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
> ROFL. I know you are in jest, but it makes a great tow vehicle, if you
are
> handy with a wrench. Drop a new 350 in it, shift-kit the tranny, bondo
the
> rust, and you have room to haul everyone and everything inside and the
looks
> that prevent anyone in a motel lot from ever thinking twice about stealing
> your vehicle. It also gives you a place to nap at the track and build SUs
> out of the sand or rain.
>
> Good tow vehicles are what you make out of them, and what your needs are.
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