looking for history on a Tow'd

grey goose · Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2010 5:26 pm Post subject: looking for history on a Tow'd

found a 1968/69 Tow'd

Reg # TF356E922S

Evidence that is entered the 1969 Mexican 1000 and the 1970 Baja 500

Any info would be appreciated!

BL3Manx · Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2010 7:45 pm Post subject:

You have a picture?

manxbuggy · Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2010 8:19 pm Post subject:

Yes, pictures of another Tow'd would be great!

I think your Meyers tag number decodes to a May 1969 birthday. I can't find the gelcoat color 22S.

Rob

surfnc · Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2010 9:42 pm Post subject:

22S is "Yuma Yellow".

manxdavid · Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2010 1:37 am Post subject:

BL3Manx · Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2010 2:34 pm Post subject:

I own a Tow'd(project) that was raced in the 68 Mexican 1000 and in the 69 Mint 400 and Baja 500. It was called The Horny Tow'd and was owned/driven by Jack Allison of Allison Enterprises in Hayward, CA. It was co-driven by Wally Dallenbach.

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The NORRA 68 Mexican 1000 entry list only has the entry number and the driver's names. It doesn't have the body serial number. You will need to find the name of the driver/owner or the entry number for the specific race.

Does your Tow'd have a racing hood (no windshield mount or instrument blister)?

grey goose · Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2010 3:04 pm Post subject: tow'd

As soon as I can figure out how to post a picture, I will do so!

Do the NORRA listing list the class of vehicle in those days?

manxdavid · Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2010 3:07 pm Post subject:

Here's some pics of a race Tow'd that I took at Bruce's place. I think the hood was aluminum...

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BL3Manx · Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2010 3:37 pm Post subject: Re: tow'd

grey goose · Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2010 3:38 pm Post subject:

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Here's a few of the pics of the current as-is.....

now looking for driver/owner to tie to the 69 1000, and 70 BAJA 500

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BL3Manx · Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2010 3:42 pm Post subject:

Nice find. Yes, that has a racing hood. Sand the primer and see if you can get a number to come up. What part of California are you in?

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grey goose · Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2010 3:46 pm Post subject: Thanks!

Oops, figured out I pasted the wrong link a smidge too late.... preview - what a novel idea!

grey goose · Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2010 4:32 pm Post subject: Tow'd

I am in Southern California.... Victorville

Will start sanding when rain stops! Looking for 69 entry lists now.

BL3Manx · Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2010 4:55 pm Post subject:

Marty Fiolka at Dirt Sports magazine might have something.

EMPIImp69 · Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2010 5:37 pm Post subject:

More pics of your CJ? Razz

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manxbuggy · Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2010 6:02 pm Post subject:

Your Tow’d looks in nice shape, and the rain makes it shine.

BL3Manx · Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2010 6:21 pm Post subject:

It looks like the center "console" has been replaced with a piece of stainless. It also looks like you may have a Moon gas pedal.

manxbuggy · Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2010 10:25 pm Post subject:

BL3Manx, you have quite an eye for detail!

The roll cage also appears remarkably similar to the Jack Allison/Wally Dallenbach Horny Tow’d.

That lethal looking tow bar looks like the original. I need to check mine for signs of the safety chain.
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Manx102 · Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2010 11:00 pm Post subject:

BL3Manx · Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2010 11:56 pm Post subject:

The roll cage was added as a requirement by NORRA in 1969. There was a shop in southern California that made them specifically for the Towd. They advertised them in DB&HVWs.

My Tow'd didn't have as good a retirement as Gray Goose's. When I bought it it had been out in the salt air at Pismo for decades. The only original Horny Tow'd sign lettering it still had was on the sides below the rollbar. The hood had been stripped. However, yes I plan to restore it to its 1969 appearance, complete with a fully re-done hood. I have a couple more pictures of it for guidance.

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