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1. Towing/trailering a bugeye (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2004 10:38:30 -0600
Morning all, I am about to pick up my very own '59 bugeye. However, I have loaned my 16 ft trailer to some fine folks to make a Mardi Gras float so I can not use it. I have 2 options, a tow dolly (2
/html/spridgets/2004-02/msg00741.html (8,120 bytes)

2. Re: Towing/trailering a bugeye (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2004 10:47:43 -0800
Yes, it can be towed 2 wheels on the ground, but you need to disconnect the driveshaft first, and make sure there's adequate lube in the rear end. Rubber bumper Midgets (which I have) are a little ov
/html/spridgets/2004-02/msg00747.html (9,212 bytes)

3. Re: Towing/trailering a bugeye (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2004 15:41:21 -0600
heh.. I've played with enough cars that i actually own a tow dolly!! Lester Thanks tho'!
/html/spridgets/2004-02/msg00755.html (10,437 bytes)

4. Re: Towing/trailering a bugeye (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2004 01:01:37 -0600
Well my decision has been made for me, there is no way for me to get the trailer I need so this is going to be done with a tow dolly. So everyone says to remove the driveshaft, does that mean that it
/html/spridgets/2004-02/msg00782.html (9,159 bytes)

5. Re: Towing/trailering a bugeye (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2004 04:58:07 -0700
Well, I tow dollied the last one I bought from Oregon to Arizona. The only suggestion I would make is to pull over after just a mile or 2 and check the rear drums for heat. You may have to back off t
/html/spridgets/2004-02/msg00787.html (8,979 bytes)

6. Re: Towing/trailering a bugeye (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2004 16:50:36 -0600
Well, I made it, everything is safe and sound except of course the car which will live outside until I can make some room for it in the shop.. of course I have a few questions to ask the masses: Is t
/html/spridgets/2004-02/msg00817.html (9,037 bytes)

7. Re: Towing/trailering a bugeye (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2004 20:58:35 -0500
Dash strip is vinyl covered, the rear and door pieces were anodized aluminum (semi dull) but I do keep mine polished. Pep boys. $20 and some glue ;) Concours means rubber mats. Leather is nice as lon
/html/spridgets/2004-02/msg00823.html (10,252 bytes)

8. Re: Towing/trailering a bugeye (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2004 20:52:32 -0600
hmm.. is that a left over item? That is to say that the hood has spring loaded supports on either side so why a prop rod? Oh yeah,the valve cover has two plates, both of which are nothing more than d
/html/spridgets/2004-02/msg00827.html (8,885 bytes)

9. RE: Towing/trailering a bugeye (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Sat, 21 Feb 2004 13:59:35 +1100
frank replies thus: except the ignition system! :-) Remove the distributor cap, the plug leads (label them somehow so you know which lead goes to which plug) and the HT lead from the coil. Get a dish
/html/spridgets/2004-02/msg00829.html (8,290 bytes)

10. Re: Towing/trailering a bugeye (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2004 22:10:57 -0500
Lester The prop rod was a safty device. Just imagine if one or both side supports let loose when you head was under there. You raised the bonnet until the side catches clicked in, then raised the pro
/html/spridgets/2004-02/msg00830.html (9,358 bytes)

11. Re: Towing/trailering a bugeye (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2004 22:11:57 -0500
Lester The prop rod was a safty device. Just imagine if one or both side supports let loose when you head was under there. You raised the bonnet until the side catches clicked in, then raised the pro
/html/spridgets/2004-02/msg00831.html (9,337 bytes)

12. Re: Towing/trailering a bugeye (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2004 21:26:54 -0600
hmm.. ok where would I find the prop rod then? Lester
/html/spridgets/2004-02/msg00834.html (9,291 bytes)


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