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Spanky is most likely referring to Grigg flat-towing (rolling tow) my 2-ton 54/55 GMC flatbed (long bed) from WA state through Macungie, PA to Albany, NY. Here are some photos.

Grigg first removed the rear axles (a quick and easy operation). Grigg also backed off the brakes and replaced a front wheel bearing because we knew it was bad.

The tires seemed to be in good shape but I replaced all the rear axle bearing soon after it was delivered. Grigg will most likely add to this with wise words of advice (I hesitate to state how fast Grigg traveled - I had good insurance).

I had mine towed on a roll back 7 years ago about 30 miles for $80, but waited 5 hours for the wrecker. Maybe you can find some in their down time to do it cheaper.You wouldn't want to have a problem pulling it, that could make it more costly.

I agree.

The tow bar Grigg uses is a smaller version of the one I use except that mine has a pintle eye that can twist. I'm sure Grigg built it himself out of stuff he had around just like I did. However, if you want to have an adequate tow bar built, it would be expensive and much cheaper to hire a towing company.

Grigg's tow-bar is a military tow-bar bought surplus/new (as I recall - it was part of the payment-deal). Grigg will chime in on this soon, hopefully.

Yep, its a military surplus tow bar, suitable for a deuce and a half.

Flat towing something so large and old is not easy and for sure not for everyone. There are a bunch of safer ways to move a truck.

Tim's truck towed well, but I had near 13,000 lb leading it down the road, plenty of HP and excellent disc brakes from a medium duty truck. We kept up at 60-65 mph. It was still a long drive.

Also drained the water out of the rear axle, and removed, cleaned, repacked with grease, and added some lucas oil additive to the rear wheel bearings.

Grigg

Be sure to check out Barry Weeks' Trailering/Hauling Article

Be safe,
John

I just had my 57 Chevy 6700 Wrecker w 2 Ton rear towed on a Rollback about 35 miles, and they were charging me $110/hr. Final bill $385. Truck was not under it's own power, and I didn't have to lift a finger; other than opening my gates.

We were tall, but we made it under all the bridges and low power/telephone lines.

You might also want to be aware if you tow the truck on it's wheels over the highway you probably need it to be registered, and legal to be on the roads even though it's being towed.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/donnoman/sets/72157625095804541/

6700?, Donnoman your truck looks to be a 6100, or 6400. 6700 series is a Schoolbus chassis. If "6700" is what your fender emblems say, they have been switched.

Donnoman,

I like you new toy! Looks like Spanky's right, it's a 6100 with 130" wheel base and a 60" CA. What engine and trans does it have?

You can see my 1956 8400 wrecker in the gallery...

Mike B