hauling A Model A

[jnunez1955]

so, theres a model A about 4 hours away from me...i have to take the interstate to make it there (about 70mph)

Well my question is,
i have a 2 wheel car dolly...i was wondering whats your opinion of hauling it that way
or should i spend the extra cash to rent a car trailer?(really trying to save every penny of extra money to put into the car)

i know... if i do haul it with my 2 wheel dolly i have to haul it by the rear end mounted down...because the rear end wasnt made to go up to those high speeds.

whats your opinion?

[Mike V. Florida]

I would say that 70MPH is a little too fast for an unknown A.

I would not tow any car faster then it was designed to drive.

[flatford39]

I would invest the money in a car trailer rental. Don't know the condition of this car but I would feel a lot safer towing a trailer than something with 80 year old tires or bearings.

[hardtimes]

"because the rear end wasn't made to go up to those speeds"...neither was the front!

[roadster]

I would rent a auto trailer from uhaul like the one in my picture
had no problem with it and at the time about 4 years ago it
cost $49.00 aday

[Craig Lewis]

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Originally Posted by hardtimes

"because the rear end wasn't made to go up to those speeds"...neither was the front!

Collectively...you guys are brilliant

[brum1]

Do you have AAA gold, If so its free within 100 miles

[1931 flamingo]

brum1: True but if club adheres to their own rules, car must be registered and insured. I used to tow for a AAA sub-contractor. Most clubs do NOT have their own trucks or personnel, but use contractors.
Paul in CT

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

I don't know if this is an old "Wives Tail" or not, but when I was a kid, many of the Model A club members around Texas and surrounding areas would use a tow bar to move their A's to/from tours, and they would always say that the front bearing in the transmission would not be lubed unless the engine was running. Some would get in and start the engine every 50 miles or so of towing to splash some oil, some would pull the top off the transmission and add 600wt to cover the gears, and others did whatever. I guess I would need to study it more if I thought that was truly an issue however I will say that I would feel comfortable in spinning a rear end well past 70mph, --providing I knew about the condition inside. By that I mean no broken teeth to lodge, plenty of lube and grease in the U-Joint and hub bearings.

On the other hand, if Ron Cloat were near you, he would likely ride with you and drive th Model A home, ...even if it did not run when y'all got there. He is an amazing guy with lots of spunk & adventure when it comes to stuff like that!!

[dave in australia]

Originally Posted by roadster

I would rent a auto trailer from uhaul like the one in my picture
had no problem with it and at the time about 4 years ago it
cost $49.00 aday

$49.00 is good insurance to make sure it got to its new home. I'd go with a trailer as well.

[wi0v]

I would not tow it back wheels down. The bearing between the input shaft and the output shaft of the transmission will not get oil unless the cluster gear is turning and it is driven by the input (main) shaft which only turns when the engine is running. This is true on all most all standard transmission cars, even late models.

[nostalgicford]

Originally Posted by wi0v

I would not tow it back wheels down. The bearing between the input shaft and the output shaft of the transmission will not get oil unless the cluster gear is turning and it is driven by the input (main) shaft which only turns when the engine is running. This is true on all most all standard transmission cars, even late models.

you are sooo right...I sold a 31' pickup to a gentleman from Tn. and he pulled it home with a dolly...I had to send him a transmission when he made it home...didn't have to because I warned him, but sent him one anyhow..

[ora masters]

rent a trailer

[Gumpy]

a trailer will give you peace of mind and you won't have to watch your rear view mirror half way

[Yankee]

Use a trailer and put the car in gear and use some tie downs or come-a-longs to keep it secure.

[Wuudie]

I towed mine less than 50 miles and used a trailer as opposed to a dolly. Even on a trailer the 60 mph drive ripped up the convertable top. The unknown A traveling at today's speeds who knows what will rip/break/tear/fall off. Be prepared.
Just a point I remember with my dad, when Pop's towed via dolly or tow bar, he always pulled the tranny. That was him he liked working on cars and was protective of his cars.

[CarlG]

Originally Posted by roadster

I would rent a auto trailer from uhaul like the one in my picture
had no problem with it and at the time about 4 years ago it
cost $49.00 aday

Just don't try to tow it with a Ford Explorer -- U-Haul won't rent it to you!

[jnunez1955]

the A is running and driving...its not so unknown.
its been kept in a barn for over 32 years and the owner says it cranks right up.

[jnunez1955]

Originally Posted by dave in australia

$49.00 is good insurance to make sure it got to its new home. I'd go with a trailer as well.

its actually around $200 for me.(i could use the 200 to rebuild the internals of my front and rear juice brakes i got)
i did an online quote for it.
times done changed.

[glenn in camino]

Rent or borrow a trailer.
It will be safer for you and the Model A.