| [GMCnet] Towing a GMC [message #118043] |
Tue, 08 March 2011 14:32  |
Kingsley Coach
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Netters
My GMC is sitting on a little mound of ice and will require towing because
of it's downhill location in my driveway (GMC is below the level of the
towing vehicle). Where do I attach a cable or chain to the front of the GMC
so as not to bend, break or mutilate anything??
Wrapped around the main beam? dead center beside the engine mount (slightly
to the left or right actually) seems like a good location, but when the
cable is pulled tight, I fear it will put upward pressure on the bottom of
my radiator mount..Suggestions are appreciated !
Thanks folks!
Mike
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1977 Kingsley 26-11
1977 Eleganza II 26-3
Antigonish, NS
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| Re: [GMCnet] Towing a GMC [message #118054 is a reply to message #118043] |
Tue, 08 March 2011 15:49  |
C Boyd
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| Kingsley Coach wrote on Tue, 08 March 2011 15:32 |
Netters
My GMC is sitting on a little mound of ice and will require towing because
of it's downhill location in my driveway (GMC is below the level of the
towing vehicle). Where do I attach a cable or chain to the front of the GMC
so as not to bend, break or mutilate anything??
Wrapped around the main beam? dead center beside the engine mount (slightly
to the left or right actually) seems like a good location, but when the
cable is pulled tight, I fear it will put upward pressure on the bottom of
my radiator mount..Suggestions are appreciated !
Thanks folks!
Mike
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Michael Beaton
1977 Kingsley 26-11
1977 Eleganza II 26-3
Antigonish, NS
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Sir: I would use both ends of the chain around the main crossmember spread apart and pull the chain from the center as an "A". You can use short 4x4 blocks with a grove chainsawed for the chain tied on the chain with wire or ties for coach protection as needed. Use a quality chain and please be careful.
C. Boyd
76 Crestmont
East Tennessee
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| Re: [GMCnet] Towing a GMC [message #118090 is a reply to message #118054] |
Tue, 08 March 2011 18:02 |
Kingsley Coach
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Mr Boyd
You clearly have me confused with someone else when you refer to me as,
'Sir" <VBG>
This setup sounds pretty good, I'll have a look in the morning.
Thanks
Mike (aka Panhead Mike )
On Tue, Mar 8, 2011 at 5:49 PM, Charles Boyd <covered-wagon@comcast.net>wrote:
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> Kingsley Coach wrote on Tue, 08 March 2011 15:32
> > Netters
> >
> > My GMC is sitting on a little mound of ice and will require towing
> because
> > of it's downhill location in my driveway (GMC is below the level of the
> > towing vehicle). Where do I attach a cable or chain to the front of the
> GMC
> > so as not to bend, break or mutilate anything??
> >
> > Wrapped around the main beam? dead center beside the engine mount
> (slightly
> > to the left or right actually) seems like a good location, but when the
> > cable is pulled tight, I fear it will put upward pressure on the bottom
> of
> > my radiator mount..Suggestions are appreciated !
> >
> > Thanks folks!
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > --
> > Michael Beaton
> > 1977 Kingsley 26-11
> > 1977 Eleganza II 26-3
> > Antigonish, NS
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> Sir: I would use both ends of the chain around the main crossmember spread
> apart and pull the chain from the center as an "A". You can use short 4x4
> blocks with a grove chainsawed for the chain tied on the chain with wire or
> ties for coach protection as needed. Use a quality chain and please be
> careful.
> --
> C. Boyd
> 76 Crestmont by Midas
> East Tennessee
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| Re: [GMCnet] Towing a GMC [message #118092 is a reply to message #118090] |
Tue, 08 March 2011 18:23 |
C Boyd
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[quote title=Kingsley Coach wrote on Tue, 08 March 2011 19:02]Mr Boyd
You clearly have me confused with someone else when you refer to me as,
'Sir" <VBG>
This setup sounds pretty good, I'll have a look in the morning.
Thanks
Mike (aka Panhead Mike )
Mike: anybody that admits having a Panhead is a Sir in my book.
I got a 52, 58, and a 65, no left leg and a bad right knee.
Holler off net if you need parts.
C. Boyd
76 Crestmont
East Tennessee
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| Re: [GMCnet] Towing a GMC [message #118095 is a reply to message #118092] |
Tue, 08 March 2011 18:38 |
Dennis S
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Chuck
Very generous but...
If you are missing one leg and have a bad knee -- well, I don't think you have many parts to spare!
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On Mar 8, 2011, at 6:23 PM, Charles Boyd <covered-wagon@comcast.net> wrote:
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> [quote title=Kingsley Coach wrote on Tue, 08 March 2011 19:02]Mr Boyd
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> You clearly have me confused with someone else when you refer to me as,
> 'Sir" <VBG>
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> This setup sounds pretty good, I'll have a look in the morning.
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> Thanks
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> Mike (aka Panhead Mike )
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> Mike: anybody that admits having a Panhead is a Sir in my book.
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> I got a 52, 58, and a 65, no left leg and a bad right knee.
> Holler off net if you need parts.
> --
> C. Boyd
> 76 Crestmont by Midas
> East Tennessee
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| Re: [GMCnet] Towing a GMC [message #118100 is a reply to message #118095] |
Tue, 08 March 2011 19:07 |
C Boyd
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[quote title=Dennis S wrote on Tue, 08 March 2011 19:38]Chuck
Very generous but...
If you are missing one leg and have a bad knee -- well, I don't think you have many parts to spare!
Yes Sir you are right, I guess I need to hang on them old 6V Police fan cooled generators and stuff.
C. Boyd
76 Crestmont
East Tennessee
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| Re: [GMCnet] Towing a GMC [message #118104 is a reply to message #118100] |
Tue, 08 March 2011 19:22 |
Kingsley Coach
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You guys are Not all right !! <VBG>
Mike
On Tue, Mar 8, 2011 at 9:07 PM, Charles Boyd <covered-wagon@comcast.net>wrote:
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> [quote title=Dennis S wrote on Tue, 08 March 2011 19:38]Chuck
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> Very generous but...
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> If you are missing one leg and have a bad knee -- well, I don't think you
> have many parts to spare!
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> Yes Sir you are right, I guess I need to hang on them old 6V Police fan
> cooled generators and stuff.
> --
> C. Boyd
> 76 Crestmont by Midas
> East Tennessee
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1977 Kingsley 26-11
1977 Eleganza II 26-3
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