[tcb] Re: She's so heavy
- From: Julie <julie.hey.ho.lets.go@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2013 10:37:14 -0600
Chuck! That sounds kind of naughty!
And Sonne is a girl!
On Jan 26, 2013, at 10:21 AM, "Chuck Blue" <sukchew@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Load him up and enjoy the drive.
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Julie" <julie.hey.ho.lets.go@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2013 8:16 AM
> Subject: [tcb] She's so heavy
>
>
> I have so many ideas about filling Sonne's bed up but then I wonder how much
> weight is too much? I figure on short drives, from town and back, extra
> weight can be handled. But I am more concerned about the big trips. If in
> her bed I have a humongous cooler that weighs 45lbs empty and then 2 big
> utility/tool chests that weigh 60lbs each empty then add in the weight of the
> ice/food/supplies/tools/extra parts plus the weight of the hoops and canvas.
>
> I am not really concerned about having a back seat so I guess I could shuffle
> some of this weight more into the middle by carrying some of this weight in
> the back half of the cab.
>
> Plus I am planning on things that beef up her bumpers and a roof rack and a
> larger gas tank all which will be adding more weight.
>
> I never plan on having what would have been a stock engine for a 1960 but
> will always have a 1600 or larger engine. The plan is to steal all of the
> running gear off Blitzen so the 1776, dual carbs, power assisted disc brakes,
> freeway flyer tranny with gear reduction boxes. (This does not mean that
> Blitzen will not be rebuilt, just that he will be more stock like, probably.).
>
> Should I worry? Do I need some badass shocks? Too much weight for long
> hauls? In the heat of summer? Climbing up mountains? What's a girl to do?
>
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