Ed, regarding VW bus towing capability

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  • April 2, 2015 at 6:44 pm #235666
    KentT
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    @kentt

    The low gear ratio provided by the reduction gear boxes makes all the difference. Thought this old pic might illustrate the capability….

    Early FF TDr on 69 VW pan
    Slowly coming back from the ashes...

    April 2, 2015 at 6:54 pm #263967
    Royal
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    @royal

    Great pic.  But, what are they?

    April 2, 2015 at 7:08 pm #263968
    KentT
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    Dunno. I asked the person who posted it to the Facebook group for Busses. That vintage of bus would’ve had no more than a 40hp, and was likely a 36 HP or less. Could’ve been 25 or 28hp.KentT2015-04-02 19:13:57

    Early FF TDr on 69 VW pan
    Slowly coming back from the ashes...

    April 2, 2015 at 7:17 pm #263969
    Royal
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    @royal

    Do you suppose:

    It’s a Kleinschnittger F125, of course.  Wink  125cc, 5.4hp, aluminum body.  43mph top.  No thanks! 

    Royal2015-04-02 19:22:30

    April 2, 2015 at 7:21 pm #263970
    KentT
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    @kentt

    I Googled the name on the bus and came up with this:

    http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kleinschnittger

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5G1Ph4pd4Z0

    Early FF TDr on 69 VW pan
    Slowly coming back from the ashes...

    April 2, 2015 at 7:22 pm #263971
    KentT
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    @kentt

    You’re quicker than I….

    Early FF TDr on 69 VW pan
    Slowly coming back from the ashes...

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