Curtis Perry Outtake: Semi Car and Trailer
– Posted on April 7, 2020
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Aahh, the obscure C-150 package with the optional deck-mounted fifth wheel.
And after all these years, the automatic load-leveling rear suspension still works!
That trailer, empty, was probably within the tow rating of that Ford.
28ft semi-trailers of that era are 8000-10000lbs depending on how they are spec’d. You see lots of obselete semi trailers in rural areas used as storage. At the end of their life in revenue service you can pick them up for $500-2000.
Anyone actually tried this ? Remove the trunk lid, and maybe the back window. Attach a goose neck to the frame and have a go at it.
Those shorter length single axle trailers used to be so popular with transport and express companies. Often seen on flat rail cars.
It might pull it, but its unlikely to stop it very well nice shot though.
Shaniko Oregon. On the northern boundary of Oregon. If you google Shaniko, you will see that red barn that is included in this picture. There’s a very old truck by that barn, but I can’t I D it.