speedr8413
Feb 11th, 00, 6:44 AM
How wide is the front of the 70 Chevelle from outside of tire to tire? Uhaul has dolies, and the require:
Swivel platform dolly: The vehicle being towed may have a maximum tire width of 72".
Early-model rigid dolly: The vehicle being towed may have a maximum tire width of 67 1/2".
Late-model rigid dolly: The vehicle being towed may have a maximum tire width of 69 1/2".
Will mine fit?
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Scott, 20
Denton/Dallas, 70 Chevelle Malibu
May the force be with you..
Philip
Feb 11th, 00, 8:05 AM
My 64 with 235/70R15's on 6" rally wheels measures 69". Given that the rear end is over an inch wider on your 70, I'm sure the front is also. I would suggest going with the 72" dolly.
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Philip Valentine
Gold Member #42
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Sprinter
Feb 11th, 00, 7:58 PM
I'm not sure if the bolt pattern is the same but you might try a couple of modern type spare tires. They are narrower and shorter which might help cheat the wind and get you on a narrower dolly. Good luck!
elcamino
Feb 12th, 00, 6:15 AM
According to the 1970 Chevelle data sheets from Chevrolet the front tread width is 60.0 inches (*see note) for all Chevelle models assuming the original tries sizes E78 to G78x14 and original wheels. If they have been changed then this number most likely will be larger.
*NOTE - One thing that is not clear from the dimensions chart is if this is the Outside Dimension or the C/L to C/L of tire dimension, but it appears to be the OD.
The overall width from front fender to front fender is 75.5 inches.
70L34
Feb 12th, 00, 8:45 AM
When you're towing older, wider cars like a Chevelle, *MAKE SURE THE DOLLY FENDERS DO NOT COME IN CONTACT WITH THE CHEVELLE'S FENDERS!* I have heard some horror stories about tow dollies banging into the fenders of the car being towed as the dolly shifts around corners. Be careful! I ended up using Uhaul's Auto Transport Trailer (flatbed trailer) to tow my 70 SS. Actually, I towed it all the way from California to Wisconsin behind my Land Cruiser, made the drive with my dad in less than 3 days. Don't ask me about that trip. http://www.chevelles.com/forum/smile.gif Good luck whatever you decide.