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Crank · 08-14-2003, 06:34 PM

Okay. I've got a predicament. I need to get my Biscayne home this weekend. U-Haul can rent me a dolly for 40 bucks. But they say my '64 Biscayne wont fit on the dolly. It's a 75" dolly and they say the Biscayne is 78.1" track. Will it fit on the dolly. I know some of you have used them to pull these trucks. Please help as I need to get this car moved THIS weekend. And Dolly's in my area aren't abundant, so I need to reserve one as soon as possible. Thanks
Brandon

Crank · 08-14-2003, 09:15 PM

TTT!!!

smallbigblock · 08-14-2003, 09:37 PM

If they say it won't fit their dolly, see if you can rent one of their trailers or a universal tow bar. I've never used one of their trailers but I have used the tow bar with good results.

Crank · 08-14-2003, 09:57 PM

Come on guys. I need your help. Please. I dont know about a tow bar, dont you have to drill the bumper? Thanks.
Brandon

Crank · 08-14-2003, 10:39 PM

Come on y'all. I need you guy's assistance... PLEASE
Brandon

palallin · 08-14-2003, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Crank
Come on guys. I need your help. Please. I dont know about a tow bar, dont you have to drill the bumper? Thanks.
Brandon

You do NOT have to drill the bumper for the tow bar.

Locutus · 08-14-2003, 11:11 PM

U-Haul said my 59 Apache would not fit on the trailer, but I tried anyway. It was tight but it did fit with tires rubbing. You can try but I can't guarantee it will work. I do believe the car hauler is a few inches bigger see about one of those.

Mike

Crank · 08-14-2003, 11:26 PM

I cant use a car hauler, cuz no way to get it on it and back off, as my driveway is a big hill and I live in a neighborhood. So no dice. I'll call and check into tow hitches.
Brandon

Als454 · 08-14-2003, 11:33 PM

I pulled a 1975 Pontiac Grandville Convertable (Big/Heavy Car) from Rhode Island to Ohio with a U-haul tow bar. No drilling required. Actually had the wife drive the car over the Newport Bridge then we pulled off the side of the road and hooked it up to the truck. No problems!!!!

I was told the same thing. "The car would not fit on a dolly"

**old Rusty C10** · 08-14-2003, 11:48 PM

you can use a tow chain and a guy in the biscane youre towing to apply the brakes and steer

Longhorn Man · 08-15-2003, 12:30 AM

I think The U-haul tow bar clamps to the bumper and frame rail.
How far you hauling it? If it is less than 10 miles and you don't have to do freeway speeds, I'd use a chain...despite the local laws against that sort of thing. Towed a dead Chevette 35 miles that way once.
Do you (or anyone you know) have tripple A? They'll haul it for you if you call. (in case you haven't thought of it yet)

Crank · 08-15-2003, 12:34 AM

Well, it's a hundred miles. From Richmond, KY to Burlington, KY, 100 miles freeway. Up I-75. Yea, I've used chains to pull everything in my life. Trucks, cars, jeeps, hell boats across the ground. lol. I need to get it done this weekend, because my mom is moving out of the house. And I need like a day or so to reserve the dolly. I may end up having to have the guy tow it back to the junkyard where I bought it from to store for a week or two so I can figure someway to get it home. And a way all the way home is too much. Thanks guys.
Brandon

HEAVY CHEVY · 08-15-2003, 11:07 PM

Crank I have hauled my 65 Impala on one of those u-haul tow dollies.My 65 is just about the same width as your 64 just put stock tires on the front.I didn't rub but need to be careful when turning corners though.

08-14-2003, 06:34 PM	#1
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,965	Need Help Fast>towing Biscayne Okay. I've got a predicament. I need to get my Biscayne home this weekend. U-Haul can rent me a dolly for 40 bucks. But they say my '64 Biscayne wont fit on the dolly. It's a 75" dolly and they say the Biscayne is 78.1" track. Will it fit on the dolly. I know some of you have used them to pull these trucks. Please help as I need to get this car moved THIS weekend. And Dolly's in my area aren't abundant, so I need to reserve one as soon as possible. Thanks Brandon

08-14-2003, 09:37 PM	#3
smallbigblock Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Malden, Missouri, USA Posts: 109	If they say it won't fit their dolly, see if you can rent one of their trailers or a universal tow bar. I've never used one of their trailers but I have used the tow bar with good results. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super LWB 72 C-10 Short Stepside 71 Nova

08-14-2003, 11:33 PM	#9
Als454 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Vienna, Ohio, USA Posts: 259	I pulled a 1975 Pontiac Grandville Convertable (Big/Heavy Car) from Rhode Island to Ohio with a U-haul tow bar. No drilling required. Actually had the wife drive the car over the Newport Bridge then we pulled off the side of the road and hooked it up to the truck. No problems!!!! I was told the same thing. "The car would not fit on a dolly" __________________ 72 Chevy A/C P/B P/S Tilt 454 Engine 400 TCI Trans C30 Frame C10 Suspension Short Wheel Base (Dually)

08-14-2003, 11:48 PM	#10
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	you can use a tow chain and a guy in the biscane youre towing to apply the brakes and steer __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

08-15-2003, 11:07 PM	#13
HEAVY CHEVY BOWTIE FOREVER Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sanford,N.C. 23770 Posts: 273	Crank I have hauled my 65 Impala on one of those u-haul tow dollies.My 65 is just about the same width as your 64 just put stock tires on the front.I didn't rub but need to be careful when turning corners though. __________________ 69 C-10 SHORT FLEET BED 350 4-BOLT/400 turbo upper & lower molding 65 IMPALA 2-DR 283/POWERGLIDE 66 IMPALA 2-DR hopefully 283/350 ~ CAMELTOE ROCKS ~

08-14-2003, 09:15 PM	#2
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,965	TTT!!!

08-14-2003, 09:57 PM	#4
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,965	Come on guys. I need your help. Please. I dont know about a tow bar, dont you have to drill the bumper? Thanks. Brandon

08-14-2003, 10:39 PM	#5
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,965	Come on y'all. I need you guy's assistance... PLEASE Brandon

08-14-2003, 11:11 PM	#7
Locutus Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Santa Fe, Texas Posts: 249	U-Haul said my 59 Apache would not fit on the trailer, but I tried anyway. It was tight but it did fit with tires rubbing. You can try but I can't guarantee it will work. I do believe the car hauler is a few inches bigger see about one of those. Mike

08-14-2003, 11:26 PM	#8
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,965	I cant use a car hauler, cuz no way to get it on it and back off, as my driveway is a big hill and I live in a neighborhood. So no dice. I'll call and check into tow hitches. Brandon

08-15-2003, 12:30 AM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I think The U-haul tow bar clamps to the bumper and frame rail. How far you hauling it? If it is less than 10 miles and you don't have to do freeway speeds, I'd use a chain...despite the local laws against that sort of thing. Towed a dead Chevette 35 miles that way once. Do you (or anyone you know) have tripple A? They'll haul it for you if you call. (in case you haven't thought of it yet)

08-15-2003, 12:34 AM	#12
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,965	Well, it's a hundred miles. From Richmond, KY to Burlington, KY, 100 miles freeway. Up I-75. Yea, I've used chains to pull everything in my life. Trucks, cars, jeeps, hell boats across the ground. lol. I need to get it done this weekend, because my mom is moving out of the house. And I need like a day or so to reserve the dolly. I may end up having to have the guy tow it back to the junkyard where I bought it from to store for a week or two so I can figure someway to get it home. And a way all the way home is too much. Thanks guys. Brandon



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