batman,
As for getting it in the garage have you thought about taking the wheels and tires off and setting the drums down on a set of wheel dollies like these?
http://www.harborfreight.com/2-piece-1500-lb-capacity-vehicle-dollies-67338.htmlI was there with Mom when I was your age...3 antique cars and a daily driver pickup truck...she was not happy, but she knew it wasn't going to be like that forever...hope your mom see's the good in it all!
Mike B
