like I needed another new project...

wanabecruisen · 01-31-07, 10:02 PM

Well, I kinda did need one to get my mind on something else. Mrs. Wanabe is having some health issues and my be under the knife next week so keep a good thought folks!

Here it is in all its crazy heavy glory:

It's been on the blue tip diet plan for the last couple of evenings. Soon to get about a 10' stretch in length, about a 4" lowering, a new deck, and a few extra goodies. Same sort of deal as Roger and Bigcountry but no where near as nice(I'll show ya white trash!)

Anybody got any good ideas for decking material? I was planning 1/8" tread plate but the local yard wants $195 per 5' x 10" sheet!!!!! Gona have to do better than that on my budget. I'm open to suggestions.

DavidW · 01-31-07, 10:13 PM

C-channel is what Butch used on his. Worked out good. Think he notched it to bend it at the dovetail.

Clutchee · 01-31-07, 10:32 PM

Hey bud best wishes on the trailer & with the wife!

PScottBx · 01-31-07, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wanabecruisen

...Mrs. Wanabe is having some health issues and my be under the knife next week so keep a good thought folks...

Good luck.

Keep postin pics of the trailer when you have a sec.

Scott

bigcountry · 02-01-07, 12:12 AM

Daryl just go ahead and drop the cash on the treadplate and be done with it. It's a one time spend and well worth it but if for some reason you don't just go back with 2x6's. Hope everything is ok with the mississ and we'll keep ya'll in our prayers.

KOWBOY · 02-01-07, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wanabecruisen

Same sort of deal as ... Bigcountry but no where near as nice ...

Damn ... that sure settin' your goals low.

Please keep us posted on the missus ... hope all is well.

66fj40x2 · 02-01-07, 11:50 AM

Our prayers are with you and misses.

Domek · 02-01-07, 12:27 PM

prayer for you & your wife.

wanabecruisen · 02-01-07, 05:02 PM

Thanks for the kind thoughts guys -I will see that she gets them. We're sure it will all be OK and keeping things positive. Plans are for a little slice and dice session on the 13th and we'll know if we need to go further then. Keep a good thought!

As for the project, found some 14ga. treadplate for much better price. A little lighter than I would have liked but, with proper bracing, I think it will be fine. I need to gather some material now to keep this thing moving forward.

bigcountry · 02-02-07, 01:33 AM

Daryl what ever you do be sure to put 2 jacks in the front. You will be very glad you did when it comes to leveling it and just jacking it up period. I noticed it just had one and thought i would mention it.

wanabecruisen · 02-14-07, 10:05 PM

Just a quick update folks. Mrs. Wanabe's surgery went well and things are lookin up! The final pathology won't be in for about a week but the Dr. seems quite sure the coast is clear. Just got to get her healed up from the surgery and it's back to life as usual. Thanks again for all the kind thoughts - I know it helped!

Bout damn time -now I can get back to work on the trailer...

DavidW · 02-14-07, 10:15 PM

Good to hear!!!!

Dirty White Boy · 02-15-07, 03:29 AM

Very cool.

KOWBOY · 02-15-07, 05:40 PM

Fawk the trailer ... thanks for the update on the Missus.

wanabecruisen · 02-15-07, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KOWBOY

Fawk the trailer ... thanks for the update on the Missus.

Next thing ya know you're gona be spouting some crap like " Ya know, this shit ain't really about the wheelin - it's about the people" (or something like that)

Seriously, her motivation for recovery is all about how soon she can go wheelin with you folks again. Somebody must have made a good impression when nobody was lookin.

Fro 1 · 02-15-07, 09:38 PM

Hey Mr. & Mrs. Wannabe, very good news

Sounds like Katemcy would be a good place for a celebration

Lookin forward to seein you good folks!!!

Fro

PScottBx · 02-16-07, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wanabecruisen

Just a quick update folks. Mrs. Wanabe's surgery went well and things are lookin up! The final pathology won't be in for about a week but the Dr. seems quite sure the coast is clear. ....

Glad to hear it... didn't wanna ask but been checkin.

See ya bud.

Coonasses

Domek · 02-16-07, 01:41 PM

Glad to hear everything went well.

Daryl do you still have a top(fiberglass) for my cruiser. At this point all I got its side panels & front doors. the panels are from Chris's from TTR 72-73 cruiser the front doors are from a 79 & tub it's a 76.

I still need the Ambi doors.

here's my e-mail juanpablo4219@aol.com

I'll be in touch

sent me your ph#

Kotter · 02-17-07, 07:33 PM

Glad to here things went well. See ya at Katemcy. Dust, dirt, lotsa beer, and lotsa good company. Can't think of anything better to promote healin' and recovery.

Bodean · 02-17-07, 09:25 PM

Glad the Brides gonna be OK! Hope she can make it to Katemcy. See ya there!

Later,

66fj40x2 · 02-17-07, 10:21 PM

That's awesome!

Clutchee · 02-17-07, 11:04 PM

Daryl glad to hear the wifes getten better!

See yawl on the trail!

wanabecruisen · 02-26-07, 09:18 PM

Time to post some progress pics.... of the trailer - not the wife!!!Just a bit more to do then some wire wheel action, some paint, and add the floor. It's starting to look like something now. 26' plus a 4' dovetail should haul the slide-in and my junk with a little room to spare.

PScottBx · 02-27-07, 08:36 PM

Nice work.

I have to find the pic of the pop tent trailer w/ the wheels/undercarriage removed and mounted to a duely tandem axle trailer (?who knows how long). The J**P was hauled on it and when removed they put a screen porch up on the trailer! That's my idea of roughin it! ...this is coming from someone who's still waitin for his tent to dry from Gilmer.

Scott

KOWBOY · 03-02-07, 03:43 PM

Keep after it sir.

Domek · 03-06-07, 08:40 AM

Daryl need to get in contact w/ you about the Fiberglass top for a 40

juanpablo4219@aol.com

wanabecruisen · 03-06-07, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Domek

Daryl need to get in contact w/ you about the Fiberglass top for a 40

juanpablo4219@aol.com

Planning on bringing it assuming we can get our junk down there. I'm on the road right now but will be back at the farm on Fri. I'll contact you then. Thanks - D

Domek · 03-07-07, 01:28 PM

Thanks Daryl!

I certainl appreciated.

We'll be in touch then.

01-31-07, 10:02 PM	#1
wanabecruisen IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 514	like I needed another new project... Well, I kinda did need one to get my mind on something else. Mrs. Wanabe is having some health issues and my be under the knife next week so keep a good thought folks! Here it is in all its crazy heavy glory: It's been on the blue tip diet plan for the last couple of evenings. Soon to get about a 10' stretch in length, about a 4" lowering, a new deck, and a few extra goodies. Same sort of deal as Roger and Bigcountry but no where near as nice(I'll show ya white trash!) Anybody got any good ideas for decking material? I was planning 1/8" tread plate but the local yard wants $195 per 5' x 10" sheet!!!!! Gona have to do better than that on my budget. I'm open to suggestions.

01-31-07, 10:13 PM	#2
DavidW IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Iowa Park. TX Posts: 1,143 Blog Entries: 1	C-channel is what Butch used on his. Worked out good. Think he notched it to bend it at the dovetail. __________________ "Can you just imagine how funny it would be to see Nolen, painted blue/green wearing white cut off overalls, being chased by a home built unicorn? The real kicker would be Mark as the man behind the curtain." ~... David Dearborne http://www.marksoffroad.net Chief of the Fire and Rescue of the White Trash of Elwood! By Gawd!

01-31-07, 10:32 PM	#3
Clutchee IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: TN TLCA# 13383 Posts: 1,970	Hey bud best wishes on the trailer & with the wife! __________________ You can't fix Stupid ---CottonLand Cruisers----- ---White Trash of the Elwood Chapter---- ---STLCA---- ------------------------------------------------ We've been this close to death before, we were just too drunk to know it Guess the price of being sobers being scared out of your mind -Drive by Truckers- -----------------------------------------------

02-01-07, 12:12 AM	#5
bigcountry IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 216	Daryl just go ahead and drop the cash on the treadplate and be done with it. It's a one time spend and well worth it but if for some reason you don't just go back with 2x6's. Hope everything is ok with the mississ and we'll keep ya'll in our prayers. __________________ IT'S ALL GOOD!!!!

02-01-07, 11:50 AM	#7
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02-01-07, 05:02 PM	#9
wanabecruisen IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 514	Thanks for the kind thoughts guys -I will see that she gets them. We're sure it will all be OK and keeping things positive. Plans are for a little slice and dice session on the 13th and we'll know if we need to go further then. Keep a good thought! As for the project, found some 14ga. treadplate for much better price. A little lighter than I would have liked but, with proper bracing, I think it will be fine. I need to gather some material now to keep this thing moving forward.

02-02-07, 01:33 AM	#10
bigcountry IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 216	Daryl what ever you do be sure to put 2 jacks in the front. You will be very glad you did when it comes to leveling it and just jacking it up period. I noticed it just had one and thought i would mention it. __________________ IT'S ALL GOOD!!!!

02-14-07, 10:05 PM	#11
wanabecruisen IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 514	Just a quick update folks. Mrs. Wanabe's surgery went well and things are lookin up! The final pathology won't be in for about a week but the Dr. seems quite sure the coast is clear. Just got to get her healed up from the surgery and it's back to life as usual. Thanks again for all the kind thoughts - I know it helped! Bout damn time -now I can get back to work on the trailer...

02-14-07, 10:15 PM	#12
DavidW IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Iowa Park. TX Posts: 1,143 Blog Entries: 1	Good to hear!!!! __________________ "Can you just imagine how funny it would be to see Nolen, painted blue/green wearing white cut off overalls, being chased by a home built unicorn? The real kicker would be Mark as the man behind the curtain." ~... David Dearborne http://www.marksoffroad.net Chief of the Fire and Rescue of the White Trash of Elwood! By Gawd!

02-15-07, 03:29 AM	#13
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02-15-07, 05:40 PM	#14
KOWBOY Unwise One Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Elwood, TX TLCA# 1133 Posts: 3,146	Fawk the trailer ... thanks for the update on the Missus. __________________ I'm the President of The White Trash of the Elwood Chapter and Proprietor of The 3X's Ranch and Retirement Home .... and you ain't. ......

02-15-07, 09:38 PM	#16
Fro 1 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 34	Hey Mr. & Mrs. Wannabe, very good news Sounds like Katemcy would be a good place for a celebration Lookin forward to seein you good folks!!! Fro

02-16-07, 01:41 PM	#18
Domek IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Brownsville,Tx. TLCA# 15585 Posts: 655	Glad to hear everything went well. Daryl do you still have a top(fiberglass) for my cruiser. At this point all I got its side panels & front doors. the panels are from Chris's from TTR 72-73 cruiser the front doors are from a 79 & tub it's a 76. I still need the Ambi doors. here's my e-mail juanpablo4219@aol.com I'll be in touch sent me your ph#

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Bodean CottonLand Cruisers Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Brandon, MS TLCA# 3164 Posts: 2,698	Glad the Brides gonna be OK! Hope she can make it to Katemcy. See ya there! Later, __________________ Jeff CottonLand Cruisers Whitetrash of the Elwood Chapter 78 FJ40 4" Skyjackers, 35" MTR's, Detroit, Metal Tech cage, 8274, Choctaw Sliders, Mini truck P/S, 2F!! TLCA #3164 USAF - POL 1987 - ? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxVEqVDUuJE "I reckon you gonna have to come up here and get me hoss. I done messed around and got drunk as a piss aint"

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02-17-07, 10:21 PM	#21
66fj40x2 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Under my truck TLCA# 10749 Posts: 3,294	That's awesome! __________________ "A government big enough to give you everything you want, is big enough to take away everything you have." ~ Thomas Jefferson And yes, I'm on of those "Rural American's" that clings to his guns and his religion!

02-17-07, 11:04 PM	#22
Clutchee IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: TN TLCA# 13383 Posts: 1,970	Daryl glad to hear the wifes getten better! See yawl on the trail! __________________ You can't fix Stupid ---CottonLand Cruisers----- ---White Trash of the Elwood Chapter---- ---STLCA---- ------------------------------------------------ We've been this close to death before, we were just too drunk to know it Guess the price of being sobers being scared out of your mind -Drive by Truckers- -----------------------------------------------

02-26-07, 09:18 PM	#23
wanabecruisen IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 514	Time to post some progress pics.... of the trailer - not the wife!!!Just a bit more to do then some wire wheel action, some paint, and add the floor. It's starting to look like something now. 26' plus a 4' dovetail should haul the slide-in and my junk with a little room to spare.

02-27-07, 08:36 PM	#24
PScottBx IH8Mud4Life Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: LA...the muddy LA...no movie stars here TLCA# 16251 Posts: 4,120	Nice work. I have to find the pic of the pop tent trailer w/ the wheels/undercarriage removed and mounted to a duely tandem axle trailer (?who knows how long). The JP was hauled on it and when removed they put a screen porch up on the trailer! That's my idea of roughin it! ...this is coming from someone who's still waitin for his tent to dry from Gilmer. Scott __________________ 1982 FJ45 Troop Carrier "Matilda" - - 1996 LX450 "80 in drag" Bayou State Land Cruiser Association** - www.BSLCA.com - Good friends, a few cruisers, alot of laughs and a bunch of wives making this face --> "If I'm off (which is rare)... I'm in!"

03-02-07, 03:43 PM	#25
KOWBOY Unwise One Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Elwood, TX TLCA# 1133 Posts: 3,146	Keep after it sir. __________________ I'm the President of The White Trash of the Elwood Chapter and Proprietor of The 3X's Ranch and Retirement Home .... and you ain't. ......

03-06-07, 08:40 AM	#26
Domek IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Brownsville,Tx. TLCA# 15585 Posts: 655	Daryl need to get in contact w/ you about the Fiberglass top for a 40 juanpablo4219@aol.com

03-07-07, 01:28 PM	#28
Domek IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Brownsville,Tx. TLCA# 15585 Posts: 655	Thanks Daryl! I certainl appreciated. We'll be in touch then.