Well, I can't be of any help, but I hope when you DO get back to Ohio, you will flesh this story out a bit. A lot can be learned from the accidents of others. Info that would be useful is what were you towing with?, how did you lose control?, is everyone alright?, that sort of thing. Best of luck, tim o'brien (who once towed an 81 Westy with a 92 Toyota PU 150 miles)(P.S. a big no no) >From: Wassily Smyrnow <jarsofclay@AMERITECH.NET> >Reply-To: Wassily Smyrnow <jarsofclay@AMERITECH.NET> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2001 10:57:05 -0400 > >Help..Help.. >We were towing our 84' Vanagon with broken torque converter, from CT to OH, > using a U-Haul tow dolly. >The vehicles lost control and tipped onto sides. Our Vanagon now sits at a >towing garage near Bloomsburg, PA... new transmission, and engine installed >in Oct. 2000. the towing bill from the accident is $600 and we are 5 hours >away in OH with no means of bringing it back. Is there anyone on that >interstate 80 area who could help us and at the same time help themselves >(win -win). >I can send pictures and give exact location of garage. Any help is >apprediated greatly! e-mail us please >jarsofclay@ameritech.net
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