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    Trying to figure out how to get the Fiero out of the grass by myself

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    • interstate366
      interstate366 last edited by interstate366

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      The dog is no help.

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      • MasterMario
        MasterMario last edited by

        Tow strap and another car not an option?

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        • RamblinRover
          RamblinRover last edited by

          Drink until you wake up and the Fiero got moved... somehow.

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          • interstate366
            interstate366 @MasterMario last edited by

            @mastermario not really at the angle it’s at from the house. I’d be cutting it close.

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            • trivet
              trivet last edited by

              You could try this, but I don't recommend it.......

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              • HammerheadFistpunch
                HammerheadFistpunch @interstate366 last edited by

                @interstate366 comealong?

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                • RamblinRover
                  RamblinRover last edited by RamblinRover

                  @HammerheadFistpunch I have a preferred alternative to cable come-alongs, and that is to use a chain "engine hoist"/ratchet puller.
                  Essentially a chain come-along with no chance of cable cuts, spool binding, and all the thousand other miseries that come with the typical cable come-along. Downsides: heavy, slow, and can only take up about 6' at a time unless you replace the chain. "Oh no", he said. "How will I manage".
                  https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71+DHgnAS8L.jpg

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                  • HammerheadFistpunch
                    HammerheadFistpunch @RamblinRover last edited by

                    @ramblinrover I do like those. I do the same basic idea with my hilift, a little sketchier, but it gets the got done and safe if you aren't lazy.

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                    • RamblinRover
                      RamblinRover last edited by

                      One thing about using the puller, is that unlike a come-along, you can wind your victim along by turning the handle in complete circles. So it isn't necessarily slower than a cable come-along

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                      • 66P1800inpieces
                        66P1800inpieces last edited by

                        I guess it depends on how many times you need to move it. A 2 ton come along is $20, or for $89 you can get this neat ATV winch from Harbor Freight.

                        https://www.harborfreight.com/3500-lb-atvutility-electric-winch-with-automatic-load-holding-brake-61257.html

                        If the car has a battery you can probably rig this to the front tow hooks with some straps and then sling out the winch like Spider-Man and winch your way around town. Main street light poles are perfect anchors.

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                        • frinesi2
                          frinesi2 last edited by

                          Let it rust in to the lawn, then mow the lawn with bagging.

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                          • Manwich
                            Manwich @interstate366 last edited by

                            @interstate366

                            Just start it up and drive it out of the grass!

                            😛

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                            • Chariotoflove
                              Chariotoflove @interstate366 last edited by

                              @interstate366 said in Trying to figure out how to get the Fiero out of the grass by myself:

                              The dog is no help.

                              I mean, he can lift his leg and lubricate the tires for you I suppose.

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                              • interstate366
                                interstate366 @Chariotoflove last edited by

                                @chariotoflove I’m almost positive he already has

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                                • Chariotoflove
                                  Chariotoflove @interstate366 last edited by

                                  @interstate366 said in Trying to figure out how to get the Fiero out of the grass by myself:

                                  @chariotoflove I’m almost positive he already has

                                  Good boi!

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                                  • barnie
                                    barnie last edited by

                                    On boats they are called Handy Billies. 2 sets of blocks (pulleys) with a line (rope) wound in them. Each block (except the 1st) doubles force applied to that of the line puller. My mainsheet uses a 5-to-1 setup, 3 on deck, 2 on the boom. One hand can easily move a ton of air-filled mainsail. A 1/2" Halyard with blocks would move this car fairly easily if you can mount them solidly at both ends.

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                                    • MybirdIStheword
                                      MybirdIStheword @interstate366 last edited by

                                      @interstate366 did you try putting your back into it?

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                                      • This is what we'll show...
                                        This is what we'll show... last edited by

                                        Defeat neutral safety switch. Pop into gear, turn key and let the starter do the grunt work.

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                                        • jrapp
                                          jrapp last edited by

                                          A few strong friends, and push? they're really light. I've pushed mine uphill, alone (granted on pavement), with just my shoulder on the door jamb, to be able to roll back down to start it.

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                                          • interstate366
                                            interstate366 @jrapp last edited by

                                            @jrapp I could do it with one other person, honestly. It’s how it got there in the first place. The main issue is that the right rear is in a bit of a hole.

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                                            • jrapp
                                              jrapp @interstate366 last edited by

                                              @interstate366 Jack it up a bit, put something flat under it?

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