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chevyman02 · 08-07-2002, 11:29 AM

I finally found the perfect truck. I've already payed for it, and have the bill of sale. Problem is finding a trailor to tow it. Do any of you guys know what will tow a 1/2 ton truck. Uhaul, every guy gives me a diferent answer. Will an auto transport work? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

68 Suburban · 08-07-2002, 11:35 AM

I have heard the U-haul trailers will work, but they won't rent them fo you if you tell them that you are hauling a truck.

**fine69** · 08-07-2002, 12:25 PM

Where is the truck? There are a few members in the Indy area, maybe one of them will help you.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 08-07-2002, 12:41 PM

You should be able to rent a car trailer at your nearest rental buisness. All the ones around here have them. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

RipMeyer · 08-07-2002, 12:48 PM

I rented the Uhaul . I even made reservations on the web and put in 69 chevy truck for the vehicial being towed. no problems. it said it was a recomended towing setup. It was the kind where you drive it all the way onto the trailer. If fit ok but I bought extra tie straps because I was going 1400 miles.

JHickson6 · 08-07-2002, 12:49 PM

I speak from experience about shipping my truck from Vancouver to Winnipeg. It took 2 months, I COULD HAVE PUSHED IT FASTER!!! The shipping company kept giving me bull$hit about it being to heavy. Anyways it's better if you do it yourself, that ways you know it will make it there in one piece. fine69 has a good idea about asking board members for help. CoryM, who I have never met went and looked at my truck and disconnected the 2nd/3rd linkage so it was drivable and finally shippable!!

Thanks Agian CoryM

chevyman02 · 08-07-2002, 03:59 PM

Thanks for the replies. I went with the uhaul. The next hurdle is getting that heavy truck up on the trailor. Off hand does anybody know what the average weight of these trucks. It's a 1970 Chevy C10 Stepside, the wood in the back is rotted out, and it has an inline six in it already. I can't wait to start stripping it down.

Longhorn Man · 08-07-2002, 04:47 PM

3500-ish..
How far you towing it, and what is your tow rig...I'd just buy a tow bar, then you'll never have to worry bout gettin your stuff home again.

weasel29gm · 08-07-2002, 05:07 PM

If you go get it take a buddy with you to help and have extra straps to tie with. I would get a come-a-long to pull it on the trailer then use it to tie the front down.

Dean23 · 08-07-2002, 08:40 PM

I work for Uhaul and reccomend using an auto trans to hual it. I used one to bring a buddies 79 1/2 ton to take parts off and it fit on the transport nicely. Dont use a tow dolly though, they arent wide enough for a truck

08-07-2002, 11:29 AM	#1
chevyman02 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Indpls, IN Posts: 52	Need towing advice (quickly) I finally found the perfect truck. I've already payed for it, and have the bill of sale. Problem is finding a trailor to tow it. Do any of you guys know what will tow a 1/2 ton truck. Uhaul, every guy gives me a diferent answer. Will an auto transport work? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

08-07-2002, 11:35 AM	#2
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	I have heard the U-haul trailers will work, but they won't rent them fo you if you tell them that you are hauling a truck. __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

08-07-2002, 12:25 PM	#3
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Where is the truck? There are a few members in the Indy area, maybe one of them will help you. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

08-07-2002, 12:41 PM	#4
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	You should be able to rent a car trailer at your nearest rental buisness. All the ones around here have them. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

08-07-2002, 12:49 PM	#6
JHickson6 I Love This Stuff! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 739	I speak from experience about shipping my truck from Vancouver to Winnipeg. It took 2 months, I COULD HAVE PUSHED IT FASTER!!! The shipping company kept giving me bull$hit about it being to heavy. Anyways it's better if you do it yourself, that ways you know it will make it there in one piece. fine69 has a good idea about asking board members for help. CoryM, who I have never met went and looked at my truck and disconnected the 2nd/3rd linkage so it was drivable and finally shippable!! Thanks Agian CoryM __________________ My Rides 1967 C10 In Pieces for now 1985 Ford B700 SourPuss Bus - BIG BLUE 2003 Silverado CITY WORKER YELLOW!!

08-07-2002, 12:48 PM	#5
RipMeyer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Southern New Mexico Posts: 649	I rented the Uhaul . I even made reservations on the web and put in 69 chevy truck for the vehicial being towed. no problems. it said it was a recomended towing setup. It was the kind where you drive it all the way onto the trailer. If fit ok but I bought extra tie straps because I was going 1400 miles.

08-07-2002, 03:59 PM	#7
chevyman02 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Indpls, IN Posts: 52	Thanks for the replies. I went with the uhaul. The next hurdle is getting that heavy truck up on the trailor. Off hand does anybody know what the average weight of these trucks. It's a 1970 Chevy C10 Stepside, the wood in the back is rotted out, and it has an inline six in it already. I can't wait to start stripping it down.

08-07-2002, 04:47 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	3500-ish.. How far you towing it, and what is your tow rig...I'd just buy a tow bar, then you'll never have to worry bout gettin your stuff home again.

08-07-2002, 05:07 PM	#9
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,092	If you go get it take a buddy with you to help and have extra straps to tie with. I would get a come-a-long to pull it on the trailer then use it to tie the front down. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

08-07-2002, 08:40 PM	#10
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	I work for Uhaul and reccomend using an auto trans to hual it. I used one to bring a buddies 79 1/2 ton to take parts off and it fit on the transport nicely. Dont use a tow dolly though, they arent wide enough for a truck __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973



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