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Oct 21, 2010 | 07:55 PM

ajmorta

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From: bridgewater ma

car dolly

Has anyone trailered a c3 before? Thinking of taking my 78 from Boston to Blue Ridge Parkway. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Andy

Oct 21, 2010 | 08:06 PM

joewill

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From: Indy Indiana

rent a trailer from UHAUL

Oct 21, 2010 | 08:08 PM

wills670

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From: roanoke va

Give a shout if you get near Roanoke. I live on the eastern side of Roanoke, have a good trip.

Oct 21, 2010 | 08:54 PM

HerFirstVette

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From: Lansing MI

This is my project 73 coming home. A rental trailer at $30/day.

Oct 21, 2010 | 09:12 PM

croaker

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From: Centerville Louisiana

I used a U-haul about 100 bucks a day easy loading easy pulling

Oct 21, 2010 | 09:18 PM

BKarol

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From: Northeast

Used a friend's trailer to go to Epping NH with my 78. Notice the wood under the tires? this got the car high enough so that the doors would open. Cleared by about 1/4 inch.

Oct 21, 2010 | 09:38 PM

Fuelie74

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From: Warren IL

Here is my 73 parts car/future project when I brought it home. Just watch what you hook your straps or chains to so you don't bend or break anything and check them regularly to make sure they stay tight.

Oct 22, 2010 | 05:43 AM

forman

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From: Randolph nj

the best part about u-haul , the fenders fold down so you can get in the car

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Oct 22, 2010 | 12:03 PM

Mashman

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From: Austin Tx

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Originally Posted by forman

the best part about u-haul , the fenders fold down so you can get in the car

Not the one I had

I guess U-haul may use a couple of different types of trailers. Wish I would have thought about putting down a couple of boards like Karol, I had one heck of a time getting in and out!

Oct 22, 2010 | 01:05 PM

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KTKelly

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Shop around on Cl and you may find a tow dolly for less than you could rent a trailer for.....

Oct 22, 2010 | 01:07 PM

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jordan89

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Quote:

Originally Posted by joewill

rent a trailer from UHAUL

That's what I did

Oct 22, 2010 | 03:21 PM

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Oct 22, 2010 | 05:42 PM

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ajmorta

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From: bridgewater ma

Thanks for all of your posts. Has anyone used a car dolly? I have access at no charge. I have never had trouble pulling something with a wheel lift towtruck.. Just curious. Thanks, Andy

Oct 22, 2010 | 09:51 PM

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Fuelie74

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From: Warren IL

Quote:

Originally Posted by KTKelly

Shop around on Cl and you may find a tow dolly for less than you could rent a trailer for.....

I guess that would depend on the area that you live in. Around hear they go for $500-900 used. They seem to be popular because you don't need to buy a license plate for it.

IMHO you would have to be nuts to want to use a car dolly for a C3 Corvette. Driveshaft needs to be disconnected from the rear end when using a tow dolly and I don't know about you, but that is not a job I am overly fond of.