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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 05:56 PM
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For anyone who trailers thier Vette, where do you tie down at, especially in the rear?
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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 07:37 PM
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There are two factory tie down points that fit T-hooks. You can then cross the tie downs in an X. The factory points are just in front of the rear tires on both sides. They are easy to get to on an open trailer, but are a pain on the enclosed. On my enclosed trailer I put the T-hooks on before I load the car and have strings attached so I can pull them back and attach the tie downs.
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I forgot to tell you the front. I go through the A arms with axel straps and use a protector to save the straps from getting cut.
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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 10:39 PM
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Do a search on flea bay for mini t hooks or mini j hooks. Northern Tool had some when I was in there but it helps to know what you are looking for. The double j hook on most cargo straps will fit in the ring on the hook and then you are in business.

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In the front, go through the A-arm openings by the conrol arm shaft making a "V" from left/right sides and right/left sides. The rear, I go around the spring bolts again going left/right and right/left for lateral stability.

I have trailered C2/3 race cars over 1000 miles in a day over really bad highways using this system for over 28 years with no problems.
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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 07:11 AM
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Thanks for the information and especially the detailed pictures, I appreciate it

Weather is looking good for the upcoming weekends drags (Sept 5th).. It will be my first run with the new set-up (motor/trans and rear end) and I'm really anxious to see what it will do..
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