Re: [AMC-list] Gotta get off the pot!

[Bruce Griffis <bruce.griffis@xxxxxxxxx>]

Yeah, that is too much thought. I could simply pop the tent, ground
pads, tarp, cooler and supplies in the trunk and be done with it. Put
on the hitch when I have time and cash. The car no longer leaks oil
from under the valve cover (I just used some sealant when seating the
gasket - problem solved). No longer leaking gas. Still hissing out a
little coolant, but the gauge doesn't go high. No longer leaking brake
fluid. Starts, stops and turns. Hoping to order clutch parts today
(called for pricing yesterday - had put it off a while ago, but I
really need to do this before hauling the Apache).

Think what I'll do is park the Corolla and just use the Rambler. That
way I should have the Rambler well sorted out before giving up the
other car. (providing the tax man holds no surprises)

On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 10:48 AM, Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> Yep, you're over thinking it! Sort of like the safety stuff you mentioned a
> few months ago. Get good seats and belts, that's the most critical thing!
> I hauled a good bit with my 63 American w/196 and auto trans. It was my
> "truck" while I was in service too -- still have the utility trailer my
> grandfather and I built with old Model T frame rails and front
> spindles/wheels and rear springs from a parts 61-63 American I had. Welded
> the spindles to each end of a piece of square tubing, and used the bolt-off
> spring mounts from the American too. Every time I moved it hauled a trailer
> load. Trailer weighs 700-800 pounds I'm sure (8'x4' bed), and it usually had
> about that much on it too. If it needed hauling, the rambler and trailer did
> it!
> Tom will speak for himself I'm sure, but he loads the heck out of his wagon
> and goes on trips, even across the desert and mountains.
> So you won't have a problem. You've got the idea, just slow down a bit,
> allow more pull-out and stop room, get annoyed by inconsiderate drivers who
> act like they didn't see you're pulling a load as they pass then slide in 2'
> from your front bumper, and enjoy the ride! HINT: on the interstate, get
> about 30-40' behind big rigs and drive. You need to stay far enough back
> they can see you. People don't like driving between a car with a load and a
> big truck, and you can still stop slightly faster than the rig even if they
> lock up the brakes suddenly.
> ----------
> Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:53:02 -0500
> From: Bruce Griffis <bruce.griffis@xxxxxxxxx>
>
> 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.
> 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).
>
>
>
> --
> Frank Swygert
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