mag mount red tow lights can be bought for under $100.00 (these are for high
quality non throw away type)
mount them on the roof or high on the sides for visibility. run temporary wire
harness to switch and flasher as needed.
or
more back road driving, which is probably not practical in your location.
or
a chase vehicle with current lighting and maybe a warning of what is ahead.
great if you can get several people together and CONVOY with a "convoy ahead"
sign on the chase vehicle.
the cynic in me always keeps his insurance paid up just incase!!!!
it can be rather un-nerving when looking in the rear view mirror!!
good luck
jeff
cdavis wrote:
> Ok, this thread is pertinent to my situation and I'm open to suggestions.
>
> I recently got my WWII era WC53 Dodge Carryall on the road and getting it
> to and from events presents a problem.
>
> It's slow, 45, maybe 50 MPH top end. To get anywhere in Southern
> California you're going to be running on freeway. Traffic moves at 70+ MPH
> there, a 20 to 25 MPH speed disparity. I watch them come barrelling up on
> me, realizing at the last second I'm not moving at their
> speed. Repeatedly, I watch the nose of these approaching vehicles drop as
> they jump on the brakes. To make matters worse, they often force their way
> over into the next lane, having already reduced speed, and cause a chain
> reaction of panic braking and swerving.
>
> It's like playing Russian Roulette, and one of these days the chamber isn't
> going to be empty.
>
> So, do I accept the fact that technology has outpaced these old trucks and
> stay away from the freeways? I'm not going to be able to purchase a tow
> vehicle and trailer capable of moving 5,750 lbs of Dodge any time soon.
>
> Or is there some way I can temporarily light or flag my vehicle so folks
> notice it before they have to test their anti-lock brakes? I was thinking
> magnetic based amber beacon, but now I don't know. I guess item #3: 4 way
> flashers, but I'm still worried they won't be seen.
>
> Any other ideas?
>
> Chris Davis
> MVPA# 20000
> Lake Forest, CA
> '42 WC53 Carryall
>
>
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