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**MikeN** · 03-05-2013, 11:30 AM

I've towed a 3600# Chevelle on a 1700# open trailer behind my 64 C10 a couple of times. I have modern radial tires of course. I have a weight distributing hitch, brakes on both axles of my trailer, and a Prodigy brake controller. Brakes are the standard drums at all four corners (rebuilt and in good condition). The suspension seems fine, the brakes OK as long as you drive sensibly, but the stock clutch isn't up to it. Starting off on even a gentle upward incline just really smokes the clutch. I'm planning to swap out my 3-speed manual for either a TH400 or a TH2004R to make towing a little more comfortable.

03-05-2013, 11:30 AM	#8
MikeN Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 776	Re: 1963 Chevrolet Truck Trailer Towing Light Trucks Specifications I've towed a 3600# Chevelle on a 1700# open trailer behind my 64 C10 a couple of times. I have modern radial tires of course. I have a weight distributing hitch, brakes on both axles of my trailer, and a Prodigy brake controller. Brakes are the standard drums at all four corners (rebuilt and in good condition). The suspension seems fine, the brakes OK as long as you drive sensibly, but the stock clutch isn't up to it. Starting off on even a gentle upward incline just really smokes the clutch. I'm planning to swap out my 3-speed manual for either a TH400 or a TH2004R to make towing a little more comfortable.