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Offline woodfin3

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Tow an old truck, need some advice
« 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.

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Offline ccz145a

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Re: Tow an old truck, need some advice
« Reply #1 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.
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Offline woodfin3

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Re: Tow an old truck, need some advice
« Reply #2 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.
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Offline ccz145a

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Re: Tow an old truck, need some advice
« Reply #3 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?
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Offline woodfin3

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Re: Tow an old truck, need some advice
« Reply #4 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
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Offline slammed79

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Re: Tow an old truck, need some advice
« Reply #5 on: January 28, 2011, 08:34:44 pm »
Bring a toolbox and drive it, much more fun that way!
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Offline bobcooter

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Re: Tow an old truck, need some advice
« Reply #6 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.
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Offline 1980c10

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Re: Tow an old truck, need some advice
« Reply #7 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.
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Re: Tow an old truck, need some advice
« Reply #8 on: January 29, 2011, 07:47:32 am »
     500 miles can make one great road trip, bring your tow stuff just in case.
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Offline BigBlueBoy

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Re: Tow an old truck, need some advice
« Reply #9 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.
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