My trailer project - B M B Q
#1
Hi Folks, I guess you have noticed I have a workshop full of BMW's. Well my parts car E38 ('97 735iL) is destined to be cut to a trailer for picnics. As it is complete and undamaged in that area I intend keeping a (smaller) battery in it along with the boot trim. The battery will power lights (to cook by), the soft touch boot latch, interior lights, sound, a small DVD player, 12v sockets and a USB socket to charge mobile phones.
A BBQ will be fitted where the rear seat used to be. It will also retain the tool kit, spare wheel and jack - the original fittings. I am also considering a small 12v compressor.
Has any one experience of a similar project? Maybe I will avoid 'traps for young players' with that help.
BTW the Mustang section of the Veteran Car Club I belong to has a 'Section Trailer' made from a cut down 'vert Mustang, about a '67. 23_30_106
Reply
#2
That sounds like a great project!

I have done many odd builds including several trailers but a 735 has not been one of them.

Keep us updated on the build.
Reply
#3
And you guys don't have one because?
If you think this is good you should see the SAAB-B-Q. Yes I have pictures, interested?




Attached Files Image(s)
       
Reply
#4
(05-04-2015, 06:40 PM)Mach1FatherFigure Wrote: And you guys don't have one because?

I can only give excuses.

The biggest of which is that I have been busy working on my children's cars / projects.


Attached Files Image(s)
                               
Reply
#5
Handsome selection of projects. My kids are adults, one very independant and the other has 'borrowed' my MINI sedan. At least she pays the running costs.
Reply
#6
The concept picture. Two back ends cut and welded to one:


Attached Files Image(s)
   
Reply
#7
Is the Trunk / Boot going to open at both ends or just the rear? JTS 71 Mach1
Reply
#8
That will look very nice.

Any progress made?
Reply
#9
Both boot (trunk) lids will open. It will be long enough inside to take my shelter for those wonderful sunny days at shows and meetings. When not in use it will store all my picnic gear.
It will feature a compressor and good sound, maybe even the DVD player I have. USB outlets to charge whatever is needed.
The front facing lights will be changed to have the twin element globe holder behind the amber lense, giving a forward facing marker light and turn signal.

The reversing lights will work and the original disc brakes will be used in the over-run system.

The most important progress is getting the welder to start, which should be in about 6 days now.

The 'body' will cost $1.2k and then paint extra. The rest I can do.
Reply
#10
You guys down under think just a little different then we do. But it's definitely a cool project and you sure won't have anyone comming up and saying I've got one just like it! Cool Deal, thinking outside the Box or Boot as it might be! LOL!
Reply


Possibly Related Threads…
Thread Author Replies Views Last Post
  My Newest Project - My Youngest Child Steven Harris 50 72,930 09-23-2021, 11:45 AM
Last Post: JTS71 Mach1
  My Daimler Project Mach1FatherFigure 56 113,325 10-17-2017, 03:22 AM
Last Post: Steven Harris
  Back Burner Project 67 Ranchero Steven Harris 8 23,028 02-20-2013, 07:46 AM
Last Post: Rare Pony
  My project 08 Mustang Mike 11 30,892 01-15-2013, 03:03 PM
Last Post: Mustang Mike
  "MACH 1 CLUB" - 2006 MUSTANG GT PROJECT Mach 1 Club 18 52,138 07-21-2011, 06:04 AM
Last Post: Mach1Guy

Forum Jump:


Users browsing this thread: 2 Guest(s)
[-]
Latest Threads
What's One More Iron In The Fire!
Last Post: fram lee666
Yesterday 06:21 PM
» Replies: 125
» Views: 235231
"Jacobra"
Last Post: JTS71 Mach1
06-30-2023 11:13 PM
» Replies: 86
» Views: 149040
My old Queensland Ambulance
Last Post: JTS71 Mach1
06-30-2023 11:08 PM
» Replies: 5
» Views: 1315
New member from San Jose, CA
Last Post: JTS71 Mach1
05-09-2023 08:39 AM
» Replies: 12
» Views: 3683
Saving Seatbelts
Last Post: Jim
02-19-2023 10:23 PM
» Replies: 2
» Views: 9002
Sourcing new wheels
Last Post: JTS71 Mach1
01-25-2023 02:34 PM
» Replies: 1
» Views: 1931
Shaker Air Filter
Last Post: JTS71 Mach1
01-08-2023 02:24 AM
» Replies: 3
» Views: 1344
1971 Mach 1 parting out interior parts -...
Last Post: ylwhrse
12-22-2022 01:38 PM
» Replies: 0
» Views: 602
Painting
Last Post: Rare Pony
12-14-2022 06:24 PM
» Replies: 2
» Views: 1880
WELCOME ALL NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSE...
Last Post: JTS71 Mach1
08-31-2022 01:36 PM
» Replies: 82
» Views: 155577
1970 mach 1 matching numbers
Last Post: Kstweeter
08-31-2022 10:31 AM
» Replies: 1
» Views: 1026
Brake booster/servo hose length
Last Post: JTS71 Mach1
08-23-2022 09:40 AM
» Replies: 7
» Views: 2812
New Member
Last Post: JTS71 Mach1
08-20-2022 11:18 AM
» Replies: 2
» Views: 1409
smooth window operation on 70 Mach
Last Post: CUSTOMMISER
08-15-2022 12:10 PM
» Replies: 2
» Views: 1384
Blinkers on solid
Last Post: busted21
08-09-2022 03:58 AM
» Replies: 14
» Views: 8355
Blinkers on solid when lights on.
Last Post: JTS71 Mach1
08-08-2022 12:06 PM
» Replies: 1
» Views: 1649
351 cj running hot
Last Post: busted21
08-08-2022 12:13 AM
» Replies: 5
» Views: 3258
Major Winter projects
Last Post: JTS71 Mach1
07-09-2022 05:12 AM
» Replies: 49
» Views: 20155
Happy Fathers Day!!!
Last Post: JTS71 Mach1
06-20-2022 02:34 AM
» Replies: 0
» Views: 1636
1969 Raven Black 390 Looking For
Last Post: mason1958
06-11-2022 09:48 AM
» Replies: 10
» Views: 14869

>