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Transporting a Jukebox
Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 12:38 pm
by DoghouseRiley
I've decided to buy another jukebox as I can't get all my favourite records in one. (the naysayers would say; "Get an i-pod.")
It will entail a journey of around 150 miles in a van.
It's a Rock-Ola 443.
Apart from keeping it upright, turning down the four chasis bolts and making sure all the corners are protected when I strap it inside the van, is there anything else I should do, to ensure it's still working when I get it home?
Re: Transporting a Jukebox
Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 6:43 pm
by Ron Rich
Yes--at least a couple of things to do, that I can think of----check that all "components" are still well fastened in place--the "Tone Arm" should be secured to prevent needle and other damage--in fact, I suggest that you remove the needle--also remove the turntable. Be sure there are no "loose objects" on the cabinet floor that can "fly around". Check "door lock" operation, on ALL "doors"--you do not want a glass dome opening during transportation (do NOT ask !!). Enjoy your ride-- Ron Rich
Re: Transporting a Jukebox
Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 7:22 pm
by DoghouseRiley
Thanks for that Ron.
Re: Transporting a Jukebox
Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2009 12:21 pm
by ami-man
Ron is correct tie down all the boards with locking screws and use tape to secure the doors etc.
I normally place timbers under the jukebox so that it is off the casters and fasten to the side or the back of the van. Place blanket's round the jukebox before you strap it to the van's side or back to protect the cabinet.
Regards
Alan Hood
ami-man
UK
Re: Transporting a Jukebox
Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2009 7:02 pm
by DoghouseRiley
Thanks for that.
When I collected my 468, I used some lounger and garden chair cushions to protect all four corners and lashed it to the side of the van, but it was only a trip of about 20 miles. so I'll be taking the cushions and some bits of wood,
I know need to take my time on the trip. I'm going to buy a sack truck tomorrow as I don't want to roll it on the castors and it will be easier with that to angle it to get it onto the van, There should be four of us to get it on, but only two at this end, so I might even make a ramp for it to get it off. I've also got a four wheel "dolly" if I need it. I've checked and it weighs 295lb, not much less than the other one.
Re: Transporting a Jukebox
Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2009 9:13 pm
by Ron Rich
Riley--
"English lesson" needed by me--at least (hope I'm not the only one !)--
What's a "sack truck" ??
Thanks ! Ron Rich
Re: Transporting a Jukebox
Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2009 11:33 pm
by DoghouseRiley
I dunno "you foreigners and the common language."
There you go.
Called so, because in the mists if time, that was for what they were principally used.
Re: Transporting a Jukebox
Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2009 11:59 pm
by Ron Rich
OK--Thanks--makes sense--we would refer to it as a "hand truck" here, on this side of the pond. Ron Rich
Re: Transporting a Jukebox
Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2009 10:32 am
by ami-man
Hi Ron/DoghouseRiley,
Needless to say in the UK like the rest of the world we now have a mixture of words.
Sack truck, hand truck and sack barrow.
Ron in the UK we have different Interpretations from one county to another. Its like a three act play just getting something to eat when on the road. A breadcake can be a roll, bread roll, barm cake, tea cake etc.
Regards
Alan
Alan Hood
ami-man
Re: Transporting a Jukebox
Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2009 1:18 pm
by DoghouseRiley
ami-man wrote:Hi Ron/DoghouseRiley,
Needless to say in the UK like the rest of the world we now have a mixture of words.
Sack truck, hand truck and sack barrow.
Ron in the UK we have different Interpretations from one county to another. Its like a three act play just getting something to eat when on the road. A breadcake can be a roll, bread roll, barm cake, tea cake etc.
Regards
Alan
Alan Hood
ami-man
I'll say!
Even with tea cakes there are different types, I prefer the ones with currants, toasted.
Re: Transporting a Jukebox
Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2009 7:21 pm
by Ron Rich
Ah, there was a great saying in a GBS play once--"Why can't the English learn to speak?"
Bet you guy's have no idea as to what we call "English Muffins" or "French Bread" here is----
Ron
Re: Transporting a Jukebox
Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2009 3:18 pm
by RAMONES
Ron Rich wrote:Ah, there was a great saying in a GBS play once--"Why can't the English learn to speak?"
Bet you guy's have no idea as to what we call "English Muffins" or "French Bread" here is----
Ron
Well.... What you all call "French Fries" are actually Belgian !
But let's talk about jukeboxes now
Re: Transporting a Jukebox
Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2009 9:48 pm
by DoghouseRiley
Back to jukeboxes.
I bought a substantial sack truck the other day with big pnuematic tyres in B&Q for twenty quid, which I thought was dirt cheap.
I've also made a ramp, slightly wider than the width of jukebox with low guard rails to stop the jukebox sliding off as we roll it on and off the van.
It looks a bit like a sled, so we've called it; "Rosebud."
It might come in handy if we've still got snow next week.
Re: Transporting a Jukebox
Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2010 11:39 pm
by Hildegard
Hello everybody,
what about transporting the jukebox being on it's back? That's how we usually do.
Of course all other safety issues (secure mechanism, tone arm etc.) need to be done, too.
This makes loading the jukebox into the van even more easy than getting it into it for standing upright.
happy New Year - Hildegard
Re: Transporting a Jukebox
Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2016 8:08 am
by diogee2
Picking up a Wurlitzer Americana II tomorrow, i cant set it straight up in m ytruck so it will be laying back at an angle, what do i need to do to prep it? Thanks ahead of time.