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Old 10-07-2017, 10:57 AM
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I'm thinking of towing my Indian motorcycle with a 6x12 cargo trailer with ramp door and was wondering if anyone has ever installed a hitch on a 62 and if I need to install an oil transmission cooler? I believe it's capable of towing 2000 lbs
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Drawtite brand hitches were available in the day. I had and sold a couple and are occasionally available on E-Bay. Someone here may have one for sale also and reply to you.

An oil cooler is always a good thing, but common sense is better. No need if driving conservatively, but all day at interstate speed in summer or in the western slopes are vastly different than a local trip. If YOU think YOU need one for YOUR situation, by all means add one along with a trans temp gauge too.
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Thanks for the info Joe, hopefully will have one for sale if not a modern setup should fit.
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From what I have seen of a Tbird tow hitch you would be better off towing your Tbird with your Indian Motorcycle.
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Phil, now that was funny!!!
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I'm always good for a sarcastic remark Ray
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This is a pic of an apparent tow hitch for a Tbird
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From what I have seen of a Tbird tow hitch you would be better off towing your Tbird with your Indian Motorcycle.

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I'm thinking of towing my Indian motorcycle with a 6x12 cargo trailer with ramp door and was wondering if anyone has ever installed a hitch on a 62 and if I need to install an oil transmission cooler? I believe it's capable of towing 2000 lbs
I have just read this thread re cooling

Squarebirds, Rocketbirds, and Fifties/Sixties Ford Discussion Forum > 1958 To 1960 Thunderbirds - General Technical Discussion > 1958 To 1960 Squarebirds - General Technical Discussion
Transmission cooler

Was wondering if you meant additional cooling as I thought the transmission cooler was mounted in the OEM radiator setup
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