[TR] TRAILER

[Wayne Lee]

Hi Joe,
    Thanks for the info. I can build one to my Specs as well. I was 
wondering if it was close
and a deal, it would be an advantage over buying material etc. I want one 
that can handle my
Formula Ford but also handle the weight of 2500 lbs. or so for my other 
Cars. I'd like to make
one with side panels that could hold Cross Hoops for Canvas to go with the 
Canvas Cover of
my ex British Leyland Service Vehicle (Dibbens Garage, Wimborne Dorset) 65 
Land Rover 109
Pickup I plan to Tow with.
Cheers,
Wayne
64 TR4 (project)
69 Spitfire (Solid and Straight Basket Case)
75 TR6 (Daily Driver)

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From: <N197TR4 at cs.com>
Sent: Friday, April 09, 2010 2:59 PM
To: <allegrorover at mac.com>; <wayne at motorcarriage.com>
Cc: <rawanderer at comcast.net>
Subject:  [TR] TRAILER

> Tony & Wayne,
>
> Walt Tournier can and will build to your specs. You want wider or deck
> plate down center...it's done. With tweaking of components GVWR can be 
> raised,
> too.
>
> Tony, I drove the AMBRO today and expect to run it at Heartland Park
> (Topeka, KS) in August. I had it out to Portland, last year, where Kas & I 
> used it
> as the Pace Car for the Kastner Cup, but I have done a lot of revisions
> since then.
>
> I will copy another note I sent out earlier, to save time.  And attach
> specification of my trailer. Joe Alexander
> Jesup, Iowa
>
> Bob,
>
> Always a pleasure to hear from the Delaware Triumphs.
>
> I put together a set of performance specifications for our cars and the
> possibility of using smaller vehicles for towing. The best towing
> experience I
> have had is with two other trailers similar to this.
>
> I also have an enclosed trailer....not so much fun.
>
> Attached is a worksheet I put together on my trailer....it is subject to
> change and addition.
>
> I can quote a trailer to you based on what you want, but $1875 will get 
> you
> a serviceable base trailer.  The axles and tires are rated to 3500# and 
> the
> base trailer would weigh in at the wheels at about 1000#...a bit more.
> (Axle can be uprated to 4400# as Henry Frye (CT) wants to trailer his 
> Stag,
> too)
> Not much difference in price.
>
> Mine does not have electric brakes. Most would prefer it, or states will
> require it but I am pulling with a Denali and a motorhome.
>
> You can specify a color, btw.
>
> The fairings for the front and fenders are not cheap, but I wanted them 
> for
> my trailer. I also wanted the alloy wheels. I plan to race the AMBRO, but
> also wanted to show it off as I also have the body kits for sale.
>
> My trailer cost me $3192 the way I specified it.
>
> The fabricator of the trailer has never gone outside the city limits with
> sales. He has never had to.  He would like to build more of these, now, at
> my
> urging. I could submit your specs and follow your build. I might charge a
> small fee for this, but really have not thought about this.  Walt Tournier
> is
> a local treasure. You can also eat off of his shop floor....
>
> I am pretty resourceful with transportation and may have two more trailers
> going east to CT and ME.
>
> I have brought work into Iowa in the past. 'Made In Iowa' is good 
> business.
>
> I think I can find time to follow 2-3 builds at a time, but sometime
> retirement can be very demanding.
>
> If you would like to discuss at more detail, I can usually be found at
> 319.464.4711.
>
> Regards,
>
> Joe Alexander