The ride of an airstream trailer is supposed to be second to none. The
Henschen axles are supposedly some of the best axles out there.
As for tow vehicles, you're on the right track! We have a 53 chevy 1-
ton panel truck (same as Bill Dentinger) that we will be "upgrading"
similar to what you're doing. A 72-87 Chevy 1/2 or 3/4 ton IRS setup is
almost a direct bolt in for the 48-53 trucks. Gives you a nice front
suspension and built in motor mounts for your new engine.
We plan on redoing the truck once the airstream is complete.
You can see what ours looks like right now at
http://www.141.com/triumphs
Just look for the 53 chevy panel.
Brad
On 23 May 2004, at 15:41, Bill Babcock wrote:
> That's pretty much the theory. I'm going to quit racing DSR--put the
> Radical up for sale--and concentrate on vintage racing with Peyote. I just
> have too much fin in that car. I want t good way to trailer long distances
> 'cause I plan to do a big lap, playing at all the tracks on the east and
> midwest in a year or two.
>
> The other piece of the plan concerns the '49 chevy truck I've got. I'm
> going to do a major transplant--aftermarket frame kit, big diesel, etc.
> Should make a great tow vehicle. There's even a dual wheel kit available
> these days. Don't think I'll need it though.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Joe Curry [mailto:spitlist@COX.NET]
> Sent: Sunday, May 23, 2004 2:43 PM
> To: Bill Babcock; 'Susan Kahler'
> Cc: fot@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: Airstream
>
>
> If anything, "It Fits"! That aluminum body will feel right at home inside
> a similar looking trailer.
>
> Joe (C)
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-fot@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-fot@autox.team.net] On Behalf
> Of Bill Babcock Sent: Sunday, May 23, 2004 2:06 PM To: 'Susan Kahler' Cc:
> 'fot@autox.team.net ' Subject: Airstream
>
> It looks like you guys are doing something I've been thinking
> of--converting an old Airstream to haul your vintage car. I'm bidding on a
> 30 footer. I want to gut it, and build it so it has a compact living area
> and still carry Peyote. Is that what you guys are up to?
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