Last minute trailer project... (1 Viewer)

[shinton]

Ok, 2 thoughts...

First is.. why not take the doors and then put them "behind" tubing, just like you did the rest of the trailer. So two doors opening the same way, but "surrounded" by tube. What that means is you will use "less" of the material from the doors I suspect, but you still get the unique stamped insets that look cool, etc.




OR...

Plan B - Tail gate. When I was considering a flatbed for my pickup this is one of the cleanest beds I had seen and the tailgate would look PERFECT with your trailer!?

 

[Mtbcoach]

Tailgate.

I am also thinking tailgate.

Me thinking the same, until...

Ok, 2 thoughts...

First is.. why not take the doors and then put them "behind" tubing, just like you did the rest of the trailer. So two doors opening the same way, but "surrounded" by tube. What that means is you will use "less" of the material from the doors I suspect, but you still get the unique stamped insets that look cool, etc.

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OR...

Plan B - Tail gate. When I was considering a flatbed for my pickup this is one of the cleanest beds I had seen and the tailgate would look PERFECT with your trailer!?


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Nice idea on both accounts. I'll have to examine the first idea today and see what I can come up with. Framing the doors with tubing, hmmm...

 

[S4Cruiser]

Tailgate for sure. While I like the amby doors they do kinda stick out compared to the rest of the trailer in tube.

Just thinking outloud but if you kept the doors and recessed them and then framed them in tube...you could graft the two doors together in the middle and create a drop down tailgate

 

[Mtbcoach]

Tailgate for sure. While I like the amby doors they do kinda stick out compared to the rest of the trailer in tube.

Just thinking outloud but if you kept the doors and recessed them and then framed them in tube...you could graft the two doors together in the middle and create a drop down tailgate

Another nice idea, I guess I better get in the garage and start cutting up some tubing instead of sitting on my butt, watching the Tour de France...

 

[rutbeer]

I like the tailgate on my trailer. Works well for extending the bed when hauling things, and it doubles as my "kitchen" for my coleman stove when camping.

 

[rutbeer]

Jerry, I found the tool you need to do the sheet metal rolls on version II. I think you could make your own sort of tool using some heavy pipe with a slot cut in it, but this is pretty slick. Check out the video at the bottom of this link.

Rollfab Demonstration

 

[Mtbcoach]

Jerry, I found the tool you need to do the sheet metal rolls on version II. I think you could make your own sort of tool using some heavy pipe with a slot cut in it, but this is pretty slick. Check out the video at the bottom of this link.

Rollfab Demonstration

That does look pretty cool. I'd like to see that guy roll the 16g I've been using on this project. I see that its rated to 22g steel, that would be realistic to bend like that.

I'm looking for a combo unit to sheer/brake/roll for the future, sure would help make building one of these things more efficient...

 

[BMThiker]

I have a 30" combo machine like you are talking about Jerry, but it's light gauge only (22-24). See if there is a used equipment broker in your area. I got mine from a place like that in Atlanta and they brokered a lot of old high school & college shop equipment for reasonable prices. I also have a 36" foot shear. I'm refraining from giving you prices I paid because it was 15 years ago and wouldn't be relevant. The stuff I have is from Tenn-Smith.
TENNSMITH: Sheet Metal Machinery

 

[Mtbcoach]

I have a 30" combo machine like you are talking about Jerry, but it's light gauge only (22-24). See if there is a used equipment broker in your area. I got mine from a place like that in Atlanta and they brokered a lot of old high school & college shop equipment for reasonable prices. I also have a 36" foot shear. I'm refraining from giving you prices I paid because it was 15 years ago and wouldn't be relevant. The stuff I have is from Tenn-Smith.
TENNSMITH: Sheet Metal Machinery

Thats a good idea Rick. I'll have to see if such a broker exists around here. That looks like nice machinery, nothing like the stuff at Northern or Harbor Freight...

 

[FJinTegaCay]

Jerry, I can't say enough how much I've enjoyed following this thread. If you can't find a broker in your area, you should check www.govdeals.com from time to time, where you can bid on "surplus" local and state government equipment. Look under "Tools, all types" and you'll find a Tennsmith Foot Shearing Machine listed in Columbus, GA with current bid of $550 among other things.

 

[Mtbcoach]

Jerry, I can't say enough how much I've enjoyed following this thread. If you can't find a broker in your area, you should check www.govdeals.com from time to time, where you can bid on "surplus" local and state government equipment. Look under "Tools, all types" and you'll find a Tennsmith Foot Shearing Machine listed in Columbus, GA with current bid of $550 among other things.

Thanks for that idea, I'd forgotten about looking for something there.

I've changed the bed of the trailer, it will look and function way better than what I had. I'll be posting updated pics this weekend...

 

[southerncruiser62]

can't wait to seem em' Jerry, hope it turned out as you expected.

 

[Mtbcoach]

can't wait to seem em' Jerry, hope it turned out as you expected.

I think it met my expectations and then some. You be the judge, here are the pics. I didn't like the tub floor I originally put in and decided to take it out and upgrade. I had to find the bed rails to fit my trailer specs, then scored some red oak for the planks, on sale at the local lumber yard. I finished the wood with some clear sealer since I liked the wood color so much and it matched the theme.

So, here some recent pics of the upgrade...

The girls playing with the water out of the tank, it sprays over 20 ft...

With the lid up...

 

[fourtrax]

Jerry, honestly, it looks too nice to take offroad. well done.

 

[Mtbcoach]

Jerry, honestly, it looks too nice to take offroad. well done.

Yeah, but that's what its for. I have no problem getting it dirty, in fact, I can't wait to do so...

 

[BMThiker]

Jerry, I think you need to share this "last minute project" with the rest of MUD

Trailer Tech - IH8MUD.com

 

[Mtbcoach]

Jerry, I think you need to share this "last minute project" with the rest of MUD

Trailer Tech - IH8MUD.com

You are right Rick, it is time to let the cat out of the bag.

I've been thinking about going "global" with it, I guess I need to get off the fence and just do it. Thanks for giving me the gentle push...

 

[southerncruiser62]

Perhaps going "global" would initiate a pre-purchase program to guage interest in the design while also letting people see how things are put together instead of just a finished product.

 

[shinton]

Did you redo the tailgate area?

 

[Mtbcoach]

Perhaps going "global" would initiate a pre-purchase program to guage interest in the design while also letting people see how things are put together instead of just a finished product.

It is done for the rest of the world to see...

https://forum.ih8mud.com/trailer-te...y-home-built-trailer-project.html#post4682950

Did you redo the tailgate area?

Yes, not done yet, had to finish the bed first but took your and Jon's suggestions into account...