My F1

[Dick Webber]

I have towed trailers with my 49 F-1 3 speed 226ci 6. Rear axle is 3.73. With 6 volt system I can't use my electric brakes so braking is the biggest concern. I haul a 5 x10 trailer with 5 hit and miss engines, or my 16' car hauler posing as Christmas float or loaded with stationary engines. Nothing as heavy as a car, and short distances. It does the job and has not overheated.

I use a receiver hitch from a 73-87 Cxxxy truck which bolted up without alteration and allows use of the factory spare tire hangar and accessory rear bumper. Works really well.

 

[Dick Webber]

Here's a couple of pictures.

 

[GreenMonster48]

Beautiful truck, Dick Webber!

 

[GreenMonster48]

Thanks for all the input guys.
I'm just not real sure what I'm goanna do, I do have a 3/4 ton Chevy truck I ust to use to tow and haul scrap, but I've let it go un insured and un tagged, I really love driving the F1, it does great daily, just doesn't like to pull the trailer.
Guess Ill haft to keep the Chevy legal for towing,
I'm having a really hard time finding blocks around here.
So far, I've tore down and tested 7 blocks in the last year, and 7 of 7 where bad, a couple I paid good money for, sigh ...
Guess Ill drive my little Roadster around while I look for a block.

I know you love the flathead, but they can be cost prohibitive. I noticed places like Summit racing sell remanufactured 302 H.O. long blocks as used in the 85-95 Mustangs for about $1800 with a nice warranty. They're about $1800 and drop in with little effort. If my Flatty ever ends up on Boot Hill, I'm replacing it with one of those.