Tragic 69 Camaro Crash of the Year !!!!!!!

Ha! I figured (hoped?) I wasn't alone...



Wayne

[al8apex]

where is the car again?

[Bill Rose]

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" The best chain is the next grade up, Grade 70 or System 7,also known as Transport chain, with this chain the next smaller size has the same tensile
strength as the next larger size of System 4.

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So you're saying grade 7 would be a better chain to use on trailer coupling, that grade 8?
What would be the best dia chain in grade 7 to use on trailers?

Also, what about the hook? Wouldn't the hook be just as important? Also, the way the chain is attached to the trailer is important, I would think.

[rubbinisracing]

Bill,

3/8" chain would plenty for safety chains. Yes the hook is equally important (they are graded as well), that's why the new term is system 7, referring to a match set of equal strength components. Grade 80 is not designed to absorb shock, so yes, system 7 is the best for towing applications. I use grade 8 bolts and nuts with thru-hardened washers to attach them to my trailers.

Hint: If your going to buy some system 7 chain and hooks, call your local heavy duty truck parts dealer and ask for transport tie downs in system 7. He should have them in 5/16" & 3/8" in either 20' or 25', You can buy a chain assembly with 2 hooks cheaper than you can buy the chain by the foot

[Bill Rose]

Thanks Howard. I was looking at a couple sites that sell tie downs, towing chains, etc....and you're right. It's cheeper to buy a grade 7 tow chain, than to buy chain by the foot. Thanks again!!

[rodder]

the shipper will be picking up the camaro sometime this week and off it goes to Calif i will post picture of the camaro as it being rebuilt

[al8apex]

so you say the car will be going to California?

[thumper83]

Where?

[L89DRMR]

All doubt is gone now about which state the car is heading to; I wasn't fully convinced until the fourth mention of California.

[thumper83]

LOL