10-09-2018, 06:50 PM
I have seen many a paint job ruined by cars that have been covered on an open trailer - anything (straps, tarps, plastic sheeting, cloth sheets etc.) touching the paint will rub, you can guess the rest...
I am happy to tow my cars with the hoods up but I secure the side of frames onto the steering column or the scuttle lamp brackets on both sides - the securing clips on my cars are in very good working order, not all are so.
I have also see the aftermath of a hood coming adrift, it ripped the hood stays out of the body and severely bent the frame. If you are in any doubt as to the security of the hood, put it down and secure it so that it doesn't billow out and rip.
I am happy to tow my cars with the hoods up but I secure the side of frames onto the steering column or the scuttle lamp brackets on both sides - the securing clips on my cars are in very good working order, not all are so.
I have also see the aftermath of a hood coming adrift, it ripped the hood stays out of the body and severely bent the frame. If you are in any doubt as to the security of the hood, put it down and secure it so that it doesn't billow out and rip.