In an old issue of TW, the subject of flat towing (without using a
dolly) is discussed and it was decided that attempting to tow a
Studebaker that way was almost impossible.

But I towed a '64 Cruiser from Battle Mountain NV, (the armpit of the
world, according to the sign) over Hoover dam (ever do THAT?) up and
down mountains to San Antonio (yes, the driveshaft was disconnected)
with no problem.

However, once I towed a Hawk about 150 miles and had a terrible time.
Going straight on I-35  was OK but the front wheels didn't want to turn
as they should have around corners. Both of these cars had power
steering, so I think that was not the problem.

Has anyone had a similar problem?  I want to tow the Hawk I just got
about 17 miles and if I don't HAVE to rent a dolly, don't want to do
it.  Since it doesn't run, I think it will be very hard to get the car
on the dolly.  But I do have a tow bar and a trailer hitch on the back
of my van.

As an aside, once I bought a Fiat X1/9.  I didn't have a tow bar or
dolly but the seller told me that he could tow it to my house, using a
piece of water pipe about 6 feet long.  I said something like, "That'll
be the day!"  He ran a chain thru the pipe, attached it to the middle
of both cars' bumpers, tightened it very tight and took the X to my
house with NO problem.  Had never seen it done, before or since.

I guess my question is--if a piece of water pipe and a chain will work,
what is the problem with flat towing a Stude?  

John