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An automobile club for the enthusiast who enjoys the last of the big GM cars. The rear wheel drive B and D bodys. Chevrolet Impala SS, Caprice, 9C1, Buick Roadmaster, Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser, Cadillac Fleetwood
Subject: Lets see a PT Snoozer do this. LOL Sat Nov 10, 2012 2:44 pm
I got a great deal on ebay for a 3500lb class 1 hitch with everything brand new including the receiver, wire harness, ball mount, and ball. The HHR is rated at 1000lbs towing capacity, which I hope is under rated as I have looked at old info on the boat, trailer and motor, and the total is 1100lbs . It seems to pull it ok enough. Actually feels better pulling it with the HHR than the Caprice. But it kinda looks like the tail waging the dog.
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GasTT
Posts : 2675 Join date : 2009-01-19 Age : 36 Location : Treasure Coast, FL
Subject: Re: Lets see a PT Snoozer do this. LOL Sat Nov 10, 2012 3:21 pm
The HHR needs black steelies with baby moons.
IMPALADAKID Admin
Posts : 1525 Join date : 2009-01-17 Age : 55
Subject: Re: Lets see a PT Snoozer do this. LOL Sat Nov 10, 2012 3:45 pm
GasTT wrote:
The HHR needs black steelies with baby moons.
LOL. Flames first.
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bfurches
Posts : 1061 Join date : 2010-04-20 Age : 36 Location : Springfield, MA
Subject: Re: Lets see a PT Snoozer do this. LOL Sat Nov 10, 2012 4:12 pm
I actually think that thing looks great towing. I don't know why, but it actually looks like it should be dragging the boat around vs the caprice.
Its hard to tell with the black body and black tire, but does it drop bad in the rear or is it acceptable? Looks pretty level to me, but again, kinda hard to tell.
IMPALADAKID Admin
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Subject: Re: Lets see a PT Snoozer do this. LOL Sat Nov 10, 2012 4:25 pm
bfurches wrote:
Its hard to tell with the black body and black tire, but does it drop bad in the rear or is it acceptable? Looks pretty level to me, but again, kinda hard to tell.
I was surprised to se it dropped it less than a 1/2". I guess the rear springs are stiff enough to haul loads. It dropped the caprice a full 1 1/2"
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No Moa
Posts : 3893 Join date : 2009-02-21 Age : 51 Location : Midcoast Maine
Subject: Re: Lets see a PT Snoozer do this. LOL Sat Nov 10, 2012 8:19 pm
Wow that boat looks good behind that PT.
toomanytoyz Club President
Posts : 6876 Join date : 2009-01-20 Age : 47 Location : East Hampstead, NH USA
Subject: Re: Lets see a PT Snoozer do this. LOL Sat Nov 10, 2012 8:32 pm
Pretty cool, Billy!
And I'm with Tim!
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IMPALADAKID Admin
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Subject: Re: Lets see a PT Snoozer do this. LOL Sat Nov 10, 2012 8:36 pm
toomanytoyz wrote:
Pretty cool, Billy!
Thanks.
toomanytoyz wrote:
And I'm with Tim!
Does KL know? There was more to the Miata than I thought.
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cloud 9
Posts : 563 Join date : 2009-10-03 Age : 56 Location : Dover, NH
Subject: Re: Lets see a PT Snoozer do this. LOL Sat Nov 10, 2012 8:43 pm
GasTT wrote:
The HHR needs black steelies with baby moons.
Like these?
IMPALADAKID Admin
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Subject: Re: Lets see a PT Snoozer do this. LOL Sat Nov 10, 2012 8:46 pm
I am more of a flames and moon disc type of guy, the if you put the discs off the third pic, and put them on the bottom pic, that is my vision.
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GasTT
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Subject: Re: Lets see a PT Snoozer do this. LOL Sat Nov 10, 2012 10:28 pm
IMPALADAKID Admin
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Subject: Re: Lets see a PT Snoozer do this. LOL Sun Nov 11, 2012 7:16 am
GasTT wrote:
Oh god yes!!!!!!!!!
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cloud 9
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Subject: Re: Lets see a PT Snoozer do this. LOL Sun Nov 11, 2012 6:05 pm
Thats it! Get busy, you got work to do.
V8Killer
Posts : 1691 Join date : 2009-03-12 Age : 53 Location : Southern, NH
Subject: Re: Lets see a PT Snoozer do this. LOL Mon Nov 12, 2012 6:07 pm
IMPALADAKID wrote:
The HHR is rated at 1000lbs towing capacity, which I hope is under rated as I have looked at old info on the boat, trailer and motor, and the total is 1100lbs .
You're asking a lot of that 4T45E!
IMPALADAKID Admin
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Subject: Re: Lets see a PT Snoozer do this. LOL Mon Nov 12, 2012 6:51 pm
V8Killer wrote:
IMPALADAKID wrote:
The HHR is rated at 1000lbs towing capacity, which I hope is under rated as I have looked at old info on the boat, trailer and motor, and the total is 1100lbs .
You're asking a lot of that 4T45E!
Come on. It can't be that bad. 90lbs over max tow rating? It seemed to tow it effortlessly.
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sdstick
Posts : 4292 Join date : 2009-03-20 Location : Revere, MA
Subject: Re: Lets see a PT Snoozer do this. LOL Mon Nov 12, 2012 7:42 pm
Exactly...just start gently & dont try to break the trailer towing speed record.
Once its rolling theres no problem.
PS....paint the boat black (or silver)....thank you in advance...
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1984twodoor
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Subject: Re: Lets see a PT Snoozer do this. LOL Mon Nov 12, 2012 9:28 pm
sdstick wrote:
Exactly...just start gently & dont try to break the trailer towing speed record.
Once its rolling theres no problem.
PS....paint the boat black (or silver)....thank you in advance...
whatever you do...just paint the boat! It deserves to look as nice as the last boat you did.
Matt Trakker
Posts : 5093 Join date : 2009-07-30 Age : 42 Location : Reading, MA
Subject: Re: Lets see a PT Snoozer do this. LOL Mon Nov 12, 2012 9:43 pm
sdstick wrote:
PS....paint the boat black (or silver)....thank you in advance...
As much as how I like the vintage patina/colors on that boat, I think that would look quintessentially badass.
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It seems to pull it ok enough. Actually feels better pulling it with the HHR than the Caprice. But it kinda looks like the tail waging the dog. 
