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06-09-2011, 09:43 AM | #1 |
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Free-wheeling hubs-old style towing
Hey guys,
My car is close to ready to get some racing in this year. I really don't want to drive it to the track anymore and I might not be able to get insurance on the car due to roll cage etc... I am bucks down right now so I can't afford to buy a decent open car trailer. I recall back in the days people used to "flat tow" their cars. They had a "free wheeling hubs" attached to a suitable tow vehicle with a tow bar. I can't seem to find these hubs anymore, but after talking to some people I think I could make some. I would remove a front drum application off a GM A-body (to get the hubs) and make some mounting plates (1/2 steel). I would also construct some type of tow bar... I would need to find a small thin tire that would act as the wheels for the hub..I also don't have a e-brake anymore due to c-clip elims install.. Hopefully there are some guys out there who did this back in the day and can give me some advice.. Thanks, Kris
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06-09-2011, 10:43 AM | #2 |
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Re: Free-wheeling hubs-old style towing
I may have two sets in my ex mother in laws garage. For Large bolt pattern chrysler , ford also have tow bar. Make me a reasonable offer and pay for shipping. These are cool because they have one hole bored to make R&R easy you just have to drill a hole into the tow wheels you will be using.
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06-09-2011, 12:41 PM | #3 |
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Re: Free-wheeling hubs-old style towing
Cool! I have the GM 4.75 bolt pattern with 1/2 studs. Can I assume the "large" Chrysler pattern is 4.5? Could I just drill out the holes a addition 1/4 inch to make them work?
If so, I am very interested!
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06-09-2011, 01:22 PM | #4 |
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Re: Free-wheeling hubs-old style towing
no i don't think they will work out for you. I'd rather see you find the 4.75 bolt pattern. I'd hate to hear that you had a towing mishap. There out there keep looking.
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06-09-2011, 02:47 PM | #5 |
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Re: Free-wheeling hubs-old style towing
Thanks Mike,
I found a old post on here from a few years ago with a guy (Ronnie Hamlin) who might have some for sale...I will e-mail him and see..OR I can make them myself. I know of a front wheel drum setup in a pick-a-part yard. KP
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07-07-2011, 08:27 PM | #6 |
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Re: Free-wheeling hubs-old style towing
I used those for years on my different stockers before I got a trailer, I just sold them this spring. We have e brakes on the Nova and my 57 wagon with C clip eliminators.
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