Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 1964 Pontiac Le Mans with a 2013 Chevy Tahoe  

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We do not have custom base plates for a 1964 Pontiac Le Mans but I may have a solution for you. The first thing you ware going to want to do is consult the Le Mans owner's manual. It might not have a towing section in it but you will wan to check anyway.

For a tow bar I recommend the Curt # C19745. The brackets bolt to the Pontiac's bumper and then the tow bar connects the Le Mans to the motorhome. The motorhome just needs a 2 inch hitch ball. When you disconnect from the motorhome the tow bar then stays on the front of the Le Mans.

For a lighting solution I would go with a magnetic kit such as # RM-2120. This kit does not require cutting into the vehicle wiring at all, which is something you would probably want to avoid on an older classic vehicle.

And finally, most states now require supplemental braking on the vehicle being flat towed. One of the easiest systems to set up and use is the Even Brake proportional system # RM-9400. It will apply the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. This is the easiest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles.

If the Le Mans does not have a functioning cigarette lighter then you will also need 12 volt outlet kit # RM-9332 to plug in the braking system.

I have also included some helpful links to our series of help articles on flat towing for you.

You may also be able to dolly tow the vehicle using a dolly such as # RM-2050-1 or a similar dolly obtained locally. The owners manual should be able to tell you if the vehicle can be dolly towed if it does have a towing section.

And the last alternative is a single car trailer that is large enough for the Le Mans.

expert reply by: Michael H

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