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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 07:31 PM
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Anyone tow a 66/67 with a tow dolly

Hey guys just wondering if anyone has towed a 66/67 A body with a tow dolly. No access to a trailer and need to pick up a car and wondering if these cars work with a dolly.

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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 07:49 PM
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I have and I didn't have any problems. But the first place I called didn't have a tow dolly wide enough for the car. Since many of todays cars are smaller that's all they had. So make sure what you rent/borrow is wide enough for this vintage of car.

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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 07:51 PM
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yea that is my biggest concern. Wondering if the typical uhaul dollys will work
Old Sep 24, 2012 | 08:40 PM
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Be sure you get the straps on tight and I would stop and check them pretty often. I would also pull the driveshaft.
Old Sep 25, 2012 | 06:58 AM
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What he said ^^.

I towed a 67 from Austin to Dallas with a tow dolly behind a Ford Ranger w/V6. No problem at all, just do not get too fast, make sure it is secure, and anticipate stops long before needed.
Old Sep 25, 2012 | 07:41 AM
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X3 on removing the driveshaft.
Old Sep 25, 2012 | 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by L69
Hey guys just wondering if anyone has towed a 66/67 A body with a tow dolly. No access to a trailer and need to pick up a car and wondering if these cars work with a dolly.

Thanks
I towed my 66 442 convert from San Jose to L.A. using a rented tow dolly pulled behind my 70 Supreme. No problems and I got nearly 20 MPG doing it!
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