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Re: MGB Trailer hitch

To: Jim Boyd <ISC@dcsi.net>
Subject: Re: MGB Trailer hitch
From: Philip Morgan <padre@billman.kuntrynet.com>
Date: Sat, 28 Mar 1998 20:25:49 -0800
Jim Boyd wrote:
> 
> Hey Russ (and listers):
> 
> I haven't built a MGB trailer yet, so don't have any photos of the
> trailer or the hitch, sorry!  I have been to David Darby's site and
> viewed photos there of a cute B trailer made from two B rear sections.
> I don't have that many Bs available and prefer a stock-looking trailer
> from the "B" post back.
> 
> If *anybody* has photos of a trailer as I am seeking to build, would you
> please e-mail them to the list?   TIA!!
> 
> Cheers,
> Jim Boyd
> International Sportscar Components
> Paradise, CA  USA       www.BritishPartsandCars.com
> 
> Russell T. Neyhart wrote:
> >
> > Jim,
> >   Once I have my B up and running, I'd be very interested in a trailer.  
>Could you
> > send me the links to the pictures of the trailer, and the hitch assembly.  
>I've had
> > a bit of a problem with my machine (computer, that is).  Thanks.
> > Russ
> >
> > Jim Boyd wrote:
> >
> > > Hey Bruce and all:
> > >
> > > I've gotten a lot of positive feedback from listers who like the idea of
> > > a MGB trailer!  As I anticipate the development of a trailer, I too,
> > > have considered how I will use my '67 GT to haul the trailer.  The MG
> > > bumper is so flimsy, I wouldn't trust it at all!
> > >
> > > I went to Barney Gaylord's web site and checked out his MGA trailer
> > > hitch, which looks great.  Unfortunately, there isn't as much room at
> > > the rear of the B as there is in the A for the hitch to be hidden from
> > > view.
> > >
> > > I'm considering building a Class I hitch assembly that will bolt on to
> > > the rear bumper brackets.  The rear bumper will remain in place.  The
> > > hitch will be visible from the rear of the car, but with the receiver
> > > removed and painted Tartan Red as the rest of the car, I don't think it
> > > will stand out in a horrible way.
> > >
> > > Anybody out there got a better idea on how to fabricate a hitch for the
> > > B?  All suggestions welcome!
> > >
> > > Cheers,
> > > Jim Boyd
> > > International Sportscar Components
> > > Paradise, CA  USA          www.BritishPartsandCars.com
> > > BBubeck wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I recently bought some used 186/60-14 Yokohama autocross tires for my 
>74 B
> > > > Roadster. I'd like to trailer them to the autocross events. I'm looking 
>at one
> > > > of those small trailers at Lowes/Home Depot. Any advise on where I 
>should go
> > > > for a light duty trailer hitch. Used or new.
> > > > Thanks in advance.
> > > > Bruce
> > > > 74 MGB

Hey Jim,

I've been following this thread and....has anyone tried to put the rear 
ends of a BGT together! I'm thinking from the B pillar back- it would 
mean that the trailer would have four wheels..I've been thinking for some 
time about building a fold out trailer that would be basic sleeping 
accomodation for two people...might be possible to accomplish the same 
with back to back rear ends of BGT's. Don't know yet if it would give one 
the needed floor space for two people to stretch out...I'll measure it 
out when I get a chance...anyways there's a thought a trailer from a pair 
of BGT's....anyone want to give it a try!

Regards Padre

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