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Old 12-08-2008, 09:45 PM   #21 (permalink)
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Old 12-08-2008, 09:53 PM   #22 (permalink)
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Get two 4x8 sheets of plywood, make a sandwich, and strap it securely to the roof of the car (put something like foam or blankets underneath it to increase the contact area with the roof & protect the paint).

Then drive carefully.

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Old 12-09-2008, 01:00 AM   #23 (permalink)
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Actually a trailer might be what I have to do... :-\

I'll have to tape some cardboard together and see just how massive a 4x8 rectangle looks on the roof.

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