'67 Safari Newbie

[overlander64]

Greetings saahieb!

Originally Posted by saahieb

Just got some additional pics of axle condition see attached. From previous thread info. everything looks to be ok to me... any thoughts? I have also attached a couple of pics of the weight dist./anti-sway equipment. Looks complete. One thing that I have realized is that I will need to get a lowering extension? as the ball height show on the trunion? will add about 4" to the 21" I currently have from ground to bottom lip of receiver. Again, any thoughts?

The hitch pictured with the coach is a Reese Strait-Line with Dual Cam Sway Control. It may be very close to the same vintage as the coach. The hitch head appears to be of the "welded" type meaning that the drawbar and hitch head are essentially two pieces that have been welded together to make one - - this was quite common as recently as 20 years ago - - today it is quite rare, and you may have difficulty finding a welder who is willing to separate and rejoin the pieces (it is a little more complex than just separating and reattaching as the hitch head angle must be taken into account as well which requires a welder with hitch fabrication experience). The Trunion style hitch head/drawbar assemblies that are bolt-together are readily available through Reese at: Reese Weight Distribution Ball Mounts. It appears that other than that one small problem the hitch is complete.

Both of my coaches have the same hitch shown on your coach - - only I have upgraded to the adjustable hitch heads to make changing tow vehicles a bit easier. I think that you will find the hitch to be quite functional - - if my suspicion is correct and the weight distribution bars are 750 pound rated, you may find them a bit heavy for use with your F350 - - to get the best operation from the Dual Cam with a heavy tow vehicle a lower rated bar (either 350 or 500 pounds) is usually necessary (I utilize 350 pound bars with my Minuet 6.0 Metre -- 3,100 pounds gross weight/575 pounds gross tongue weight).

Good luck with your project!

Kevin

[3Ms75Argosy]

Kevin has also posted excellent links for converting the round plug 7 pin to the flat prong round plug. Basically, if the trailer power cord has "round" pins, you will need to convert them to a round plug, "flat" prong plug to fit your truck. So far, the trailer looks good! I'd also check the age of those tires... you may need new rims if those are the orginal split rims. I don't think you will need to worry too much about functioning brakes with the F350.
Marc

[till]

The 1967 trailers are a little different. The biggest difference is the floor plans.
What are you needing to know? I have both the Sect. Services copy and now a original.

[saahieb]

Till- Nothing in particular. Those things are usually just crammed full of interesting tidbits and are always nice to have. Where did you find your original?

[hhuber]

saahieb-
I have the original manuel that came with my trailer.
I would be happy to copy it for you and send it. I did this
for someone once before and it worked out fine. The only catch is
that it may be a week or so- I'm writing a paper. I have access to free copying so the price is right!

[moogie32]

Heidi, I have been looking for a manual for my '67 Safari too! Is there any way you could make 2 copies? I'd gladly pay you for your time and any other expenses incurred along the way!

[saahieb]

Heidi- That would be great!!! Thanks a bunch. At your convenience, I'm not in any huge hurry. I'll gladly reimburse you for any costs incurred and time spent at the photocopier. Best way to reach me is at legumes@sbcglobal.net or (775) 338-8509 (Reno, NV). Thanks again!

-Steve

[moogie32]

Thanks too, Till! I'll keep you posted on what's up. By the way, Heidi, I love your coach under "The Blue Swallow" sign. Was just there in November - what a great place. No cool vintage trailer or car, but it was a memory that will stay with me for a long time. Nice to know an Airstream will fit under it. Maybe I can try that for myself someday. Did you sleep in a wigwam too? Diane

[till]

The original copy I have came with my 67 Overlander (aka parts). It also came with a copy of the 1967 sales book. I see that Hiedi has y'all covered.

[azflycaster]

Sahieb,
I was wondering, why did you put the trailer up for sale a week after you got it home?

azflycaster

[saahieb]

Long and short is trailer was misrepreseted by Sellers. It was supposed to have sounds floors, that was simply not true. So, instead of some cosmetic updating, re-upholstering, new curtains, minor systems testing/troubleshooting and a good cleaning, I'm now looking at subfloor repair and/or replacement in the bathroom and possibly by the front door. Dissapointed...ABSOLUTELY!!! But I'm just not in the position right now to have a project trailer (no large workspace, no time with full-time job and two children under 5 y/o). We really wanted something that we could throw our stuff in and go (we have 7 pending camping trips around the Lake Tahoe/Lassen Nat'l. Park area for summer). So, I'm hoping to sell for $5K. This puts me out $4K, as I paid $9K. Lesson well learned. If anyone is interested let me know. It has a good base to work from as everything is original inside and mostly complete, pretty clean, no smokers film on vinyl and tows nicely on new tires and new braking system. Just more work than I really want to take on. I can be reached at (775) 853-3844 (home between 6-9pm) or (775) 338-8509 (cell, anytime) and I'll be happy to tell you all I can about the trailer.

Steve

[Janet]

Bummer. I am truely sorry to hear about this - it's really tough to buy a trailer long distance. You must be smoldering mad! This kind of misrepesentaion really torques me!

So.. are you still going camping this summer?

[Creampuff]

saahieb:
I'm so sorry to hear that your dream trailer has turned into a nightmare! It's really disheartening to get ripped off like that. A 9K unrestored Safari should definitely not need that kind of work! Hopefully you will not be too discouraged to keep looking for something mo' better, mo' local !
It might help to post the seller's name so no one else ever doe's business with the crook!

[bimi]

I think I understand your frustration. We, too, traveled about 10 hours one way on a long weekend to pick up what we thought was a very good trailer with minor problems. When we got there, the vents were broken out, which allowed rain to soften the flooring, the couch which in pictures looked fine with the throw over it had apparently been lunch for many rodents, the pull out bunks were split down the middle, and the systems had not been checked as they had said they were. We ended up just driving home, another 10 hours, very dissappointed and frustrated. The very next week, however, we found a trailer about 30 miles away that is in what I would consider perfect original interior condition. The only problem is the clear coat is separating, which is fine since we are wanting to polish it to a mirror finish anyway.

All that to say this. Don't be discouraged. There is a perfect trailer out there for you and your family.