Is there any reason one of these
https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/1994-gmc-box-truck/6512766800.html
https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/1996-chevy-30-cargo-box-truck/6541653016.html
and a set of these
doesn't = cheap race car hauler?
(note my particular brand of cheap race car happens to be a miata)
It was a tight squeeze when I moved a miata in a 17 footer. The measurements say they fit in a 14, but it's gonna be really snug.
I remember a write up on motoiq about using a box truck as a race car hauler.
Here you go:
http://www.motoiq.com/MagazineArticles/ID/2425/The-Ultimate-No-Budget-Racecar-Transporter.aspx
Yeah I remember that one too.
and then I saw this one when searching around today
They are just so much cheaper than 3/4ton pickups etc
RevRico said:It was a tight squeeze when I moved a miata in a 17 footer. The measurements say they fit in a 14, but it's gonna be really snug.
That's surprising, I guess it depends on how much stuff you were also carrying and how much room you felt comfortable on either end
Then again maybe a 1500 dollar ramp truck is a better answer
https://greenville.craigslist.org/cto/d/86-ford-ramp-truck-tow-truck/6536826718.html
or this dodge
Jaynen said:Yeah I remember that one too.
and then I saw this one when searching around today
They are just so much cheaper than 3/4ton pickups etc
why do you need a 3/4 ton pickup to haul a racecar?
In reply to Jaynen :
That's Uhaul breakdown of a 15 foot truck.not showing the 6 or 8 inches for the door on the back too.
Na miata length is 156" or 13 feet.
I fully support this idea and have thought about it myself, I just think you need to go up a size or two in truck box.
irish44j said:Jaynen said:Yeah I remember that one too.
and then I saw this one when searching around today
They are just so much cheaper than 3/4ton pickups etc
why do you need a 3/4 ton pickup to haul a racecar?
You don't I was making a comment more about tow vehicles in general and how much pickups are, most box trucks tend to be spec'd like 3/4 ton or 1 ton trucks which is why I made the comparison
RevRico said:In reply to Jaynen :
That's Uhaul breakdown of a 15 foot truck.not showing the 6 or 8 inches for the door on the back too.
Na miata length is 156" or 13 feet.
I fully support this idea and have thought about it myself, I just think you need to go up a size or two in truck box.
So without the cab over portion would they measure from the actual floorspace on the truck? Like the one below says 14' box
Here's a 24' gasser for 3700 bucks that says it runs fine and has good tires. Not sure NC laws on using something like this for personal use or if you have to mod it to be an RV etc
This went for under $1,200 at the impound. True it needed work but...also who the feck is gonna think to steal a race-car out the back of that! 
Think you could combine that with this?
So you could stack two cars in it? The deck height on the uhauls is definitely an advantage
Bumping this box van, shoulda said tow pig w/ shelves, bins and generator built in. Tow pig not car hauler.
Next up. How to incorporate a loading dock to your garage build. Hint. Use Texas Highway spec concrete. 
I am actually deadly serious.
Never done it myself, but from what I've read, loading is somewhat tricky and the ride in the cab is pretty harsh.
Since they're usually owned by businesses, it's likely that there are a bunch of extra registration & weight fees as compared on a pickup. Presumably if it's an ex-rental truck you can drive it with a standard non-commercial license, but worth checking. Call your insurance guy to find out what a liability policy costs as well.
Oh, and you'll probably have to stop at freeway weigh stations.
In reply to codrus :
Plus tires aren’t cheap, and there’s 6 of them. Brakes are usually quite a bit more expensive too.
There are not too many solutions to transporting 2 miatas to a race track ideally and also bringing along a wife/family approved living area.
Class A + 28ft enclosed
Super C + 28ft enclosed
1ton truck + Bed camper (only for racers not family +28ft enclosed
Box Truck+ Stacker+ family travel trailer? (as mentioned not like the family would want to ride around in the box truck however)
Perhaps a bus? Lower lift height, even lower with an axle flip; more room inside, for a Miata use a short bus.
You would want to see if the box has a flat floor, or if there are big fenders sticking up out of the floor, and if so would they cause problems. Also you would have to be pretty limber because you will most likely be going in and out the car through the window with a trailer wall right next to you. A good winch at the front would be a necessity for days that the race car isn't able to drive itself in. You may want to winch it even when it is running since your car probably isn't geared to drive slowly up a ramp. Strapping it down inside the box probably won't be much fun, especially in the front, but it will be doable. I doubt those have sufficient tie down points so that would need to be added. You may be able to recoup some of the purchase by renting the truck to people that are moving or need to haul big stuff, or at least win some good will with your friends and neighbors.
I love my box truck, zero reason not to buy one. 
How are the box truck for towing? I am thinking that a setup like below would be ideal:
You can buy a cheap box truck for a lot less than a similar pickup. You have a nice box for all your tools/tires/hammock etc...
fanfoy said:How are the box truck for towing? I am thinking that a setup like below would be ideal:
You can buy a cheap box truck for a lot less than a similar pickup. You have a nice box for all your tools/tires/hammock etc...
Tows like a champ. I will sleep in it, has all my tools and a work area.
Did you see the one I posted before? 10k for both, has a workbench etc in the trailer and a table and looks like maybe a bathroom etc and stuff all in the back of the truck
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Description
1998 FORD E-450 7.3 RUNS GREAT.180.000 MILES NEW TIRES HAS SINK-SHOWER -FRIG-WATER TANK.NEW STEREO-CB RADIO- NICE "
CABNETS-TRAILER IS 04 TEAM SPIRIT-24 FT-NEW TIRES-WINCH-AIR COMP-WORK BENCH WITH BUILT IN TOOL BOX-CLEANING TANK-TIRE RACK-110 WIRED AND LIGHTS.TOO MUCH PIT PAL STUFF TO LIST.GREAT FOR MOD-SPRINT OR GO KARTS.
In reply to Professor_Brap :
We posted at the same time. Nice setup. Do you mind sharing what the interior of the box looks like?
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