towing with a dolly

[daveboy]

I plan to start taking my '52 half-ton to some carshows next year that will be 50+ miles away. Although she drives good around town, I don't want to put that many highway miles on her if I can help it (still all original). I can get a dolly to tow her for much less than a trailer. I have only used a dolly once to tow a vehicle, so this may be a dumb question. So, here goes: Why could I not tow the truck backwards? That is, put the rear wheels on the dolly. Wouldn't the front tires track straight? Tell me where I am wrong with this theory. I would rather not put the wear and tear on the differential/transmission.

Thanks,
daveboy