Towing Issues: Flat Towing Question, flat tow, tow dolly

Question
This is a weird one, but here goes:
I have a 1965 Lincoln Continental that's been converted into an unpowered parade float (we push it).  Actually, it now looks like the Deathmobile from Animal House.
As part of that conversion, we pulled the engine and tranny, so she rides very high in front.
We planned to bolt on a tow bar and flat tow her, but when we tried this, it didn't work.  The wheels jogged left, and she wouldn't follow, and it actually ripped the mounts for the tow bar off the frame where I'd welded them.  Bummer.

Renting a tow dolly every time we move her is a hassle, and we'd really like to get this working.  I'm guessing the issue is that the steering geometry is screwed up because she's riding so high in the front.  Are there obvious things I should try doing (other than putting an engine back in) that might get her to flat tow properly?

Thanks,
-Ben

Answer
well now this is a different question..   I would bet that you are right on the steering being messed up as its riding high in the front and thereby having the tires not making good contact with the ground...Its a weight transfer issue which we deal with all the time in tow trucks..

Other than reinstalling the engine, there are a few things you can do... you can add counterweights, such as steel plates or concrete blocks in the space. A 55 gallon drum which you can add water to (and drain when needed) might work just as well for that..  In fact  that might be the best answer as it will be adjustable weight for when needed..
There used to be a tow truck which had a water filled front bumper, and I have seen and towed many buses with water bumpers also..

I have this funny image of the float, (I love Animal House and used to live in Eugene where it was filmed)...

Hope this helps