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| TonyAKAVW |
 Jan 6 2004, 05:47 PM
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I'm planning on towing a roller home tonight on a dolly that has no tranny or engine. Because of this, the axles will flop around and cause problems. My plan is to tow it backwards on the dolly. I'm not sure if the steering wheel lock works, but if it does not, does anyone have any suggestions on how to achieve a steering wheel lock? I was thinking of fixing the steering wheel itself by means of a lever, but I'm wondering if there's an easier way that I could do at the rack, etc. Or would it be easier to remove the axles and tow it
forwards? I've never done it so I don't know whats involved with that. Thanks Tony |
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| TonyAKAVW |
Jan 12 2004, 02:26 AM
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That's my ride. Group: Members Posts: 2,151 Joined: 17-January 03 From: Redondo Beach, CA Member No.: 166 Region Association: None |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) SUCCESS!
Well, mostly success. I managed to get the roller towed from Escondido to Carlsbad tonight. For those of you not famliar, Escondido is inland from Carlsbad about 20 miles in northern San Diego County. So I did what I should have done in the beginning which was to call AAA. It makes for an interesting contrast. Tonight's adventure took all of 30 minutes versus 3 hours. The flatbed shows up, the pickup the car, and the driver has no problem with it. He even mentioned that he resoterd "a couple of these" himself!!! So the car is now sitting in Carlsbad at my aunt's house awaiting a tow to Redondo Beach. I'm going to figure out some way to get it up here, but the big hurdle is over! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Oh, no pictures yet btw. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) -Tony 1973 roller 1974 roller and a garage full of parts |
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TonyAKAVW Towing backwards... any hints? Jan 6 2004, 05:47 PM
Mueller You could tie up the steering wheel with the seat ... Jan 6 2004, 05:58 PM TonyAKAVW Thats a good idea.
Regarding the hoods.. This... Jan 6 2004, 06:21 PM boxstr Most 914s if the steering lock ignition is still i... Jan 6 2004, 06:42 PM Rgreen914 This may sound stupid, but why not use a trailer? ... Jan 6 2004, 06:50 PM Aaron Cox tony, is this cory'bs car from pelican (escond... Jan 6 2004, 08:23 PM GWN7 The roller I bought in Nevada was towed home backw... Jan 6 2004, 08:54 PM swood Hey Tony, glad to hear you picked one up. Post so... Jan 6 2004, 10:09 PM TonyAKAVW Well, last night was one of those nights where I q... Jan 7 2004, 01:38 PM boxstr LMFAO :lol: That is one for the "Tales of the Tee... Jan 7 2004, 01:48 PM TonyAKAVW Anyone know if AAA will tow a roller? I have AAAp... Jan 7 2004, 02:07 PM boxstr Call AAA and ask them.
CLINTOWSVILLE Jan 7 2004, 02:17 PM jkeyzer Then do the opposite of what they tell you. :huh... Jan 7 2004, 02:33 PM Aaron Cox good find tony! i was interested in picking it... Jan 7 2004, 05:16 PM jkeyzer I hear the hell hole is rusted through on that rol... Jan 7 2004, 06:24 PM Mueller I've had AAA tow one car with no motor or tran... Jan 7 2004, 06:32 PM Gint All of the AAA driver's I've ever had haul... Jan 7 2004, 06:49 PM TonyAKAVW Good to hear. I think I'll give AAA a try the... Jan 7 2004, 07:23 PM zehrschnell914 When you tow a car with the front wheels on the gr... Jan 8 2004, 01:54 AM Kevin@ojai.net Last I checked AAA won’t tow rollers for you. Y... Jan 8 2004, 02:41 AM cha914 I guess I am spoiled here in texas, everyone I kno... Jan 8 2004, 11:12 AM
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