tips on using a tow bar?
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tips on using a tow bar?
I am moving from Las Vegas to Kentucky. I have a 64 F100 which is unregistered and has no hope of being running very soon.
I'm wondering about towing it with a tow bar, using my 76 F150, which is a 390 with a C6. It's rear gearing seems like about 3.00 - it's tall. I have dual electric fans, too.
Would I need to disconnect the drive shaft on the '64? Will the '64 follow along nicely in turns? I've never moved it more than 1 mile, towing it with a chain...
I'm running out of time. A tow dolly looks like it will rent for $400, a trailer is $700, while I can buy a tow bar from Harbor Freight for $70.
Any advice is very much appreciated.
I'm wondering about towing it with a tow bar, using my 76 F150, which is a 390 with a C6. It's rear gearing seems like about 3.00 - it's tall. I have dual electric fans, too.
Would I need to disconnect the drive shaft on the '64? Will the '64 follow along nicely in turns? I've never moved it more than 1 mile, towing it with a chain...
I'm running out of time. A tow dolly looks like it will rent for $400, a trailer is $700, while I can buy a tow bar from Harbor Freight for $70.
Any advice is very much appreciated.
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There shouldn't be any problems with the 76 doing the job. I use a simuliar setup in my truck and tow with it.
You need a well connected class III receiver and extra safety chains to make sure the 64 doesn't escape.
Be able to drive through, make wide turns, and leave extra stopping room. You will not be able to back it more than about 5 ft.
You might want to look at buying a tow dolly and selling it as soon as you unhook it.
Good luck.
John
You need a well connected class III receiver and extra safety chains to make sure the 64 doesn't escape.
Be able to drive through, make wide turns, and leave extra stopping room. You will not be able to back it more than about 5 ft.
You might want to look at buying a tow dolly and selling it as soon as you unhook it.
Good luck.
John
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If the 64 has an auto tranny, you should remove the driveshaft. If it's a stick, you dont have to remove it. One thing to think about though, is will you be putting anything in the cab of the 64 while you are moving? I just saw a local classified ad selling a ford truck that was being towed like you plan to do, when a guitar on the seat fell and knocked the tranny into gear while traveling. The guy said the stick shift pulled right out of the tranny when he grabbed it. Lots of smoke involved too. 
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I pulled a 78 4x4 ford 200+ miles with a tow bar with my 65 ford f-100 with no problems. There are a few tips for you. DON'T load the 64 up will 2000lbs of crap just because it has an empty bed. Rather load the 76 with anything heavy. In fact you will tow better if you load the 76 with heavy stuff this will help the rear end to stick to the road if the 64 wants to wander.It is better to have the heavier object pulling the lighter object this way the 64 can't controll the 76. Stay under 60mph for yours and everyone else safety. Secondly it isn't a bad idea to right "in tow" on the back of the 64.
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