can the 87 pull the 69?

stng87 · 04-15-2001, 01:31 AM

I am going home to nebraska next month and I need to get the 69' back with me somehow. I was wondering if I could pull it with the 87', maybe with a towbar. The aod will be gone by then. Thanks.

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1987 black with t-tops. Cobra intake, 1.7 cobra crane rollers, gt40p's, bbk shorties, off road h-pipe, adj. FPR, rebuilt aod w/shift kit, 65mm TB, 4.10's 12.90's at best probably less, oops I mean worse.
*** AOD's
Semper Fi

04-15-2001, 02:34 AM

Personally,I would advise against doing this.

I would find another,more safer way of transporting your classic 69' Mustang..

Find a friend with a truck and trailer.If you don't have access to a trailer,find a place that rents trailers.This would be alot safer for both you and the 69'

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Paxton Blown 87GT
ICQ#112698436

Unit 5302 · 04-15-2001, 04:00 AM

Can it technically do it? Yes. You've got enough hp to pull it no problems.

Here are the problems you will have though.
[list=1][*]Lack of structural integrity (the Mustang had an optional towing package from Ford, rated for 1000 lbs max.) Your car was never meant to do heavy hauling, and it's unibody shows it.[*]Brakes, or lack thereof. Your car was never meant to brake for itself (shitty braking system on a sports car) let alone another vehicle!![*]Mounting of the towbar, where can you actually put the dumb thing?[*]Police: If they see you pulling that stunt you can bet they'll have tickets all over your *** , man.[/list=a]

My advice? Rent a car trailer, and have a buddy with a truck (or rent that too) help you go to get it.

Otherwise, is the '69 street legal? Get a ride with a buddy down there, and drive it where you are going.

[This message has been edited by Unit 5302 (edited 04-15-2001).]

04-15-2001, 10:55 AM

Whoa...another Nebraskan...I think that's the only one I've seen on this site! Where are you from in Nebraska?

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'69 Coupe with 351W
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Edelbrock Performer-RPM intake manifold, Edelbrock Performer-RPM cam, Edelbrock lifters, Edelbrock 750 cfm carb, Accel coil, Moroso Blue-Max spark plug wires, Hedman headers, 2 1/2" pipe, glasspacks, Edelbrock double roller timing chain, Edelbrock valve springs, Flex fan, C4, Lakewood traction bars, 3:1 open rear-9" 3.89:1 posi coming this summer
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04-17-2001, 07:40 PM

I'm not gonna stalk you or anything...you can answer me...Just kidding...but really...I'd like to know?

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'69 Coupe with 351W
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Edelbrock Performer-RPM intake manifold, Edelbrock Performer-RPM cam, Edelbrock lifters, Edelbrock 750 cfm carb, Accel coil, Moroso Blue-Max spark plug wires, Hedman headers, 2 1/2" pipe, glasspacks, Edelbrock double roller timing chain, Edelbrock valve springs, Flex fan, C4, Lakewood traction bars, 3:1 open rear-9" 3.89:1 posi coming this summer
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NO SLO PK · 04-17-2001, 08:05 PM

Like Unit says, it's not advised. You'd be towing a 3500 lb. load with a 3,300 lb. car. You'll have a lot of control problems, and I think the engine will likely overheat going up a grade. Forget going down a grade, those brakes would be toast! Fox cars were never designed to do this work.

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Russ L
'91 LX
Procharger, 3 row intercooler, extrude honed Cobra intake, Mac full Length Headers, 30# inj., 73mm C&L, 75mm tb, E303 cam, 289 rods, ported E7 heads, MSD, T-Rex w/255 lph Walbro, 5 lug conversion, Cobra R wheels, 3.27 gears and Moser Axles.

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04-15-2001, 01:31 AM	#1
stng87 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: southern california Posts: 329	can the 87 pull the 69? I am going home to nebraska next month and I need to get the 69' back with me somehow. I was wondering if I could pull it with the 87', maybe with a towbar. The aod will be gone by then. Thanks. ------------------ 1987 black with t-tops. Cobra intake, 1.7 cobra crane rollers, gt40p's, bbk shorties, off road h-pipe, adj. FPR, rebuilt aod w/shift kit, 65mm TB, 4.10's 12.90's at best probably less, oops I mean worse. *** AOD's Semper Fi

04-15-2001, 02:34 AM	#2
Mustanguy Guest Posts: n/a	Personally,I would advise against doing this. I would find another,more safer way of transporting your classic 69' Mustang.. Find a friend with a truck and trailer.If you don't have access to a trailer,find a place that rents trailers.This would be alot safer for both you and the 69' ------------------ Paxton Blown 87GT ICQ#112698436

04-15-2001, 04:00 AM	#3
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	Can it technically do it? Yes. You've got enough hp to pull it no problems. Here are the problems you will have though. [list=1][]Lack of structural integrity (the Mustang had an optional towing package from Ford, rated for 1000 lbs max.) Your car was never meant to do heavy hauling, and it's unibody shows it.[]Brakes, or lack thereof. Your car was never meant to brake for itself (shitty braking system on a sports car) let alone another vehicle!![]Mounting of the towbar, where can you actually put the dumb thing?[]Police: If they see you pulling that stunt you can bet they'll have tickets all over your *** , man.[/list=a] My advice? Rent a car trailer, and have a buddy with a truck (or rent that too) help you go to get it. Otherwise, is the '69 street legal? Get a ride with a buddy down there, and drive it where you are going. [This message has been edited by Unit 5302 (edited 04-15-2001).]

04-15-2001, 10:55 AM	#4
BennyBoy Guest Posts: n/a	Whoa...another Nebraskan...I think that's the only one I've seen on this site! Where are you from in Nebraska? ------------------ '69 Coupe with 351W ========================= Edelbrock Performer-RPM intake manifold, Edelbrock Performer-RPM cam, Edelbrock lifters, Edelbrock 750 cfm carb, Accel coil, Moroso Blue-Max spark plug wires, Hedman headers, 2 1/2" pipe, glasspacks, Edelbrock double roller timing chain, Edelbrock valve springs, Flex fan, C4, Lakewood traction bars, 3:1 open rear-9" 3.89:1 posi coming this summer =========================

04-17-2001, 07:40 PM	#5
BennyBoy Guest Posts: n/a	I'm not gonna stalk you or anything...you can answer me...Just kidding...but really...I'd like to know? ------------------ '69 Coupe with 351W ========================= Edelbrock Performer-RPM intake manifold, Edelbrock Performer-RPM cam, Edelbrock lifters, Edelbrock 750 cfm carb, Accel coil, Moroso Blue-Max spark plug wires, Hedman headers, 2 1/2" pipe, glasspacks, Edelbrock double roller timing chain, Edelbrock valve springs, Flex fan, C4, Lakewood traction bars, 3:1 open rear-9" 3.89:1 posi coming this summer =========================

04-17-2001, 08:05 PM	#6
NO SLO PK Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Arcadia, CA, USA Posts: 731	Like Unit says, it's not advised. You'd be towing a 3500 lb. load with a 3,300 lb. car. You'll have a lot of control problems, and I think the engine will likely overheat going up a grade. Forget going down a grade, those brakes would be toast! Fox cars were never designed to do this work. ------------------ Russ L '91 LX Procharger, 3 row intercooler, extrude honed Cobra intake, Mac full Length Headers, 30# inj., 73mm C&L, 75mm tb, E303 cam, 289 rods, ported E7 heads, MSD, T-Rex w/255 lph Walbro, 5 lug conversion, Cobra R wheels, 3.27 gears and Moser Axles.