I had considered towing my formula Vee with my '37 Ford Pick Up. The brakes
were mechanical and very bad. Also it only had the 60 HP motor.
We bought a Vee many years ago. It came with a small camping trailer (not
an Airstream) with a hinged flap in the rear. The ramps projected out the
back and a hand winch hauled the Vee inside. Then I could sleep in the
trailer over night. My wife would not sleep in it.
Dick Ryan ex. 24022
(650)312-4022
Risk Management Dept.
SM 2000/2
FAX (650)312-5830
-----Original Message-----
From: Bob Schmitt [mailto:bob.schmitt@sainthood.com]
Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2001 10:23 AM
To: Vintage Racing List
Subject: Re: Tow Vehicle - Vintage?
Hi all -
The tow vehicle topic comes up periodically, but I don't recall anyone
suggesting any "vintage" tow vehicles. I bought my '66 Imperial LeBaron
with the possible thought of towing my vintage car (IF it ever gets
completed, IF I decide to race it, IF...). Except for the brakes, I think
it has the basics which can be improved - 440 engine, solid transmission,
very beefy frame, weight over 5,000. A while back, I was looking for specs
on the factory towing options and got these suggestions specifically to
improve an Imperial for towing - they probably can apply to any older, good
platform:
http://teamchicago.com/imperial/imptowng.htm
And how about a "convertible" Airstream, with a hinged back lid, for a
smaller race car carrier?
Bob
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