GT Trailer Nirvana


w. mitty

w. mitty

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Sep 1, 2005
704
Esteemed friends,

Ever since I bought my GT, I have found occasional need to transport it in my Haulmark trailer. The pain in the rump has been the fact that you can't open the doors wide enough to get out of the car once it's inside. Thus, unless one were to crawl out of the open window (very bad form) one cannot drive into the trailer, but must instead pull it in by the nose ring with a winch.

I was minding my own business at the Barrett-Jackson auction, when I was assaulted by a sudden urge to buy a new trailer. Below are photos of the beauty. I, of course, have no relation to the company except that I am a customer. Similar to a Trailex, except much beefier. The quality is impeccable. It is all aluminum, with one piece composite walls, floor and roof. GT door easily clears the tires, once the wheel well is removed (spin off two wing nuts and its off).

Pulls like a dream. Not cheap, however.
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RALPHIE

GT Owner
Mar 1, 2007
7,278
Beautiful RED GT
 
BlackICE

BlackICE

GT Owner
Nov 2, 2005
1,416
SF Bay Area in California
It looks really nice!
 
Waldo

Waldo

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Sep 7, 2005
767
Fort Worth, TX
Wow. That's nice.
 
H

HHGT

Guest
That should haul your mid year corvette very nicely.
 
2112

2112

Blue/white 06'
Mark II Lifetime
Feb 27, 2010
6,119
People's Republic of Washington State
Does the logo say "JIMGLO" ?
 
w. mitty

w. mitty

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Sep 1, 2005
704
2112 said:
Does the logo say "JIMGLO" ?
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Yes, made by a company called JIMGLO. Revered among the super high end hot rod crowd. Very small company with a very loyal following. The workmanship is off the chart. Walls are over an inch thick and super smooth and glossy.
 
w. mitty

w. mitty

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Sep 1, 2005
704
You betcha -- it will swallow that little Corvette right up.
 
twobjshelbys

twobjshelbys

GT Owner
Jul 26, 2010
6,059
Las Vegas, NV
Was that at Socttsdale? I looked at about 10 trailers. Most were actually in Arizona so the opportunity to go down and pick it up is good. Plus, most will make a "short height" for the GT to avoid the trailer drag. Still looking.
 
gtjoey

gtjoey

Keep Smiling - GT Owner
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Oct 14, 2005
3,454
w. mitty said:
Esteemed friends,

Ever since I bought my GT, I have found occasional need to transport it in my Haulmark trailer. The pain in the rump has been the fact that you can't open the doors wide enough to get out of the car once it's inside. Thus, unless one were to crawl out of the open window (very bad form) one cannot drive into the trailer, but must instead pull it in by the nose ring with a winch.

I was minding my own business at the Barrett-Jackson auction, when I was assaulted by a sudden urge to buy a new trailer. Below are photos of the beauty. I, of course, have no relation to the company except that I am a customer. Similar to a Trailex, except much beefier. The quality is impeccable. It is all aluminum, with one piece composite walls, floor and roof. GT door easily clears the tires, once the wheel well is removed (spin off two wing nuts and its off).

Pulls like a dream. Not cheap, however.
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WOW! First how long is the trailer...........can it be made on a 20 footer, also is it light or heavy.........nice ....real nice gtjoey1314
 
w. mitty

w. mitty

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Sep 1, 2005
704
gtjoey said:
WOW! First how long is the trailer...........can it be made on a 20 footer, also is it light or heavy.........nice ....real nice gtjoey1314
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Joey,

The trailer is 24' long, and can be made in any length. It weighs about 1000 LBS. less than a steel trailer. Still much heavier than a Trailex, however, at about 2900 lbs.
 
Specracer

Specracer

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Nov 28, 2005
7,088
MA
You are blessed with the ability to write the funniest stuff.

GREAT looking trailer!

w. mitty said:
I was minding my own business at the Barrett-Jackson auction, when I was assaulted by a sudden urge to buy a new trailer.
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Empty Pockets

ex-GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Le Mans 2010 Supporter
Oct 18, 2006
1,361
Washington State
"...when I was assaulted by a sudden urge to buy a new trailer."

Actually, I think that's referred to as an 'impulse'...and a purchase in such a moment is referred to as 'impulse buying'. :lol In this case it appears you really hit pay dirt by succumbing to it! :thumbsup:thumbsup


There's a vid on the company's website showing the fender/side door operation for those who may be interested. It's just as simple an operation as one would expect:

http://www.jimglo.com/enclosed-car-trailers-bumper-pull/
 
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Empty Pockets

ex-GT Owner
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Oct 18, 2006
1,361
Washington State
twobjshelbys said:
Was that at Socttsdale?
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JIMGLO
469 South Haskell Avenue
Willcox, AZ 85643
 
w. mitty

w. mitty

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Sep 1, 2005
704
twobjshelbys said:
Was that at Socttsdale? I looked at about 10 trailers. Most were actually in Arizona so the opportunity to go down and pick it up is good. Plus, most will make a "short height" for the GT to avoid the trailer drag. Still looking.
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They had a nice display at Barrett-Jackson. You can custom order a short height; the trailer I bought was their super loaded display trailer and it had a foot or extra height. The trailers are so popular that there is a significant wait time for new customers.
 
dbk

dbk

The Favor Factory™
Staff member
Le Mans 2010 Supporter
Jul 30, 2005
15,187
Metro Detroit
I need this.

That is one bad looking setup.
 
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Doctr V

GT Owner
Mar 16, 2010
192
Pennsylvania
That is a nice setup!!! I have been faced with the same problem, I sold my carmate and ordered a new 28ft prowler out of Georgia on Thursday. Should be done in 3 weeks.

http://www.trailershopper.com/files/25421_6.jpg
 
2112

2112

Blue/white 06'
Mark II Lifetime
Feb 27, 2010
6,119
People's Republic of Washington State
Trailer is definitely sweet.

Can we discuss the ballpark cost?

Thanks
 
gtinmyblood

gtinmyblood

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
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Feb 23, 2007
735
Mesa Az/Aspen Co
18' starts at 20k. a 1 k per foot extra length + upgrades.

pricing available on thier web site
 
2112

2112

Blue/white 06'
Mark II Lifetime
Feb 27, 2010
6,119
People's Republic of Washington State
gtinmyblood said:
pricing available on thier web site
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My bad. Sorry
 
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