Hey Guys, I am new to the site. I just bought a 68 Chevy II and I need to tow it home. My plan for towing is to use a tow bar that mounts to the front bumper/frame. My only problem is that I have never towed like this and I am not sure what to expect.

I see people with RVs doing it all the time. I am not sure how it works out. Will the front wheels turn as I make a turn or does the car just get draged through a turn.

Any info would be helpful, I really don't want to do any damage to the car as I have been waiting a LONG TIME for this car.

Thanks

Kevin

Flat towing is not the safest: RV's use wheel hubs and caddies for front wheel drive cars, or drop the drive shaft out of rear wheel drive cars. You have problems if the tow vehicle is not two to three times more massive than your load. Best bet is snuggle up close to a friend with a AAA 100 Mile Plus card (or get one of your own for about $60).

Big Dave

Thanks for the quick reply Big Dave.

My tow vehicle is a 92 F150 so I may just have to borrow a trailer and trailer home. I am towing it 300 miles and I would really rather be safe than sorry. I have another 2 weeks till I go and get it. I am just trying to figure out the best way.

My son bought it for me and he says it runs good...I am just not sure if it runs good enough to drive the 300 miles.

Thanks again Dave.

Kevin

Tandem axle ramp trailer is what you need. With electric brakes you can tow safely across America. U-Haul rents them (made out of aluminum no less, real quality trailer, just not cheap) as do other truck rental companies. You can build one your self (assuming you know which end of a TIG torch to point at the metal of your choice) for about twice the price of a rental. Plans can be found online.

Big Dave

u haul rents trailers fo car moving there like 50 a day

Kevin where are you going to get it? If it is close to any members on the site most will go take a look and see if it is capable of making the 300 mile trip. The best way to move it if not driving, is on a trailer especially if you have not towed a car before. I have used tow bars, dolly's and trailers and now the only way for me is a trailer.

I've got it all lined out now. I am borrowing a tandem axle trailer from my boss to go and get it. It should be a pretty easy tow...I hope.

My son tuned it up, checked all fluids, and says he thinks it will make the trip if I dedided to drive it.

The car is located in Phoenix and I'll be going down next weekend to get it.

When I finally get it home I'll post some pictures.

Thanks for all the help, I really appreicate info all the suggestions.

Kevin

Kevin the trip will be much better with the trailer than a tow bar. Take some photos along the way, some of the old Route 66 stops in Kingman make good back drops.