Tow bar wanted - 75 Tourer

daveo138 · 17th April 2022, 21:19

I’m looking for a tow bar and electrics for my 75 tourer - although initial research suggests that saloon and tourer use the same item.

I travel fairly widely, from Midlands up to Scotland, so collection shouldn’t be an issue.

Thanks

rrobson · 18th April 2022, 10:08

I’ve got one that’s off a tourer, just keeps getting in the way. In really good nick with double electrics from memory. I’ll dig it out this aft and put some pics up

BRG75 · 18th April 2022, 11:17

To answer your question about Saloon and Tourer tow bars being the same item; strictly speaking (and legally) they are different.

However, the main cross member is identical. The difference lies in the number of fixing bolts that are used on the two brackets that are inserted into the N/S and O/S "chassis" rails.

From memory, the Saloon has two per side, whilst the Tourer has three, per side.

Once the car became popular enough, some pattern part makers made these two brackets interchangeable, between the Saloon and Tourer, by providing enough holes for either application.

In practise, with a good electric drill, one could make the required modification, if needed. However, that would be illegal under "construction and use" or some such regulations.

Previously of course, an angle iron could be bolted onto the bumper irons of a Morris Minor, and then hitched up to what ever un-braked trailer you had made, using some rear axle, scrapped because of a noisy diff.

Regards

Mike

rrobson · 18th April 2022, 16:17

It’s a pct tow bar, three fixing holes so specially for the tourer going by the info in the above post. Has twin electric, comes with the bypass relay too and all the fixings obviously. Like new no rust or corrosion anywhere.
Looking for £80

daveo138 · 19th April 2022, 20:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by rrobson

It’s a pct tow bar, three fixing holes so specially for the tourer going by the info in the above post. Has twin electric, comes with the bypass relay too and all the fixings obviously. Like new no rust or corrosion anywhere.
Looking for £80

That looks ideal.

I’ll be in Halifax on Friday 6th May. I could pick it up then, if that’s convenient? Although I may well be travelling north before then.

Dave

rrobson · 19th April 2022, 21:10

Shouldn’t be a problem. Pm me nearer the time

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18th April 2022, 10:08	#2
rrobson I really should get out more....... 75 tourer cdti, MG ZS 180, nissan terrano & 1.8t rover 25 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pontefract Posts: 2,643 Thanks: 17 Thanked 295 Times in 218 Posts	I’ve got one that’s off a tourer, just keeps getting in the way. In really good nick with double electrics from memory. I’ll dig it out this aft and put some pics up __________________ How to view a car - everything you need to help you inspect a used car VIS motor tester avalible to local members Injector removal tool and auto gearbox pressure tester now available

18th April 2022, 11:17	#3
BRG75 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer, 9th & 10th Rovers Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Sevenoaks Posts: 973 Thanks: 670 Thanked 290 Times in 195 Posts	To answer your question about Saloon and Tourer tow bars being the same item; strictly speaking (and legally) they are different. However, the main cross member is identical. The difference lies in the number of fixing bolts that are used on the two brackets that are inserted into the N/S and O/S "chassis" rails. From memory, the Saloon has two per side, whilst the Tourer has three, per side. Once the car became popular enough, some pattern part makers made these two brackets interchangeable, between the Saloon and Tourer, by providing enough holes for either application. In practise, with a good electric drill, one could make the required modification, if needed. However, that would be illegal under "construction and use" or some such regulations. Previously of course, an angle iron could be bolted onto the bumper irons of a Morris Minor, and then hitched up to what ever un-braked trailer you had made, using some rear axle, scrapped because of a noisy diff. Regards Mike __________________ Presently 2004 75 CDTi auto Connoisseur Tourer - White Gold 2001 75 2.5 auto Connoisseur Saloon - White Gold Previously 2002 75 1.8 auto Club SE, 2000 75 1.8 auto Classic SE (Company Car) 1997 420 (Company Car) 1996 216 cabriolet, 198? 213 VDP 1986 SD1 V8 VDP, 1968 2000TC, 1966 2000.

18th April 2022, 16:17	#4
rrobson I really should get out more....... 75 tourer cdti, MG ZS 180, nissan terrano & 1.8t rover 25 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pontefract Posts: 2,643 Thanks: 17 Thanked 295 Times in 218 Posts	It’s a pct tow bar, three fixing holes so specially for the tourer going by the info in the above post. Has twin electric, comes with the bypass relay too and all the fixings obviously. Like new no rust or corrosion anywhere. Looking for £80 __________________ How to view a car - everything you need to help you inspect a used car VIS motor tester avalible to local members Injector removal tool and auto gearbox pressure tester now available

19th April 2022, 21:10	#6
rrobson I really should get out more....... 75 tourer cdti, MG ZS 180, nissan terrano & 1.8t rover 25 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pontefract Posts: 2,643 Thanks: 17 Thanked 295 Times in 218 Posts	Shouldn’t be a problem. Pm me nearer the time __________________ How to view a car - everything you need to help you inspect a used car VIS motor tester avalible to local members Injector removal tool and auto gearbox pressure tester now available

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