Guys, as the title suggests really.
Got a bare mini to pick up but I'm nowhere near mine to measure it up so wonder what sort of van I can get it in.
It's completly bare, no doors boot or bonnet, interior, glass subframes etc is all out!
Was thinking a Luton van for sure but wondering if a LWB transit will work...?
Cheers!
What Size Van Have You Had A Mini In?...
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screech
, Jan 20 2015 07:10 PM
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Posted 20 January 2015 - 07:10 PM
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Posted 20 January 2015 - 07:14 PM
As it is a bare shell, a high top van would work and just sit it on the wheel arch tubs.
I used a luton and had room to spare for the engine, subframes, boxes and boxes of parts plus tools, benches, basically my whole garage so for just a shell, it might be a bit overkill
Edited by Ben_O, 20 January 2015 - 07:14 PM.
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Posted 20 January 2015 - 07:15 PM
Plenty of room in a luton...
As ben says though a shell would fit in the back of a high top too, just a bit more awkward imo
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Posted 20 January 2015 - 07:19 PM
There a pic on a Pinterest site that shows a mini van in Mercedes Sprinter van
https://www.pinteres...w/classic-mini/
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The only issue is these come in several sizes.
I looked at a transit for my pickup but the issue was the wheel arches (the transits not the PUPs). I used a Luton with an electric tail lift which made getting it in and out easier.
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https://www.pinteres...w/classic-mini/
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19 downloadsThe only issue is these come in several sizes.
I looked at a transit for my pickup but the issue was the wheel arches (the transits not the PUPs). I used a Luton with an electric tail lift which made getting it in and out easier.
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Posted 20 January 2015 - 07:25 PM
I've used an ifor Williams horse trailer with the centre partition out. It's bloody snug but it fits!
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Posted 20 January 2015 - 07:54 PM
This is in the for sale section, just got ramps to go over the arches I think. .http://www.theminifo...e-car-for-sale/
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Posted 20 January 2015 - 09:43 PM
Would you consider a Flat Top? Easier to load and unload, if you're hiring, you could likely even get one with a Hiab type Crane.
I'd post a pic of mine, but I can access Photobucket for some silly reason.
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Edited by Moke Spider, 20 January 2015 - 09:53 PM.
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Posted 20 January 2015 - 10:01 PM
Would you consider a Flat Top? Easier to load and unload, if you're hiring, you could likely even get one with a Hiab type Crane.
I'd post a pic of mine, but I can access Photobucket for some silly reason.
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the guy who i bought my mini off said that you could steel a mini in the back of a transit van and it had happened at a couple of shows.
I think even if this happened at a show no one would question it haha it is a good way of moving it 
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