Lot's of squawking about complicated technology on today's vehicles - Let's play "What would be the ideal classic tow vehicle of yesteryear? You know, The Good Old Days..." :)A few rules: 1. Emissions and human health - not my problem. Emission control not required. 2. It needs to tow my 16000 lbs 3 bedroom 5th wheel at 60 mph up 6% while averaging 10 mpg throughout western US and Canada, or double tow a jeep behind as well, at no less than 50 mph...3. Or haul my 4000lbs 2 slide camper4. No fancy DL's needed5. Never needs plugs or points...6. Starts at 0F without a block heater...What would be your perfect from the dream time tow vehicle vs today's troublesome trucks?

The truck your describing doesn't exist in yesteryear... it exists today because of the troublesome systems you mention. Maybe I do not understand the question?

TexasATM wrote:The truck your describing doesn't exist in yesteryear... it exists today because of the troublesome systems you mention. Maybe I do not understand the question?I believe it is posted using sarcasm. ie, telling those who complain about todays trucks, to tell what old tow vehicle is better.

i had a 1963 dodge power wagon that would pull a house-4 speed old style 318-heater was dealer installed-4.56 gears made 60 to 65 about max-I loved the "BASIC" truck aspect-I ended up selling it like a dummy-whsk

You couldn't get me to tow with the antiquated, no power, trouble prone stuff of yesteryear. I will admit that some of those did LOOK really nice and style is lacking in some of our modern selections.

Half worn out Volvo 610 with 500,000 miles on the clock at less than half the cost of a new pickup, however the slide in camper is a problem! Double/triple towing is not an issue.Chris

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TexasATM
Explorer
Oct 17, 2013
The truck your describing doesn't exist in yesteryear... it exists today because of the troublesome systems you mention. Maybe I do not understand the question?
mpierce
Explorer
Oct 17, 2013
TexasATM wrote:
The truck your describing doesn't exist in yesteryear... it exists today because of the troublesome systems you mention. Maybe I do not understand the question?

I believe it is posted using sarcasm. ie, telling those who complain about todays trucks, to tell what old tow vehicle is better.
whsk
Explorer
Oct 17, 2013
i had a 1963 dodge power wagon that would pull a house-4 speed old style 318-heater was dealer installed-4.56 gears made 60 to 65 about max-I loved the "BASIC" truck aspect-I ended up selling it like a dummy-whsk
fla-gypsy
Explorer
Oct 17, 2013
You couldn't get me to tow with the antiquated, no power, trouble prone stuff of yesteryear. I will admit that some of those did LOOK really nice and style is lacking in some of our modern selections.
Me_Again
Explorer III
Oct 17, 2013
Half worn out Volvo 610 with 500,000 miles on the clock at less than half the cost of a new pickup, however the slide in camper is a problem! Double/triple towing is not an issue.

Chris
Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Oct 17, 2013
Take your pick....
hone_eagle
Explorer
Oct 17, 2013
Me Again wrote:
Half worn out Volvo 610 with 500,000 miles on the clock at less than half the cost of a new pickup, however the slide in camper is a problem! Double/triple towing is not an issue.

Chris

slide in camper for the big un's

big un
skipnchar
Explorer
Oct 17, 2013
Sorry but #1 leaves me out already. those issues ARE everyone's problems if you have grand kids (I have 16 and counting). I believe it would be nice if they got to enjoy some of the things I've enjoyed about camping and travel.
K_Charles
Explorer
Oct 18, 2013
An old C60 with a 671
Hannibal
Explorer
Oct 18, 2013
I remember the good ol' cars and trucks. I'll take today's complicated vehicles over the old ones any day. I catch your drift! :B