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1. [Land-speed] Towing a race car (score: 1)
Author: Greg Meyers <advo@comcast.net>
Date: Mon, 01 Jun 2009 09:48:51 -0500
Need to come up with vehicle to tow 3200 pound race car on open well-built, well balanced 4 wheel trailer over the rockies to Wendover. I have a fairly clean good running 1978 Lincoln Mark V with the
/html/land-speed/2009-06/msg00001.html (6,550 bytes)

2. Re: [Land-speed] Towing a race car (score: 1)
Author: "Dave Dahlgren" <ddahlgren@snet.net>
Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 11:58:13 -0400
I would at least add transmission cooler to th list.. And plan on really taking your time.. -- Original Message -- From: "Greg Meyers" <advo@comcast.net> To: "'land Speed List'" <land-speed@autox.tea
/html/land-speed/2009-06/msg00003.html (8,580 bytes)

3. Re: [Land-speed] Towing a race car (score: 1)
Author: "Adin, David" <DavidAdin@mercydurango.org>
Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 10:00:22 -0600
Trans cooler absolutely. Maybe a trans temp gauge, too? I would at least add transmission cooler to th list.. And plan on really taking your time.. -- Original Message -- From: "Greg Meyers" <advo@co
/html/land-speed/2009-06/msg00004.html (9,136 bytes)

4. Re: [Land-speed] Towing a race car (score: 1)
Author: "John Staiger" <lsrvette@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 12:35:55 -0400
Although not even close to cheap, I would look at a Hensley hitch (www dot Hensleymfg dot com) to eliminate the sway. Their target market is large cars pulling heavy trailers. Their demo unit is a Ca
/html/land-speed/2009-06/msg00005.html (9,878 bytes)

5. Re: [Land-speed] Towing a race car (score: 1)
Author: "Benn" <karhu@california.com>
Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 10:06:23 -0700
I used to tow my C2 'vette race car (about 4000# with trailer) with another C2 (about 3200#). Worked fine. Coulda used a deeper first gear, but no real problem. Be SURE that the trailer tongue load i
/html/land-speed/2009-06/msg00006.html (8,786 bytes)

6. Re: [Land-speed] Towing a race car (score: 1)
Author: Greg Meyers <advo@comcast.net>
Date: Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:03:17 -0500
So, maybe a consensus is that it can work if: Car is equipped with adequate springs, electric brakes, good hitch and transmission cooler/gauge And I watch tranny temp And I make sure there is adequat
/html/land-speed/2009-06/msg00007.html (9,747 bytes)

7. [Land-speed] Towing A Race Car (score: 1)
Author: Dick J <lsr_man@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 11:31:35 -0700 (PDT)
I go along with that. A weight distribution - anti-sway hitch of some kind would be essential. Electric trailer brakes are also an absolute necessity. You'll also need good heavy springs - boosters o
/html/land-speed/2009-06/msg00008.html (8,186 bytes)

8. Re: [Land-speed] Towing a race car (score: 1)
Author: "John Burk" <joyseydevil@comcast.net>
Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 18:03:41 -0400
I posted this before . I think this is how trailer sway happens . The trailer sways to the right . The sway inertia is in the back of the trailer , the trailer tires act as a pivot and the hitch push
/html/land-speed/2009-06/msg00011.html (9,503 bytes)

9. Re: [Land-speed] Towing a race car (score: 1)
Author: James Tone <gmc6power@earthlink.net>
Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 18:16:33 -0400 (EDT)
Why would you do that??? Just buy another one next year for $50.00 and transfer the towing parts. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Land
/html/land-speed/2009-06/msg00012.html (7,841 bytes)

10. Re: [Land-speed] Towing a race car (score: 1)
Author: Greg Meyers <advo@comcast.net>
Date: Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:20:21 -0500
To tow it correctly, the towing parts WILL be the most expensive things! Thanks All! _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Land-speed mailin
/html/land-speed/2009-06/msg00013.html (8,055 bytes)

11. Re: [Land-speed] Towing a race car (score: 1)
Author: <sparky.2211@cox.net>
Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 21:00:01 -0700
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/html/land-speed/2009-06/msg00025.html (8,766 bytes)

12. [Land-speed] Towing a Race car (score: 1)
Author: "Kirkwood" <saltfever@comcast.net>
Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 21:31:01 -0700
10% of the gross towed weight is what is usually recommended for tongue weight. For heavier trucks and loads it may sometimes be as much as 15%. I dislike air bags because there is no spring-constant
/html/land-speed/2009-06/msg00026.html (8,747 bytes)

13. Re: [Land-speed] Towing a Race car (score: 1)
Author: "Ed Weldon" <23.weldon@comcast.net>
Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 07:36:50 -0700
Take off the deck lid and mount a 5th wheel high in the trunk space. You'll need a gooseneck trailer, though. Don't forget to drill a couple of rain drains (don't hit the gas tank). Yeah, the idea of
/html/land-speed/2009-06/msg00031.html (8,724 bytes)

14. Re: [Land-speed] Towing a Race car (score: 1)
Author: Greg Meyers <advo@comcast.net>
Date: Tue, 02 Jun 2009 09:55:10 -0500
If I had the time, I think I could come up with a pretty good, high mpg, low cost, aerodynamic car hauler after all these great ideas! Greg _______________________________________________ Support Tea
/html/land-speed/2009-06/msg00033.html (9,261 bytes)

15. Re: [Land-speed] Towing a Race car (score: 1)
Author: "John Burk" <joyseydevil@comcast.net>
Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 14:33:05 -0400
5th wheel trailers work fine with zero tongue weight . _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Land-speed mailing list http://autox.team.net/m
/html/land-speed/2009-06/msg00042.html (9,419 bytes)

16. Re: [Land-speed] Towing a Race car (score: 1)
Author: John Staiger <lsrvette@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 12:01:29 -0700 (PDT)
...or you could try a pullrite hitch. It is essentially an upside-down 5th wheel hitch that puts the pivot point under the gas tank at the rear axle... but then you don't get to do all that custom tr
/html/land-speed/2009-06/msg00043.html (9,962 bytes)

17. Re: [Land-speed] Towing a Race car (score: 1)
Author: Skip Higginbotham <saltrat@pahrump.com>
Date: Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:42:56 -0700
Skip _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Land-speed mailing list http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/land-speed
/html/land-speed/2009-06/msg00046.html (8,676 bytes)

18. Re: [Land-speed] Towing a Race car (score: 1)
Author: "Ed Weldon" <23.weldon@comcast.net>
Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 19:26:12 -0700
John/Skip -- I think I share Skip's skepticism. The physics of the situation suggests to me that the weight on the 5th wheel should be a significant amount to give the rear wheels of the tow vehicle
/html/land-speed/2009-06/msg00048.html (9,191 bytes)

19. Re: [Land-speed] Towing a Race car (score: 1)
Author: Skip Higginbotham <saltrat@pahrump.com>
Date: Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:42:36 -0700
Our 5th wheel has roughly 1600 lbs on the pin.....enough to keep the back tires on the road....and it pulls beautifully. Total wight is about 11K. Race car trailer (Goose neck) has about 2000 on the
/html/land-speed/2009-06/msg00051.html (9,755 bytes)

20. Re: [Land-speed] Towing a race car (score: 1)
Author: "Ellen Wilkinson" <gary_ellen@msn.com>
Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 23:12:13 -0600
Trailer towing 101 and a neat tool to buy. http://www.sherline.com/lmbook.htm<http://www.sherline.com/lmbook.htm> Gary W To tow it correctly, the towing parts WILL be the most expensive things! Thank
/html/land-speed/2009-06/msg00052.html (8,309 bytes)

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