Body General body information and techniques for restoration, repairs, and modifications.

Need to tow car no front wheels

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-15-2016, 07:13 PM
  #1  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
jchaussee's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: bellingham WA
Posts: 885
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Car: 85 Z28
Engine: 327
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.23
Need to tow car no front wheels

We just got a 30 day notice to move. I have to move my camaro but have no front wheels. Car is pretty stripped down as I was in process of building. Is there any possibility of using a dolly or trailer without destroying bottom of it.
Old 03-15-2016, 07:32 PM
  #2  
Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Zane M's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: SLC, UT
Posts: 326
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Car: 1991 GTA
Engine: LB9
Transmission: T5
Re: Need to tow car no front wheels

If nothing else, go to a wrecking yard and pick up a couple of wheels with tires. Something you could get for cheap for roller purposes would be S10 wheels, the bolt pattern is the same.
Old 03-15-2016, 07:33 PM
  #3  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
jchaussee's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: bellingham WA
Posts: 885
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Car: 85 Z28
Engine: 327
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.23
Re: Need to tow car no front wheels

I have everything. But it's down to bare bones. No breaks. Steering. Only has k member bolted in. A arms have no bushings.
Old 03-15-2016, 08:00 PM
  #4  
Supreme Member

iTrader: (11)
 
DynoDave43's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: MICHIGAN
Posts: 4,637
Received 751 Likes on 577 Posts
Car: 1988 Trans Am
Engine: L03
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 10 Bolt 2.73 Open
Re: Need to tow car no front wheels

If you can find a sufficiently heavy duty furniture dolly...or two...this maybe?...

http://www.harborfreight.com/18-in-x...lly-61899.html

...and strap it/them with some heavy straps to your cradle...then MAYBE you could gingerly get this up onto a flat bed or roll back.

It's sketchy, but with the car stripped in front, and the weight down as a result, you might get away with it.
Old 03-16-2016, 12:35 AM
  #5  
Senior Member
 
DonW's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Tennessee
Posts: 706
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Car: 1983 Z28
Engine: Carbed 305
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Re: Need to tow car no front wheels

A boat ratchet winch mounted to the railing of any trailer will get it up there with the help of a person or two pushing and steering.
good luck!

Edit: Just remembered, no steering! lol Gonna have to ratchet it up there from behind with a come-along or boat ratchet winch

again, Good luck!
Old 03-16-2016, 07:27 AM
  #6  
Supreme Member

iTrader: (11)
 
DynoDave43's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: MICHIGAN
Posts: 4,637
Received 751 Likes on 577 Posts
Car: 1988 Trans Am
Engine: L03
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 10 Bolt 2.73 Open
Re: Need to tow car no front wheels

I was assuming no way to mount from wheels. Sorry. Yes, the above from DonW makes the most sense.
Old 03-16-2016, 03:29 PM
  #7  
Supreme Member

iTrader: (3)
 
TylerSteez's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2013
Location: CT
Posts: 1,393
Received 54 Likes on 38 Posts
Car: 86 Trans Am WS6
Engine: 383 stroker
Transmission: Dynamic Racing Reverse Manual 700r4
Axle/Gears: 9 Bolt 3.45
Re: Need to tow car no front wheels

id say try to find a wide dolly with large wheels, lift front of car onto it and make sure its on the frame only, use blocks as spacers, and then ratchet strap the frame to the cart nice and tight. this will be good enough to get it onto a flat bed.
Old 03-16-2016, 03:41 PM
  #8  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
jchaussee's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: bellingham WA
Posts: 885
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Car: 85 Z28
Engine: 327
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.23
Re: Need to tow car no front wheels

It won't be going far. And it's backed into garage so that part easy. I think maybe tow dolly best
Old 03-16-2016, 09:49 PM
  #9  
Senior Member

iTrader: (2)
 
Mirror Image's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Birmingham Alabama
Posts: 859
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Car: 1991 Firebird convertible
Engine: LQ4 ls 6.0
Transmission: 4L60E
Axle/Gears: 342 Limited slip
Re: Need to tow car no front wheels

Originally Posted by DynoDave43
If you can find a sufficiently heavy duty furniture dolly...or two...this maybe?...

http://www.harborfreight.com/18-in-x...lly-61899.html

...and strap it/them with some heavy straps to your cradle...then MAYBE you could gingerly get this up onto a flat bed or roll back.

It's sketchy, but with the car stripped in front, and the weight down as a result, you might get away with it.
Thats how we do it we build a dolly out of 3/4 plywood and used 2 inch square tubing for support on the bottom and casters in all 4 corners
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Whoboy580
Interior Parts for Sale
1
03-04-2016 07:10 PM
astout82
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
1
03-03-2016 09:22 PM
Racca116
Brakes
2
02-28-2016 05:21 PM
Jokersall
Body
11
02-23-2016 09:05 PM
Irockthedrag
Transmissions and Drivetrain
5
02-21-2016 04:11 AM



Quick Reply: Need to tow car no front wheels



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:08 PM.