Towing a Series 3

Talk about the E-Type Series 3

Topic author
Chickencoupe
Posts: 10
Joined: Mon Apr 21, 2014 1:29 am
Location: North Carolina--United States
United States of America

#1 Towing a Series 3

Post by Chickencoupe » Fri Jul 07, 2017 2:02 am

I realize that these fabulous cars never break down, but if the completely unexpected happened and I should need to have my 1972 series 3 2+2 returned to my home on a flat-bed truck, where would be the best place to connect the tow straps on the car to pull it onto the truck?
I apologize for asking such a basic question...just want to be prepared!

Thank you,

Curt

Link:
BBcode:
HTML:
Hide post links
Show post links

User avatar

mgcjag
Moderator
Posts: 8071
Joined: Fri Jul 09, 2010 6:15 pm
Location: Ludlow Shropshire
Great Britain

#2 Re: Towing a Series 3

Post by mgcjag » Fri Jul 07, 2017 8:12 am

Hi Curt.....attach a rope or strap to the lower front wishbone......keep it low and watch that the rope dosnt damage the front bonnet underpanel, it shouldnt do.....to pull onto a flatbed you only need to attach to one side
Steve
69 S2 2+2 (just sold) ..Realm C type replica, 1960 xk150fhc

Link:
BBcode:
HTML:
Hide post links
Show post links


Topic author
Chickencoupe
Posts: 10
Joined: Mon Apr 21, 2014 1:29 am
Location: North Carolina--United States
United States of America

#3 Re: Towing a Series 3

Post by Chickencoupe » Sat Jul 08, 2017 1:57 am

Hello Steve,

That's good to know...thank you very much!

Curt

Link:
BBcode:
HTML:
Hide post links
Show post links


Paul Buckley
Posts: 84
Joined: Sun Jan 24, 2016 7:41 pm
Location: Northwich, Cheshire
Great Britain

#4 Re: Towing a Series 3

Post by Paul Buckley » Mon Jul 10, 2017 10:26 pm

If you have eared spinners it is easy. I towed mine for nearly 200 miles with no problem at all.
Image
Paul

1972 S3 OTS, 32k mls, a survivor.

Link:
BBcode:
HTML:
Hide post links
Show post links


Paul Buckley
Posts: 84
Joined: Sun Jan 24, 2016 7:41 pm
Location: Northwich, Cheshire
Great Britain

#5 Re: Towing a Series 3

Post by Paul Buckley » Mon Jul 10, 2017 10:52 pm

I misread your question! The early V12's had a towing bracket attached to the front cross member. Mine is a '72 and although the bolt holes are there, the bracket was never fitted. It would be an easy enough exercise to fabricate one though, and I have it in mind to do so. That would be a good place for a winch hook.
Paul

1972 S3 OTS, 32k mls, a survivor.

Link:
BBcode:
HTML:
Hide post links
Show post links


MarekH
Posts: 1565
Joined: Wed Jul 21, 2010 8:30 pm
Location: Surrey
Great Britain

#6 Re: Towing a Series 3

Post by MarekH » Tue Jul 11, 2017 6:42 am

Dear PAul,

Is that not a hold down point for strapping the car to the ship's deck for export? There are two further such "towing" brackets attached to the bottom of the rear shocks and they aren't angled with a view to making towing the back of the car but point to the floor instead. What is more, it'll foul the chin scoop if you use it for towing unless the rope points downwards.

kind regards
Marek

Link:
BBcode:
HTML:
Hide post links
Show post links

User avatar

andrewh
Posts: 2550
Joined: Fri Dec 21, 2007 8:31 am
Location: kent
Great Britain

#7 Re: Towing a Series 3

Post by andrewh » Tue Jul 11, 2017 7:30 am

I think I saw a factory picture of the last V12 E going down the production line, and they had attached the car to the moving line via those brackets. It was the picture of the engine being lowered into position. They probably did double up as tie downs for shipping
1962 3.8 Series One FHC

http://etype860897.blogspot.com/

Link:
BBcode:
HTML:
Hide post links
Show post links


Paul Buckley
Posts: 84
Joined: Sun Jan 24, 2016 7:41 pm
Location: Northwich, Cheshire
Great Britain

#8 Re: Towing a Series 3

Post by Paul Buckley » Wed Jul 19, 2017 9:55 pm

Hmm, that makes sense as it is not on my car, only the holes for fitting it. I was told that the holes were for a towing bracket and always wondered why it had been removed. Now I know!
Paul

1972 S3 OTS, 32k mls, a survivor.

Link:
BBcode:
HTML:
Hide post links
Show post links


Bob.
Posts: 379
Joined: Fri Sep 18, 2015 9:05 pm
Location: North Gloucestershire
Great Britain

#9 Re: Towing a Series 3

Post by Bob. » Thu Jul 20, 2017 2:06 pm

Perhaps this clarifies - not intended for towing (click on images to enlarge)

Image

Image

Image
Bob
'71 S3

Link:
BBcode:
HTML:
Hide post links
Show post links


Topic author
Chickencoupe
Posts: 10
Joined: Mon Apr 21, 2014 1:29 am
Location: North Carolina--United States
United States of America

#10 Re: Towing a Series 3

Post by Chickencoupe » Mon Sep 11, 2017 1:25 am

I just saw your reply as I haven't visited the forum for a few weeks.
I see now that my '72 has holes for the bracket on the center piece.
Thank you! That is great to know!
Curt

Link:
BBcode:
HTML:
Hide post links
Show post links

Post Reply Previous topicNext topic