Trailer Build Started..... - Page 3

sseaman · 07-10-08, 06:32 PM

looks like good progress, Ih8sheetmetal

Degnol · 07-10-08, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by sseaman

looks like good progress, Ih8sheetmetal

I'm with you there. 14ga is heavy shit, but I guess I put too much heat in the wrong place. I always pucker when welding sheetmetal....and usually, something bad happens

I think I can suck this down with bolts..........if necessary. Have to keep reminding myself.............."Its only a trailer"

Glad someone else feels my pain

Ed

A few pics of the welds.....

lx450landcruiser · 07-10-08, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by RHINO

anyway, the trailers is lookin great !! i have a Q, your not the first ive seen do this, why the 416 style bump out wide on the top trailer box thing?? i never understood that.

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Originally Posted by Degnol

Rhino, I suspect the original reason was to aid it's "floatability", but I just like the look

Funny im with the both of you. when im working on my m101 i always thing damn wast of space but i sure like the way it looks

gpwpat · 07-11-08, 07:27 PM

Yep it helps that last 4" to have an extra bit of boyancy.

This is my trailer at a jeep trailer race held at a military vehicle meet.

REZARF · 07-12-08, 11:57 AM

Looking great Ed, I can't even see where it is warped. Remember, you will be your own worst critic and see ALL the bad things but no one else will. On my trailer, I have things that I am bummed with (finish wise) and all my friends can't see it, and it seems to GLARE at me. I bet it is hardly noticeable!

Keep it up bud, looks killer!

73fj · 07-13-08, 12:25 AM

If it's warping turn down the heat, take your time, and stitch weld it. Don't stress, have a beer, 14 Ga doesn't need a whole pile of hot.

Degnol · 07-13-08, 08:18 PM

Thanks 73fj................now you chime in

I wish there was a journeyman sheetmetal guy here locally.

OK, new question......What is the best prep for having it bedlined, like Line-X, Rhinoliner, etc? I know if you take in a new truck they scuff and degrease everything, but what if you were to prep just for that? I usually use 3M MetalPrep and catalized urethane primer. Can they spray that crap directly over that?
What say you?

BTW 73fj, I am going to use the 110 gas/mig with .023 wire to weld the inside when I flip it. I think you are right, I had the heat too high.

Ed

73fj · 07-13-08, 10:56 PM

If you have some scrap from your project laying around do some practice beads. This will help you find a good heat range, plus it will give you some confidence with thinner metal. 0.23 is perfect for sheetmetal.

As far as bedliner goes, I put some on my tub after I degreased and primered it. Its still sticking so I figure I must have done it right.

chappysfj40 · 07-17-08, 01:12 PM

agrreed .23 is the way to go with sheet metal, also just jump around from place to place and i try to keep my beads on sheet metal to one inch or less, just helps with keeping the heat down.

07-10-08, 06:32 PM	#61
sseaman IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,372	looks like good progress, Ih8sheetmetal __________________ 91 FJ80 318k, spare tire mod, custom roof rack----SOLD 98 4runner 141k---SOLD 98 Avalon 149k 04 Sequoia 74k

07-12-08, 11:57 AM	#65
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,857	Looking great Ed, I can't even see where it is warped. Remember, you will be your own worst critic and see ALL the bad things but no one else will. On my trailer, I have things that I am bummed with (finish wise) and all my friends can't see it, and it seems to GLARE at me. I bet it is hardly noticeable! Keep it up bud, looks killer! __________________ Drew F. Rising Sun 4x4 Club 76 FJ40, 85 fj60 Engine and Ignition, 35" MTR's, Warn 8074, 4" of lift TPI, snorkeled, racked, Mini-truck P/S... and sometimes running. Friends don't let friends drive Thornbirds... My camping trailer build up thread.

07-13-08, 12:25 AM	#66
73fj Always wrenchin Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta TLCA# 7236 Posts: 601	If it's warping turn down the heat, take your time, and stitch weld it. Don't stress, have a beer, 14 Ga doesn't need a whole pile of hot. __________________ I ain't gonna hit ya..........ahhh the hell I ain't! - John Wayne I have a RED cruiser fetish. Support our Troop's. Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker. http://forum.ih8mud.com/trailer-tech...ding-pics.html, http://forum.ih8mud.com/trailer-tech...b-trailer.html Sometimes I drink beer and surf mud.................at the same time! Then I can't remember what I posted Last edited by 73fj; 07-13-08 at 12:34 AM. Reason: better info

07-13-08, 08:18 PM	#67
Degnol Noaccount Webwheeler Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansastitty TLCA# 14529 Posts: 6,556	Thanks 73fj................now you chime in I wish there was a journeyman sheetmetal guy here locally. OK, new question......What is the best prep for having it bedlined, like Line-X, Rhinoliner, etc? I know if you take in a new truck they scuff and degrease everything, but what if you were to prep just for that? I usually use 3M MetalPrep and catalized urethane primer. Can they spray that crap directly over that? What say you? BTW 73fj, I am going to use the 110 gas/mig with .023 wire to weld the inside when I flip it. I think you are right, I had the heat too high. Ed __________________ There is nothing so depraved as a man in the depths of an ether binge '66FJ40, Fresh 2F, H42/Orion(By Poser...LCR4WD), ARB Front/rear(By Poser...LCR4WD), MetalTech Cage installed by Poser, Screw-ups fixed(by Poser) 4WDB Corvette Master, Mini Truck PS, 3.5" Lift, Warn 8274, 33s on stockers

07-13-08, 10:56 PM	#68
73fj Always wrenchin Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta TLCA# 7236 Posts: 601	If you have some scrap from your project laying around do some practice beads. This will help you find a good heat range, plus it will give you some confidence with thinner metal. 0.23 is perfect for sheetmetal. As far as bedliner goes, I put some on my tub after I degreased and primered it. Its still sticking so I figure I must have done it right. __________________ I ain't gonna hit ya..........ahhh the hell I ain't! - John Wayne I have a RED cruiser fetish. Support our Troop's. Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker. http://forum.ih8mud.com/trailer-tech...ding-pics.html, http://forum.ih8mud.com/trailer-tech...b-trailer.html Sometimes I drink beer and surf mud.................at the same time! Then I can't remember what I posted

07-11-08, 07:27 PM	#64
gpwpat IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5	Yep it helps that last 4" to have an extra bit of boyancy. This is my trailer at a jeep trailer race held at a military vehicle meet.

07-17-08, 01:12 PM	#69
chappysfj40 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: PORT HUENEME , CA TLCA# 9188 Posts: 518	agrreed .23 is the way to go with sheet metal, also just jump around from place to place and i try to keep my beads on sheet metal to one inch or less, just helps with keeping the heat down. __________________ - Iam home now from the SUCK !!!!!!! VJ60 700R4 33's 203 doubler, ARB's 4.56, OME and just a awesome truck!!!!!!!!!! - RUBITHON 2008 TESTED GOD ASKED FOR 10 DAYS TO CREATE EARTH, CHUCK NORRIS GAVE HIM 7..

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