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Prowler_guy's avatar
Prowler_guy
Explorer
Aug 01, 2015

Old school setup

Saw this guy yesterday puttering along. He probably bought both the trailer and the car new. Looks like a mid to late 70's Buick. He seem to be under control well but never got over 70kph in an 80 zone. It held its speed up some fair hills too. Couldn't see how it was hitched.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_ftY-kd-QO2eGtTTHg5aUVWWkk/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_ftY-kd-QO2Zzl3QzgzSFl2YlU/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_ftY-kd-QO2N3lBTDFLLVNiV1E/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_ftY-kd-QO2eWk1MnUtMjY2cmc/view?usp=sharing
  • 036_6turbo's avatar
    036_6turbo
    Explorer
    Aug 01, 2015
    Ozlander wrote:
    Back when cars had a full frame, there was not much difference between them and pickups of the era.

    And, no WDH and NO sway bar, gasp.


    455 big block Buick, torque monsters. 400TH 3 speed auto trans, no overdrive. 12 bolt rear axle. Air bags, or back in the day just plain old air shocks, would help level things out.

    That TV is more capable than a lot of what I see hauling stuff down the road today.
  • downtheroad's avatar
    downtheroad
    Explorer
    Aug 01, 2015
    Fun pictures...it brings back memories.
    We use to have a similar setup.
    I like the wind deflector on the tow vehicle...probably he is getting fantastic mileage.
  • Ozlander's avatar
    Ozlander
    Explorer
    Aug 01, 2015
    Back when cars had a full frame, there was not much difference between them and pickups of the era.

    And, no WDH and NO sway bar, gasp.
  • pira114's avatar
    pira114
    Explorer II
    Aug 01, 2015
    I wouldn't want to do it, but it used to be much more common
  • Mr__Camper's avatar
    Mr__Camper
    Explorer
    Aug 01, 2015
    Not trying to be disrespectful but did you have a point that I missed?

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