I have found an engineering firm who have tentatively agreed to make me a towbar for my MB.
They seem to be looking to build the north end of the Storey Bridge(Brisbane)
under the poor MB.
So that I can explain what I need, effectively, I need some very good pics of mounting points, brackets & general design.
I have looked at Trevor's gallery but need clearer shots of the mounting points. (email can be provided if file size exceeds gallery limits)
Please & thanks in advance.
Towbar pics needed.
So many delays to getting my MB back in order with 993cc & 5 speed transaxle... neighbor issue gone, donor shell up on rotisserie, new sheds on the way.... another project also..
http://www.tamon.org/gallery/v/members/ ... le/towbar/
there is some i can take more now iv got it out.. think i may have more on the comp to
there is some i can take more now iv got it out.. think i may have more on the comp to
Jermaine's towbar is probably one of the best designs I have seen.
F8B EFI turbo - Three pots and a snail.
thanx! and it was built by two 17 year olds ha ha
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What is the cost?
Can you ask them if it would be any cheaper for more than one?
I have trailer construction underway and of course a tow bar is one of the hurdels.
Can you ask them if it would be any cheaper for more than one?
I have trailer construction underway and of course a tow bar is one of the hurdels.
Brayden said
I will have to get the right design across to these blokes (they are looking at reinforcing everything - hence my comment re: Storey Bridge)
I will be seeking several prices, might even find somebody willing to do a short production run. There will need to be enough interest & will probably be deposit required but I will keep everyone in the loop.
I am not in a huge hurry yet, I have a deal with mowog to finalize first.
I've gotta agree, its very close to what I had in mind - Hayman-Reese style hitch receiver rather than flat tongue.Jermaine's towbar is probably one of the best designs I have seen.
I will have to get the right design across to these blokes (they are looking at reinforcing everything - hence my comment re: Storey Bridge)
I will be seeking several prices, might even find somebody willing to do a short production run. There will need to be enough interest & will probably be deposit required but I will keep everyone in the loop.
I am not in a huge hurry yet, I have a deal with mowog to finalize first.
So many delays to getting my MB back in order with 993cc & 5 speed transaxle... neighbor issue gone, donor shell up on rotisserie, new sheds on the way.... another project also..
Yeah the only thing I would change about Jermaine's design would be using 2" angle instead of plate steel for the supports under the tray.
F8B EFI turbo - Three pots and a snail.
yeah we just knocked it up using the old man stuff didnt have to buy a thing found all the steel out the back lol, but yeah that would make it stronger, when i pulled it out from the bkack boy i bent one of thoes plates.. no idea how but oh wellBrayden wrote:Yeah the only thing I would change about Jermaine's design would be using 2" angle instead of plate steel for the supports under the tray.
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Hey Gadj,
I've got a towbar on one of my hatches in my back yard if you want to have a look...
I stuck my head under the back of it last weekend and it looks pretty sturdy from what i saw.
Just PM if you're up for a drive down to my place.
Cheers mate.
Steve.
I've got a towbar on one of my hatches in my back yard if you want to have a look...
I stuck my head under the back of it last weekend and it looks pretty sturdy from what i saw.
Just PM if you're up for a drive down to my place.
Cheers mate.
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Thanks Stevan,
Checked the Hatch towbar for fit Yesterday & once I get the tailpipe and numberplate moved a little it will fit my MB. nicely
. One of the sites I said I would get to you is http://www.ppc.au.com the product is por15.
Checked the Hatch towbar for fit Yesterday & once I get the tailpipe and numberplate moved a little it will fit my MB. nicely
. One of the sites I said I would get to you is http://www.ppc.au.com the product is por15.So many delays to getting my MB back in order with 993cc & 5 speed transaxle... neighbor issue gone, donor shell up on rotisserie, new sheds on the way.... another project also..