What Larry meant to say was:
No, you really shouldn't tow a wire-wheel car backwards. If you would
like to know the specific reasons why, consult the list archives.
Chris Kotting
Larry Macy wrote:
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> NNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
> ARRRRGGGGHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
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> At this exact moment in time 12/6/99 8:09 PM, pmetzger@top.monad.net made
> the profound statement:
>
> >hi gang,
> > i nailed down the '69 midget rust bucket on ebay over the weekend. in
> >the tradition of 'we tight', i'm considering dragging it the 225 miles
> >from syracuse, ny to keene, nh with a tow dolly. before committing any
> >fatal faux pas i'm looking for some advice:
> > should i roll it with the front or rear wheels on the dolly? i'm
> >assuming that front wheels dollied would track better. if i pull it
> >this way, what is the best technique for disconnecting the drive
> >train? i'm guessing this would be recommended, and necessary.
> > if i put the rear wheels on the dolly, and secure the steering
> >straight, would there be a problem with the knock offs working loose
> >running backwards for this many miles?
> > i fished through the list archives with some success answering
> >questions. are there any other issues i am overlooking? any 'been
> >there, done that, don't do this' advice you have to offer would be
> >much appreciated. the plan is to pull it home this weekend.
> >
> >thanks in advance,
> >paul m
> >
> >--
> >paul metzger
> >keene, nh
> >'59 bugeye (target)
> >'60 bugeye (organ donor)
> >a cellar floor filled with parts boxes.
> >
> >and soon: '69 midget (for a few more pieces of the puzzle)
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