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[A/S] Re: new tow car ...you are not alone



We just bought a '65 Tradewind. Unlike you we have tow cars but they
need rigging.  I just made and installed a class three hitch on a 63
New Yorker Wagon today.  Next is a Hayes/Lemmerz hydraulic over
electric brake controller. I like the fact that the car brake
pressure directly controls the electric power to the trailer with
this "old fashion" unit (part # 81740C). I think I will use the
traditional wiring method vs the modern one in keping with the spirit
if the project. The Reese hitch parts I bought cost around 350
dollars. It included a short piece of receiver tube and all the
equalizer and sway control parts. The rest of the hitch I had to make
because books only go back to 89.  If you live near Minnesota I could
help you make a hitch as I suspect my 70 Cad is built on the same
frame as your Buick and it is my next project!  Good luck.

Todd in Saint Cloud MN