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01-18-2010, 11:47 AM
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Rivet Master
1965 28' Ambassador
Irving
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 604
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Towing gutted out
I really want to attend the Texas Vintage Rally next month if I can get the new floor in,running lights and brakes.
Any problem towing gutted with interior panels off?I have to rewire and do several other things I won't be able to finish in that time.
I would be showing up with basically an aluminum tent, but would really like to make it to the event.
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01-18-2010, 11:57 AM
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Rivet Master
1970 23' Safari
2005 30' Classic
1986 31' Sovereign
Lorain
, Ohio
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,645
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I'm by far not an expert, but I believe that the interior panels provide an integral piece to the overall structural stability of the frame.
Sorry, I wouldn't do it!
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01-18-2010, 11:58 AM
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Rivet Master
1967 22' Safari
1960 Caravel
Edmonds
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,499
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I could be wrong. That said, As long as you have the floor, shell and frame connected securely you should be able to camp in your aluminum tent. The inside skin is not really structural. Take some test runs to see how it tows. You might need some weight in the front.
Go for it!
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1973 F-250 4X4 390
1965 Chevy Suburban 454
AIR 6030
WBCCI 4258
TCT
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01-18-2010, 12:03 PM
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Rivet Master
1965 28' Ambassador
Irving
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 604
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Forgot to mention 65 Amb. 28 ft.
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01-18-2010, 12:25 PM
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Rivet Master
1979 23' Safari
1954 29' Liner
Orange
, California
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,849
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Steve,
The inside skin is very structural. You don't say how far the rally is and what type of road, local or interstate. I would be very concerned if the trip was long over interstates. You might put back a few panels to reinforce the shell if the trip is short.
Bill
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Just my personal opinion
1973 Dodge W200 PowerWagon, 1977 Lincoln Continental, 2014 Dodge Durango
1979 23' Safari, and 1954 29' Double Door Liner Orange, CA
https://billbethsblog.blogspot.com/
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01-18-2010, 04:09 PM
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Rivet Master
1965 28' Ambassador
Irving
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 604
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It's about 200 miles.Have the option of Interstate or 2 lane through small towns.
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01-18-2010, 05:17 PM
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Rivet Master
1976 25' Tradewind
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, Maine to Arizona
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 621
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Go For It!!!
Quote:
Originally Posted by bwaysteve
I really want to attend the Texas Vintage Rally next month if I can get the new floor in,running lights and brakes.
Any problem towing gutted with interior panels off?I have to rewire and do several other things I won't be able to finish in that time.
I would be showing up with basically an aluminum tent, but would really like to make it to the event.
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Yes, go for it.
Maybe you are biting off more than a big wad of chew, maybe not.
Lights, brakes, then do the floor.
When you get to the rally, listen up, then decide what is best.
Frame off restoration? Patching?
The floor is part of the structure.
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25' Tradewind
'18 Promaster 1500 High Roof
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01-18-2010, 06:32 PM
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Rivet Master
1959 26' Overlander
Putnam
, Connecticut
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 3,064
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I wouldn't.
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01-18-2010, 07:00 PM
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1950 Flying Cloud 7039
1950 21' Flying Cloud
Allen
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 611
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By some 1x2's and make a bunch of braces across and front to back. You should have this anyway if you have the inner skins out. Go have fun.
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01-18-2010, 07:25 PM
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Rivet Master
1965 28' Ambassador
Irving
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 604
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Maybe I will put a pic of my Ambie on a T-Shirt , drive down ,rent a motel room ,and plan to enjoy the Rally sans coach.
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