pulled a trailer for the first time!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chevelle · 03-25-2014, 11:55 PM

"Well the old girl pulled like a dream" is what I wish I could say lol. In actually it swayed a little to much when braking and it needed a little more power to get up some hills but all in all I would consider it a success! The brake controller worked great, the air bags kept the frame from hitting the rear end and I barely had to jack up the tongue to unload the race car (thanks to my 6inch rise hitch) ive been dreaming about towing my car with my old truck since I was 14 and it finally became a reality, just thought id share it with you guys

19673ontree · 03-26-2014, 05:28 AM

Thats cool , have you seen the movie TWO LANE BLACKTOP ? In a couple shots they are at a drag race track you can see the old trucks they hauled the race cars with , cool story awesome !

hamjet · 03-26-2014, 06:40 AM

boy that looks sharp! You can post that in the "working trucks" section, Be careful thow, any emergency stops can be very bad...They must have been some pretty steep hills if the 355 c.i. had trouble up hills..atleast you have trailer braking, looks like fun....P.S. looks like the trailer tounge is a little too high in the photo.. fast stops might lift the back of the truck up..maybe drop the hitch 3-4 inches....

Average Joe · 03-26-2014, 09:27 PM

Sweet combo! I have been upgrading my 'Burb for towing since I purchased a 26' TT 2 years ago. I have enough power and it breaks well, just trying to eliminate sway and pourposing now. I'd like to add a rear sway bar and helper bags this year if the budget allows.

o6r1man · 03-26-2014, 10:45 PM

Thats awesome!! When i was 16 I had a 69 lwb with a 250 and granny 4 speed and I pulled my el camino to the track every weekend. It pulled better then it stopped (4 wheel drums) but of course I live in flatasskansas and I would just hold it to the floor the whole 30 mile trip to the track. I wouldn't mind using my 70 to pull it to the yearly nostalgic drags.

Sklptrljay · 03-26-2014, 11:35 PM

I like the Chevelle. I had one like it. Good times.

03-25-2014, 11:55 PM	#1
chevelle instagram "footbraker67" Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mustang,Oklahoma Posts: 204	pulled a trailer for the first time!! "Well the old girl pulled like a dream" is what I wish I could say lol. In actually it swayed a little to much when braking and it needed a little more power to get up some hills but all in all I would consider it a success! The brake controller worked great, the air bags kept the frame from hitting the rear end and I barely had to jack up the tongue to unload the race car (thanks to my 6inch rise hitch) ive been dreaming about towing my car with my old truck since I was 14 and it finally became a reality, just thought id share it with you guys Attached Images __________________ 1967 lwb, bigwindow, factory air (converted to Vintage Air), custom option,4.5- 6 drop, TBI injected 355, 700r4, 5 lug, daily driver. 1967 Chevelle Malibu Drag car, 355, brodix heads and intake, powerglide, 10.82 @ 123 mph 1966 chevelle malibu, Street/strip, 355, spare parts from my other chevelle, 12.82 @104 mph 1968 lwb parts truck

03-26-2014, 05:28 AM	#2
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: pulled a trailer for the first time!! Thats cool , have you seen the movie TWO LANE BLACKTOP ? In a couple shots they are at a drag race track you can see the old trucks they hauled the race cars with , cool story awesome ! __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

03-26-2014, 06:40 AM	#3
hamjet Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Westerlo, New York Posts: 1,325	Re: pulled a trailer for the first time!! boy that looks sharp! You can post that in the "working trucks" section, Be careful thow, any emergency stops can be very bad...They must have been some pretty steep hills if the 355 c.i. had trouble up hills..atleast you have trailer braking, looks like fun....P.S. looks like the trailer tounge is a little too high in the photo.. fast stops might lift the back of the truck up..maybe drop the hitch 3-4 inches.... __________________ Thanks, Joe.. 1969 C/10, 348 C.I., 3X2 bbl. V8, 2004r , LWB. Last edited by hamjet; 03-27-2014 at 07:58 AM.

03-26-2014, 09:27 PM	#4
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,352	Re: pulled a trailer for the first time!! Sweet combo! I have been upgrading my 'Burb for towing since I purchased a 26' TT 2 years ago. I have enough power and it breaks well, just trying to eliminate sway and pourposing now. I'd like to add a rear sway bar and helper bags this year if the budget allows. __________________ 1967 C10 Suburban 454/TH400/3.07's An Average Joe and His 'Burb: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=775843

03-26-2014, 10:45 PM	#5
o6r1man Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: KS Posts: 268	Re: pulled a trailer for the first time!! Thats awesome!! When i was 16 I had a 69 lwb with a 250 and granny 4 speed and I pulled my el camino to the track every weekend. It pulled better then it stopped (4 wheel drums) but of course I live in flatasskansas and I would just hold it to the floor the whole 30 mile trip to the track. I wouldn't mind using my 70 to pull it to the yearly nostalgic drags. __________________ 1970 SWB "old flame" 1967 SWB c10 sold 1972 Elcamino 496 2012 Denali HD dmax

03-26-2014, 11:35 PM	#6
Sklptrljay Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma Posts: 874	Re: pulled a trailer for the first time!! I like the Chevelle. I had one like it. Good times.



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