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

[MO <micher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

 I would recommend an auxillary tranny fluid cooler and that your
cooling system be working top notch. Also a hitch or air shocks to
handle the wight on the rear bumper area.........MO

On Dec 15, 12:04 pm, David <torquec...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Completely agree.
>
> Speaking of which, what do you think the *true* power ratings are between a ram K (rated at 390hp) and the 11.1 Max Wedge (rated at 415hp). Curious how close my K is to "Maxie Power."
>
> ________________________________
>  From: Gary H. <62to65mo...@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2012 1:01 PM
> Subject: Re: Using a 300L Conv't as a Tow Car?
>
> Sounds good. I would assume Chrysler was conservative with their tow ratings, like they were with their horsepower ratings. Of course, assumptions often will trip you up! :)
>
> Gary H.
>
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>
> >  -------Original Message-------
> >
> >  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
> >
> >
> >  --------------------
> >
> >  Seehttp://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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