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Title: Tow an old truck, need some advice
Post by: woodfin3 on January 28, 2011, 07:53:13 pm

I am going to pick up a 1980 Custom Deluxe 20 4x4 and I want to know if a dolly would work or is it necessary to have a trailer. It is approximately a 500 mile trip.

thanks

Title: Re: Tow an old truck, need some advice
Post by: ccz145a on January 28, 2011, 07:57:27 pm

auto or stick? does it have 2 good tires?

if automatic, remove driveshaft or you'll damage the trans.

I prefer to tow something that heavy on a trailer with brakes.

Title: Re: Tow an old truck, need some advice
Post by: woodfin3 on January 28, 2011, 08:00:02 pm

4 new tires, new crate engine last year, but it sits all the time.

Also, standard transmisson.

Title: Re: Tow an old truck, need some advice
Post by: ccz145a on January 28, 2011, 08:08:10 pm

The will truck be fine on a dolly, then. You'd be more comfortable with a trailer though. What are you towing with?

Title: Re: Tow an old truck, need some advice
Post by: woodfin3 on January 28, 2011, 08:22:49 pm

Towing with 2007 silverado 1500 ltz 4x4. I may just decide to drive it. Just looking for advice.

thanks for the advice

Title: Re: Tow an old truck, need some advice
Post by: slammed79 on January 28, 2011, 08:34:44 pm

Bring a toolbox and drive it, much more fun that way!

Title: Re: Tow an old truck, need some advice
Post by: bobcooter on January 28, 2011, 09:00:24 pm

Drive it, but be ready to tow it if it quits on you. Since you were planning on towing it anyway it shouldn't be much trouble.

Title: Re: Tow an old truck, need some advice
Post by: 1980c10 on January 28, 2011, 09:34:19 pm

maybe check some shipping quotes had mine shipped for what it would have about cost in fuel.

Title: Re: Tow an old truck, need some advice
Post by: bake74 on January 29, 2011, 07:47:32 am

     500 miles can make one great road trip, bring your tow stuff just in case.

Title: Re: Tow an old truck, need some advice
Post by: BigBlueBoy on January 31, 2011, 10:10:53 pm

I agree if your ready to tow it already just go prepared and ready to have one heck of a trip. You never know it might blow your mind and make it, got my finger crossed for you man.