novice question on getting a stuck vehicle out
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Re: novice question on getting a stuck vehicle out
Cool. It looked like an area I was in in PA.
Tom
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> mabar wrote:
> > Where was that photo taken?
> Out behind my Mom's house. See:
Tom
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> mabar wrote:
> > Where was that photo taken?
> Out behind my Mom's house. See:
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Re: novice question on getting a stuck vehicle out
Cool. It looked like an area I was in in PA.
Tom
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> mabar wrote:
> > Where was that photo taken?
> Out behind my Mom's house. See:
Tom
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> mabar wrote:
> > Where was that photo taken?
> Out behind my Mom's house. See:
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Re: novice question on getting a stuck vehicle out
Cool. It looked like an area I was in in PA.
Tom
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> mabar wrote:
> > Where was that photo taken?
> Out behind my Mom's house. See:
Tom
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> mabar wrote:
> > Where was that photo taken?
> Out behind my Mom's house. See:
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Re: novice question on getting a stuck vehicle out
From what I can see, cars have "tie down loops" - suitable for tying the car
to a transporter truck, but not really suitable for towing them with.
Dave Milne
"twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
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> Nathan Otis wrote:
> > Anyone wanna break the silence? Cause I'd really like to know. On yer
> > standard issue sedan, what do you hook up to?
> > n.
>
> Just close the big metal hook in the sunroof and yank. ;) Actually,
> some sedans actually have factory tow hooks. Toyota is fond of putting
> them on. My Porsche does. Your vehicle may vary. You might try looking
> at the owner's manual prior to hooking up, though. Good question,
> because, after all, this _is_ the season for sedan fishing.
>
> --
> __________________________________________________ _________
> tw
to a transporter truck, but not really suitable for towing them with.
Dave Milne
"twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
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> Nathan Otis wrote:
> > Anyone wanna break the silence? Cause I'd really like to know. On yer
> > standard issue sedan, what do you hook up to?
> > n.
>
> Just close the big metal hook in the sunroof and yank. ;) Actually,
> some sedans actually have factory tow hooks. Toyota is fond of putting
> them on. My Porsche does. Your vehicle may vary. You might try looking
> at the owner's manual prior to hooking up, though. Good question,
> because, after all, this _is_ the season for sedan fishing.
>
> --
> __________________________________________________ _________
> tw
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Re: novice question on getting a stuck vehicle out
From what I can see, cars have "tie down loops" - suitable for tying the car
to a transporter truck, but not really suitable for towing them with.
Dave Milne
"twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
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> Nathan Otis wrote:
> > Anyone wanna break the silence? Cause I'd really like to know. On yer
> > standard issue sedan, what do you hook up to?
> > n.
>
> Just close the big metal hook in the sunroof and yank. ;) Actually,
> some sedans actually have factory tow hooks. Toyota is fond of putting
> them on. My Porsche does. Your vehicle may vary. You might try looking
> at the owner's manual prior to hooking up, though. Good question,
> because, after all, this _is_ the season for sedan fishing.
>
> --
> __________________________________________________ _________
> tw
to a transporter truck, but not really suitable for towing them with.
Dave Milne
"twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
news:Guqyd.7712$wi2.2559@newssvr11.news.prodigy.co m...
> Nathan Otis wrote:
> > Anyone wanna break the silence? Cause I'd really like to know. On yer
> > standard issue sedan, what do you hook up to?
> > n.
>
> Just close the big metal hook in the sunroof and yank. ;) Actually,
> some sedans actually have factory tow hooks. Toyota is fond of putting
> them on. My Porsche does. Your vehicle may vary. You might try looking
> at the owner's manual prior to hooking up, though. Good question,
> because, after all, this _is_ the season for sedan fishing.
>
> --
> __________________________________________________ _________
> tw
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Re: novice question on getting a stuck vehicle out
From what I can see, cars have "tie down loops" - suitable for tying the car
to a transporter truck, but not really suitable for towing them with.
Dave Milne
"twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
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> Nathan Otis wrote:
> > Anyone wanna break the silence? Cause I'd really like to know. On yer
> > standard issue sedan, what do you hook up to?
> > n.
>
> Just close the big metal hook in the sunroof and yank. ;) Actually,
> some sedans actually have factory tow hooks. Toyota is fond of putting
> them on. My Porsche does. Your vehicle may vary. You might try looking
> at the owner's manual prior to hooking up, though. Good question,
> because, after all, this _is_ the season for sedan fishing.
>
> --
> __________________________________________________ _________
> tw
to a transporter truck, but not really suitable for towing them with.
Dave Milne
"twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
news:Guqyd.7712$wi2.2559@newssvr11.news.prodigy.co m...
> Nathan Otis wrote:
> > Anyone wanna break the silence? Cause I'd really like to know. On yer
> > standard issue sedan, what do you hook up to?
> > n.
>
> Just close the big metal hook in the sunroof and yank. ;) Actually,
> some sedans actually have factory tow hooks. Toyota is fond of putting
> them on. My Porsche does. Your vehicle may vary. You might try looking
> at the owner's manual prior to hooking up, though. Good question,
> because, after all, this _is_ the season for sedan fishing.
>
> --
> __________________________________________________ _________
> tw
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Re: novice question on getting a stuck vehicle out
To be honest, Dave, I'm not at all sure what the ratings are on those hooks.
Dave Milne wrote:
> From what I can see, cars have "tie down loops" - suitable for tying the car
> to a transporter truck, but not really suitable for towing them with.
>
> Dave Milne
>
> "twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
> news:Guqyd.7712$wi2.2559@newssvr11.news.prodigy.co m...
>
>>Nathan Otis wrote:
>>
>>>Anyone wanna break the silence? Cause I'd really like to know. On yer
>>>standard issue sedan, what do you hook up to?
>>>n.
>>
>>Just close the big metal hook in the sunroof and yank. ;) Actually,
>>some sedans actually have factory tow hooks. Toyota is fond of putting
>>them on. My Porsche does. Your vehicle may vary. You might try looking
>>at the owner's manual prior to hooking up, though. Good question,
>>because, after all, this _is_ the season for sedan fishing.
>>
>>--
>>________________________________________________ ___________
>>tw
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
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Dave Milne wrote:
> From what I can see, cars have "tie down loops" - suitable for tying the car
> to a transporter truck, but not really suitable for towing them with.
>
> Dave Milne
>
> "twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
> news:Guqyd.7712$wi2.2559@newssvr11.news.prodigy.co m...
>
>>Nathan Otis wrote:
>>
>>>Anyone wanna break the silence? Cause I'd really like to know. On yer
>>>standard issue sedan, what do you hook up to?
>>>n.
>>
>>Just close the big metal hook in the sunroof and yank. ;) Actually,
>>some sedans actually have factory tow hooks. Toyota is fond of putting
>>them on. My Porsche does. Your vehicle may vary. You might try looking
>>at the owner's manual prior to hooking up, though. Good question,
>>because, after all, this _is_ the season for sedan fishing.
>>
>>--
>>________________________________________________ ___________
>>tw
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
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Re: novice question on getting a stuck vehicle out
To be honest, Dave, I'm not at all sure what the ratings are on those hooks.
Dave Milne wrote:
> From what I can see, cars have "tie down loops" - suitable for tying the car
> to a transporter truck, but not really suitable for towing them with.
>
> Dave Milne
>
> "twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
> news:Guqyd.7712$wi2.2559@newssvr11.news.prodigy.co m...
>
>>Nathan Otis wrote:
>>
>>>Anyone wanna break the silence? Cause I'd really like to know. On yer
>>>standard issue sedan, what do you hook up to?
>>>n.
>>
>>Just close the big metal hook in the sunroof and yank. ;) Actually,
>>some sedans actually have factory tow hooks. Toyota is fond of putting
>>them on. My Porsche does. Your vehicle may vary. You might try looking
>>at the owner's manual prior to hooking up, though. Good question,
>>because, after all, this _is_ the season for sedan fishing.
>>
>>--
>>________________________________________________ ___________
>>tw
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
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__________________________________________________ _________
Dave Milne wrote:
> From what I can see, cars have "tie down loops" - suitable for tying the car
> to a transporter truck, but not really suitable for towing them with.
>
> Dave Milne
>
> "twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
> news:Guqyd.7712$wi2.2559@newssvr11.news.prodigy.co m...
>
>>Nathan Otis wrote:
>>
>>>Anyone wanna break the silence? Cause I'd really like to know. On yer
>>>standard issue sedan, what do you hook up to?
>>>n.
>>
>>Just close the big metal hook in the sunroof and yank. ;) Actually,
>>some sedans actually have factory tow hooks. Toyota is fond of putting
>>them on. My Porsche does. Your vehicle may vary. You might try looking
>>at the owner's manual prior to hooking up, though. Good question,
>>because, after all, this _is_ the season for sedan fishing.
>>
>>--
>>________________________________________________ ___________
>>tw
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
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Re: novice question on getting a stuck vehicle out
To be honest, Dave, I'm not at all sure what the ratings are on those hooks.
Dave Milne wrote:
> From what I can see, cars have "tie down loops" - suitable for tying the car
> to a transporter truck, but not really suitable for towing them with.
>
> Dave Milne
>
> "twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
> news:Guqyd.7712$wi2.2559@newssvr11.news.prodigy.co m...
>
>>Nathan Otis wrote:
>>
>>>Anyone wanna break the silence? Cause I'd really like to know. On yer
>>>standard issue sedan, what do you hook up to?
>>>n.
>>
>>Just close the big metal hook in the sunroof and yank. ;) Actually,
>>some sedans actually have factory tow hooks. Toyota is fond of putting
>>them on. My Porsche does. Your vehicle may vary. You might try looking
>>at the owner's manual prior to hooking up, though. Good question,
>>because, after all, this _is_ the season for sedan fishing.
>>
>>--
>>________________________________________________ ___________
>>tw
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
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__________________________________________________ _________
Dave Milne wrote:
> From what I can see, cars have "tie down loops" - suitable for tying the car
> to a transporter truck, but not really suitable for towing them with.
>
> Dave Milne
>
> "twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
> news:Guqyd.7712$wi2.2559@newssvr11.news.prodigy.co m...
>
>>Nathan Otis wrote:
>>
>>>Anyone wanna break the silence? Cause I'd really like to know. On yer
>>>standard issue sedan, what do you hook up to?
>>>n.
>>
>>Just close the big metal hook in the sunroof and yank. ;) Actually,
>>some sedans actually have factory tow hooks. Toyota is fond of putting
>>them on. My Porsche does. Your vehicle may vary. You might try looking
>>at the owner's manual prior to hooking up, though. Good question,
>>because, after all, this _is_ the season for sedan fishing.
>>
>>--
>>________________________________________________ ___________
>>tw
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
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Re: novice question on getting a stuck vehicle out
I would be interested in knowing what there rating is. In the old
days we could find those same hooks on all cars, but they where use to
tie the vehicles to railroad train flat cars for transit.
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twaldron wrote:
>
> To be honest, Dave, I'm not at all sure what the ratings are on those hooks.
days we could find those same hooks on all cars, but they where use to
tie the vehicles to railroad train flat cars for transit.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
twaldron wrote:
>
> To be honest, Dave, I'm not at all sure what the ratings are on those hooks.
