[AT] Semi-OT - Looking at Hemi hauler

[Larry Goss]

!!!  Isn't that what extra wheel weights are for?  :-)

Larry

----- Original Message -----
From: charlie hill <chill8 at suddenlink.net>
Date: Sunday, July 27, 2008 12:05
Subject: Re: [AT] Semi-OT - Looking at Hemi hauler
To: Antique tractor email discussion group <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>

> That sure is a fine lineup of old trucks on that sale Ralph!
> 
> A little bit of extra weight in the rear of the Dodge might help 
> the 2wd 
> traction problem.  A while back I saw an ad for a vinyl 
> water bladder made 
> to fit in the rear of trucks for added weight when needed.  
> I have no idea 
> where I saw it.  A few sand bags will do the same thing for 
> a lot less 
> money.
> 
> Charlie
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Ralph Goff" <alfg at sasktel.net>
> To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" 
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> Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2008 12:29 PM
> Subject: Re: [AT] Semi-OT - Looking at Hemi hauler
> 
> 
> > I've heard the same. A 2wd, long box extended cab truck is 
> short on
> > traction. No personal experience but an owner told me this himself.
> > If I was looking for a real "vintage tractor hauler", I'd take 
> in this
> > auction sale and try to pick out just one.
> > http://www.lacreteauctionmart.com/august22.html
> >
> > Ralph in Sask.
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "DBigdog" <DBigdog at columbus.rr.com>
> > To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" 
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> > Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2008 9:18 AM
> > Subject: Re: [AT] Semi-OT - Looking at Hemi hauler
> >
> >
> >>I have the same truck ( 03' 2500 quad cab long bed 2WD) but 
> with the
> >>Cummins
> >> diesel.  It is a great road truck with a trailer.  
> You are right about 
> >> the
> >> 2
> >> WD.  It is somewhat light in the rear especially with a 
> trailer on wet
> >> grass.  It will sit on top of the grass and spin.  
> I'm sure some more
> >> aggressive tread tires would help a lot in this aspect.  
> It is a pleasure
> >> to
> >> drive on road trips and the ride is superb.
> >>
> >> BD
> >>
> >
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