Bob,
Many years ago I owned a couple of pickups that were set up like the one
your are buying. My rear bumper mount was also a sliding arrangement that
permitted the rear bumper to extend when transporting a 10' or 11' slide-in
truck camper.
I also installed additional saddle tanks under the bed just in front of the
rear wheels. They were once very common and probably were the reason that
Ford/Chevy/Dodge began installing dual or larger tanks. Most of the old
extra tank rigs used a large manually operated valve installed on the floor
beside the driver's seat with a large brass knob with a pointer which was
used to select a tank by pointing at the tank in service. Some had
electrically operated tank valves but they were more expensive and more
complex. You must select a tank to draw fuel from by positioning the valve.
When a tank goes dry, you must be prepared to quickly grab the valve handle
and rotate it to select another tank before your truck and trailer comes to
a stop in the middle of Interstate 5.
A '66 Ford F-250 and '66 Airstream will make a great combo and conversation
piece.
Harvey Barlow
----- Original Message -----
From: Bob Kiger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Multiple recipients of VACList <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, April 27, 2001 11:02 PM
Subject: [VAC] Re: '66 Ford F-250
> Yes, I believe it is a 3/4 ton but it has certain beefed up features
> designed for campers and pulling trailers. The rear bumper is on steel
> rails that can be extended backward to accommodate campers that have an
> overhang.
>
> It has three gas tanks with a combined capacity of 60 gallons. There is a
> switch near the driver door which allows you to select tanks. I assume
> this is for filling them up. It came with an old Reese hitch which I will
> install soon.
>
> I really look forward to taking this complete 1966 Ford/Airstream to an
> upcoming rally. Am also considering hiring out to pull trailers for those
> who need that service. As always it was a bright shiny day in Oceanside,
CA.
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