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After learning about the database at UHAUL not supporting the towing of an MGB with a 4 wheel transporter , I decided to contact the local dealer here and find a corporate phone number and email to dive into what I felt was a entry problem that has been inplace for over 30 years.

I presented tech data about the specs of an MGB including weight,tire track,wheelbase, and more

I also noted that they allow a Spitfire which is almost identical to a MGB

I got a phone call earlier today from an engineer who has looked into all my info and now confirmed he has found what happened and how the database was not correct.

He said he hoped within a few days to have it fixed and corrected in all areas so anyone now wanting to use UHAUL auto transporter to relocate or tow an MGB will have no troubles now

It will be be no longer necessary to have to say it is NOT an MGB but a mustang or Pinto in order to leave with a transporter

It did take awhile but finally has paid off


Alan

frogeye@cox.net

If anyone needs to rent one before the issue is entered and fixed I do have a phone number and email so you can get him to deal directly with your local company and will be happy to pass along

Yay!

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Michael J. Caputo
'79, '77, '76, '74.5 (rubber dual SU), and '73 owner. Extensive experience in 12v Audio System design and installation. Vendor of Regalia and Promotional Products since 1993. Supplier of Accessories to MOSS. Forum Member since 2009; with a warped sense of humor since birth. Publisher of the annual MGB & GT Calendar, mailed worldwide.

Thanks for your persistence.
Chris...

I'm hoping to not need a trailer anytime soon, but it is a good thing you have achieved. Your persistence is admirable and will be much appreciated by many in the future.

Thank you for your time and effort and most of all, the results

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72 engine, hif carbs, black od, rest of car stock

THANK YOU, hope never to need it but for sure I am glad someone took it up to the level that needed to correct the issue

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1973 MGB, restoration while maintaining drivability

I own an MG............Lots of fun and frustration........Just can't beat it.

I think we need to throw a party for Alan.

x2. Well played Alan and kudos on the follow-through!

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"The better it gets, the fewer of us know it" - Ray Brown

Thank you!

Chris

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Life's too short to drive a boring car...
See the restoration process here: http://www.mgexp.com/journal/chgrec

A big octagonal thanks. Well done, sir.

Excellent! Well done. People have probably been grumbling about that for 30 years, but *you* got it fixed!

Thanks for your effort and persistence for the benefit of all MGB owner.

This reminds me, when I bought my car back in 2005, I rented a UHAUL 4-wheel auto transport (not the dolly!) and I told them I was hauling a '72 MGB. They never asked any questions and the rental papers indicated it was an MGB being hauled just as I told them. It maybe different up here in UHAUL Canada. or they may have removed it from their list later on for some reason..

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My 1958 MGA is not a car, it's a CAREER..!! ...

I've rented the auto transport from UHAUL twice for an MGB. Once from AZ to ND in 2008 and just last week from IA to WI. No problems and no questions either time. BUT...thanks for your effort in getting this fixed!

Alan WTG, that is what I call giving back to the entire MGB community

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