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Ambaratur:
Hi all.

I was curious about how I should move a cab.  I am looking to buy a Donkey Kong and I may have to travel a couple hours from my house to pick it up.  I have a pickup truck and I wanted to know if I needed to keep the cab vertical to move it like a refrigerator or if I can lay it down on its back for transport.

If I move it vertical do I need to cover it with a tarp to protect it from the wind while traveling?

Sorry for the silly questions, but I don't want any unnecessary damage to occur because I was an idiot.

Thanks!

bkenobi:
Depends...

My first MAME cab doesn't have the monitor or PC held down in such a way that it can be moved without disassembling it.  My second MAME cab can be moved without taking anything out.  HOWEVER, with the monitor installed, these guys are HEAVY! 

Cabinets that were put on route like the DK cab you are talking about should be able to be moved in any position (upright or laid down).  But, if they were modded by someone, things might not be fastened down as they should be.  As a result, you could end up with wires making contact during the trip (not necessarily a problem) that don't let lose when you stand it back up (potentially a problem).

Best bet is to check if everything is held tight in place before tipping it.  If you don't check, you'll find out quickly!  Good luck! :cheers:

leapinlew:

--- Quote from: Ambaratur on February 22, 2011, 11:18:20 am ---how I should move a cab. 

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In America, cab moves you.

If they have guts, I move them upright wit straps, blankets, tarps, etc. It's much more difficult and requires at least 1 other person. If they are empty, or I don't care about the internals I can move them laying down and I can move them myself.

Nephasth:
A furniture dolly makes moving cabs much easier too.

Ambaratur:
Yep - I have a piano dolly and a furniture dolly so no problems there.  Just need to bring a friend with a strong back!  :)

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