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Old 11-20-2013, 10:34 AM   #1
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Was curious if anyone has attempted to place a Christmas tree on their town sedan or tudor and drive it home from the tree lot. Is there anything I can do to reinforce the roof of the car so that I don't damage it? Any pictures would be appreciated!
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Old 11-20-2013, 11:23 AM   #2
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Here's a T doing it, I would add some padding under the tree however.

www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q&esrc=s&source=web&cd=10&ved=0CGsQ twIwCQ&url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v%3DTkdzcNFfh64&ei=-uCMUuqwO4j_2wXG3IG4CA&usg=AFQjCNFtq56om0svbHcbJgsl 9NROzW9XJA&sig2=4R0fw-Op1GXbi2-l82qU3A&
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mccsix, that was kind of cool! Music sounds like the movie 'The Sting.'
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Laurel & Hardy selling Christmas trees in SoCal & watching their T get destroyed (18 min long)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...TRneBC98Gk#t=2
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mccsix, that was kind of cool! Music sounds like the movie 'The Sting.'
And the frame speed was faster than modern films to mimic that of the old silent films!
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Old 11-20-2013, 03:16 PM   #7
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Was curious if anyone has attempted to place a Christmas tree on their town sedan or tudor and drive it home from the tree lot. Is there anything I can do to reinforce the roof of the car so that I don't damage it? Any pictures would be appreciated!
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Old 11-20-2013, 03:17 PM   #8
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Yes, I do it most years.
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Old 11-20-2013, 04:47 PM   #9
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The way this guy started that T is a good way to break a wrist!
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Old 11-20-2013, 06:38 PM   #10
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Tie it to the fender(s) and lay on running boards.
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Old 11-20-2013, 06:46 PM   #11
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If they wrap the tree. get an old comforter or moving pad. Toss it on top and tie it down. not like you will be doing 70MPH home.
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Old 11-20-2013, 07:34 PM   #12
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Carl, I wish that I could! but, she wont be finished for at least another year..
I liked the videos, that model T at the farm is exactly what I want. I just don't want to tear my new top! Paul, I never thought of your idea, I bet it would work! Will probably try that first.
I want to get a picture of it for our Christmas cards this year..
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Old 11-20-2013, 07:44 PM   #13
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I use a piece of luan board cut to cover the vinyl top and a piece of rope Works for me Not sure on the spelling of that board LOL
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