Now that I have new brakes and lights I got to drive the '715 in the real world. Boy, going up long hills really shows you how underpowered that 230 is even with the 2 barrel carb and civvy distributor. My goal, when the truck is fully restored, is to mount my 318 shelter (AN/GRC-142) on the back and tow the M101 generator trailer as well. I can't imagine, at this point, how that will go since adding 1,800# of shelter plus a trailer will really tax the stock engine and brakes. We did all that in the Army but as platoon leader I was not driving so don't remember any problems being reported. In convoy, we rarely did more then 35mph.

Anyone out there have any comments on adding that kind of load and trailering as well?