06-21-2014, 05:18 AM
Ombligo wrote:
The last GMC product my dad owned was a 1969 Buick Sport Wagon with a 400 CI V8. He got it for towing and it was a terrible car for that purpose. Dad being a stubborn, hothead got in an argument with GM (he was a retiree) and never bought another GM product. He sold it after a couple months, bought a Dodge Polara wagon and never looked back (with the 440 V8 in it, there was no reason too)
Sounds like your dad ordered the wrong combination. Those make great tow cars. Unless you overload them, or balance the trailer poorly. That's on your dad.
We had a '69 Pontiac Safari Wagon. A Bonneville option. Roof rack, that super cool 2 way tailgate, and the rear facing 3rd seat. And the tow package. Super cool road trip sled.