<VV> Corvair Tow Tricks WAS Tow bar pics

[Ken Pepke]

A couple of other thoughts:

The 'Bar' pictured is a good one ... very universal for Corvairs and other steel bumper cars.  It is most important that the Center Bolt in the bar that goes from one arm to the other is very tight.  When loose, the bumper clamps can slip along the bumper and can possibly loosen up or even come off.

When towing WITH a Corvair or other lighter vehicle the length of the bar is important.  The ones pictured will work well but IF a shorter bar becomes available it might be best to pass it by.  Or if somebody is going to home build a 'Bar' it is a good idea to remember size does matter.  The longer bar gives the tow vehicle more lever advantage over the towed vehicle.  This is also true of trailers, longer tongue, more leverage.

Ken P
Wyandotte, MI
Worry looks around; Sorry looks back, Faith looks up.

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> From: "BBRT" <chsadek at comcast.net>
> Date: November 11, 2011 6:24:07 PM EST
> To: "Ramon Rodriguez III" <corvairgrymm at gmail.com>
> Cc: virtualvairs at corvair.org, fastvair at yahoogroups.com
> Subject: <VV> Tow bar pics
> 
> Uh, lemmmeee seeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee..
> 
> Pictures show cast clamps on top or bottom..can't remember. Guess the pics show it looks like the little s-clamps go on top as cast ones are facing up. Rubber padding is missing on cast clamps. The piece with holes is swung over and bolted to other arm, providing stability to the triangular bar system. U Haul bars were more massive.
> 
> Bob Marlow has one made by Helm and this one is Moline Ironworks, Inc. in Charles or St. Charles IL.
> 
> HF has one without the bumper attachments. Might be a good starting point.
> 
> Chuck S
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> 
> Chuck any chance you could send me a picture of the bumper brackets so I know what I'm looking for?
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> Thanks!
> 
> Ray R.
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