[AMC-list] Gotta get off the pot!

[Bruce Griffis <bruce.griffis@xxxxxxxxx>]

My middle son is in college up in Chicago. Asked for my Corolla for a
birthday present, so he could have some wheels at school. I'm inclined
to give it, but the car serves as my dog-mobile (the three beagles
aren't allowed in my wife's car). It's also my Apache popup hauler,
and my long trip car (A/C, tunes, working cigarette lighter for the
NUVI, good fuel mileage).

Looks like I have from now until August to get serious about the
Rambler and change it from a once in a while grocery hauler to an
every day driver, dog hauler, popup-puller mobile. Think I had better
avail myself of local AMC club contacts and get myself to meet folks
and ask questions in person and turn a wrench a little more often. At
least it's at a pretty good point and it starts and drives well for
short jaunts. Hmmmm, I might be giving up the 'Rolla in July, if my
son gets assigned to a Parish for the summer and needs wheels to get
about.

TomJ - did you do any trailer pulling with your 196, or was it with
the Classic with the 232? If I do end up letting the 'Rolla go, I
still want to be able to go camping once a month in good weather - and
I'd prefer not to go back to the tent. I'm trying to figure this out,
but am probably giving it too much thought. I think just driving
conservatively, keeping my speed down and giving plenty of room in
front of me would be just fine. The trailer weighs between 500 and 650
pounds (probably closer to 500, I don't have the table and bench
options).

Oh well, got a bunch of fiddly bits to take care of before worrying
about the popup anyway. Anyone got a spare set of those big clamp-on
mirrors folks used for trailer hauling back in the '60's? That would
be pretty weirdly cool. Think I'll visit the Bay after doing some
sorting out.
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