One of the issues I have found in the flat lands is there is often a wind, that along with the higher speed limit seems for me anyways to always result in a lower MPG.
Not fiberglass egg, but interesting. especially the pg. 4 statement "During our 4,671 mile tour we averaged eighteen and one third miles per gallon" This in a 1937 car towing a 19' 2,100 lb trailer.????????????????
I can't get that towing my Trillium 4500.
This guy has an interesting site and story. I just spent two hours reading it. I gotta go back to sleep!!
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I recall my father (who passed in '94) always said that the last truly great car they ever made was a 1936 Dodge. I thought it was an interesting bias. But I have to admit, those old car and trailer designs do look wonderful even now.
I liked the build it your self plans at the end. I can not see gas welding a frame I would be very concerned about the strength. My 81 Burro was a kit as the assembly instructions were still with the Burro when I bought it.
My kids (all of whom are in their 50's) gave me this new book last Christmas, and it is very enjoyable reading, with many photos of retro-style "caravans".
My Cool Caravan (book) (Pub. 2010 by Pavilion books-London)
The car was a '36 Chevy, it had a 216 cubic inch straight 6 ohv engine and a 3 speed transmission. All cars had manual transmissions in 1936. My uncle had one like it. My father had a '37, I still have the bill of sale from when he bought it brand new for $800.
1992 Scamp Side bath
36 Chevrolet 4 door Deluxe Sedan
But I have to admit, those old car and trailer designs do look wonderful even now.
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