wanted lakewood tow hubs from 60s/70s

philip a harnden · 10-13-2010, 08:48 AM

looking for a set of tow hubs. used for flat towing / or using tow bar (free wheeling the rear wheels) any bolt pattern. lakewood made these hubs back in 60s/70s
philhracecars@yahoo.com

63corvette · 10-13-2010, 09:50 AM

Philip I don't know if you just want some tow hubs or specifically want the Lakewoods, but I did flat tow back in the late 60's with a set I made patterned after the Lakewoods.
I remember using a spindle and bearing setup from a early 50's chevy with a plate welded to the spindle with holes drilled for the bolt pattern for the towed vehicle.
I pulled a B stock Chevelle to the races many times with those flat tow hubs.
That has been so long ago I do not remember what happened to those. They probably went with the race car when I sold it I just do not remember.
Rick Cates

skooter · 10-13-2010, 01:55 PM

NMW out of North Jersey used to make towing hubs, along with tow bars and tow tabs.
I don't think they are still in business.
There was an article in the mags back then on how to make a set, as Rick described. If I remember correctly, that's a laugh, as I'm now of the age of CRS, they used an early Chevelle front hub and spindle assembly with the appropiate bolt patterned heavy, round plate weled on. They drilled a hole in the Chevelle flange large enough for a socket and extension to get at the inner studs.
Here's a link to some pics, they seem to be a lot newer than the Lakewood, NMW days.
I don't know anything about them, just passing along a link about the pics. My son was just talking about hubs the other day and was Googling for some pics.

http://www.biggerbids.com/archive/au...EHICLE-RV.html

Ronnie Hamlin · 10-13-2010, 06:38 PM

Phil, it must be your lucky day because I have a pair in excellent condition. I am not sure if they are Lakewood brand but they do still have the original orange paint. Make me an offer I can't refuse either by PM or email me at "stk2031@aol.com"
Bear in mind when you make an offer that I acquired them from the infamous "Joey No Tools" from Long Island!

lawdog · 08-02-2011, 01:55 PM

I am also looking for a set of tow hubs or someone who can tell me how to make them...

Anyone??

racecar · 08-04-2011, 04:33 PM

i have a lakewood tow bar and towing hubs ....i/m locate on long island ....pm phone number

lawdog · 08-04-2011, 04:56 PM

Thank you

PM sent

lawdog · 08-04-2011, 05:51 PM

I sent you 2 pm's but my sent box is saying I have not sent any pm's. let me know if you did not get the pm's

427_ED · 08-04-2011, 08:02 PM

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10-13-2010, 08:48 AM	#1
philip a harnden Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: spencerport new york Posts: 71 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	wanted lakewood tow hubs from 60s/70s looking for a set of tow hubs. used for flat towing / or using tow bar (free wheeling the rear wheels) any bolt pattern. lakewood made these hubs back in 60s/70s philhracecars@yahoo.com

10-13-2010, 09:50 AM	#2
63corvette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canyon, Tx Posts: 538 Likes: 120 Liked 297 Times in 90 Posts	Re: wanted lakewood tow hubs from 60s/70s Philip I don't know if you just want some tow hubs or specifically want the Lakewoods, but I did flat tow back in the late 60's with a set I made patterned after the Lakewoods. I remember using a spindle and bearing setup from a early 50's chevy with a plate welded to the spindle with holes drilled for the bolt pattern for the towed vehicle. I pulled a B stock Chevelle to the races many times with those flat tow hubs. That has been so long ago I do not remember what happened to those. They probably went with the race car when I sold it I just do not remember. Rick Cates

10-13-2010, 01:55 PM	#3
skooter Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 33 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: wanted lakewood tow hubs from 60s/70s NMW out of North Jersey used to make towing hubs, along with tow bars and tow tabs. I don't think they are still in business. There was an article in the mags back then on how to make a set, as Rick described. If I remember correctly, that's a laugh, as I'm now of the age of CRS, they used an early Chevelle front hub and spindle assembly with the appropiate bolt patterned heavy, round plate weled on. They drilled a hole in the Chevelle flange large enough for a socket and extension to get at the inner studs. Here's a link to some pics, they seem to be a lot newer than the Lakewood, NMW days. I don't know anything about them, just passing along a link about the pics. My son was just talking about hubs the other day and was Googling for some pics. http://www.biggerbids.com/archive/au...EHICLE-RV.html

10-13-2010, 06:38 PM	#4
Ronnie Hamlin Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chalybeate Springs, N.C. Posts: 129 Likes: 17 Liked 24 Times in 6 Posts	Re: wanted lakewood tow hubs from 60s/70s Phil, it must be your lucky day because I have a pair in excellent condition. I am not sure if they are Lakewood brand but they do still have the original orange paint. Make me an offer I can't refuse either by PM or email me at "stk2031@aol.com" Bear in mind when you make an offer that I acquired them from the infamous "Joey No Tools" from Long Island!

08-02-2011, 01:55 PM	#5
lawdog Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 6 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: wanted lakewood tow hubs from 60s/70s I am also looking for a set of tow hubs or someone who can tell me how to make them... Anyone??

08-04-2011, 04:33 PM	#6
racecar Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 26 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: wanted lakewood tow hubs from 60s/70s i have a lakewood tow bar and towing hubs ....i/m locate on long island ....pm phone number

08-04-2011, 04:56 PM	#7
lawdog Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 6 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: wanted lakewood tow hubs from 60s/70s Thank you PM sent

08-04-2011, 05:51 PM	#8
lawdog Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 6 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: wanted lakewood tow hubs from 60s/70s I sent you 2 pm's but my sent box is saying I have not sent any pm's. let me know if you did not get the pm's

08-04-2011, 08:02 PM	#9
427_ED Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Nicholasville, KY Posts: 264 Likes: 44 Liked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: wanted lakewood tow hubs from 60s/70s Search the classifieds on a website called JalopyJournal.