Hauling the GN

[TOMS86GN]

Hey guys just curious on what you use to haul your buicks around. I usually drive mine but im moving to AZ from MI and I dont really feel like paying 1500 to have it shipped. I have a 95 Chevy W/T with a 4.3 vortec, wondering if that would suffice the trip and if I could use a trailer or have to dolly it. Just looking for some feedback

 

[SS_Sean]

GN's are heavy cars, so the 4.3 wouldn't be optimal. If you are just towing it to AZ from MI once I think you'd be fine renting a uhaul flatbed trailer and towing it with the 4.3. Just make sure you're brakes are up to the task. You may want to install a electric trailer brake to assist you in stopping. It's not how fast you go, but how well you stop, that will save your azz.

 

[SVORay]

I would look into installing a transcooler on that Chevy if It's an auto as well. And don't go looking to set a cross country record either as well as lay off the A/C. You're braver than me...Good luck!

 

[TOMS86GN]

haha thanks, I dont think im braver, Im just allowed to do dumb things while im still young. As for the AC theres no worries, I had the truck for 3 years now and during the whole time never once used it, Im more of a windows down guy. oh yeah its never worked either.

 

[JRGN]

Hey guys just curious on what you use to haul your buicks around. I usually drive mine but im moving to AZ from MI and I dont really feel like paying 1500 to have it shipped. I have a 95 Chevy W/T with a 4.3 vortec, wondering if that would suffice the trip and if I could use a trailer or have to dolly it. Just looking for some feedback

I,ve pulled my T-Type for awhile using a 92 S-10 4.3 tpi, open trailer, but diffently make sure the trailer has breaks and take your time on the interstate I would run 60 sometimes 75 with no problems, just pay attention because it takes a little ways to stop. :biggrin: Jr.

 

[Ttype83]

Got to love the HEMI
I've pulled 3 G-bodies..one from gulfport to atlanta, a MC from Orlando to Atlanta and the 3rd from the south of GA to Atlanta

 

[MSDGN]

My 5.3 Silverado tows my TR with a Uhaul car hauler pretty easily but still strains a little on big hills...that's where you will have troubles...especially if you come via Flagstaff...some very long...mountain road...as stated make sure you have an external trans cooler...

 

[TOMS86GN]

yeah thats one thing that i was worried about, the mountains. Michigans pretty flat, but im looking to got to the Gilbert, Avondale area just curious on how the elevation is there compared to flagstaff

 

[Quiky One]

Do it at night when the temps are cooler. Will help the motor and especially the tranny quite a bit.

Jason