New Project

Jester · 01-30-08, 07:46 PM

Thought I'd share some pics of my latest cruiser related project.

Skrewball · 01-30-08, 09:36 PM

hey man! dun't thos traalers work beter wit the boords on em?

smtyblt · 01-31-08, 06:10 AM

I am thinking that 4 sheets of diamond plate are in order and you will have a trailer you wont have to mess with besides paint

nweiv_78fj40 · 01-31-08, 07:48 AM

Stay with the wood. Just be sure to treat them before you put them back on.....that diamond plate gets hot in the summer.....

87toycrawler · 01-31-08, 08:20 AM

steel is the way to go may want to add some more braces though so it doesn't sag.

bkfj40 · 01-31-08, 06:17 PM

make sure you run big enough tires then you don't have to worry about the wood decaying, steel getting hot, or the extra weight...

bk

Jester · 01-31-08, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bkfj40

make sure you run big enough tires then you don't have to worry about the wood decaying, steel getting hot, or the extra weight...

bk

Good one Brian. I might need some shin guards though.

As far as the deck goes, I bought some "Top Choice" treated lumber back in November. I let it dry for a few months, then treated all six sides with deck stain. Its sitting in the garage now waiting for installation. Hope to get to it this weekend if I'm not kidnapped in my sleep, drugged, blindfolded, and awake to find myself in Crozet with the rest of you guys.

smtyblt · 01-31-08, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jester

Good one Brian. I might need some shin guards though.

As far as the deck goes, I bought some "Top Choice" treated lumber back in November. I let it dry for a few months, then treated all six sides with deck stain. Its sitting in the garage now waiting for installation. Hope to get to it this weekend if I'm not kidnapped in my sleep, drugged, blindfolded, and awake to find myself in Crozet with the rest of you guys.

damn it all to hell you just might have somethin there by gawd

Jester · 02-02-08, 07:25 PM

Yet another reason I need to build a bigger garage.

Jester · 02-02-08, 07:34 PM

I ran out of paint, but I got all the hard stuff done so I could put the deck back on. I need to pick up another quart of Rustoleum Gloss Black and paint the part that shows.

New deck is secured by 42 Galvanized 1/4x20 Carriage Head Bolts. They are a real pain to tighten up when you are working by yourself and the wood doesn't bite them. Some creative Vice Grip work got it done, but I had to climb under the trailer way to many times.

A little bit more work and these guy will be ready for a 3000 mile journey to Texas and back.

Jester · 02-02-08, 07:35 PM

One more chore - dispose of the old trailer deck.

smtyblt · 02-03-08, 06:12 PM

looks good

Skrewball · 02-03-08, 08:12 PM

Good Job!!!!

01-30-08, 07:46 PM	#1
Jester IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 263	New Project Thought I'd share some pics of my latest cruiser related project. Attached Images __________________ TLCA #13916 Bay to Blue Ridge Cruisers 40th Anniversary FZJ80 - Wife's dog hauler with a new head. '77 FJ40 - Who needs fenders? '06 Taco TuRD - Yes, it does tow the 40. '08 HD XL1200L - Commuter vehicle, 57 mpg!

01-30-08, 09:36 PM	#2
Skrewball IH8MUD Junior Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fredericksburg, VA TLCA# 18502 Posts: 85	hey man! dun't thos traalers work beter wit the boords on em? __________________ Vince 79 cj 5 (It has Toy axles, steering box, wheels, bezel) 96 80 series (s/c, dual blue tops, longrange tank)A.K.A. The Flower Pot 03 chevy tahoe (tow rig) http://www.ironpigoffroad.com/

01-31-08, 06:10 AM	#3
smtyblt IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Locust Grove Virginia Posts: 507	I am thinking that 4 sheets of diamond plate are in order and you will have a trailer you wont have to mess with besides paint __________________ 1988 FJ62 buggy SOA front 4-link rear crawl box lockers C3 beadlocks 38"TSL/SX ram assist 30 splined chromo rears 6 studded rear disc Warn RC rear Warn 8274 front Baja SS seats G-Force Race harnesses 1989 FJ62 Ome HD 4" w/35's 1991 FJ80 w/33's 2006 F350 King Ranch

01-31-08, 07:48 AM	#4
nweiv_78fj40 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 334	Stay with the wood. Just be sure to treat them before you put them back on.....that diamond plate gets hot in the summer..... __________________ Norm Treasurer + Former VP Bay to Blue Ridge Cruisers TTORA-VA Virginia 4WD Association Toyota Land Cruiser Association 1987 4-Runner Crawler 'in progress' 2003 GMC 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax (I got one first....)

01-31-08, 08:20 AM	#5
87toycrawler IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 80	steel is the way to go may want to add some more braces though so it doesn't sag. __________________ wheeling the drug of choice!!!!!! 87 4runner sas locked f/r 529 dual case rear disc more useless !!! 03 Super Duty 6 inch 37's tow rig


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01-31-08, 06:17 PM	#6
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02-02-08, 07:25 PM	#9
Jester IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 263	Yet another reason I need to build a bigger garage. Attached Images __________________ TLCA #13916 Bay to Blue Ridge Cruisers 40th Anniversary FZJ80 - Wife's dog hauler with a new head. '77 FJ40 - Who needs fenders? '06 Taco TuRD - Yes, it does tow the 40. '08 HD XL1200L - Commuter vehicle, 57 mpg!

02-02-08, 07:34 PM	#10
Jester IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 263	I ran out of paint, but I got all the hard stuff done so I could put the deck back on. I need to pick up another quart of Rustoleum Gloss Black and paint the part that shows. New deck is secured by 42 Galvanized 1/4x20 Carriage Head Bolts. They are a real pain to tighten up when you are working by yourself and the wood doesn't bite them. Some creative Vice Grip work got it done, but I had to climb under the trailer way to many times. A little bit more work and these guy will be ready for a 3000 mile journey to Texas and back. Attached Images __________________ TLCA #13916 Bay to Blue Ridge Cruisers 40th Anniversary FZJ80 - Wife's dog hauler with a new head. '77 FJ40 - Who needs fenders? '06 Taco TuRD - Yes, it does tow the 40. '08 HD XL1200L - Commuter vehicle, 57 mpg!

02-02-08, 07:35 PM	#11
Jester IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 263	One more chore - dispose of the old trailer deck. Attached Images __________________ TLCA #13916 Bay to Blue Ridge Cruisers 40th Anniversary FZJ80 - Wife's dog hauler with a new head. '77 FJ40 - Who needs fenders? '06 Taco TuRD - Yes, it does tow the 40. '08 HD XL1200L - Commuter vehicle, 57 mpg!

02-03-08, 06:12 PM	#12
smtyblt IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Locust Grove Virginia Posts: 507	looks good __________________ 1988 FJ62 buggy SOA front 4-link rear crawl box lockers C3 beadlocks 38"TSL/SX ram assist 30 splined chromo rears 6 studded rear disc Warn RC rear Warn 8274 front Baja SS seats G-Force Race harnesses 1989 FJ62 Ome HD 4" w/35's 1991 FJ80 w/33's 2006 F350 King Ranch

02-03-08, 08:12 PM	#13
Skrewball IH8MUD Junior Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fredericksburg, VA TLCA# 18502 Posts: 85	Good Job!!!! __________________ Vince 79 cj 5 (It has Toy axles, steering box, wheels, bezel) 96 80 series (s/c, dual blue tops, longrange tank)A.K.A. The Flower Pot 03 chevy tahoe (tow rig) http://www.ironpigoffroad.com/

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