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roll top would be nice, but finding one to fit would be the problem. I don't have anything close to a standard size truck box
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- #63
Happy Easter!!
Well after a very nice Easter Brunch I made a bee line for the garage to try and get the sheet metal attached today.
I had decided awhile back to spot weld the sheet metal onto the frame. I had concerns that if I used rivets that they might work themselves loose. This may have just been me imagining things
anyway I drilled a line of holes around the perimeter of the sheet to use as my attachment points. Clamped the sheets on the frame one at a time and proceeded to weld them onto the frame. using the holes I had drilled as my spots for the spot weld. 6 hours later I am done
Here are a few pics of the finished product.
Well after a very nice Easter Brunch I made a bee line for the garage to try and get the sheet metal attached today.
I had decided awhile back to spot weld the sheet metal onto the frame. I had concerns that if I used rivets that they might work themselves loose. This may have just been me imagining things
anyway I drilled a line of holes around the perimeter of the sheet to use as my attachment points. Clamped the sheets on the frame one at a time and proceeded to weld them onto the frame. using the holes I had drilled as my spots for the spot weld. 6 hours later I am done
Here are a few pics of the finished product.
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- #64
Here are a couple more pics with the wheel thrown on.
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Hopefully I will be able to tackle the tailgate later this week and the frame for the lid.
I am looking into having a custom sheetmetal fabricator make the shell/skin of the lid and then I will attach it to the lid frame I am building. I really want the lid to be one piece with 1.5" legs or sides to come down over the edge of the main trailer box. I should have about .5" of overhang when I am done. this will help keep water out and make it so when I lock the lid you can't open the tailgate.
I am going to use a little different hinge system than everyone else is using. I will keep you posted on the this. I still need to do some R&D on it after I get the lid frame built.
I am looking into having a custom sheetmetal fabricator make the shell/skin of the lid and then I will attach it to the lid frame I am building. I really want the lid to be one piece with 1.5" legs or sides to come down over the edge of the main trailer box. I should have about .5" of overhang when I am done. this will help keep water out and make it so when I lock the lid you can't open the tailgate.
I am going to use a little different hinge system than everyone else is using. I will keep you posted on the this. I still need to do some R&D on it after I get the lid frame built.
Looking good!
Yet another good looking trailer build !! People areound here got some skills !!!! Looks great, keep it up...
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- #68
Been busy this week and havn't been able to work on the trailer much.
I did manage to sneak in a little garage time though. rear bumper is on. Just need to cap the ends and cut out slots for the lights. I should be able to get that done this weekend plus build the frame for the tailgate. anyway here is a pic
I did manage to sneak in a little garage time though. rear bumper is on. Just need to cap the ends and cut out slots for the lights. I should be able to get that done this weekend plus build the frame for the tailgate. anyway here is a pic
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- #69
I managed to get the cut outs for the lights done today and the ends of the bumper capped off. I am debating if I should go ahead and seal off the back of the bumper or just leave it open.
73fj
Tho at sumbitch in ayer!
I would seal it, gives it a more finished look, but thats me.
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- #71
That is kinda what I was thinking as well.
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- #72
I picked up the lid from the fab guy today. I had him make me a basic tray (for lack of a better word) all I need to do is weld the corners and it will be almost done.
I am having second thoughts about the frame I was planning to build to mount the tray to. I am now considering using a sheet of 3/4" plywood and attaching the tray to it with flange head bolts and T-nuts. i think this might actually give it more strength and help prevent some dents. anyone have any opinions on this?
I am having second thoughts about the frame I was planning to build to mount the tray to. I am now considering using a sheet of 3/4" plywood and attaching the tray to it with flange head bolts and T-nuts. i think this might actually give it more strength and help prevent some dents. anyone have any opinions on this?
Depends, what kind of frame did you have in mind?
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Looks nice!
Rezarf <><
Looks nice!
Well I didn't make any huge progress today on the trailer. I did get the rear finished and all the exterior seams welded. Plus the two side supports for each side.
I decided to weld the entire verticle butt seam on the rear of the trailer and boy did I hate that decision! It took forever and I probably should of taken more time with it because it didn't turn out as well as I would of liked. I had to stich weld for 2 feet and it doesn't look seamless
Welding is only half the issue. I am a very good grinder which helps cover the fact that I have not yet mastered the perfect bead. Practice, practice and more practice.
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- #75
no prodress to report on the trailer. Turkey Season started so I have been busy hunting.
Hope to get some time in on it this week.
Drew- was planning to build the frame out of 1" 16ga square tube and I think I am going back to that idea just to save weight The 3/4" treated plywood is way too heavy!
Hope to get some time in on it this week.
Drew- was planning to build the frame out of 1" 16ga square tube and I think I am going back to that idea just to save weight
The 3/4" treated plywood is way too heavy!
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- #76
made it out to the garage this afternoon and got the frame tacked together for the lid. still have some welding to do on it but I ran out of wire. Looks like I will have to finish it tomorrow
sorry no pics but I throw some up tomorrow.
sorry no pics but I throw some up tomorrow.
Looking good so far! Wish I could weld...
You can, you just have to decide to do it.
I'm seriously thinking about it after watching this and your build! WOW! I need something to haul my camping gear this summer so i need to buy or start building ASAP.
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- #80
before I started this trailer build I had never welded. you just have to go for it
