When towing an F-body with an automatic transmission on a tow dolly (front wheels on dolly, rear wheels on ground) I assume I will have to remove the driveshaft in order to prevent damage to the tranny. This is a long haul across the country, so I want to do it right. Opinions please.

 

yep that's right, if you leave the DS in you'll fry the trans

 

That's what I figured. Now I just have to figure out what to plug the end of the tranny with. Anyone sell a fake plastic yoke I can shove in there?

 

I'd leave the driveshaft in the transmission. Disconnect it at the rear u-joint, then use a large plastic tie or bungee cord to lash it to the torque arm.

 

That's an option too. I'm just a little hesitant since it's a 2800 mile trip and I'm afraid of it coming loose and falling down.

 

duct tape

 

if you cleaned the end of the trans nice you could duct tape the damend thing and if that is not enought put a zip tie around the tailshaft where the duct tape overlap it....know what i am saying?

 

Duct tape! Now why didn't I think of that. That's how I'll do it.

 

why not the rear wheels on the dolly? make sure those wheels are straight though!