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fastroadster · 06-29-2021, 11:35 AM

Any problems towing my 29 pickup with the visor? Should I load it backwards on trailer? Don't want problems with damaging visor.

J Franklin · 06-29-2021, 11:59 AM

How fast are you planning to drive!

Big hammer · 06-29-2021, 11:59 AM

Facing forward keep it under 100mph ��

700rpm · 06-29-2021, 12:06 PM

Tape down your windshield wiper blade.

LeonardS · 06-29-2021, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by fastroadster

Any problems towing my 29 pickup with the visor? Should I load it backwards on trailer? Don't want problems with damaging visor.

I towed my 28 pickup from Illinois and did have to stop and tighten the visor. I’m not sure if it was from the wind currents off my Suburban or possibly it was a little loose before I left.

fastroadster · 06-29-2021, 12:44 PM

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Thanks everyone. Not planning to haul ass.... lol Just driving a couple of hundred miles 60-65

700rpm · 06-29-2021, 03:49 PM

Strap it down on on the trailer on all four corners, but not in the middle of the front axle.

Kinner · 06-29-2021, 04:02 PM

Just saw a video on trailering a classic car. He likes forward incase a door pops open less damage.

Y-Blockhead · 06-29-2021, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Kinner

Just saw a video on trailering a classic car. He likes forward incase a door pops open less damage.

Good idea unless you are towing a Fordor...

Marcus · 06-29-2021, 06:28 PM

Fastroadster - I would NOT recommend towing by the visor - GRIN - however, I trailer Ol' Clyde, '29 CCPU, routinely all about with absolutely no problems facing forward. I strap it down on the front axle, outboard of the spring perches (each side), and as far out on the rear axle as possible. I drive whatever the speed limit happens to be - I've owned the truck since forever......

dave in australia · 06-30-2021, 06:35 AM

Cars are driven forwards up to 65MPH without a problem, so towing them on a trailer facing forward would be no extra problems.

eagle · 06-30-2021, 07:16 AM

It's simple enough to run a couple of straps over the top of the car with rags under them.

Steve in Denver · 06-30-2021, 08:58 AM

Use good straps or come-alongs, do NOT trust the straps on U-Haul trailers. I have tried twice and both times they came loose, maybe they don't like 16 inch tires. I know the come-alongs are not coming loose.

MickyD · 06-30-2021, 05:48 PM

You can never go wrong by chock blocking all 4 tires and tying down all 4 corners of the vehicle from underneath. I wish I still had all the cars and trucks I have brought home on a trailer.

denis4x4 · 06-30-2021, 09:26 PM

1700 miles last week with no issues. Ran 70 MPH with the front facing forward on an open trailer. I have a tongue weight scale and have a single chock in the preferred position for each car for a balanced ride.

06-29-2021, 11:35 AM	#1
fastroadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Santa Cruz Ca. Posts: 175	Towing my "A" Any problems towing my 29 pickup with the visor? Should I load it backwards on trailer? Don't want problems with damaging visor.

06-29-2021, 11:59 AM	#2
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,959	Re: Towing my "A" How fast are you planning to drive!

06-29-2021, 11:59 AM	#3
Big hammer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 3,127	Re: Towing my "A" Facing forward keep it under 100mph �� __________________ Don't force it with a little hammer tap, tap, tap get a bigger hammer tap done

06-29-2021, 12:06 PM	#4
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5,902	Re: Towing my "A" Tape down your windshield wiper blade. __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.

06-29-2021, 12:44 PM	#6
fastroadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Santa Cruz Ca. Posts: 175	Re: Towing my "A" Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks everyone. Not planning to haul ass.... lol Just driving a couple of hundred miles 60-65

06-29-2021, 03:49 PM	#7
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5,902	Re: Towing my "A" Strap it down on on the trailer on all four corners, but not in the middle of the front axle. __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.

06-29-2021, 04:02 PM	#8
Kinner Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Elkton VA Posts: 28	Re: Towing my "A" Just saw a video on trailering a classic car. He likes forward incase a door pops open less damage.

06-29-2021, 06:28 PM	#10
Marcus Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walnut Grove, Mississippi Posts: 605	Re: Towing my "A" Fastroadster - I would NOT recommend towing by the visor - GRIN - however, I trailer Ol' Clyde, '29 CCPU, routinely all about with absolutely no problems facing forward. I strap it down on the front axle, outboard of the spring perches (each side), and as far out on the rear axle as possible. I drive whatever the speed limit happens to be - I've owned the truck since forever...... __________________ WARM REGARDS, MARCUS

06-30-2021, 06:35 AM	#11
dave in australia Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,175	Re: Towing my "A" Cars are driven forwards up to 65MPH without a problem, so towing them on a trailer facing forward would be no extra problems.

06-30-2021, 07:16 AM	#12
eagle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Eagle Bend, MN Posts: 2,025	Re: Towing my "A" It's simple enough to run a couple of straps over the top of the car with rags under them. __________________ "There are some that can destroy an anvil with a teaspoon and shouldn't be allowed to touch anything resembling a tool."

06-30-2021, 08:58 AM	#13
Steve in Denver Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 566	Re: Towing my "A" Use good straps or come-alongs, do NOT trust the straps on U-Haul trailers. I have tried twice and both times they came loose, maybe they don't like 16 inch tires. I know the come-alongs are not coming loose.

06-30-2021, 05:48 PM	#14
MickyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Welcome NC Posts: 207	Re: Towing my "A" You can never go wrong by chock blocking all 4 tires and tying down all 4 corners of the vehicle from underneath. I wish I still had all the cars and trucks I have brought home on a trailer.

06-30-2021, 09:26 PM	#15
denis4x4 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Durango CO Posts: 1,309	Re: Towing my "A" 1700 miles last week with no issues. Ran 70 MPH with the front facing forward on an open trailer. I have a tongue weight scale and have a single chock in the preferred position for each car for a balanced ride. __________________ No restorable Model A's were harmed in the building of this truck!