Re: [T3] Tow Bar Adapter

[Richard Green <rlgreen@industryinet.com>]

<x-flowed>A tow dolly works ok, but it is a little steep in the angle. I 
towdollyed a squareback from Georgia to Texas but the muffler and pipe 
got knocked off somewhere in between. I would flat tow next time so this 
will give me that option.

Bob, did you just mount your pipe lower on the flat plate?  
Thanks for you work on this,
Richard

BOB2TYPE3S@aol.com wrote:

> Richard Green wote:
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> > OK I have posted the pictures of the Type1 towbar to Type 3 adapter on 
> > thesamba.com>
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>  http://thesamba.com/vw/gallery/index.mv?view+38 
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> > Adapter pictures coursty of caskell and specs from bobnotch on the 
> > shoptalkforums.
> > Normal Disclamer, build at your own risk, please verify deminsions and 
> > such for your applacation. Have fun
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> Yes, we ( him and I ) worked on this a little bit to get his to work for 
> him. He was able to tow his type3 400 miles without any problems, so that was 
> a plus for both me and for him. His does look a little different than mine 
> does, only because I set my tube a little lower than his is. But his was done 
> just by description (text only), and appoximate dimensions from my sample 
> that I have here, that already has over 1600+ towing miles on. Last year I 
> tried to loan it it John J. so he could pick up another type3, but he decided 
> it (the car) wasn't for him and never actually got to use it, but he has seen 
> it (mine) in person. This unit does work, and if you have some fabricating 
> skills, and some time, its cheaper than renting a tow dolly, and pulls from 
> the front beam, NOT the body. I hope this helps anybody with a type3.
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> Bob 65 Notch S w/ Sunroof
>       69 Square AT-the baby suburban
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