Why I don't need a truck anymore

"deekster_caddy" (deekster_caddy)
02/04/2014 at 09:51 • Filed to: None

Why I don't need a truck anymore, or "Land Yacht AHOY"

(I know a lot of you have seen this before, but it came up like this in another discussion so I thought it would be fun as it's own post)

Works just fine! The whole set on Flickr, including why the quarters are primed at the moment - I've been rebuilding the rusty spots. Still need to tackle the rust under the rear window lower corners and trunk floor but the hardest parts are done. I've had this car since 1990. My grandparents bought it new in '73.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/6509315…

edit - forget to add. This has a specific fit class 3 hitch on the back, bolted to the frame rails way up toward the axles, just like any modern truck hitch. Not sure it's a "factory tow package" but the hitch is definitely specifically fit to this frame and not 'universal'.

DISCUSSION (18)

505Turbeaux > deekster_caddy
02/04/2014 at 09:53

nice! Great looking sled right there

Hoccy > deekster_caddy
02/04/2014 at 09:55

This is way cooler than a truck.

thebigbossyboss > deekster_caddy
02/04/2014 at 09:56

This is amazing. Can I come visit?

deekster_caddy > thebigbossyboss
02/04/2014 at 09:58

haha anytime! Where are you?

thebigbossyboss > deekster_caddy
02/04/2014 at 09:59

Not very close, judging by your lack of snow! I am up in Ottawa haha.

deekster_caddy > thebigbossyboss
02/04/2014 at 10:00

Ahh this pic was from November. Snow covered now! Cars are in the garage. Boston, MA area.

thebigbossyboss > deekster_caddy
02/04/2014 at 10:02

Right on.

Land Yachts are my favorite.

I should visit the big US cities given I live so close to them. The only one I have made it to is DC.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > deekster_caddy
02/04/2014 at 10:17

Impressive.

Do you have any guesses to it's tow capacity?

deekster_caddy > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
02/04/2014 at 10:23

I would compare it to a 1/2 ton 2WD pickup. It's got the length and power. Same brakes and basic chassis parts (The part numbers are the same for brake pads, rotors, calipers etc). My uncle used to tow a 30' travel trailer with it, those must be what 7000 lb?

Aloha Milkyway > deekster_caddy
02/04/2014 at 10:27

I'm no expert with land yachts but what car is on the trailer?

deekster_caddy > thebigbossyboss
02/04/2014 at 10:27

Boston is a great summer history lesson. Lots of colonial era buildings have been preserved and are open as museums. The USS Constitution is open for walk through tours, pretty cool for a 200 year old wooden boat. NYC is great for a 'big city' visit. Broadway shows, etc. Personally I'm okay skipping NYC but it all depends on what kinds of things you like to see. I don't think they let you go to the top of the Empire State building anymore, I remember going up that and up the Statue of Liberty when I was a kid.

deekster_caddy > Aloha Milkyway
02/04/2014 at 10:27

It's a '69 Buick Special. (don't call it a skylark!)

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > deekster_caddy
02/04/2014 at 11:02

Wow.

That's impressive.

deekster_caddy > 505Turbeaux
02/04/2014 at 11:04

Thanks! I pretty much grew up with it. It's build date is within a week or so of my 1 yr birthday!

Your boy, BJR > deekster_caddy
02/04/2014 at 11:17

AMC/Renauledge > deekster_caddy
02/04/2014 at 11:23

Wow. What an old Buick-gasm! I love it! I want to marry this picture.

deekster_caddy > Your boy, BJR
02/04/2014 at 11:29

Can't believe I've never seen this before. Awesome!

BeholdTheCamaro > deekster_caddy
02/09/2014 at 11:27

Sir, I approve.

That is all.