Estimated tow capacity for 68 GS Cal?

[1ericmayhew@gmail.com]

My wife wants to tow a small trailer with our GS. What do you think is the tow capacity?

[Eddie_Wildcat]

your towing capacity would be dependent between the size of engine and the torque of the transmission, and the weight of what has to be towed. I would add in other factors..

[1ericmayhew@gmail.com]

My GS has a Buick 350 and a 300 turbo trans. Do you think that I could pull an RV with 3500 Gross Vehicle Weight?

[Eddie_Wildcat]

it's probably ok, but not for long distances or fast speeds; keep a close eye on the engine temperature and it is a good idea to have a transmission cooler and temperature gauge to keep an eye on the tranny. Buick 430s were typically refitted for towing, but a 350 would probably be ok as long as you are careful. I would definitely do a transmission service before towing if you have not done one in a while.

['78Electra Limited]

A '68 Gs would have a tow rating capable of towing that. I WOULD NOT tow that trailer without a class III hitch and air shocks or load bags to keep the bumper off the ground. Also keep in mind the design of the rear frame rails (open C-channel), My '64 two door regularly tows my 3000lb.+ jet boat however those frame rails are not the strongest when launching i.e. don't launch off of a stoplight with the tires screaming, my father did this in my car and now i am in the process of fabricating all new rear frame rails from rectangle stock to fix his destruction all in the name of beating an 86 vette. while towing a boat(yes he won). Any more q's with using your car to tow hit me up.