Do you think there are any 1955 cars or trucks that
could tow a 22' FC? Once in awhile I see someone sell
an old car or truck that has new safety stuff on it.
--- Weimers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> That's why the word "NOT!" is on the end of the
> subject line. I have a 1937
> Dodge D5, so I know how powerful they are ...or
> "aren't", maybe I should
> say. They will move with traffic as long as you
> don't try to go on the
> Interstate.
>
> I saw an article where they were pulling nearly
> 10,000 pound trailers with
> early 1950's cars. It was in Mechanix Illustrated or
> a similar publication.
> These cars had a top speed of 45 mph while towing
> ...not quite up to modern
> standards. It did surprise me how much they did tow,
> however. The magazine
> was not mine. I wish I had asked the guy if I could
> buy it!
>
> I tow with vintage cars, but not that far vintage
> (as a 1935 Chrysler
> Airstream)! Cars of the 1960's and 1970's were
> fairly well built and
> powerful. Late 60's and early 70's had seat belts,
> collapsible steering
> columns, dual brake systems, disc brakes, etc. that
> make them decent, safe
> and somewhat reliable vehicles. So far, my vintage
> tow cars have not broken
> down so badly I couldn't get home. I didn't use
> the '37 Dodge, however!
>
> MARC WEIMER
> Punxsutawney, PA - Home of the Groundhog
> #15767
> 1963 Globe Trotter
> 1971 Globe Trotter
> http://users.penn.com/~mweimer
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Toby Folwick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: "Multiple recipients of VACList"
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2001 11:15 AM
> Subject: [VAC] Re: Suggested vintage tow vehicles
> ...NOT!
>
>
> > the Chrysler/Desoto Airstream/Airflow would not do
> a
> > very good job of safely pulling an Airstream.
> Yeah
> > that was the car of choice in 1935/1936 when the
> > trailers were LIGHT, but I know 2 people that have
> > trailers of that era - Dr. Holman (1935 15') and
> the
> > film director Tim Burton (1936 19'?) - okay maybe
> a
> > couple others.
> >
> > as a side note, a (1 of 4 made) 1935 Desoto
> Airflow 2
> > doors sold for $28,000 recently. restored.
> >
> > Toby Folwick
> >
> > --- Weimers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > > While you're at it, why not check one of the
> > > "Airflow" Chryslers at
> > > http://clubs.hemmings.com/airflow/photos.html
> > > There are a lot more of these about, and you
> might
> > > actually be able to buy
> > > one!!
> > >
> > > The again, there was a Desoto called the
> > > "Airstream". Check one of these
> > > babies out at
> > >
> >
>
http://detnews.com/1998/joyrides/classics/gallery/36desotoairstream.htm
> > >
> > > MARC WEIMER
> > > Punxsutawney, PA - Home of the Groundhog
> > > #15767
> > > 1963 Globe Trotter
> > > 1971 Globe Trotter
> > > http://users.penn.com/~mweimer
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Robert / Susan Harper"
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > To: "Multiple recipients of VACList"
> > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2001 10:25 PM
> > > Subject: [VAC] Suggested vintage tow vehicles
> > >
> > >
> > > > Here it is. The tow vehicle we've all been
> > > dreaming of for our vintage
> > > > Airstreams. The Stout Scarab. Not a lot of HP,
> but
> > > you could squeeze a big
> > > > block V-8 in there, I'm sure:
> > > http://www.ohtm.org/35stout.html
> > > >
> > > > If you'd prefer a 3-wheeler, try the Dymaxion:
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
http://www.washedashore.com/projects/dymax/pictures.html
> > > >
> > > > BH62GT/SC
> > > >
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