Re: Caribbean W/ tow ball

Posted by Rusty O\'Toole On 2009/3/28 16:13:26

My friend Albert tows a trailer with his 54 Patrician. At a venture, possibly one out of every 5 to 10 cars had trailer hitches at that time. Mostly for towing small trailers. One thing I have found, is a vacuum reservoir added to the car for the vacuum brakes used on house trailers in the 40s and early 50s. Or, an electric brake control or wiring for same.

Look in the trunk for a wiring pigtail meant to plug into the trailer wiring. A 4 wire connector indicates a light trailer, a 7 wire indicates a larger trailer with electric brakes and self contained 6 or 12 volt interior lights.

One of the hazards of towing a trailer was premature transmission failure. That is why they installed transmission coolers.

A good cooler, regular fluid changes and sensible driving would stave off premature wear.