Trailering a C1

[Garry Barnes]

Where are the best locations (front and rear) for tiedown straps on a "56? I am using padded axle straps on all four corners. Any thoughts on criss-crossing the straps to the floor rings versus straight? Thanks.
Garry

[Wayne P.]

Re: Trailering a C1

I always use the cross method. That eliminates the car moving sideways. I go around the axle and spring in the rear and around the lower control arm and spindle support in the front.

[Garry Barnes]

Re: Trailering a C1

Wayne,
I have done what you mentioned that you do on the front, but I am concerned about the brake lines that run across the rear axle. Any possible shift and the strap would be right on it. Comments?
Garry

[Wayne P.]

Re: Trailering a C1

Not enough point pressure to cause any problems on the brakeline. At least I've never had any!

[Garry Barnes]

Re: Trailering a C1

Good point Wayne. Thanks for your feedback.
Garry

[Jack H.]

Personally....

I prefer the tire net method. Captures each wheel around the circumference of the tire and sucks 'em down to the trailer floor.

This allows the car to float naturally on its own suspension as you cruise the highways. Other methods to secure the car can result in un-intentional construction of a compound shock absorber (suspension system of the trailer + suspension system of the Corvette + a new, third, suspension system based on tie-downs to frame, Etc.) which 'can' result in atypical resonnance characteristics....

[Terry #36825]

Re: Personally....

In Jnauary when I had my car transported to the Florida Winter Regional they used the tire method.

Terry

[Garry Barnes]

Re: Personally....

Jack and Terry,
I am not familiar with the tire method. Can you give me more information please? Do you still use the D-rings in this process? Where can I get more information on who supplies this method. Thanks!
Garry

[Harmon C.]

Re: Personally....

The wheel bonnet system is what I have used for years but the trailor must be set up for it. For each wheel you need a D-ring on the inside centered on the tire with a roller on the other side and a D-ring to snap the ratchet to. The D-ring and the roller are 90 degrees to the edge of the tire and the ratchet sets flat with the floor. This system makes the tie down real easy .