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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8550
(08/21/2013) It’s missing the parking brake, but otherwise looks solid.
“1951 m38 jeep-runs great and street legal. Converted to 12V, with alternator. Come drive it and make your own evaluation. Title and serial numbers match and shows MC 31136. Futher restoration would make this a true classic.”
What is your opinion about towing this vehicle back to Texas? They’re asking $800 to rent an actual vehicle trailer. I’m trying to locate a tandem axil trailer as a hauler. If you have any suggestions, I would appreciate them. Thanks
You should be okay flat towing it since it has the front freewheeling hubs. I prefer a trailer, nice to have brakes under something you are towing, but not always possible. Be sure to securely tie the windshield down, I lost one when the pivot bolts worked their way loose. Make sure you have some good safety chains too.
Mike,
I’ve towed many jeeps back home using a double axle u-Haul one way rental trailer. Your quote of $800 seems high but you are going a greater distance than I have ever gone.
I would not use a dolly, these jeeps differentials were never intended for modern highway speeds. You may wind up frying your differential if you tend to drive fast (i.e. 75 to 80 MPH)
At the price advertised its worth renting the full trailer and get the jeep home without incident.
As Buz says…put the windshield down, take the canvas top off, and don’t put any tarps on the jeep, your paint will suffer from the tarp rubbing against the body.
Steve
I tried to find some car trailer rental options, but only Uhaul seems to rent cross country one-way.
Most of our club used to flat tow back in the 70s. We had stock and modified jeeps of various vintages. Speeds were about 65. We never had a problem, but we removed the rear drive line, put the tranny/tc in neutral, and turned out the front hubs.
You might read this thread. There are a variety of folks with thoughts on the subject:
http://www.thecj2apage.com/forums/flat-towing-a-jeep_topic14076.html
– Dave
Thanks for the input Gentleman. After more research, I found that I can rent a tandem axle equipment trailer for under $200 for a week. If we make a deal, I’ll get plenty of tie downs. I drove one of these in Vietnam, and agree they were never built for todays interstates. Thanks again for the comments.
That’s a great price. Well worth the security it will provide. Good luck!
– Dave
As far as tow dollies go, tow it backwards. Tie the steering wheel secure. Keep speeds moderate, you’ll get there.