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ChevLoRay · 07-08-2007, 11:39 AM

There have to be people who were excited to buy a truck like yours, when it was new, to pull their '66 model trailers. My '69 2WD has a 350, a TH400, 3.23 gears and was used to pull a 28-ft trailer before I bought it. I suspect that had it had a set of disc brakes, instead of drums, they'd still be driving it and pulling that trailer.

When we bought a new 26-foot Nomad, in '84, I bought a '76 Blazer 4WD, that had a part-time kit already installed. It had a 400SB and a 350TH. I put 31x11.50 Wrangler Radials on it, and we went "camping". I gotta tell you that 2WD-Low is perfect for spotting your trailer into a tight space. Lots of control and plenty of power at your disposal.

I vote to keep the truck, and enjoy the trailer/truck combo. You should get plenty of positive comments. I would go ahead and modify the truck to put the AC in it and add the coolers for the engine oil and transmission. With an electric fan install, you should be good-to-go.

I'm envious of the trailer....they're contagious.

07-08-2007, 11:39 AM	#16
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: 26' 1966 Airstream and a 71 GMC SWB 4x4 There have to be people who were excited to buy a truck like yours, when it was new, to pull their '66 model trailers. My '69 2WD has a 350, a TH400, 3.23 gears and was used to pull a 28-ft trailer before I bought it. I suspect that had it had a set of disc brakes, instead of drums, they'd still be driving it and pulling that trailer. When we bought a new 26-foot Nomad, in '84, I bought a '76 Blazer 4WD, that had a part-time kit already installed. It had a 400SB and a 350TH. I put 31x11.50 Wrangler Radials on it, and we went "camping". I gotta tell you that 2WD-Low is perfect for spotting your trailer into a tight space. Lots of control and plenty of power at your disposal. I vote to keep the truck, and enjoy the trailer/truck combo. You should get plenty of positive comments. I would go ahead and modify the truck to put the AC in it and add the coolers for the engine oil and transmission. With an electric fan install, you should be good-to-go. I'm envious of the trailer....they're contagious. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.