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Harley mike
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 25, 2017 1:27 pm    Post subject: Tow Bar Reply with quote
I have a tow bar I use to move my '65 bug. Can anyone tell me if I can use it on a '73 Ghia?
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 25, 2017 3:53 pm    Post subject: Re: Tow Bar Reply with quote
I have a standard beetle towing bar that I use when needed to tow my 73 Ghia. It clamps around torsion bar tube. I also have a standard beetle tow bar fitted to my Ghia that I use to tow a trailor or my sleeping pod when I go to weekend sleepover meetings.
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 26, 2017 6:52 am    Post subject: Re: Tow Bar Reply with quote
Harley mike wrote:
I have a tow bar I use to move my '65 bug. Can anyone tell me if I can use it on a '73 Ghia?


There have been discussions on this topic such as this:

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=611444&highlight=tow+bars

You can use a bug tow bar but you will need to be careful as the Ghia could contact the tow vehicle in a tight turn - due to the way the headlights protrude forward versus a Beetle. It is recommended that the standard Beetle tow bar be lengthened or you use a receiver extension.

As with towing anything be sure to use safety chains and lights on the vehicle being towed.
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