Re: Using a 300L Conv't as a Tow Car?

Great find, Gary! Relayed this to my mechanic buddy. With a 1600lb open trailer we'd be about 200lbs too heavy per factory specs. Maybe run with a lighter trailer...

David M.
New Jersey

    From: Gary H. <62to65mopar@xxxxxxxxxxx>
 To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
 Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2012 11:01 AM
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 Using a 300L Conv't as a Tow Car?
  


See http://postimage.org/image/b8wcxjhft/ for some specifications from Chrysler. 

Thanks,
Gary H. 

>  -------Original Message-------

>  Hi All,
>  Chryslers at Carlisle '13 is just around the corner and I'm thinking of
>  using my L to tow my K Ram Convt. The L will have its front drums converted
>  to power disc brakes shortly. The K weighs around 4100lbs and the trailer
>  would be another 1600lbs or so. (I've been reliably told that '65 300s
>  safely towed much heavier campers back in the day.)
>  
>  Aside from a trailer hitch and an open trailer (which I'd rent), anything
>  else I'm missing to do this safe and proper?
>  
>  If it's not to complex, could be one fun way to roll out to Carlisle in the
>  summer.
>  
>  Thanks for any advice.
> 
 
>  David M.
>  New Jersey 

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