Hey Listers:
You may recall several months ago I was contemplating the creation of a MGB
trailer. (For those of you who have concerns about a good MGB roadster
going down the tubes for this project, I can tell you that this '71 B was
severely ruined in a front end accident prior to my intrusion.) Well,
yesterday I painted the finished product Tartan Red, to match my '67 GT.
What a huge amount of work this has been! My wife often states that I'm a
pro at "over simplification" and it turns out after all these years that I
finally agree with her!
"Yep, won't take that long, just get the sawzall out and chop off the old
roadster at the B posts, then you're practicfally done!" I DO remember
making that statement llong ago! The *pressure is on* now to finish all
the appointments in time to make the journey down south for the Moss
Festival. Still have trunk carpeting, trim strips, bumper/overrider,
tailights, wiring tasks, etc. yet to finish. =20
Making the first one is always the most difficult. I'd estimate that I
have *at least* 40 hours of work in this project...much more than I would
have ever estimated. The trailer will be for sale at the Moss Festival;
final selling price is yet to be determined (I have the not-so-fun taks of
adding up all the receipts!). I hope to get a few jpeg photos on my
website after the Moss event...sorry I don't have them available at this
time. =20
Still have yet to recover from this experience, but I will probably make a
few more of these trailers, depending on the demand. I am also considering
selling complete build plans for other do-it-yourselfers! I currently have
a rubber bumper B, another chrome bumper B and a MGA Coupe (was rolled
years ago...not repairable), the rear half of a Mk I Mini, an Austin
America and a few other potential donors waiting in the wings for a new=
life!
Thanks again to the many of you who encouraged me along the way!
Cheers,
Jim Boyd
International Sportscar Components
Paradise, CA=A0 USA=A0=A0=A0 http://www.BritishPartsandCars.com=20
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