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New to Y-block questions. Towing, and fuel.

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I have a 1959 Ford Wagon that i have owned for about a year and a half. It belonged to a late friend of mine and sat for about 7 years before I got it only getting about 100 miles a year. I drove it from point a to point b last summer. The 292 seems to have no major issues and the 2 speed shifts fine. I also have a 1954 Aljoa (small) camper to match. I have towed it less than a mile with a bumper hitch that was already on the car. My friend who owned the car and camper never got to take the two together on a voyage before he passed. I would like to do this. I understand the issues of putting strain on car made in 1959, and plan to put in an after market trans and oil cooler. I am worried about the temp of the motor, and have been toying around the idea of a larger fan. I drove the car last summer and it only got hot in traffic, and on a 150 mile trip when it was over 65 mphs. I am mechanical, but not a mechanic.

My questions

I have been only running 92 octane fuel, I have read about lead additive, but have not used any yet. What should I be using, how often, and how much?

Should I just bag the camper idea (I don't plan on getting rid of either the wagon or the camper due to sentimental value)
If I do end up using the car to tow what should I do to prep the old wagon?
I talked to a welder who does welding for our business and he said they could make a Reese style receiver for the car rather than the bumper hitch, but i think I may need to look into air shocks first.

I have many other questions, but lets start here. I have enjoyed reading posts on the forum and everyone seems very helpful and informed on all of the topics!
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Forum Post [quote][b]tail waggon (6/9/2013)[/b]I have been only running 92 octane... By DANIEL TINDER ( 12 Years Ago )
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