Successfully towed the ole' Chevy home
This was my dads truck and when I bought the fx4, I saw the opportunity to bring it home. It's a 72' 3/4 ton camper special. I was worried about towing it with a 1/2 ton but it pulled really well overall. Total about 550 miles. Kept it about 60mph loaded and 65mph empty. Got right around 12mpg. Had to be real easy on the brakes/following distance etc.. because there's none on the trailer. More confident now in the fx4 than ever. On the other hand, I'll be lucky to get the Chevy off the trailer...lol
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Congrats !!
COOL !!! What Plans do you have for it ??? :)
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Would love to fully restore it but realistically, I hope to freshen up the motor, get some exhaust on it and go from there. Who knows what's down the road. My dad and I redid the interior and had the tranny rebuilt when he was still around so it will be great to get done whatever I can to keep her goin.
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NICE !!!
Originally Posted by bfgoodmudder
(Post 13893972)
Would love to fully restore it but realistically, I hope to freshen up the motor, get some exhaust on it and go from there. Who knows what's down the road. My dad and I redid the interior and had the tranny rebuilt when he was still around so it will be great to get done whatever I can to keep her goin.
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Yes sir, thanks for the reply. What do ya think of the way the fx4 is squatting? Too much for it?
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Fx4
NOT AT ALL, That truck can pull and Tow a HOUSE.... LOOKS FINE.......:)
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The orange and white is my favorite color combo for those trucks, great to see you'll be hanging on to it and putting some miles on it. Sounds like your FX4 towed it beautifully. Congratulations
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Looks like a fine Tow! Awesome!
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Cool !!!!
Originally Posted by 46fordtruck
(Post 13894184)
The orange and white is my favorite color combo for those trucks, great to see you'll be hanging on to it and putting some miles on it. Sounds like your FX4 towed it beautifully. Congratulations
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Took the rig to the scales the next day. She weighed right at 12,500lbs minus 1 wife, 2 daughters, 1 friend, luggage, and one floor jack. Oh and by the way... Happy New year!! :-X03
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My dad got the ol Fairlane in 1965, it was my first car. The 79 F150 he bought new. I guess I can't get rid of either one!
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Happy New Year !!!
Originally Posted by bfgoodmudder
(Post 13900959)
Took the rig to the scales the next day. She weighed right at 12,500lbs minus 1 wife, 2 daughters, 1 friend, luggage, and one floor jack. Oh and by the way... Happy New year!! :-X03
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Very Nice !!!
[QUOTE=2020;13902106]My dad got the ol Fairlane in 1965, it was my first car. The 79 F150 he bought new. I guess I can't get rid of either one!
Very Nice !!! you kept both, Especially the 65, I LOVE the "Fairlane"......:) |
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