new tow truck

[Sonetpro]

Nice ride Chip. You can't beat the small block. I'm thinking of putting one in my Jeep. I have a 283 and a 350 4 bolt.
You wanna have a contest for worst gas mileage? I think I'd win. Try driving a low geared Jeep with a V8.

Remember 1 on TDC valves closed.

[Joseph]

Joseph so it sounds like you a Chrysler man

Nope - Ford Ranger. Though I do kinda like the PT Cruiser, even though it's really nothing more than a Neon with a sexy body.

And of course, what's not to love about and the classic 300C convertible?!

I got a Chrysler
it seats about twenty
so come on!
And bring your juke box money.
-B52s, "Love Shack"

Joseph

[ALAN GEDDES]

We are taking the grandkids to Dad's place at the lake and tear #5 in the morning for a week before they go back to school. Hubble and I get the tear. At least I get to pull with her car and not my GMC.

[Chip]

update on tow truck,,,, I just finished putting gas in for the second time and with engine just starting to break in, I am getting 14 MPG, now thats partially interstate to work and around town, and thats also keeping me foot off the firewall, but so far so good,,, after a little more tweeking and adjustments, I am hoping for mid to high teens , which aint too bad for whats in it,,,

chipper

[Jiminsav]

this could be my next tow vehical
it's a honda 600 from the 70's cut in half and then cut into a truck bed.

[nubwon]

Hey Chip, that is hot!! We had an '82 el camino i bought for my son, did some body work on it, then painted it firetruck red. I wonder where i got that from lol. Shortly after that, he found a truck her wanted, so he traded them even steven..... I'm kicking myself for not keeping the el now......NUB.....I'll see if i have a pic of it to post

[Melvin]

this could be my next tow vehical
it's a honda 600 from the 70's cut in half and then cut into a truck bed.

I'm contemplating buying one of these:


660cc, turbo 5 spd 4wd, only 1.4 metres wide and cute as a button.

In Canada we can import them from Japan if they are over 15 years old.

[bledsoe3]

Melvin, Is that a Canadian only rig? I've never seen one.

Duh, now I see you get them from Japan. I know Gage, I didn't read the whole post.

[asianflava]

I've never seen the Hondas but I've seen the Daihatsu version. I swear the wheelbase looks like it is only 4ft long. I usually see them at golf courses, big hotels and resorts.

[nubwon]

I've seen a few of thes trucks around here. Most of them here are suzuki brand. Lots of people use them on farms, and at hunting camps. Not sure if they are street legal here or not. I'd love to have one tho lol.

[Tear Fan]

Hey, Chip -

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!

Marvin

[Chip]

Marvin,, thank ya,,, it still has a ways to go,, but at least its rolling at a constant 13 MPG towing or empty,, got some work to do but since I aint building a trailer now, it keeps me off the street and out of trouble,,,,,,,well sort of,,,

[angib]

Melvin,

Have you seen what was put on those little trucks over here?





It's called a Romahome: Roma Club. They could sleep four, if you were brave.

Andrew

[angib]

Chip, this is 800 miles away and built for a different model El Camino but, hey, nothing's perfect:





Ebay item 330031365083

Andrew

[Chip]

Andrew,,, (in my most sarcastic southern redneck drawl) thanks a lot buddy,,,

I have not seen one of those, but now I want one,,, dang it,,, It is prety neat looking and appears to be in good condition for its age,,, sorta like me,,,

well at least I know one was made and what to look for,,, Seriously thanks for posting it for me,,,

chipper