I forgot to mention, all of our tiedowns were chains: the belief is that
nylon has too much stretch. Bob K in PHX, AZ.
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Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2003 3:39 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Trailering Trucks....
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>
> > Could the "experts" comment on the proper way to strap an ole truck down
> on a
> > trailer? I have heard opinions on strapping to the frame to secure the
> truck
> > down and not let it bounce. I have also heard opinions on strapping to
> the
> > suspension (a-arms/axle) and let it bounce. What is the proper/safe way
> (if
> > there is one)?
> >
> > Thanks.......Andy in Alabama
> >
> > '57 Cameo Modified
> > '56 Del Ray 210 Car Original
> > '48 Merc 4dr in progress
> > '68 C10 Truck Daily Driver
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> >
>
> All new cars use tie down points on their frame (or unibody)from the
> manufacturer to the dealer
> I recently saw a fellow hauling an old f**d PU on a trailer behind his
chevy
> PU and he used a pair of snow chains that he cut in half to make 4 pieces,
> set one piece over each tire and used ratchet straps to tighten them to
the
> trailer .....given your location I don't know if you could find a good set
> of double link snow chains though.
>
> Steve Bergan
> Operations Manager
> Longrunner Transportation Service, Inc.
> 972-527-2466
> 972-527-8906 Fax
> 214-632-7125
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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