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| TOAD(TOWED) COMPETITION [message #96411] |
Thu, 19 August 2010 11:06  |
Michael Bozardt
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I haven noted more variance in the towed vehicles at the last several conventions, for example, the Chevy HHR has become the latest fad. Trackers seem to remain the most popular.
But I have a different idea(as usual,to a different drummer)! I bought my third VW pick-up recently. This one is gas powered not diesel as were the other two. I have also purchased a Jetta with the 16valve, dual overhead cam, 123hp engine to insert into the VW pick up. This car also has Recaro seats, which are, in my opinion, the very best(put them in my 240-Z and they are in the BMW M-3 as well.)
The advantages of the VW pick up with a camper shell are: throw the stuff in the pick up bed including the bar b-q cooker, bikes, small motor scooters, etc. Beats the heck out of the on top POD. The long wheel base results in improved ride over other small, short wheel based vehicles. Front wheel drive and 5-speed standard transmission allow for easy towing 4 wheels down. The VW is easy to maintain and parts are readily available at reasonable prices, Not only that, as they are no longer in production, their value is going up! Look on ebay under Other Vehicles, collector cars, Volkswagon, Other models. I used my others as daily drivers and this one has A/C as I live in Hot Houston. However, it will be awhile before this one hits the road as it will be painted, get the upgraded engine, new brakes, fuel tank dropped and cleaned, new wheels and tires, etc. In short, it will be a deceptive hot rod.
Would be fun to line up the toads at convention with owner/drivers available to answer questions and discuss their vehicles which are now a major part of the convention experience.
Michael at GEMRECS
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| Re: TOAD(TOWED) COMPETITION [message #96420 is a reply to message #96411] |
Thu, 19 August 2010 11:46  |
roy1
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The question is what does the V dub weigh. I tow a 95 Toyota PU which weighs 2800 lbs before I added the shell. I wish it were 1000 lbs lighter, other then that it is great for the dogs and hauling stuff Paula finds. According to the earlier post a couple days ago (U tube?)You can't kill an old Toyota truck?
Roy
Roy Keen
Minden,NV
76 X Glenbrook
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| Re: [GMCnet] TOAD(TOWED) COMPETITION [message #96439 is a reply to message #96411] |
Thu, 19 August 2010 14:31 |
Mr ERFisher
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here are my collection of BUG-TOAD pictures
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4733
gene
On Thu, Aug 19, 2010 at 9:06 AM, Michael Bozardt <ilse@earth-comm.com>wrote:
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> I haven noted more variance in the towed vehicles at the last several
> conventions, for example, the Chevy HHR has become the latest fad. Trackers
> seem to remain the most popular.
>
> But I have a different idea(as usual,to a different drummer)! I bought my
> third VW pick-up recently. This one is gas powered not diesel as were the
> other two. I have also purchased a Jetta with the 16valve, dual overhead
> cam, 123hp engine to insert into the VW pick up. This car also has Recaro
> seats, which are, in my opinion, the very best(put them in my 240-Z and they
> are in the BMW M-3 as well.)
>
> The advantages of the VW pick up with a camper shell are: throw the stuff
> in the pick up bed including the bar b-q cooker, bikes, small motor
> scooters, etc. Beats the heck out of the on top POD. The long wheel base
> results in improved ride over other small, short wheel based vehicles.
> Front wheel drive and 5-speed standard transmission allow for easy towing 4
> wheels down. The VW is easy to maintain and parts are readily available at
> reasonable prices, Not only that, as they are no longer in production, their
> value is going up! Look on ebay under Other Vehicles, collector cars,
> Volkswagon, Other models. I used my others as daily drivers and this one has
> A/C as I live in Hot Houston. However, it will be awhile before this one
> hits the road as it will be painted, get the upgraded engine, new brakes,
> fuel tank dropped and cleaned, new wheels and tires, etc. In short, it will
> be a deceptive hot rod.
>
> Would be fun to line up the toads at convention with owner/drivers
> available to answer questions and discuss their vehicles which are now a
> major part of the convention experience.
> Michael at GEMRECS
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| Re: TOAD(TOWED) COMPETITION [message #96472 is a reply to message #96411] |
Thu, 19 August 2010 22:34 |
Chr$
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Rabbit pickup trucks are cool, but it is hard to find a decent one, and to be honest, my 77 Rabbit was the worst car I ever owned.
Now a ve based fiberglass dune buggy, that is what I am considering...
-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
Scottsdale, AZ
77 Ex-Kingsley 455 SOLD!
2010 Nomad 24 Ft TT 390W PV W/MPPT, EV4010 and custom cargo door.
Photosite: Chrisc GMC:"It has Begun" TT: "The Other Woman"
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| Re: TOAD(TOWED) COMPETITION [message #96474 is a reply to message #96455] |
Thu, 19 August 2010 23:30 |
Michael Bozardt
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SMART FOR TWO 1800 lbs 40mpg
and $10-12,000. Can't haul squat!
VW Pick up, 2300 lbs. +/- 30mpg, cost $5000.
If diesel, 45mpg and still $5000.
Towing a Corvette-shameful! The car Gods will be angry!
Yeah, I like the dune buggy idea too, but no A/C and I'm tired of the heat......Michael at GEMRECS
| learjet wrote on Thu, 19 August 2010 17:46 |
smart for two 1800 lbs and 40 mpg
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| Re: [GMCnet] TOAD(TOWED) COMPETITION [message #96477 is a reply to message #96474] |
Fri, 20 August 2010 01:09 |
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ljdavick
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Shhhhh. Don't tell anyone - the Corvette is really pushing the GMC.
Larry Davick
On Aug 19, 2010, at 9:30 PM, Michael Bozardt <ilse@earth-comm.com> wrote:
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> SMART FOR TWO 1800 lbs 40mpg
> and $10-12,000.
> VW Pick up, 2300 lbs. +/- 30mpg, cost $5000
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> Towing a Corvette-shameful! The car Gods will be angry!
> Michael at GEMRECS
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> learjet wrote on Thu, 19 August 2010 17:46
>> smart for two 1800 lbs and 40 mpg
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| Re: [GMCnet] TOAD(TOWED) COMPETITION [message #96482 is a reply to message #96477] |
Fri, 20 August 2010 06:15 |
stick miller
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Speaking of VW's, I'm still trying to find a reasonable way to tow my VW Jetta TDI. It is a 2004 and the plate for the vW is expensive. I need a good or not so good used one. I hate to go to the car dolly, but at least that would give me built in brakes and lights and I could use another toad if the spirit hit me. Suggestions?
Stick Miller
'78 Royale - "White Trash" - she left me for another man
'76 Eleganza - "Cousin Eddie" Sold
'84 Bluebird Wanderlodge - "Past Tents"
Americus, GA
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| Re: [GMCnet] TOAD(TOWED) COMPETITION [message #96592 is a reply to message #96482] |
Fri, 20 August 2010 20:10 |
Michael Bozardt
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My suggestion-have a welder make the brackets for you Jetta to match the tow bar of your choice. I had this done for my first VW Pick up an it worked to perfection.....Michael at GEMRECS
| Stick Miller wrote on Fri, 20 August 2010 06:15 |
Speaking of VW's, I'm still trying to find a reasonable way to tow my VW Jetta TDI. It is a 2004 and the plate for the vW is expensive. I need a good or not so good used one. I hate to go to the car dolly, but at least that would give me built in brakes and lights and I could use another toad if the spirit hit me. Suggestions?
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