Getting a C1 onto a flat bed trailer

[Joseph U.]

My 1960 died yesterday and needed to be towed home. Haggerty provided a flat bed truck and all went well BUT the driver was not quite sure where to attach the chain to pull the car up onto the trailer and I was not help. Just curious (for the next time) - where should one attach the hooks to the front of the corvette to pull it up onto the flat bed trailer?
Thanks,
Joe

[Jim L.]

Re: Getting a C1 onto a flat bed trailor

The inboard ends of the lower control arms are strong enough to withstand the winching hooks.

[Steven B.]

Re: Getting a C1 onto a flat bed trailor

The inboard ends of the lower control arms are strong enough to withstand the winching hooks.

Jim is correct. That is how my C1 and C3's have been loaded with no problems. Steve

[Joseph U.]

Re: Getting a C1 onto a flat bed trailor

Thanks,
So I guess we can assume a C2 as well?
Joe

[Steven B.]

Re: Getting a C1 onto a flat bed trailor

Thanks,
So I guess we can assume a C2 as well?
Joe

Yep. C2 and C3 are the same with very minor differences. Steve

[Jim H.]

Re: Getting a C1 onto a flat bed trailor

My C2's have elongated slot-holes on each of the ground-facing frame rails just behind the front wheels where I've attached hooks on each rail to winch them onto flat beds. Works like a charm. I hate attaching to my A arms. Anybody use those frame slots and is it advisable?

[Mike E.]

Re: Getting a C1 onto a flat bed trailor

I've seen many more torn holes in the frame than I have damaged a-arms. Probably about 25 to 0.

[John H.]

Re: Getting a C1 onto a flat bed trailor

Holes in the frame that were designed from the beginning for use as commercial carrier tie-down locations have secondary reinforcements welded around them inside the frame to avoid tearing the frame skin; point stresses from "J"-hooks and "T"-hooks can be considerable.


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