Towing

[64poncho]

I have a 64 Pontiac Bonneville with auto xmission and am wondering if i can tow this car on a 2 wheel dolly approx 600 miles to its new home.  Thanks in advance

[SPRINT 6]

IMHO You would be far better off with a Trailer over a Dolly for such a size car.

I think the '64 is at the MAX if not over the limits. so you may want to look into this further with the Dolly source.

Last time I used a Dolly it was for a '67 A-Body parts car and it was just a bit to wide and on wide turns rubbed the fenders.

If a trailer in not an option you may even be better off with bumper to bumper flat towing, but check state guidelines on this as well as Dolly use.

 

Cheers.

[TWO LANE BLACK TOP]

Agree with Sprint 6...If all other towing options are unavailable...Make sure you pull the driveshaft out it....Towing it with the rear wheels on the ground with the trans in neutral over an extended distance will cause the trans to overheat because the trans fluid isn't being circulated and being cooled thru the radiator...Like it would be if the engine is running.... Will also have to plug the rear of the trans to keep all the fluid from running out.....

[Frosty]

Sprnt 6 / Two-Lane - Excellent recommendations.

Any suggestions where he can get a tranny plug on the cheap?

[TWO LANE BLACK TOP]

I always just use an old yoke..Am pretty sure could get a plug thru any auto parts supply house.....or maybe use an old plastic cup over the tail shaft with a hose clamp on it.....or something along those lines....   

[Frosty]

Thanks - I felt that was the next obvious question.

[64poncho]

Am a newbie to this site and i just want to thank all those who responded