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whitesswj · 03-15-2004, 03:24 AM

How does a 68 haul on a car dolly? You know, the ones where the front tires are on the trailer and you take the drive shave out and the back tires are on the ground.

I'll be goin 10 hours away fron Springfield, MO to DFW TX and i want some opinions. I'll be pulling it w/ my 68 c10 w/ the 250.
I just hauled a 67 w/ engine on a 2 axle trailer fine and had no problems.

pics would be nice of the hookup on the tires and some stories if you will

thanks, sswj

Chevyboy1962 · 03-15-2004, 03:42 AM

I'm not sure on a '67-72 trucks, but the full size Dodge truck I had was towed on a dolly from central California all the way to somewhere in the lower half of Florida with no problems being towed behind a early to mid 90's Ford "splash" Ranger (mini truck).
I would say it would be fine.

David

68 Suburban · 03-15-2004, 07:00 AM

1900 miles from Phx to Chicago with no problems.

Longhorn Man · 03-15-2004, 08:16 AM

You need to physicly check to make sure your truck fits before signing anything. They won't fit opn most dollys.

Blue Beard · 03-15-2004, 10:13 AM

Need to get the widest Dolly they have....

Just hauled a 66 international step van without any problems....only went 30 miles but good

If you are interested, I have a Tow Dolly Plans on CD at $4.00

You can build your own and the width you need.

Part of the proceeds from these goes to support the board.

PM me if you are interested.

Huck · 03-15-2004, 10:29 AM

Assuming you get a wide enough dolly---70+++inches, it will tow a truck fine. The basic width of a stock 2x4 truck with original size tires is right at 69". If the truck has rally's, is a 4x4, etc. add about 4 inches in width. I have my own dolly and we have towed Blazer, 4x4's trucks with not problem. Just make sure your tie down straps are big enough to accomodate the truck tires and also use a safety chain to secure the truck to the dolly. Some dolly's have a swivel capability which may or may not cause problems and may or may not require you to tie down your steering wheel to minimize front wheels turning on the dolly. Check out the instructions. The only problem I've seen with dolly's is backing them up-----avoid this at all costs as the truck back wheels and the dolly wheels never go in the same direction---EVER!! So avoid tight places---anticipate where and when to get gas etc. and you'll have no problem.

whitesswj · 03-18-2004, 06:38 PM

the one i'm renting is a swivel. how does this help? and how do you tie those tires down?
thanks SSWJ

rolson1039 · 03-18-2004, 07:50 PM

i dont know if youre planning to get a UHaul dolly but they say that the trucks wont fit on there yet ive towed a one ton one one of them ( with a ranger no less) you will have to let some air out of the tires so the straps will fit on there but yes technically it will be able to be towed that way. Dont mention to Uhaul what you want to tow they wont rent it to you if you tell them especially if the vehicle you are towing is uninsured and unregistered

**JIMs70GMC** · 03-18-2004, 08:43 PM

I towed my 71, 600 miles with a u-haul dolly. The swivel will not work the tires on the truck being towed need to be able to turn, Had to stop and check the straps after making some tight turns. We did about 60 through the mountains of WV and VA to get home.

**JIMs70GMC** · 03-18-2004, 08:46 PM

installed narrow rims and tires to fit on the dolly. the rims came off of a 3/4 ton dodge.

whitesswj · 03-18-2004, 11:18 PM

this is a wider dolly and can you lock the swivel down?

I need as much info from you guys as possiable. This will be my first time pulling anything that far ( the most i've ever hauled was a 15 ft ranger boat w/ 140hp johnson w/ my 87 jeep comanche) and then i hauled my 67 on a flat bed fro about 30 miles w/ my 68.

What do i need to look for and can i put that dolly in the back of the pickup on the way down there and then take it out on the way back?

ADVISE!! thank Steven

Huck · 03-18-2004, 11:49 PM

Unless you're Hercules, you aren't going to put the dolly into the back of your truck---they are heavy and bulky.
The company you rent the dolly from will have tie down straps or chains that go over the front tires and keep the vehicle tied to the dolly. The instructions will tell you weather to tie the steering wheel or to leave it loose. You tow vehicle should have a 4 wire trailering lights connection to attach to the dolly. that's about it.

whitesswj · 03-18-2004, 11:56 PM

i'm makeing this harder than it really is aren't I?

With that thing empty for 400 miles is it going to wear me out bouncing behind me? and I doubt that i get instructions. It's a hole in the wall establishment that is well know here at home and The dolly i'm renting is Wide and looks heavy but i dunno. Keep goin guys! thanks

*rage'nrat638* · 03-19-2004, 12:34 AM

HEY THATS MY TRUCK......

THANKS CHRIS

Cat Fuzz · 03-19-2004, 01:57 AM

Towing with a dolly is much easier than using a trailer. There will be very little tongue weight since the weight of the towed vehicle is on the dolly. There should be some straps that will wrap around the tires and slip into a ratchet mechanism. Make sure the tires will hold air, if they loose air during the trip the straps will be loose. Also, there should be a safety chain that should wrap around the frame of the towed vehicle. DO NOT BACK UP and do not unhook the dolly with the vehicle on it. Watch how your tracking also, the dolly is much wider than your used to. Other than that, going down the freeway with it is a breeze.

**PICKMUP** · 03-19-2004, 02:29 AM

Leave plenty of room between you & the vehicle ahead of you. You will be towing a 5,000 truck with another 5,000 lb truck. That is really a lot of weight to try and stop with those small drum brakes on a 68 1/2 ton.

I tow a dolly with a 3/4T and added disc brakes...then I added electric brakes to the dolly. I want this train to stop!

whitesswj · 03-19-2004, 02:06 PM

guys i picked up the dolly today and i'm on my way to PHOS's house to see what we've got. 95% sure that i'll be on my way back to springfield, MO w/ a great looking 68!! thanks for all of ya'lls advice, Steven
any of yall on my way leave me a pm so if i need some good ole help i can call my wife and have back up!

thanks guys Steven

whitesswj · 03-20-2004, 11:21 PM

Guys i think you're right Dollies are better than trailers ifn you got the wheels in the back

Thanks Mike (PHOS) I'm lovin it!! SSWJ Look for the post tomarrow of my newest toy!

Steven

03-15-2004, 03:24 AM	#1
whitesswj Embrace the Redneck Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 1,334	How does these trucks haul? How does a 68 haul on a car dolly? You know, the ones where the front tires are on the trailer and you take the drive shave out and the back tires are on the ground. I'll be goin 10 hours away fron Springfield, MO to DFW TX and i want some opinions. I'll be pulling it w/ my 68 c10 w/ the 250. I just hauled a 67 w/ engine on a 2 axle trailer fine and had no problems. pics would be nice of the hookup on the tires and some stories if you will thanks, sswj __________________ '01 Camaro *Son, you just can't get there from here...*

03-15-2004, 03:42 AM	#2
Chevyboy1962 C10 now is a GMC Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Modesto, Ca Posts: 740	I'm not sure on a '67-72 trucks, but the full size Dodge truck I had was towed on a dolly from central California all the way to somewhere in the lower half of Florida with no problems being towed behind a early to mid 90's Ford "splash" Ranger (mini truck). I would say it would be fine. David __________________ 1962 C10 swb fleetside, big window, custom cab 350/TH350 combo...Hot Rod 1963 C10 lwb fleetside, small window 230/4 speed...Blvd Cruiser *1931 Ford 5 window coupe (soon to be Hot Rod)... Father & Son project

03-15-2004, 07:00 AM	#3
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	1900 miles from Phx to Chicago with no problems. __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

03-15-2004, 10:13 AM	#5
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Need to get the widest Dolly they have.... Just hauled a 66 international step van without any problems....only went 30 miles but good If you are interested, I have a Tow Dolly Plans on CD at $4.00 You can build your own and the width you need. Part of the proceeds from these goes to support the board. PM me if you are interested. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

03-18-2004, 06:38 PM	#7
whitesswj Embrace the Redneck Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 1,334	the one i'm renting is a swivel. how does this help? and how do you tie those tires down? thanks SSWJ __________________ '01 Camaro *Son, you just can't get there from here...*

03-15-2004, 08:16 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	You need to physicly check to make sure your truck fits before signing anything. They won't fit opn most dollys.

03-15-2004, 10:29 AM	#6
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Assuming you get a wide enough dolly---70+++inches, it will tow a truck fine. The basic width of a stock 2x4 truck with original size tires is right at 69". If the truck has rally's, is a 4x4, etc. add about 4 inches in width. I have my own dolly and we have towed Blazer, 4x4's trucks with not problem. Just make sure your tie down straps are big enough to accomodate the truck tires and also use a safety chain to secure the truck to the dolly. Some dolly's have a swivel capability which may or may not cause problems and may or may not require you to tie down your steering wheel to minimize front wheels turning on the dolly. Check out the instructions. The only problem I've seen with dolly's is backing them up-----avoid this at all costs as the truck back wheels and the dolly wheels never go in the same direction---EVER!! So avoid tight places---anticipate where and when to get gas etc. and you'll have no problem.

03-18-2004, 07:50 PM	#8
rolson1039 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 404	i dont know if youre planning to get a UHaul dolly but they say that the trucks wont fit on there yet ive towed a one ton one one of them ( with a ranger no less) you will have to let some air out of the tires so the straps will fit on there but yes technically it will be able to be towed that way. Dont mention to Uhaul what you want to tow they wont rent it to you if you tell them especially if the vehicle you are towing is uninsured and unregistered __________________ so many trucks so little time!!!

03-18-2004, 08:43 PM	#9
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	I towed my 71, 600 miles with a u-haul dolly. The swivel will not work the tires on the truck being towed need to be able to turn, Had to stop and check the straps after making some tight turns. We did about 60 through the mountains of WV and VA to get home. Attached Images __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

03-18-2004, 08:46 PM	#10
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	installed narrow rims and tires to fit on the dolly. the rims came off of a 3/4 ton dodge. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

03-18-2004, 11:18 PM	#11
whitesswj Embrace the Redneck Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 1,334	this is a wider dolly and can you lock the swivel down? I need as much info from you guys as possiable. This will be my first time pulling anything that far ( the most i've ever hauled was a 15 ft ranger boat w/ 140hp johnson w/ my 87 jeep comanche) and then i hauled my 67 on a flat bed fro about 30 miles w/ my 68. What do i need to look for and can i put that dolly in the back of the pickup on the way down there and then take it out on the way back? ADVISE!! thank Steven __________________ '01 Camaro *Son, you just can't get there from here...*

03-18-2004, 11:49 PM	#12
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Unless you're Hercules, you aren't going to put the dolly into the back of your truck---they are heavy and bulky. The company you rent the dolly from will have tie down straps or chains that go over the front tires and keep the vehicle tied to the dolly. The instructions will tell you weather to tie the steering wheel or to leave it loose. You tow vehicle should have a 4 wire trailering lights connection to attach to the dolly. that's about it.

03-18-2004, 11:56 PM	#13
whitesswj Embrace the Redneck Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 1,334	i'm makeing this harder than it really is aren't I? With that thing empty for 400 miles is it going to wear me out bouncing behind me? and I doubt that i get instructions. It's a hole in the wall establishment that is well know here at home and The dolly i'm renting is Wide and looks heavy but i dunno. Keep goin guys! thanks __________________ '01 Camaro *Son, you just can't get there from here...*

03-19-2004, 12:34 AM	#14
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	HEY THATS MY TRUCK...... THANKS CHRIS

03-19-2004, 01:57 AM	#15
Cat Fuzz My son, my joy. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 463	Towing with a dolly is much easier than using a trailer. There will be very little tongue weight since the weight of the towed vehicle is on the dolly. There should be some straps that will wrap around the tires and slip into a ratchet mechanism. Make sure the tires will hold air, if they loose air during the trip the straps will be loose. Also, there should be a safety chain that should wrap around the frame of the towed vehicle. DO NOT BACK UP and do not unhook the dolly with the vehicle on it. Watch how your tracking also, the dolly is much wider than your used to. Other than that, going down the freeway with it is a breeze.



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03-19-2004, 02:29 AM	#16
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,125	Leave plenty of room between you & the vehicle ahead of you. You will be towing a 5,000 truck with another 5,000 lb truck. That is really a lot of weight to try and stop with those small drum brakes on a 68 1/2 ton. I tow a dolly with a 3/4T and added disc brakes...then I added electric brakes to the dolly. I want this train to stop! Attached Images __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

03-19-2004, 02:06 PM	#17
whitesswj Embrace the Redneck Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 1,334	guys i picked up the dolly today and i'm on my way to PHOS's house to see what we've got. 95% sure that i'll be on my way back to springfield, MO w/ a great looking 68!! thanks for all of ya'lls advice, Steven any of yall on my way leave me a pm so if i need some good ole help i can call my wife and have back up! thanks guys Steven __________________ '01 Camaro *Son, you just can't get there from here...*

03-20-2004, 11:21 PM	#18
whitesswj Embrace the Redneck Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 1,334	I'M BACK Guys i think you're right Dollies are better than trailers ifn you got the wheels in the back Thanks Mike (PHOS) I'm lovin it!! SSWJ Look for the post tomarrow of my newest toy! Steven __________________ '01 Camaro *Son, you just can't get there from here...*

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