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    Worst Sales Pitch You've Come Across?

    in General Discussion

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    In 1967 I was 25, newly married had started my first job out of school.  I was interested in my first new car, a Valiant or Buick Skylark.  The Buick salesman was bad mouthing the Valiant slant six because the pistons would wear on the down side causing the cyl to become an oval. Said I should buy a Buick.  Selected a Mustang V8 auto Coupe, small trunk but a fun car to drive.

    Engine won't start (first start)

    in General Discussion

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    My 1931 model S, when first started, needs the spark pulled out about 1” along with the choke all the way out & hit the starter.  After 5 or 10 seconds I push the choke in as I pump the throttle 2 or 3 times.  I pull the choke out & try again.

     

    how is the compression?  All the cylinders should be about nearly the same about 70 or or so.

     

    check the vacuum at the windshield wiper motor to see how close it is at the air intake.  My car has a rubber hose under the dash connecting 2 metal lines.  Ran better after I replaced it.

     

     

    1961 Chrysler Newport Station Wagon - whats it worth?

    in General Discussion

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    When Chrysler Corp. we’re selling cars with the push button gear selector all manual shift cars came with a factory 3 speed floor shift on the floor.  In the fall of 1964, I rode in a 1963 2 door Chrysler with the 3 speed floor shift.  He was a salesman who drove about 45,000 highway miles yearly.  It had been  a special  order and the kid lost his job & couldn’t get a loan.  The dealer was hung with It and made a really good price offer.  About a year later, a math professor bought a black 1965 4 door with a manual floor shift.

    Looking to buy wheels for Mullins trailer

    in Parts Wanted

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    The Diagonal distance of the fender is 33”.

    The 4.75/5.00 trailer tire is 28 1/2 “ diagonal.

    My old set were 5.50 & the car size are 29 1/2 diagonal.

    In 10 years showing car & trailer, no one has called me on the size difference.

     

    Some trailer owners have added a bracket under the trailer for the spare.

    there is a bracket used to add a 2nd rim/tire to the original in the back.

     

    Looking to buy wheels for Mullins trailer

    in Parts Wanted

    Posted

    The rims on both car & trailer is 19”.

    the car tire size is 5.00/5.50 X 19

    The trailer tire size is 4.75/5.00 X 19

    The top of the hitch ball is 17” off the ground

     

    The trailer tire sits inside the fender With 5 inches of clearance
    rim & tire are actually front Wheel

    I use The trailer for car shows & have luggage, tools, portable 78rpm wind up record player.  We have about 50 to 75 records and play them.  The trailer and everything in it weigh about 500 lbs.
     

     

     

     

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    Looking to buy wheels for Mullins trailer

    in Parts Wanted

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    The Mullins Mfg Co used Chevrolet 1936 wheels as default.  When you ordered a trailer they would install any wheel you wanted so you could use your tow vehicle spare tire.  Original trailers have a verity bolt patterns from 5 to 6 to Ford 9. 

     

    The default color was Admiral Moffitt Gun Metal, some with red pin stripes.  Most trailers were a custom Color at additional cost.

    Are you aware of the “Mullins Owners Club” & the “Mullins Red Cap Utility” book by Robert Parmelee?  Call 870-710-2886 about joining.

     

     

     

    Let's see your truck & trailer

    in Garages, Trailers, and Towing

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    It’s not a truck but is a trailer & tow vehicle.  


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    This 1931 6 cyl Hupmobile has a strong engine.  I can easily pull the 500 pound 1937 Mullins trailer at 50 MPR on the interstate.  My biggest surprise is I get a thumbs up from most cars & 18 wheelers as they pass me. 
     

    I show the car & trailer as a unit but tour without the trailer.  When on tour, I often get the question what do you tow.

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    Mounting on split rim

    in General Discussion

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    what make & year is the vehicle.

    I assume you are working with wood spoked wheel.

    What is the Diameter  of the rim when the tire is installed installed.

    A rim spreader (3 point) fits inside the split rim.

    make rim smaller by turning the crank so the rim ends overlap.  

    put the rim strip, inner tube, & tire on rim.  Reverse crank direction to enlarge rim.

    they cost 40 to 60 dollars.
     

     

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    Someone Stole My Car & Trailer

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by huptoy (see edit history)

    A friend in New England traveling to a Wisconsin for a car tour.  Stayed Near  Chicago over night & the truck, trailer & antique were gone in the morning. Reported to police, rented a car, bought clothes, etc and went to event.  On the way home, a week later, the rig was found.  They had a very nice truck & trailer.  The thieves had broken into the trailer but didn’t touch the car.  Things were taken off the truck & all the wheels were removed.  Good things do happen.

    Is it better to buy a used car compared to a new car?

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by huptoy (see edit history)

    You need to add additional information.  Type of vehicle; sedan, SUV, convertible, van, etc, price to pay including all warranty cost, how many miles driven per year, max miles on vehicle when you sell it.  
    A certified vehicle is actually a better warranty on a used car from a new car dealer.  
    One son in law uses a national company called CARMAX to buy 2 year old cars having a warranty.  They are higher priced than a dealer used car lot but their price is not negotiable.  He usually trades at 160,000 miles. 

    A 2nd son in law buys near new cars but about 6 years ago he bought a Toyota SUV with 60,000 miles but it now had 230,000 miles.

    I like lower mile vehicles and replaced my 2006 truck with 61,000 miles with a 9,200 mile 2015 Dodge.  The Dodge is used to tow a trailer & not my primary vehicle, Without a warranty. I am gambling I can afford the repair bills.  

     

    Clark Howard suggests you purchase a newer used car & drive it 10 years.  Check Consumer Reports at your library as a good reference for dependability.

    Vacuum Tank Problems

    in Technical

    Posted

    I have had two problems with loss of power when driving.

    1.  Shortage of fuel due to a worn out rubber vacuum line under the dash between two copper lines from the vacuum tank & the wiper motor.  Strange but it fixed my problem.

    2.  On a 1953 Willies Aero after about 4 or 5 miles, the car lost power & would not get over 30-40 mph.  An 85 year old mechanic recommended the diagnosis.   The exhaust valve stem would get hot expanding and not closing the valve.  Had a shop do a compression check identifying the valves not closing.  A valve adjustment fixed the problem.

    Best mid size tow vehicle, 2000 pound trailer?

    in Garages, Trailers, and Towing

    Posted · Edited by huptoy
    Truck size clarification (see edit history)

    I pull a 2,000 Pound trailer but the question is how heavy is your load.  My old car is 3,000 pounds, about 400 pounds of miscellaneous stuff plus my wife & I as a minimum.  With too light a tow vehicle, you will have less control & you will be pushed by your load.

     

    I pull with a 1500 Dodge Ram, model Laramie crew cab, 6’3” box with 5.7 hemi, 8 speed trans & I use an equalizer trailer hitch.  I have been told it’s over kill.  It drives through W Virginia on I-77 down to I-81 & back with no problems other than gas millage. The Ram has coil springs both front & back giving a loaded ride almost as good as our Buick LaCrosse.  
     

    The Laramie model interior Is plusher than our Buick and is cream color, not for construction or farm.  We installed a bed liner & color matching cap. The wife likes the appointments and comfort.  A new Ram is pricey but mine was a couple years old with less than 10,000 miles.  
     

    I like the security of a large tow vehicle but last year were passed on western NY I-90 by a VW pulling a open trailer with a 1931 car.  My belief is you can pull with an under powered & under sized vehicle, it’s the stopping when you get in trouble. When you pull with an under powered vehicle you will slow down 10 to 30 miles  less on big hills.  I-77 in W Virginia has 7% hills 8 to 9 miles long.

     

    you could look at the new small truck called a Colorado with a 5.3 engine.  For every rule I have been told, someone will successfully break it.  Best of luck.
     

     

     

     

     

     

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