This is probably one of the coolest things I've witnessed in a long time. Let me see if I can recreate it for you....
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| 1. He is raising the carport slightly using the two boards and sledgehammer as a lever. |
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| 2. The entire thing was raised and supported at intervals with stacks of blocks. |
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| 3. In the back of his pickup went the jack.... |
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| 4. ...and a frame was built that would support the carport from about center. |
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| 5. The support frame was jacked up to touch the roof. |
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| 6. Extra supports were installed to keep it from swaying. |
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| 7. The front support beam was installed earlier, but when the carport was raised for moving the pressure made it lean forward. |
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| 8. Extra supports for balancing and guiding were attached to the crossbeam. |
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| 9. Here is the destination. |
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| 10. It's on the move!!! The truck needs to drive forward about 20 feet, turn right into the driveway and straighten out .... |
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| 11. ....before backing up another 40 feet into the spot. |
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| 12. His guide is my brother who is watching the others on the outside and behind the carport. |
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| 13. See the feet underneath the door? Almost looks like it is walking along Fred Flintstone-style. |
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| 14. The truck inside the carport is in reverse and on it's way back! |
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| 15. It got alittle close to the retaining wall on the right side.... |
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| 16. ....so they pushed while Dad continued slowly back. |
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| 17. Almost there! |
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| 18. Getting closer!! |
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| 19. Perfect fit on the right. |
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| 20. Made it!!!! |
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| 21. They left just enough room to open the door in the back. |
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| 22. Here is where it once stood and home of the future garage. |
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| 23. And this is the great mastermind - my amazing Dad! :-) |
In case, pictures aren't enough here is some video footage
of the event taken by my daughter, Shelby.
Floating Carport - Part One
Floating Carport - Part Two
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