From: rertman@ix.netcom.com
Date: Sun Jun 20 2004 - 15:13:44 PDT
Mike:
1. Yes, the towbar shouldn't be used with the crack.
2. Yes, a good welder can repair it with a high frequency TIG or MIG welder.
3. I bought one in mint shape, complete with all adapters and in the original
box for $250.00
Hope this helps,
Dick
"Michael Howell, DO" wrote:
>
> I have a medium tow bar that I left attached to a CUCV I towed home a
> couple of winters ago. Apparently it got water in it and froze. Now
> it has a hairline crack running about a 1/3 of the way up one of the
> tubes. This line is ruler straight and runs length wise. I am guessing
> that the tube was formed from a flat piece of steel and welded and the
> freezing water has separated the weld.
>
> My question is has this ruined the tow bar? Can a qualified welder
> repair it? One would have the take into consideration that heating the
> metal might weaken it. Dose it need to be repaired are is it still
> strong enough to do its job?
>
> I was thinking of taking it to Mobile to the convention and selling it.
> It is otherwise a good condition with some surface rust. How much is it
> now worth? Does anyone want to but it?
>
> Mike
> Tishomingo, MS
>
> still packing for the convention
>
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