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Fulltime RVers Liz and Paul visit the RV Museum in Elkhart Indiana. Paul, the gearhead, is stumped by a Studebaker and by some trailer wheels!
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I was a mechanic in the mid 70s and worked on a Chevrolet C70 house trailer toter with an adjustable wheel base. It was very simple, one frame slid in another similar to the way a rollback works, flexible hydraulic hose for the rear brakes, a short drive shaft and a long one. The hitch wench did the pulling and stretching. The reason behind it was better safer handling on the highway and being able to make very tight turns at the house site. It only took 10 to 15 minutes to make a change. By the way Cool museum.
That makes perfect sense. Thanks for the explanation. Paul is going to get out from under the Studebaker now!
I thought maybe front wheel drive! Unlikely but possible I guess….
Loved this guys! Thanks for taking us along. One suggestion if I might... slow down a little and let us see more of the inside. Don't worry about length of the video... yours are always interesting and we enjoy every minute!
Hi Lisa! Thanks so much for the feedback! We will for sure do that. Big hugs to you!
Loved this video!! I wish it were 30 minutes though instead of just 8! Absolutely fascinating to see all those old RVs. Thanks for posting!
Awww, you are so kind! Thank you so much!
So, interesting, Paul and Liz. I never realized RV'ing went back to 1916. Great job of narrating this tour. You are both getting comfortable in front of a camera. I really enjoyed this.
Paul really got into this tour at the end. LOL!
Yay, Lyn, thanks so much for your kind words!!!
with motor vehicles . before it was the Conestoga wagon with horses or steer power
i bet there were some pretty sites to see back in the early 1900s if you had the money to travel and have one of these
This is definitely on my list of places to visit, love old trailers and motorhomes. I have a friend who had a FAN travel trailer, it was very nice. Thanks for taking us along. I knew Paul could not help himself but look under that truck, I would have been right there too.
Thanks Gino, I knew you would understand! I wonder if those 4 lug wheels were on your friend's FAN? Hope to see you this Christmas Eve at 5pm ET if you are around. We are going to do a Livestream.
@@LizAmazing For sure, I think my buddies had newer axles put on it. My brothers have one too and that one has those kind of 4 lug wheels. I will try to make it on the live stream, we will be traveling in Tennessee so not sure how good my connection will be.
It's like a time travel adventure, back in the day, here today......good job!!!
It sure is, Mike! Thanks for watching!
Paul you really know your stuff! Can't believe your 1st camper was a truck camper Liz, that's what we have and love it. thoroughly enjoyed this video, thank you so much for sharing.
Hi Randy! Yes it was a cheap-o one but it certainly had a lot of advantages. Everytime we are on a dealer lot I have to go look at one! Enjoy yours and thanks for watching!
it is incredible to see what was offered and built way back then. Thanks for the tour !
It sure was, Gus! I want that futuristic van!!!
I had a 1958 Yellowstone travel trailer. Absolutely loved it. My dad and I rebuilt the inside dinette and put a water tank under the back bed and a water heater. The thing was awesome. It even was in a flood and floated away. We pulled it back cleaned it up and used fdor another couple years before selling it.
Wow, those oldie but goodies are the best. Thanks for sharing.
Wow! What a very interesting Museum that was. Thanks for showing this to us.
You are so welcome Roger! Glad to have you with us.
I have a 95 Dodge Van Im converting into a camper van and Im fascinated watching this.
Ooh, that sounds like a good project. Hope it all goes well!
I had a mid to late 70's travel trailer with the exact style of wheels as the FAN. When I first saw them I was reminded of the wheels on the older VW's. Great tour. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Hi Chris! That is so cool. Those vintage trailers are in such high demand these days. Thanks for watching and Merry Christmas and HNY to you, too!
That place is awesome. I pass by there frequently for work. Looks so cool!
It sure is! And they just keep adding more. August 2022 will bring the Manufactured Housing part of it. Thanks for watching and commenting, Dan!
Liz it's so good to see you up and around and enjoying life with Paul again.
Thanks Shara! I feel like I have a new lease on life!! Thanks so much for being with us through that awful ordeal! Hugs!
Thank you for sharing this with us today, one of your best videos
Awww, you are so kind! Thanks Norm!
Love the Studebaker trailer puller. I had a 54 Chevy 1.5 ton truck that had been shortened to pull mobile homes. It was 5-1/2' from the back of the cab to the back of the frame. It had 20" dual wheels, very short and fun to drive.
Oh that sounds cool! Thanks James! Paul would have loved to see that.
This is an example of a subject I have no real interest in, but the presentation and the filming made me watch it all!
Thanks.
Awww, than you so much Jonathan!
Hella awesome
That museum is definitely on my road trip bucket list
Great, I'm sure you'll enjoy it!
Love seeing the old campers. Thanks for sharing this.
Thank you, Cathy, glad to have you with us.
We visited the RV Museum earlier this year. It was so interesting that we want to go back again.
It sure was great! Glad you got to see it in person. The people there are so nice, too.
This is so interesting. Especially the oldest ones. For some reason the details are intricate and colors so different. I’m a fan of the rounded corners and softer designs. People were so innovative.
Yes! Those really were exciting times. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I love your tour videos of the old cars and campers!
Thanks Debbie, glad you liked it!
Really enjoyed this video .kinda wished it was longer. And Paul when it comes to old vintage trucks the late 40s Studebaker s have been a favorite of mine because of those front ends.thnx for sharing
Thank you, we wish we had shown more as well! Glad you enjoyed it! And yeah those Studebakers looked great back in the day!
Oh Paul! You are so funny! It looked like you both were really enjoying yourselves.Thank you for bringing the fun to us through this video. I loved the way you did the video, so clear and just fun to watch! In fact, I’m going to go watch it again. 🙂
Awww, you are too kind! Thanks so much for being on the A-Team!
Really nice video with a lot of interesting and beautiful vehicles. Thanks for the tour!
2:52 BTW this looks somehow like a bigger mixture between a Stout Scarab and a Phantom Corsair. Love it!
So glad you enjoyed it. It's a museum well worth visiting!
@@LizAmazing That´s absolutely believable! Too bad that´s way too far away from me. (Sorry for the late reply).
This is probably our favorite place in America to visit, and your guys’ video is hands down the best that I’ve seen about it! We wanted to make a video to showcase how amazing the museum is, and couldn’t find a good way to organize our thoughts. Great job!!
Oh, you are so kind! Thanks so very much!!! That was a great museum.
This is such a cool place I want to go there now this video definitely wasnt long enough lol loved paul crawling under the truck at the end that is definitely something id do for sure
Awww, thanks so much for your kind words!!! You two could probably talk for hours!
@@LizAmazing yes im sure we could lol
Thanks for sharing definitely a cool place to visit Is. Really neat to see those different types of old travel trailers.
Yay, Denny, so glad you enjoyed it!!!
@5:45 the brakes lines could be a coil sort of like a spring like the air lines for semi trailers allowing it to extend without snapping or it could have wire actuated brakes like those in bicycles that dont have oil inside for the rear eliminating the need for hydraulics, instead of having a telescoping drive shaft it could of been a front wheel drive only hence doesnt need a driveshaft to the rear wheels.
That's a possibility. We may never know for sure. Thank you!
There's this cool local café near where I live that operates out of a vintage trailer like these in a restaurant parking lot. It's very cool.
Oh, how neat!
Hi Liz and Paul, I sure did enjoy this vid over a cup of coffee and Christmas cookies just now. I am bad LOL This was so interesting and you both did a marvelous job of narrating. I felt like I went through it myself. If I don't catch up with you two before Christmas, I hope it's a warm and blessed one for you both. I am not yet an RVer at 64 but on the edge so close to making a decision. Liz, I wish you continued good health and pain free future. Take care, Merry Christmas and a hassle free 2022. :) I will always remember Paul telling me a 1971 VW squareback was a good car for my first car at 16 in 1973 :):) It was problem free for sure LOL
Hi there! Thanks for commenting and now I am craving Christmas cookies!!! Yes, if we ever meet you and Paul could talk cars for sure! We are going to do a Livestream at 5pm on Christmas Eve. If you are around, stop in to say hi.
Yall both did a great job on this video. So infomative. Great historry
Thanks Mike! You are so kind. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
Been there twice and really enjoyed it. Upstairs they also have an extensive research library. Handy if you are restoring an old unit.
Oooh, good to know. Thank you!
I got my camping bug from my dad. He built our families first camper. Went on his truck. We loved it.
Oh so cool! As you know, my first camper was a truck camper. I bet you have some great memories!
You mentioned the trailer that was used in the movie, 'The Long, Long Trailer'...
That particular trailer was manufactured by New Moon, Redman Industry.
I worked for several different MH manufacturers way back in the day, Redman Industry and Shultz Home's being two of them.
I'm now in the process of doing a remodel on my Vintage '73 Streamline Imperial travel trailer...
Thank you for sharing this video...
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Oooh, that sounds like a super cool travel trailer. Enjoy your reno!
Thanks for posting, great video! Regarding the Studebaker, all excellent points on the adjustable frame. I don't know for certain, but I would venture that you would have to order your choice of wheelbase from the factory OR take it back to a specialized dealer to have it adjusted, because, as you said, there are so many variables that would need to be installed and adjusted to specification. With many being different parts. Happy New Year!!
Hi Abe! Yeah, it's crazy and seems there would have to be two drive shafts. Someone googled Whatoff Trailer Toters on our behalf (same concept) and it was quite educational! Thanks for watching.
What a great video! I would love to check this out when it opens. Thank you for bringing this to our attention!
Thank you!!! See you in the next video!
Thanks- I caught this off guard and appreciate y’all.
Yay! Thanks so much! We'll be doing a Livestream tomorrow at 5pm ET, stop in if you're around.
Definitely going to go to this museum someday. Our first travel trailer was a 1968 Bell. Loved it!
Oooh, sounds so cool!
Wow I really need to add that museum to the list !! Thank you and Safe Travels 💙
Yay! I think you'll enjoy it. Thanks for watching!
The Hunt would win the contest for "lowest drag" to this day, that thing is clean! Good job on this video, very cool.
Yeah, I want one so bad!!! Thanks for watching and Happy New Year!
What a great video! Thank you for sharing!
Aww, thank you so much. You are too kind!
OK, my new dream RV is a 1937 hunt house car. Stunning - and the cool factor is way off the chart. Wow.
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Absolutely!!! I still can't believe that's a 1937!
In response to the question about the extendable wheelbase on that Studebaker, I can see just one solution. You could order it with a different wheelbase, using the same chassis. As far as I know, it is still available on new trucks. However, after it's built, there is no changing anymore
We googled and it truly is an adjustable wheelbase. Something to do with state length rules in Iowa. It wasn't something you were adjusting every day, but it was adjustable. We wish we could find more details.
This would be a Great Place to visit. Thanks.
Thank you, Benjamin, Happy New Year!
Hi guys 👋...thanks so much for that 😊...we are going to be in Elkhart Indiana in January for repairs to our coach...we are going to see that museum...i with Paul on that Studebaker. ????...thanks again....please stay safe...J&A
Hey you two lovebirds! Yes, do indeed check out the museum, worth it. And much luck on the repairs!!
@@LizAmazing thanks...
You guys are the best. Love your channel keep up the good work.
Awww, thanks so much Julian, we love you!
As soon as I saw that aluminum trailer I thought of the long long trailer, LOL I love that movie, I have it on VHS tape and also on DVD. I watch it pretty often.
Yeah, that was a great movie!!! Thanks for watching!
We had a Yellowstone growing up in the 60's. It had a bed over the hitch that you climbed on the kitchen table to get into. We used to ride up there on trips looking out the windows.
Gosh, I bet it was gorgeous! I sure loved the one in the video. Thanks for sharing such fun memories!
Excellent video!!! And so informative! You two make awesome narrators!!!
Aw, thanks so much Bob! You are too kind!
This is such a great video. I love vintage trailers.
Thank you! We've seen a few campgrounds with all-vintage trailers you can rent out- neat!
Merry Christmas 🎄
Hey thanks Paula! Merry Christmas to you, too! If you are free, stop in to say hi on Christmas Eve at 5pm ET. We are doing a Livestream.
Thank you for sharing your tour!
Thanks so much for watching, Richard! See you in the next video.
Thanks for sharing those awesome museum pieces with us!
Thank you so much for saying so, John!!! We are so glad to have you with us!
Paul actually some of the really first RVs where the Basque Sheep wagons. They where used from the mid 1700-today. They had a bed, table and even wood cook stoves. They where pulled by horse or mules from camp to camp. They cared for approximately 2000 sheep and had two dogs to help manage the sheep. They traveled all over the western states. Just think your shower consisted of the cold Creek or a watering trough for the tub. Just imagine the simple life of being a nomad. Ops that what we want to do. Getting closer. Working on the kitchen. Then the upstairs bathroom. Moving towards the sale of the brick and mortar. Plane on retiring 01/03/23
That's good to know about the sheep wagons, thank you! Congrats on your upcoming new life!!! Just think in a couple weeks you will be able to say "next year" you'll be retired!!! If you haven't already, look into a countdown clock or just number the months backwards on a notebook and at the first of each month just rip off a page!! Happy planning!
I love this tour!!! What better way to teach us about the history of RVs and Trailers to Mobile/Manufactured homes!
Poor Paul...I think what they did with the Studebaker truck....whoever was the original owner probably took older parts and slapped it on the "newer" model but I can see that Paul really knows his cars/trucks! kind of could be a Frankenstein Studebaker!
Yeah, it's certainly a head scratcher. Paul never did figure it out! And so glad you enjoyed the tour!!
I love the big steering wheel in the old Studabaker and that short Airstream! 💋🧚🏻♀️❤️🇺🇸
Yeah, so many cool campers!!!! Thanks!
wow that was a cool place and thank you for sharing ,big hugs from MN
Aww, thank you so much. Big hugs right back to you Dan and stay warm!
If they can’t get the year right on the Red Studabaker truck ! Leaves doubt on other things they wrote!
You folks did a great job of Documenting this Thank you
Yep. We think they just swapped it out and hadn't updated their sign. They had a lot going on the day we were there. Thank you for watching and commenting!
Wher3 do you camp while you are there, so interesting
We were down in Bremen, Indiana.
We were just there in late Sept. I missed the background about the Studebaker truck. We were disappointed that all the factory tours were closed but we did stop by the Elkhart Chamber of Commerce and they gave us a free USB card that guided you around the area and that was pretty neat.
Yes, we wish we could have found more information about that Studebaker with the adjustable wheelbase. Certainly had Paul scratching his head! That's awesome that the Elkhart C of C had a good option. Thanks!
Great video. Thanks for sharing. Those old rigs are so cool 😎
Thank you, so glad to have you with us!
Very interesting! I.really enjoyed that! Best wishes for a safe and healthy holiday season!! 🙋🏻♀️
Thanks Theresa, glad to have you with us!
Wow guys, I love this video! This is why people RV, to go places and see cool things. I'm with Paul on the truck it would take a little engineering to do that. The brake lines wouldn't be a problem if they were put on swivels or flexible hoses like on the calipers. The telescoping drive line is doable but the engineering for the balance must have been fun, maybe they used a fluid dampening type tube around the drive line to auto balance it, or some kind of tubular sliding CV joints inside the tube so it could slide in and out without play. The emergency brake line wouldn't be that hard either, if it had a metal jacketed line that pivots front to back on some kind of swing arm. I would really like to see the shots of the underside of that truck. I'm with you Paul, after reading that placard, I'd be crawling all up under there to take a look too! Thanks for another great video guys. Best Wishes & blessings. Keith Noneya
Hi Keith! Wish you had been there at the museum with us. I'm sure the two of you could have figured it out. Paul could not see any clues under there. For now, it remains a mystery!
Had a buddy who had a junkyard for many years. I remember him saying there were some trucks like that Studebaker where you could order a extra tag axle to attach onto the frame.....thereby extending the wheelbase.......
Hmmm. Maybe that is the answer. He is still trying to figure that one out! Thank you!
fun video!! my stepfather would've loved this video.
Awww, I'm sure he appreciates that you are thinking of him!
Love the historic lessons... Thank You!!! :-)
Thank you Mark, glad to have you with us!
I’ve been there, it’s a great museum. If you’re in the area, it’s a must see.
Yay!
Always ❤️all of your videos, this one gets 👍👍👍, because of where you’re at. There’s a company (I can’t remember where) restores vintage T.T.s, Airstreams, Spartan, etc. The owners of the company got to tour that museum. It’s very interesting just how far back RV’ing started. 👍👍👍👍👍have a blessed day and God Bless, y’all keep’m coming 🙂🙂
Hi James! Thanks so very much for your support! We hope to see you at 5pm ET Christmas Eve if you are free, we are doing a Livestream.
So Paul, what did you see under that truck? Was it a telescoping drive shaft? Does that mean the rear tires can be placed closer or farther from the front tires.? Very interesting. I love old and new RVs. Great tour and I can tell you both enjoyed it very much.
Hi Kathy! He could not figure it out at all! I guess it will remain a mystery. Maybe he needed Larry with him so they could both try to figure it out!
very enjoyable video, might just have to find a spot in our travels to visit this Museum. Thanks!
Oh, thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. Happy travels!
Paul the rims are open center rims or wheels depending on where you are. They were very common on heavy duty trailers and trucks.
Paul says, thanks. I didn't know that!!!
There is a vintage camper Rally that is amazing to attend if you enjoy seeing refurbished campers and talking with the owners . It's a real shindig .
Oh that would be so much fun. Paul and I would both love it. Thanks!
Hope you fill us in on what you found under the Studebaker in a future video. Great video, I saw at least 5 campers I want.
Paul is still trying to figure it out, lol. Yeah those vintage campers would be a hit in the campground. I want that van!!!
OUTSTANDING! I would love to visit that place. Its going on our bucket list for sure!You two did a great job presenting all those beauty's. Summer job?🤔🤣🤣🤣
Hi Valerie! Thanks so much. Well Paul could certainly live in a museum that has ANYTHING to do with transportation!
Fascinating museum, and I wouldn't mind a special episode on the Hunt House Car!. My experience with RV's is limited to the Coleman pop-up camper we had when I was a kid, and doing engine work on an old steel bodied Superior motor home. Was the museum name changed for the sake of image?
Yes, I would love to know more about the Hunt House Car! How fun would it be to have on one the road today!! The name has not changed that we know of, just that the MH doesn't stand for motor home but for manufactured housing. Thanks for watching and glad you got to be around that old Superior!
Love this video. Neat place. Thanks.
Thanks Julie!!!
Awesome video! Thanks for sharing❤cool stuff!!
Yay! So glad you liked it, Lisa!
Loved the video!! Great job with the narrative! I want to see more! Lol
Awww, thanks Joe. We shoulda made it longer, next time!!! Hope to see you at 5pm ET Christmas Eve for our Livestream.
So fun! I saw a tour of this museum on a show called Flipping RVs. This couple in Bend, Oregon found old trailers and re-worked or restored them. You may want to see if you can stream it some place. Anyway, thanks for sharing with us and Merry Christmas!
That sounds like a fun show! Thanks for watching and hope your Christmas was great and that your 2022 is wonderful so far!
Look up Whatoff Trailer Toter. They were out of Iowa. Never saw a Tote earlier than the C cabs, but there it was on your video. Two C cab toters graced my garage in years past. One was a 5E28 (1960), the other was a 7E28 (1962). Both ran the 289 4bbl, 5 speed New Process transmission with an Eaton 2 speed axle. The front ends were crudely truncated and left with a grate style grill in place of the fiberglass mass. The front bumper was also modified to fit was close to the cab as possible. The frames were cut just past the rear cab support, and a sliding rear scheme was visible, although both of the ones I had were left in the extended position. There were supposedly two different driveshafts - a longer one for extended chassis "dead-head" driving, and the shorter one for truncated trailer transport mode. Cab corners were notched, too, to allow the wheel well to tuck was close was possible. All of this was done to meet the draconian truck-trailrer lengths some states had back then. 40' total length is a number that comes to mind. Toward the end of Studebaker's run, they made a truck that was called the 96 BBC. They more or less stole Whatoff's design, sans the retractible frame. This supposedly infuriated Mr. Whatoff, so he started using Internationals. I had high hopes of doing something with these trucks, but lack of time and talent sent them away. Cool video. I periodically make a run from Colorado to the east coast, and stop off at Studebaker Mecca when I time it right. Elkhart might be a interesting change.
Wow, George. Thanks so much for this info. I know Paul would love to sit and talk with you around the campfire! Really interesting info, thanks again! Happy travels.
Please tell us that you have an episode #2 for this museum tour? I want to see a Clark Cortez, and Vixen motorhome!
Oh I know, so much more to see! I guess this just whetted your appetite! Thanks so much for watching.
My husband and I visited this museum in 2012 on our 50th anniversary trip. It was our last trip…… It didn’t have nearly as many exhibits as you’ve shown but we enjoyed it anyway.
So glad you got to go there. Thy must be growing! Wow, 50th. You two are awesome!!! 60th must be right around the corner.
Thanks for the memory. We visited there in June, 2012 and really enjoyed it. You didn't show Mae West's camper car, if it's still there, and I noticed they still haven't made the beds in that long travel trailer behind the Studebaker! The gold Cadillac RV conversion was a show stopper. Once again, if it's still there. 👍👍
We have tons of pictures of that place and probably spent a good 3+ hours there. 😁
Mae West's camper is indeed still there. It truly is a great museum. And YES, they need to make the beds!!! Thanks for watching!
Very Very interesting. Thks heaps guys
Thank you Ian, we are so glad to have you with us!
Paul and Liz, hello! We visited that museum last fall when we met you all at Morryde. We found the exhibits to be fascinating but we would rather keep our Solitude!
Hi Dee! Yeah, I don't think there was a single one better than a Solitude!!! BUT....I'd want that Hunt House Car (the futuristic van) as a weekend getaway!
Wow those are cool my first trailer was a 1967 aristocrat lo liner and we bought that in 2002 nice old trailer 👍
Oooh, that sounds neat!
Very interesting! I learned something. I can see why Paul would be curious and look underneath the studebaker. Surprised they don't have a slider underneath for all the other curious lookers.
Yeah they'll add one now, I bet!
Wonder if you guys have an example of the Ultra-van..based on Corvair running gear....?
We did not see that, but sounds interesting. Thank you!
Absolutely fascinating! These remind me of the 1954 Lucille Ball, Desi Arnez movie, "The Long, Long Trailer." So fun.
Yes, particularly that Spartan one. So glad you enjoyed this video, Marquis. Thanks for being with us!
Been there, done that. Two thumbs up!
Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it!
Leatherette used to be common in the UK. It's vinyl with a leather look they made furniture car seats briefcases coats ECT The poisons fumes ( hydridon cyanade) were a killer they were outlawed.Olde English Vinyl is another name.
A great vlog!
Oh, good to know, Thank you! Glad to see you on the channel, thanks again Nick!
It is amazing what pops up on u toob
What a fantastic place I bet you can spend nearly all day there
👍👍fantastic video and yes I would have got under it
I suspect the person who wrote the description just did not have all the info about the truck
It was completely wrong except it is a studibaker
Yeah, I don't know what happened there. Maybe they had recently switched it out. Glad you enjoyed our video and thanks so much for your kind words!
The Volkswagen had a pull along travel trailer, that attached like a 5th wheel to the top of a VW Bug. Very few made and a unique travel trailer. Have you seen any of those there or on your travels, i have only seen one .
No I have not. Sounds super cool, though, thanks!
These are very cool but can't imagine traveling the country in any of them today😁
They'd be good for a stationary life. We seen a few RV parks with vintage trailers for rent, that seems like a fun way to enjoy them!
Did they have a mid-90's Trek? The only motor home I know of with a motorized bed that went up into the ceiling in the living room, and no rear bedroom.
I did not see that. That sounds cool though!
Chances are the plaque for the Studebaker truck was previously for a different truck. They had trailer toters with the variable frame length in the 60s like the sign said, I'm sure they switched trucks, or misplaced the sign. I've seen a couple of them.
Yes, something definitely happened. Glad you've seen these toters, they are so cool!
SO SHWEEEETTT...much love Tee with LIONS NAMED LEO.[the music worldwide}
sooooo cool..!!!
Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it!
Had 3 of those trailers over the years the best one i had was my 54 spartan imperial mansion .miss that even to this day .
I bet you do! They sure don't build them like they used to! Thanks for watching commenting.
What a great video . Loved every second of it . I'm surprised the New Moon trailer used in I Love Lucy wasn't mentioned . The Studebaker looked absolutely beautiful . I bet the driver was the king of the hill pulling into a campground with that beauty . I can totally relate with Paul , been sliding around on more floors then I can remember . Sometimes curiosity gets the best of us . Boys will be boys . At the motorcycle show in Zurich I was on my back under a bike , when a rep walked up and wanted to know if I was having a heart attack and if she should call an ambulance . I can imagine that it slides apart like some big trailers , but the question is why . Hi Liz , did you have to pull Paul out by his feet at closing time ? That had me laughing .
Awww, thanks so much for your comment. Well, I googled about the adjustable wheelbase and it was done because the state of Iowa had a 45' total length restriction at the time. So this was a way to get around that. But that was all I could find. I couldn't find anything that talked about how it worked with the Stude. So Paul is still scratching his head over that one!
Id say longer wheelbase to ride better shorter to maneuver