Hi Jim,
I have hoped someone would bring this topic to the surface someday. I have seen
numerous Rubber Bumper MGB's with trailers in tow. There is plenty of
substantial metal onto which a hitch can be constructed in those cars. But, the
chrome bumper car is another matter altogether. Would you share with us how you
fabricated the hitch, and to what did you attach it? Thanks in advance.
Jim
Jim Boyd wrote:
> Hey Listers:
>
> With all the hoopala about crushing MGB GTs, let me tell you a brief story
> about a re-born MGB roadster!
>
> I bought a '71 B from a lady whose twin 16 year old daughters had driven
> the car head on to a curb at 45 mph. The car sat in her driveway, covered
> with a tarp for 2 years afterwards, until her neighbors complained and were
> about to have the city tow it away to the crusher.
>
> Here I come into the picture. I have a vast knowledge of Bs (yeah,
> right!); I figured I could fix this one! After spending $185 at a frame
> shop (following my $200 initial purchase), the frame guy says "I'm suprised
> how strong this car is...it's really bent under the K member. Sorry, I
> can't fix this one!"
>
> The car went home, engine/trans got transplanted and the car sat and sat.
> Finally, I had a revelation! I cut the car from the "B" post back and made
> a trailer out of it! I can tell you first-hand that the Bs are really
> strong, 'cause it took a lot of effort to cut that car in half!
>
> After several months of part-time effort, the Tartan Red MGB trailer was
> finished. It has wire wheels, with a spare mounted up front, a custom
> tonneau (formerly was the rear cockpit area), carpeted trunk, new bumper,
> three new tires, new tail lights, new trim strips, etc.
>
> We towed the B trailer behind my '67 GT for the last Moss Festival in
> Southern Ca about 2 years ago. It was amazing to see the looks on faces of
> people! Everyone wanted to know where the rest of the car was! Much to my
> pleasure, the B trailer tows perfectly. I custom made a receiver type
> hitch for my GT which works out well, too. I've always been glad I learned
> to weld in H.S. and a good mig welder is worth it's weight in gold!
>
> Maybe this posting will foster creative recycling ideas with other listers!
> I lack the computer savvy (and time) to get a jpg of the trailer on my
> website. But if/when I do, I'll let you all know!
>
> Cheers,
> Jim Boyd
> International Sportscar Components
> Paradise, CA USA
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