Any Recommendations On A Tow-dolly?

I have the M38A1 with a Dauntless/T14 I put in in it and I am considering a tow dolly to haul it out West and go mountain cruising. Most of the dollys are universal and are a bit too big. I think I want a real thin one to haul it behind my 1/2 ton Silverado. Can a guy have one thinned out a bit? I think the thinnest the universals get is still about 18" wider than a guy would need. And the less weight the better, I wondered if I could have a simple one made from a couple of 1-ton trailer axles with the square ends and have them welded up on a square-tube aluminum setup. Like I said, most of the dollys I've seen are overkill in size and weight. I need small and light to be keeping about 75mph down the freeway headin' Denver's direction.

Again, thanks to everybody, even if you are just here to read!

 

You have a D18 t case, which means you can pop it in neutral and flat tow the rig directly behind your pick up with a tow bar (although I wouldn't recommend 75MPH for any towing).
I towed my 71 from Kentucky to Oregon behind an army buddy's 73 F150. Dropped the windshield and off we went.

 

I would much rather tow a light trailer than a tow dolly. Try to find a used 16' trailer with surge or electric brakes and pull-out or a fold-down ramps.

Even when I have to call for roadside service (which is very infrequent these days) I always ask for a flatbed.

 

I like tow dollys they work fine. But i definatly wouldnt make one from scratch. Mainly because they pivot a bit in the middle to make them able to turn. Without that function you are going to have all kinds of problems. They are light. about 5 or 600 lbs its not a problem. The width is a little annoying but it is what it is. I towed my 2a home 150 miles on a busted up old dolly with a 99 tahoe could hardly notice it was there

 

I bet that buying an extra set of 4 wheels with street tires for flat towing would be far cheaper and easier.

 

I have a Master Tow, I bought it from a friend for $300.00, I offered $400.00 he said that was too much. It is perfect size for my 64 CJ5. I think it is for Compact cars. Tow Dollies need to be wide if too narrow they will hit your cars fenders when you turn. I only use mine to bring my Jeep from our Cabin to our house, 250 miles. I disconnect my rear drive shaft and put a ratchet strap between the frame rails to hold it up, and duct tape the bearing caps in place. Works well for me, I keep it around 65mph, just stay in the truck lane. Hope this helps, Good Luck

 

I have a Master Tow also with surge brakes,simple,easy to use,no plates required and can pull different vehicles,no more work to secure a vehicle than a trailer.....Good Luck

 

You can have this for a song. I bought it for my M38 and then sold the M38. PM me if interested.