I towed a fiat convertable ('61 1200 for those that care) from montana
to seattle last fall. When getting setup they told me that with a tow
dolly I had to take the driveshaft out so I got the full auto
transporter instead. It was only ~$30 more and a lot easier to use. I
also had the fortune of a full size ford van which had now troubles,
even going over the Rockies and the Cascades.
For whats it worth to anyone else thinking of towing.
David Datsun wrote:
>
> Hey, List:
>
> I just towed my 69 2000 from Miami to Philly on the
> back of my 1987 Volvo 240 that has 225,000 miles. Here
> are some of the results for the Volvo:
>
> 1) Headlight out
> 2) Front left strut busted? - Car suddenly sitting way
> too high
> 3) Massive oil leaking from engine
> 4) Car died at dealer when dropping off tow dolly -
> alternator?
>
> So, maybe all of those quotes to tow car across
> country with vendors makes some sense afterall? :)
>
> Oh, more Datsun 2000 content. I removed driveshaft on
> the 2000 to tow it, but no tranny oil came gushing
> out. Is this ok? On some cars, removing the driveshaft
> lets out all of the tranny fluid. Oh, Datsun 2000 came
> through with no problems. Everything is fine, and she
> now sits under cover in my brother's 6 car garage.
>
> David Wilson
> Coconut Grove, FL (but not for long)
>
> =====
> David E Wilson
> Coconut Grove, FL
>
> 69-2000
> 71-510
> 67 Alfa Romeo GTV
> 72 BMW 2002 Tii
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