Does Anyone Need A Tow?

[Yhottys]

Hello Streamers!

Next week we'll be driving east to western Arkansas to visit family and then to eastern Tennessee to tow back Murray's truck, a 1954 Ford F100.

It just occurred to us to offer to tow a trailer for someone who might need assistance. We have a 2002 F350 XLT 7.3 Diesel and it will seem really odd for us to drive such a long distance and not see an Airstream in the rear view mirror!

This is not a solicitation, just an offer of assistance.

If you have a need, please let us know and we can see if we can help out.

Happy and safe journeys,

[Airslide]

You guys rock!

[FreshAir]

Originally Posted by Yhottys

Hello Streamers!

Next week we'll be driving east to western Arkansas to visit family and then to eastern Tennessee to tow back Murray's truck, a 1954 Ford F100.

It just occurred to us to offer to tow a trailer for someone who might need assistance. We have a 2002 F350 XLT 7.3 Diesel and it will seem really odd for us to drive such a long distance and not see an Airstream in the rear view mirror!

This is not a solicitation, just an offer of assistance.

If you have a need, please let us know and we can see if we can help out.

Happy and safe journeys,

Hopefully the F100 will be on a trailer for the ride back. I'm anxious to see it. My neighbor stumbled upon a 1945....yes a '45 Ford pickup in pristeen condition. It hasn't been driven since the 60s. He's is putting in a new gas tank. The old (like new) flathead just purrs but the fuel system got all gummed up from sitt'n. Same with me, I sit and just get gummy.
Neil.

[Yhottys]

Originally Posted by Airslide

You guys rock!

Aww shucks Vinnie!

It's not like we're going to pick up a motorhome, store it and fix it for some nice folks that we've never met before. You, our friend, rock.

Life is good and we're just trying to pay it forward.

[callie]

Fantastic offer....IF WE DON'T HELP EACH OTHER, WHAT DO WE HAVE?
TEXAS BLESSINGS COMING YOUR WAY FOR A SAFE TRIP!
ADIOS.....Callie

TAC TX 42

[Yhottys]

Originally Posted by callie

Fantastic offer....IF WE DON'T HELP EACH OTHER, WHAT DO WE HAVE?
[COLOR=DarkOrange]TEXAS BLESSINGS COMING YOUR WAY FOR A SAFE TRIP!
[COLOR=Black]ADIOS.....Callie

Callie,

Thank you for your kind words and blessings.

Happy and safe journeys to you as well.

[Yhottys]

Originally Posted by FreshAir

Hopefully the F100 will be on a trailer for the ride back. I'm anxious to see it. My neighbor stumbled upon a 1945....yes a '45 Ford pickup in pristeen condition. It hasn't been driven since the 60s. He's is putting in a new gas tank. The old (like new) flathead just purrs but the fuel system got all gummed up from sitt'n. Same with me, I sit and just get gummy.
Neil.

Neil,

We'll definitely be towing the '54 behind the '02.

Murray's has had the 1954 since his junior year of high school. (He traded a 1942 Ford truck for it!) He took it completely apart and rebuilt the wooden truck bed. He might have to do it again. It's been sitting lonely at our home in Jonesborough, Tennessee for over ten years. Man and truck will soon be reunited. Tears might be shed.

We'll post images when we get there.

Think good things for us. We'll be leaving soon!

Your friends,

[ROBERTSUNRUS]

Originally Posted by Yhottys

We'll definitely be towing the '54 behind the '02.

Hi, Towing it on all four? Don't forget to remove the driveshaft even if it's a stick shift. Have a nice trip. I'll be right here waiting for updates and pictures.

[Yhottys]

Originally Posted by ROBERTSUNRUS

Hi, Towing it on all four? Don't forget to remove the driveshaft even if it's a stick shift. Have a nice trip. I'll be right here waiting for updates and pictures.

Thanks for the tip Bob. We're not sure how we'll tow it back.

We have a brand new tow hitch thingamabob that's rated for 5000 gvw. We've also made reservations with U-Haul for a tow dolly. We're a little apprensive using the former, having no experience towing another vehicle in that manner. Any other tips?

Your friends,

[Airslide]

Originally Posted by Yhottys

Thanks for the tip Bob. We're not sure how we'll tow it back.

We have a brand new tow hitch thingamabob that's rated for 5000 gvw. We've also made reservations with U-Haul for a tow dolly. We're a little apprensive using the former, having no experience towing another vehicle in that manner. Any other tips?

Your friends,

I would rent the u-haul trailer not a tow dolly.. easier on everything. Flat towing works ok if everything is 100%. If you have a problem with that Ol Ford like a blowout or suspension issue it could be ugly at freeway speeds.
On the trailer you just motor down the highway and sing to the radio..

[FreshAir]

Yes....as I said earlier put the '54 on a trailer. It's a lot less to worry about and much easier to tow.
Neil.

[richinny]

....... and you can't back up a dolly.

[Yhottys]

Originally Posted by richinny

....... and you can't back up a dolly.

Vinnie, Neil, richinny,

Thanks for the advice. Flatbed trailer it is!

We can't imagine not being able to back up during our 2,556 mile drive home.

We'll be leaving soon. No one's taken us up on our offer.

We'll have to get used to not seeing a trailer in our rear view mirror.

Your friends,

[1953 Flying]

Have a safe trip you two. I'm jealous of all your cool toys. See ya down the road.

[Yhottys]

Originally Posted by 1953 Flying

Have a safe trip you two. I'm jealous of all your cool toys. See ya down the road.

Thanks for your kind words Robert!

We'll look forward to seeing you in October, if not sooner.

Your friends,

[Yhottys]

Last night we were packing furiously.

Generator? Check.
Gnome? Check.
Requisite Ghirardelli and See's chocolates? Check.
Shoes? Check.

Then Gemma receives an email offer to consult later this week. With the recession, consulting offers are not as plentiful as they once were, and the offer was one that she could not refuse.

So the trip has been postponed but the offer still stands as we still plan to drive out-just not this month.

Our many thanks to everyone that offered their kind words and sage advice.

All the best,