Help. I'm stuck. Literally.

[Deleted]

Shes stuck in a muddy paddock (long story...) and I'm reluctant to tow her out as there is a lack of places to attach the rope safely...
Any suggestions ? (Before the rain comes again....!)

Help........!!!!!!

Cheers.

Mark.

[Phil Nottingham]

The only safe place and where its meant to be done is the front subframe X member - try to attatch rope at 2 places by each side member.

I have done this - tell us your long story

[johnwp5bcoupe]

If you have a good one the subframe!

Beaten to the draw again Phil

[Deleted]

I had a look at the subframe initially. I'm a little worried that the rope when stressed may buckle the bumper/ numberplate as the towing vehicle will have the rope attached considerably higher and we'll be going uphill. Just want to tread (very carefully) at this stage.....

[Phil Nottingham]

If you cannot arrange to lower the rope attachment on the tow vehicle then remove the bumper. Only 2 3/82 UNF bolts attach the bumper irons to the chassis and are quickly removed.

Looping the two ropes round each side's radius arm may also help - these will not be damaged.

Do not attach anything to the antiroll bar!

Note It's only in the last 30 years that cars had recovery points - any old timer recovery man should be able to tackle this with damage.

NB I have heard of some using the bumper - not a good idea especaially on a rusty backend

[Warwick]

I know this is sort of obvious, but thought I'd better ask just in case.

I presume that it doesn't have a towbar. If it does, can you pull it out backwards?

[Deleted]

Thanks for all of your advice fellas....
Its currently sheeting it down here so I'll lay it off for a few days and remove the bumper in the meantime. Good excuse to polish it on the bench anyway...

[glennr]

Yes, the bumper would probably buckle. Is their anybody near you with a tractor?

[Phil Nottingham]

The bumper WILL buckle