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pspeaks
Paul Speaks
Dallas, Texas
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Main British Car:
1972 MGB-GT 1979 Ford 302

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MGB Trailer
Posted by: pspeaks
Date: August 03, 2012 07:37PM

This is just a thought, but has anyone put a receiver hitch on an MGB and if so can it be hidden without the ball so as not to be too ugly? I haven’t made up my mind to do it, but a small trailer might be nice for medium to long trips.



Paul


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Curtis Jacobson
Portland Oregon
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10/12/2007 02:16AM

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71 MGBGT, Buick 215

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Re: MGB Trailer
Posted by: Moderator
Date: August 03, 2012 08:45PM

Yep. Two of our MGB guys come to mind, Steve DeGroat and Bernie Posey. Here's a snapshot of Steve's trailer hitch:

http://www.britishv8.org/MG/SteveDeGroat/SteveDeGroat-AA.JPG

I bet he'll post shortly with some tips.


Capt'n Moorgone
Mike Moor
Angola,IN
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11/20/2008 07:05PM

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1973 MGB 300 Buick

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Re: MGB Trailer
Posted by: Capt'n Moorgone
Date: August 03, 2012 09:12PM

Paul ,I mounted a 1" square tube verticlly behind the bumper out of sight.Then you just cut the ball mount and weld it 90 degrees to vertical.I can get you some pics if interested.My car is a rubber bumper car converted to chrome.Might be tougher on a chrome bumper. Mike
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Carl Floyd
Kingsport, TN
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10/23/2007 11:32PM

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1979 MGB Buick 215

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Re: MGB Trailer
Posted by: MGBV8
Date: August 04, 2012 10:23AM

We want pics, Mikey!

What about Steve Carrick's MGB?


pspeaks
Paul Speaks
Dallas, Texas
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1972 MGB-GT 1979 Ford 302

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Re: MGB Trailer
Posted by: pspeaks
Date: August 04, 2012 03:07PM

Yes, pictures would be a big help if its not too much trouble, thanks.

Paul


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Stephen DeGroat
Lugoff, SC
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10/23/2007 09:43PM

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1970 MGBGT V6, 7004R, AC, matching trailer 3.1 liter

Re: MGB Trailer
Posted by: Citron
Date: August 08, 2012 04:39PM

Paul,
I got a receiver off of a Pontiac wagon from the juck yard for $20. It was about 5 ft long. Just cut it to length, and wlded on brakets for the ends and bolted on where the rear bumper attached. If you are running bumpers, just use onger bolts. It does make the exhaust a little more fun. Mins stops before the receiver.
I have used it for many miles now. Even towed an MGC on a dolley home with it.(maybe 5 miles)
Good luck.

Steve


pspeaks
Paul Speaks
Dallas, Texas
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1972 MGB-GT 1979 Ford 302

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Re: MGB Trailer
Posted by: pspeaks
Date: August 08, 2012 05:41PM

Thanks Steve, I did something like that on my T-Bucket but I didn't have to deal with suspension, exhaust, or a gas tank. On second thought, I guess I didn't do something like that!!


Paul



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