.  From the important life point of view I didn't walk away empty handed.

Rudi

[JustMichael]

What no pictures?  We wanted to see what was there too!!!   

[Rudi]

To tell you the truth, there weren't many good machines.  There were 2 very nice uprights (Ms. Pac Man, Asteroids) in almost perfect condition.  The Terminator 2 needed new artwork and had wood chipped off, but was working 90%.  There were 5 showcase shooting games, of which only two had a good monitor, and one didn't even work at all.  The two good ones went for $600 and $800. 

Well, of the 30 machines, only 12 were usable as is.  The others needed monitor repairs or other work.  The NJ shore, we don't have a beach we have a shore, has about 50% redemption machines now and the games are being pushed out.  The only real good buy was for a sit down cockpit game, a Sega I think, that went for $150.  It had hydrylics and everything with a very nice monitor.  But, it weighed a ton.  I would have taken it but it was too wide to put in the basement.

The bummer was that one guy, a distributor, bought all the nice games.  Quick to bid, quick to raise the price.  I bumped up against him twice and lost both times.  If he wasn't there I would have had a machine.

Like I said, live and learn...

Rudi