If the brakes and steering and the rest of the mechanical components were in good working order, I don't see why not. Maybe not in rush hour traffic in D.C. where commute to! I don't know about the 3 speed but Tim is way more knowledgeable here than I am. I suppose it would also depend on how heavy the trailer is, plus a 1000pd hay burner.
I can't imagine this wasn't a common job for these trucks back in the day. 2nd the no bumper pull hitch. There isn't much I would pull with one of those.
Would love to see them done up together.
Absolutely, it would have been common in those days. However, traffic and the other cars on the road have changed a lot in the last 60+ years, and not all drivers realize that you can't stop or maneuver as quickly with a new vehicle. I realize it's definitely possible if you're on a quiet road, but if you want to keep up with modern traffic and be safe in it, I would personally want to upgrade brakes and steering.
Hey clhaney
I am going to attempt the same thing except I want to get back into oval track cars...I would get a real trailer receiver (Reese type) and bolt or weld it to the frame. Suspension wise I think you will be ok...brake wise...upgrade everything...if you live in a quiet country area you might be able to get away with the stock braking...if you live where there is a traffic flow put newer more modern brakes on it....
I could never even imagine trying to wrestle an old truck like this with out some braking upgrades...back in the day yes...now 2015...not a chance..
My 2 cents for what is worth...
MikeC
Exactly, in days past it would be fine, but now that we've got better technology and traffic is a whole lot faster, I would want upgrades as well.
