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01-08-2006, 03:33 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
1974 31' Sovereign
kenyon
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jan 2006
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Sale Price
I need some advise on the best way to sell my rig, separate or together. My tow vehicle is a 1969 Cadillac convertable, good shape, 64k, 1200 miles on fresh rebuild on both motor and tranny. The tranny (tb400)is beefed for towing. The motor has approx 450hp. This combination pulls my 1974 31 footer with ease. My question is does anybody think there would be any interest in this set up and is spring a better time to sell?
Thanks for any advise,
Jerome
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01-08-2006, 06:33 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
Commercial Member
1950 25' Cruiser
Currently Looking...
Currently Looking...
Lebanon
, Ohio
Join Date: May 2004
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Convertible cadillac a hard sell as a tow vehicle....
I have never seen a cadillac tow a travel trailer. That said, I don't think many people would be comfortable towing a 31 foot Airstream with it.....
Springtime is always a good time to sell, but i would try the Cadillac on craigslist and the Airstream in the classifieds of Airstream Forums.
Good luck!
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01-08-2006, 06:49 PM
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Rivet Master 
1951 21' Flying Cloud
1960 24' Tradewind
West Coast
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When the Olds Toronado appeared in '66 I remember Eze-Lift taking the rear end out of one and towing a trailer across Canada to show dealers that their hitch worked so well on a front wheel drive car you didn't even need the rearend. That said, don't see too many towing.
From a perspective of getting the best value for your two units offering them as a unit or individually will get your a broader audience. You need to think about the impact of having the car sell before the trailer though and what that might create for issues. You may want to make sure the trailer is sold and paid for, then sell the caddy if the trailer buyer does not want it as well.
It has been my experience in the past that spring seems to be the better time to sell things automotive/RV related. People can see several months of holiday and fun in the sun summer use ahead of them before they have to deal with winter storage issues. Good luck, and sad to see you selling your rig but all things have their time.
Barry
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01-10-2006, 01:56 PM
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The Hawk's Lair
1985 34.5' Airstream 345
BACK WOODS
, Minnesota
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 922
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Selling Rig
I live just a few miles north of Northfield and manage the web sites for the minnesota WBCCI. I could list it on the club site bulliten board for you. there is no cost, or you can list it on the airstreamforums for sale portal also.
There are a few local folks looking for rigs.
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01-10-2006, 03:21 PM
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Rivet Master 
1979 23' Safari
1954 29' Liner
Orange
, California
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Jarzabek
I have never seen a cadillac tow a travel trailer. That said, I don't think many people would be comfortable towing a 31 foot Airstream with it.....
Springtime is always a good time to sell, but i would try the Cadillac on craigslist and the Airstream in the classifieds of Airstream Forums.
Good luck!
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Jim,
Kevin Allen, on this forum, tows with a Cadillac Eldorado from time to time. We towed the 1954 Double Door 29' Liner from Tampa to So Cal with the 1977 Lincoln and it was quite comfortable.
Bill
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1973 Dodge W200 PowerWagon, 1977 Lincoln Continental, 2014 Dodge Durango
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01-10-2006, 03:41 PM
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Rivet Master 
1956 22' Flying Cloud
Durango
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: 1975 25' Tradewind
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Cadillac used to be THE vehicle for towing Airstreams. What got me going on the whole Airstream thing was my piano teacher - who always used to say the beds in his Airstream were more comfortable than his beds at home.
I remember his beautiful 56 and 67 yellow convertibles - that was the way to go.....
69 was a great year for Cadillac - last of the big ones if I remember correctly - convertible - would love to have that one....
Ken J.
Ken J.
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01-10-2006, 04:14 PM
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Rivet Master 
2001 34' Limited S/O
Moyock
, North Carolina
Join Date: Feb 2004
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I listed a trailer tow combination in here with a price for each unit and a together price with discount. There is no way of telling which is the best way to go. May people buying for the first time will need a tow and this is a good way to get started. I would suggest listing it in here as I did. If you really want to unload the unit in a hurry then go on ebay.
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01-10-2006, 05:09 PM
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Aluminut
2004 25' Safari
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, Illinois
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I think one of the Overlander64s (username) tows with an Eldorado convertable.
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01-10-2006, 05:20 PM
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Rivet Master 
1979 23' Safari
1954 29' Liner
Orange
, California
Join Date: Feb 2005
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Silvertwinkie
I think one of the Overlander64s (username) tows with an Eldorado convertable. 
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That would be Kevin Allen.
Bill
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1973 Dodge W200 PowerWagon, 1977 Lincoln Continental, 2014 Dodge Durango
1979 23' Safari, and 1954 29' Double Door Liner Orange, CA
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01-10-2006, 06:13 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
1964 26' Overlander
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
Anna
, Illinois
Join Date: Sep 2002
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'69-'70 DeVille Conv as Tow Vehcile
Greetings All!
The '69 or '70 DeVille Convertible would be my tow car of choice -- I bought the Eldorado prior to the Airstream so pressed it into service since it had adequate trailer tow rating. It would be MUCH easier to tow with the the DeVille as it is rear wheel drive and more easily modified for towing duties. Another plus for the DeVille is a wheel size/offset that is still readily available through aftermarket sources -- finding an OEM/NOS/NORS wheel for the '66-'78 Eldorado/Tornado twins is virtually impossible and used ones are nearly alwas bent such that they won't run true.
Both the DeVilles and Eldorados of this era had strong frames, and the only problem that I have exprienced relating to towing with my Eldorado is clearance issues with the aftermarket tire/wheel combination that I resorted to when I couldn't find a set of OEM wheels that could be properly balanced. The Eldorado's 2.70 final drive is maxxed-out with my 6,100 pound Overlander, but the Overlander is also at the top of the Eldorado's tow rating -- it does perform quite well with the Minuet (only 3,100 pounds).
Kevin

'75 Eldorado with Minuet -- 2005

'75 Eldoraod with '64 Overlander -- 2003
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1964 Overlander International
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
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01-13-2006, 06:48 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
1974 31' Sovereign
kenyon
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 5
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That is a cool rig!!! There is no better way to go on vacation than with the roof down...
I would attach a picture but i have tried but can't figure it out.
The '69 or '70 DeVille Convertible would be my tow car of choice -- I bought the Eldorado prior to the Airstream so pressed it into service since it had adequate trailer tow rating. It would be MUCH easier to tow with the the DeVille as it is rear wheel drive and more easily modified for towing duties. Another plus for the DeVille is a wheel size/offset that is still readily available through aftermarket sources -- finding an OEM/NOS/NORS wheel for the '66-'78 Eldorado/Tornado twins is virtually impossible and used ones are nearly alwas bent such that they won't run true.
Both the DeVilles and Eldorados of this era had strong frames, and the only problem that I have exprienced relating to towing with my Eldorado is clearance issues with the aftermarket tire/wheel combination that I resorted to when I couldn't find a set of OEM wheels that could be properly balanced. The Eldorado's 2.70 final drive is maxxed-out with my 6,100 pound Overlander, but the Overlander is also at the top of the Eldorado's tow rating -- it does perform quite well with the Minuet (only 3,100 pounds).
Kevin

'75 Eldorado with Minuet -- 2005

'75 Eldoraod with '64 Overlander -- 2003[/quote]
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01-13-2006, 06:53 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
1974 31' Sovereign
kenyon
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 5
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Thank you, I will keep your info in case I have to sell.
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01-13-2006, 07:02 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
1974 31' Sovereign
kenyon
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 5
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Must not have had an Airstream long.
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01-13-2006, 07:08 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
1974 31' Sovereign
kenyon
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 5
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Ken...thank you.
Most people think I'm crazy.
Growing up I have my fondest memories of traveling the country with my 10 brothers and sisters in a 1966 Cadillac limo towing an Airstream.
Some people just don't understand.
Take care.
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