Re: Removing a 51 from an old garage

Posted by Rusty O\'Toole On 2016/8/10 17:23:08

Try pumping up the tires. If they will hold 20 pounds even for a short time, it will be easier to pull it out.

If brakes are locked and/or tires flat get some planks or plywood and cover with plastic. Jack the car up with a floor jack just high enough to put the planks under the tires. Lube with shampoo and slide out. Buy the shampoo at the dollar store for a $1 buck. Do not use your wife's $45 stuff. She will get mad.

Once outside it will be easy to jack it up and change tires if the lug nuts will come loose. If I recall right, the bolt pattern is the same as Ford. Ford pickup or RWD van tires should fit. Even throw away spares from the junk yard.