Re: Towing capacity of a 1940 356

Posted by Tim Cole On 2013/10/2 18:04:13

Dear Joe:

I wouldn't do it.

You need to have new brake drums and OEM asbestos linings.

Besides the extra strain on the powertrain you are liable to crack up because of brake fade.

I've travelled the world and have to admit it's a lot more fun than cars. My only wish is that if the economies of the world weren't in such sad shape I might have lived in Paris, Moscow, and a few more exotic countries.

If you want to try boats then why not just live on one. That way you can sail around from port to port. Problem is, once you start checking into places where they are having parties, you might forget about those Packards.

I've lived in small towns and big cities, the jungle and the desert, ritzy places and run down old mansions. I've lived a short walk from the Jazz district were I stepped out the front door into a 24 hour party. Done way more than Jack Kerouac who supposedly had one of the highest IQ's on record with the US Navy.

It's not the best to way make money but it's better than a movie.