10-07-2014, 09:57 AM | #41 |
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Re: Towing Model A
I adapted a Harbor Freight tow bar to tow my coupe. Pretty simple procedure and it works just fine. I've tried towing with and without the drag link attached. I found that with the drag link attached I was "dragging" the front wheels around corners. Works and tracks much better with the link detached.
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10-07-2014, 12:04 PM | #42 |
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Over the years I've flat towed a Model A the length of California a number of times with out a problem. Moved onto an open trailer, and currently use an enclosed trailer.
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10-07-2014, 12:41 PM | #43 |
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I have two tow bars. One replace the front bumper and is for sale (local pickup only).
The other one, which I've used many times for up to 100 mile trips attaches to the frame in the front bumper arm holes. On the 100 mile trip, I was towing a non running 1930 pickup and had it's drivers side rear wheel pass me by. I recommend checking all lug nuts and gear oil before towing a car you are not familiar with. |
10-31-2015, 12:21 PM | #44 |
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An early VW Bug tow bar hooks around the front axle and works great for at least 300 miles.....at least mine did.
I used one of those tow bars once and it worked just fine but only used it for a short distance. Seems like there was a little side play between the spring perches but maybe with an added spacer that problem could be taken care of. That tow bar was borrowed so I later made my own tow bar that fastened to the front bumper arms and not the front bumper. |
10-31-2015, 03:52 PM | #45 |
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10-31-2015, 04:46 PM | #46 |
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11-01-2015, 12:04 PM | #47 |
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I would NEVER trust ANY bumper clamps to tow a Model A. Take the bumper off, use the holes in the frame with grade 8 bolts/nuts, or attach to the axle. Think of the liability incurred if the bumper clamps were to break and the A took off on it's own....
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11-01-2015, 05:52 PM | #48 |
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I believe you mentioned towing it 25 miles to parades etc. Heck ..drive it!
I tour with a couple of clubs and often have to travel 2-3 hundred miles to the jump off points. In my case a proper tandem axle trailer with electric brakes is the only way to go. I have too much invested to drag my Heap around... JMHO. If I do break down I can get it home.... AAA will not tow your A hundreds of miles.... that gets real expensive quick! Enjoy your ride I sure am ! |
11-02-2015, 12:09 AM | #49 |
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This thread was started a year ago.
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11-02-2015, 12:51 AM | #50 |
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I reckon if a car cannot make it 25 miles to a parade. I would be more worried about it breaking down in the middle of the parade itself.
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01-08-2016, 06:19 PM | #51 |
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Thanks for the discussion, guys. My interest came from driving a roadster pickup 40 miles in 41 degree weather, with no windows! I am modifying the finest Harbor Freight tow bar to fit my axle, and will extend the shank on the hitch head to compensate for the 20 inch setback of the axle. Wish me luck
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01-08-2016, 06:24 PM | #52 |
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Thanks Guys. My interest stems from having to drive 40 miles at 3:30 AM in a roadster pickup with no windows. I am modifying the finest Harbor Freight tow bar to attach to the front axle, and plan to extend the ball shank to compensate for the 20 inch setback of the axle. All will be secured with pins for easy removal when not needed.
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01-09-2016, 12:05 PM | #53 | |
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01-09-2016, 02:39 PM | #54 |
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My wife always knows where the tow bar is in case she has to drive the truck someplace to rescue me. I also use the tow bar when I take a car in for service so she DOESN'T have to follow me to the dealership. Lot's of practical reasons to have a tow bar set up.
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