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Shep...email me your contact info.
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Originally Posted by Scargo
Peter,
There is a very good chance that I will be selling my Mini trailer. It was built by Rock Trailers in the Midwest for a guy who used it to tow his race Mini. With 10' long runners, it was built specifically for a Mini. It sits very low to the ground and has slide out ramps. I've used it to tow my Mini for about 10 years +/-. Let me know if you'd like to see photographs.
There is a very good chance that I will be selling my Mini trailer. It was built by Rock Trailers in the Midwest for a guy who used it to tow his race Mini. With 10' long runners, it was built specifically for a Mini. It sits very low to the ground and has slide out ramps. I've used it to tow my Mini for about 10 years +/-. Let me know if you'd like to see photographs.
*used to be 'nynone4' here on the board but can't seem to get back into that account 
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Peter,
There is a very good chance that I will be selling my Mini trailer. It was built by Rock Trailers in the Midwest for a guy who used it to tow his race Mini. With 10' long runners, it was built specifically for a Mini. It sits very low to the ground and has slide out ramps. I've used it to tow my Mini for about 10 years +/-. Let me know if you'd like to see photographs.
There is a very good chance that I will be selling my Mini trailer. It was built by Rock Trailers in the Midwest for a guy who used it to tow his race Mini. With 10' long runners, it was built specifically for a Mini. It sits very low to the ground and has slide out ramps. I've used it to tow my Mini for about 10 years +/-. Let me know if you'd like to see photographs.
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Originally Posted by elpez
Looking to buy a tow dolly, there was a thread here about someone that made them, not sure if they are still around, or if someone has a spare??
I have an original Tim Bosse tow dolly for sale, and I’ll be going to Mini Fest.
Contact me at:
[email protected]
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Al, we won't be bringing the Cub or even the the MINI. Since we'll have time, we're going to move around the state for a few weeks (with 3 dogs). Besides, when I changed oil on the Cub last year, the magnetic plug was VERY fuzzy, plus other bits in the oil.
As soon as I get the ol' Willys wagon running (dropping in a 4.3L V6/5 spd) I'll get to the Cub. Planning on bringing the Clubby Estate to N.Y.(on the dolly, of course).
As soon as I get the ol' Willys wagon running (dropping in a 4.3L V6/5 spd) I'll get to the Cub. Planning on bringing the Clubby Estate to N.Y.(on the dolly, of course).
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My tow bar is a UK design. It doesn't bolt to the subframe. It uses 2 steering rack hardened U bolts which go to the lower arms. They slide when you turn. No backing up though. Fast to install, 4 nuts and never let me down. This won't work on minis with the automatic trans. It's a clearance issue.
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Originally Posted by malsal
I guess it would work but i would not like to run those 8 inch wheels at highway speeds plus by the time you hook it all up you would be way ahead with a regular trailer imo.
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Originally Posted by malsal
I guess it would work but i would not like to run those 8 inch wheels at highway speeds plus by the time you hook it all up you would be way ahead with a regular trailer imo.
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I guess it would work but i would not like to run those 8 inch wheels at highway speeds plus by the time you hook it all up you would be way ahead with a regular trailer imo.
If in doubt, flat out. Colin Mc Rae MBE 1968-2007.
Give a car more power and it goes faster on the straights,
make a car lighter and it's faster everywhere. Colin Chapman.
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I wonder how well it would work to use a tow dolly in the front and a set of speed dollies in the rear?
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Good advice. I had that issue with a lowered Mini on my dolly when it had the ramps attached and i used 2"x12" raisers under the wheels and it was fine on flat roads but when going into steep driveways and different elevations the ramps would want to hit the floors. I removed the ramps and now have the same detachable ramp set up as the ACME and my swivel deck is 11 inches off the ground (quite high) but i have no more issues.
I cannot see how the ACME dolly with the same set up and a lower profile due to it's smaller tires without a swivel deck could possibly hit the floors but like you said do your homework before buying.
I cannot see how the ACME dolly with the same set up and a lower profile due to it's smaller tires without a swivel deck could possibly hit the floors but like you said do your homework before buying.
If in doubt, flat out. Colin Mc Rae MBE 1968-2007.
Give a car more power and it goes faster on the straights,
make a car lighter and it's faster everywhere. Colin Chapman.
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I would suggest anyone looking at the ACME tow dolly to do some research/due diligence. Friends here in San Diego (with a 10" wheel Mini) were very interested in the ACME. They ended up calling the factory, who told them their car needed at least 4.5" ground clearance (their Mini has 3.5") or the sills would get hung up on the dolly. Apparently even 12" wheel cars are iffy. The factory wouldn't give any names of anyone in San Diego who owned one so they were unable to personally look at one. If anyone actually has experience with one, please post something here.
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Originally Posted by Timbuk1
Tim Bosse here. Just noticed the thread on tow dollies (I retire in 2 weeks - maybe I'll have more time to check this forum more often).
I'm impressed with the Acme dolly (hyd. disc brakes) video. I could not make it for that price. My only concern is the lack of a swivel deck or pan. My early attempts didn't swivel, and I was worried about the stress turning corners was putting on the Mini. I never experienced a failure, however. Without the swivel, I still think that the front wheels need to roll slightly when turning to avoid the stress on the Mini suspension/subframe. Difficult to do when the straps prevent that movement. I would like to hear from those who have used the Acme. Maybe someone will bring one to Cocoa Beach...? See you there!
I'm impressed with the Acme dolly (hyd. disc brakes) video. I could not make it for that price. My only concern is the lack of a swivel deck or pan. My early attempts didn't swivel, and I was worried about the stress turning corners was putting on the Mini. I never experienced a failure, however. Without the swivel, I still think that the front wheels need to roll slightly when turning to avoid the stress on the Mini suspension/subframe. Difficult to do when the straps prevent that movement. I would like to hear from those who have used the Acme. Maybe someone will bring one to Cocoa Beach...? See you there!
There is/was an expensive dolly made with a fixed deck where the wheels actually turn and create no stress on the towed car, you of course have to lock the wheels when towing empty.
If in doubt, flat out. Colin Mc Rae MBE 1968-2007.
Give a car more power and it goes faster on the straights,
make a car lighter and it's faster everywhere. Colin Chapman.
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Tim, Let me the first to congratulate you on your forthcoming retirement, enjoy it
Of course Sherry will no doubt continue working to support your mini obsession LOL
Will you be bringing the Anderson Cub to Coco ?, if so maybe we could breed ours
Hop e to see you there
Big AL
Niagara Ontario Canada
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Tim Bosse here. Just noticed the thread on tow dollies (I retire in 2 weeks - maybe I'll have more time to check this forum more often).
I'm impressed with the Acme dolly (hyd. disc brakes) video. I could not make it for that price. My only concern is the lack of a swivel deck or pan. My early attempts didn't swivel, and I was worried about the stress turning corners was putting on the Mini. I never experienced a failure, however. Without the swivel, I still think that the front wheels need to roll slightly when turning to avoid the stress on the Mini suspension/subframe. Difficult to do when the straps prevent that movement. I would like to hear from those who have used the Acme. Maybe someone will bring one to Cocoa Beach...? See you there!
I'm impressed with the Acme dolly (hyd. disc brakes) video. I could not make it for that price. My only concern is the lack of a swivel deck or pan. My early attempts didn't swivel, and I was worried about the stress turning corners was putting on the Mini. I never experienced a failure, however. Without the swivel, I still think that the front wheels need to roll slightly when turning to avoid the stress on the Mini suspension/subframe. Difficult to do when the straps prevent that movement. I would like to hear from those who have used the Acme. Maybe someone will bring one to Cocoa Beach...? See you there!
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$59.00 ?., how cheap is that ?, and it’s Harbor Freight, Amy Stroble works for HF in Illinois, maybe she can get me one with her employee discount and l would only have to pay $49.00 and she could deliver it to me @ the Mini fun fest in Coco Beach FL
How cheap am l ?
Big AL
Niagara Ontario Canada
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I thought about making a tow bar then saw them on sale at Harbor Freight for $59 regulary around $69 i think so i came to the conclusion it was not worth the effort of making one.
I have used it quite a few times and it works fine but as with all Mini tow bars you need to make the two front sub frame bolts solidly attached to each other with some flat bar to offset the stress loads when turning.
I have used it quite a few times and it works fine but as with all Mini tow bars you need to make the two front sub frame bolts solidly attached to each other with some flat bar to offset the stress loads when turning.
If in doubt, flat out. Colin Mc Rae MBE 1968-2007.
Give a car more power and it goes faster on the straights,
make a car lighter and it's faster everywhere. Colin Chapman.
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I've had great success with my tow bar which I made myself. It's basically angle iron and I'll text anyone a pic of it if they can share it here. I've towed minis from Virginia to NY no problem.
If someone would like to share the pic here, please put your cell # in this thread or pm me and I'll send it to you.
If someone would like to share the pic here, please put your cell # in this thread or pm me and I'll send it to you.
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Originally Posted by thewerewolf
elpez.. so the beers are on you at MME this year?? bc
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That's a decent price for the disc braked one.
If in doubt, flat out. Colin Mc Rae MBE 1968-2007.
Give a car more power and it goes faster on the straights,
make a car lighter and it's faster everywhere. Colin Chapman.
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