Re: Canoes and MGs

[Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@west.net>]

Canoes and MGs Oh My!

1.  MGBs will pull a lot of weight but can not handle tongue weight very 
well without heavier springs.  Ask Glen Towery (sp) how much the frame 
and brakes can handle.  The best tow hitches I have seen were commercial 
ones made in the 60s and English made ones.  They tie into the bumper 
mounting horns and also just behind the diff.  The tie bar was two piece 
and went under the gas tank.  
        The British will pull seemingly ridiculous loads all day long on 
continental vacations.  My uncle pulled an 18' travel trailer (caravan) 
behind a 1300cc Morris Marina.

2.  In agreement on the hardtop.  The forces on a canoe would tear the 
top to pieces.

3.  I've used ski racks on a BGT I owned, to great success with a 
friend's windsurfer.  Till one day she had to make an emergency stop 
because a highway maint. truck pulled out in front of her.  She was 
afraid that the windsurfer would slip off the roof, so she didn't hit 
the brakes hard.  The surfer did stay on the roof even during the time 
she shortened the car by 6 inches.

Kelvin.