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02-06-09, 02:57 PM
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| New Pioneer Project
Just picked it up today. Has some rust, but is solid.
__________________ David Gonzalez
__________________________________________________ "Penny" Y2K Desert Bronze 100-series 33" BFG A/T's, TJM T3 front bumper, Warn M8k w/ X-Line,Hella 4000 with HID conversion, OME Heavy Lift, Kenwood DNX-7100, Front Runner Wind Cheetah rack, 4x4Labs rear bumper Ghosts:1993 FZJ80 White, 1993 FZJ80 Green, 1991 4BTJ62 Austin Cruiserhead | 
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02-06-09, 03:21 PM
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| sweet, what model is it and how much does it weigh?
Oh yeah, what are you plans for it?
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02-06-09, 03:25 PM
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| That looks like a great trailer, any inside pics?  | |
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02-06-09, 03:28 PM
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| M116 Tool trailer. 3/4 ton rated.
I'm hoping to sand blast it. Fix the rust on the top and then paint it. I need to figure out how to mount my RTT to it.
__________________ David Gonzalez
__________________________________________________ "Penny" Y2K Desert Bronze 100-series 33" BFG A/T's, TJM T3 front bumper, Warn M8k w/ X-Line,Hella 4000 with HID conversion, OME Heavy Lift, Kenwood DNX-7100, Front Runner Wind Cheetah rack, 4x4Labs rear bumper Ghosts:1993 FZJ80 White, 1993 FZJ80 Green, 1991 4BTJ62 Austin Cruiserhead | |
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02-06-09, 03:30 PM
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| Here's one pic.
__________________ David Gonzalez
__________________________________________________ "Penny" Y2K Desert Bronze 100-series 33" BFG A/T's, TJM T3 front bumper, Warn M8k w/ X-Line,Hella 4000 with HID conversion, OME Heavy Lift, Kenwood DNX-7100, Front Runner Wind Cheetah rack, 4x4Labs rear bumper Ghosts:1993 FZJ80 White, 1993 FZJ80 Green, 1991 4BTJ62 Austin Cruiserhead | |
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02-06-09, 03:59 PM
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| This one is like the smaller version of Christopher Kunz's trailer. 
__________________ David Gonzalez
__________________________________________________ "Penny" Y2K Desert Bronze 100-series 33" BFG A/T's, TJM T3 front bumper, Warn M8k w/ X-Line,Hella 4000 with HID conversion, OME Heavy Lift, Kenwood DNX-7100, Front Runner Wind Cheetah rack, 4x4Labs rear bumper Ghosts:1993 FZJ80 White, 1993 FZJ80 Green, 1991 4BTJ62 Austin Cruiserhead | |
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02-06-09, 05:54 PM
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| how does it pull behind the 100?
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02-06-09, 08:05 PM
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| It pulls easily. We had bad wind gusts today, so my fuel mileage took a big hit, but I could barely feel it back there.
__________________ David Gonzalez
__________________________________________________ "Penny" Y2K Desert Bronze 100-series 33" BFG A/T's, TJM T3 front bumper, Warn M8k w/ X-Line,Hella 4000 with HID conversion, OME Heavy Lift, Kenwood DNX-7100, Front Runner Wind Cheetah rack, 4x4Labs rear bumper Ghosts:1993 FZJ80 White, 1993 FZJ80 Green, 1991 4BTJ62 Austin Cruiserhead
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02-07-09, 02:09 PM
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| Don't these weigh around 1700 lbs? I could see that taking a huge hit on mileage.
__________________ Johnny C
1987 FJ60 - MoonShine - SROR Front Bumper, H55f, 2-Low, SOA, 62+AAL fronts w/ Ironman rears, 35" MT/R's, FF w/ 4.11's, Round Eyes, KMR's Tailgate Hatch, desmog + headers, Storage / Sleeping system, etc. -- DD w/242k
Waiting to be installed:
York 210 OBA, shocks, lots of little things....
1967 Stevens Mfg. Co M416 - almost RUST FREE!!!
Previous Rig:
1987 FJ60 - Big Red ΦΚΤ - Fall 06 Quote:
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02-07-09, 03:44 PM
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| I can't get a good solid number on the weight. If you look closely, this one is smaller than the other Pioneer trailer (Chris Kunz's). It shares the same M116 frame, but the box is smaller. I think I'm going to get a different axle and wheels/tires. That should shave 100-200 pounds.
__________________ David Gonzalez
__________________________________________________ "Penny" Y2K Desert Bronze 100-series 33" BFG A/T's, TJM T3 front bumper, Warn M8k w/ X-Line,Hella 4000 with HID conversion, OME Heavy Lift, Kenwood DNX-7100, Front Runner Wind Cheetah rack, 4x4Labs rear bumper Ghosts:1993 FZJ80 White, 1993 FZJ80 Green, 1991 4BTJ62 Austin Cruiserhead | |
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02-07-09, 04:06 PM
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| Dave,
Where did you find that thing? Did you see the M416 that was over in Bryan about a month ago?
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02-07-09, 04:11 PM
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| No, did not see it. This one came from just north of Houston.
__________________ David Gonzalez
__________________________________________________ "Penny" Y2K Desert Bronze 100-series 33" BFG A/T's, TJM T3 front bumper, Warn M8k w/ X-Line,Hella 4000 with HID conversion, OME Heavy Lift, Kenwood DNX-7100, Front Runner Wind Cheetah rack, 4x4Labs rear bumper Ghosts:1993 FZJ80 White, 1993 FZJ80 Green, 1991 4BTJ62 Austin Cruiserhead | |
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02-07-09, 08:08 PM
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| These pioneer trailers are not on 416 frames but the larger m101 frames,, they just have a much much lighter box/bed on them instead of the extremely heavy dump bed of the m101.. The only thing that keeps any real weight on the pioneer frame is the big axle.. Some had the 3/4 t hummer bolt pattern axles and some had the 5 lug axles.. The newer ones had a flat area of the roof, and the older ones did not.. Most had a 6' box on an 8' frame. This also helped keep the weight down. They also did not have the double spring packs and huge landing leg wheel as some of the 101's did.. For more history on these check out the g503.org.. They make great off-road trailers and tow very well.. the weight is right in line.. I've been trying to find one of these near north east PA,, but haven't yet.. Good find.. drop in a good 3500# axle with a matching hub pattern to your tow rig and your all set.. | |
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02-07-09, 10:38 PM
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| That'll work! Sweet, I always thought that would be a great platform behind a v8 or full size!
Can't wait to see the build up!
__________________ Drew F.
Rising Sun 4x4 Club
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02-08-09, 07:46 AM
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| David, I may have my trailer axle for sale, I've been wondering if I need to go with a narrower one, I really didn't account for the spacers needed on mine. It might be a better fit on your trailer.
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02-08-09, 09:41 AM
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| Sweet! I need to measure the axle on this one. I'd definitely save some weight on the stock axle. I also might have a line on some 100 series rims/wheels locally. You still need to send me the adapter information.
__________________ David Gonzalez
__________________________________________________ "Penny" Y2K Desert Bronze 100-series 33" BFG A/T's, TJM T3 front bumper, Warn M8k w/ X-Line,Hella 4000 with HID conversion, OME Heavy Lift, Kenwood DNX-7100, Front Runner Wind Cheetah rack, 4x4Labs rear bumper Ghosts:1993 FZJ80 White, 1993 FZJ80 Green, 1991 4BTJ62 Austin Cruiserhead
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02-16-09, 03:04 PM
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| New shape
Here's an update on the trailer. I'm chopping it up and redesigning the doors to be flat instead of gull wing. This design will make it easier to mount an RTT to. I ran out of cut off wheels for my grinder and had to stop. It's coming along...slowly.
__________________ David Gonzalez
__________________________________________________ "Penny" Y2K Desert Bronze 100-series 33" BFG A/T's, TJM T3 front bumper, Warn M8k w/ X-Line,Hella 4000 with HID conversion, OME Heavy Lift, Kenwood DNX-7100, Front Runner Wind Cheetah rack, 4x4Labs rear bumper Ghosts:1993 FZJ80 White, 1993 FZJ80 Green, 1991 4BTJ62 Austin Cruiserhead
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02-16-09, 08:40 PM
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| The Plan
Here are some screen shots of what I plan to do.
__________________ David Gonzalez
__________________________________________________ "Penny" Y2K Desert Bronze 100-series 33" BFG A/T's, TJM T3 front bumper, Warn M8k w/ X-Line,Hella 4000 with HID conversion, OME Heavy Lift, Kenwood DNX-7100, Front Runner Wind Cheetah rack, 4x4Labs rear bumper Ghosts:1993 FZJ80 White, 1993 FZJ80 Green, 1991 4BTJ62 Austin Cruiserhead
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02-16-09, 09:55 PM
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| That is going to be one hell of a trailer.
You should build a platform that slides out from the back of the trailer as a cooking surface. Fridge, cutting board and stove all right there would be awesome.
__________________ Johnny C
1987 FJ60 - MoonShine - SROR Front Bumper, H55f, 2-Low, SOA, 62+AAL fronts w/ Ironman rears, 35" MT/R's, FF w/ 4.11's, Round Eyes, KMR's Tailgate Hatch, desmog + headers, Storage / Sleeping system, etc. -- DD w/242k
Waiting to be installed:
York 210 OBA, shocks, lots of little things....
1967 Stevens Mfg. Co M416 - almost RUST FREE!!!
Previous Rig:
1987 FJ60 - Big Red ΦΚΤ - Fall 06 Quote:
Originally Posted by VTCruiser It seems I either have the time or the money to work on my Cruiser. Never both. | | |
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02-17-09, 06:17 AM
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| Thanks! The box you see in the rear is my 60L Norcold fridge. It's going to be mounted on heavy duty slides. I might add a small slide out table under the fridge slide. Hmmmmm.
__________________ David Gonzalez
__________________________________________________ "Penny" Y2K Desert Bronze 100-series 33" BFG A/T's, TJM T3 front bumper, Warn M8k w/ X-Line,Hella 4000 with HID conversion, OME Heavy Lift, Kenwood DNX-7100, Front Runner Wind Cheetah rack, 4x4Labs rear bumper Ghosts:1993 FZJ80 White, 1993 FZJ80 Green, 1991 4BTJ62 Austin Cruiserhead
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