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Thanks Swampman. Now, I can't decide which way to hinge the lid. Any suggestions? I like the idea of getting into it from both sides with a front hinge, but the struts seem to be in the way.
 
swampman said:
so i have been overwhellmed by the intrest and requests for more information on my lid . i really didnt think it was all that special and i thank you guys for all the kind words and praise.. i have been receiving at least one email per week asking for specs.. sooo... what if i were to build a dozen of these things .. would there be enough intrest to make it worth my while and what do you think a fair price for these would be ..how much would you the trailer guys be willing to pay for somthing like this.. i dont know much about the logistics and shipping and stuff .. it seems to me most of you guys are spread all over north america and shipping on these would not be cheap.. i dont see any reason why i could not make the lids for the 416's too.. it wouldnt take much to change things a little bit for those so for now im just gonna put the question out to the comunity here and see where it goes..
as far as mounting hardware and stuff that could be left up to the individual buyer cuz some want em hinged on the end or the side or whatever
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sorry for bringing this up, is your front door not shut all the way or do you have a unibody problem, look at first pic. also that is a sweet trailer, and i love the od green on both.:cheers:
 
toy4xfun said:
sorry for bringing this up, is your front door not shut all the way or do you have a unibody problem, look at first pic. also that is a sweet trailer, and i love the od green on both.:cheers:
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door hinge problem .. hinges cracked and had to be re welded common problem on a couple yrs of xj's good eye..
 
gaberelli said:
Thanks Swampman. Now, I can't decide which way to hinge the lid. Any suggestions? I like the idea of getting into it from both sides with a front hinge, but the struts seem to be in the way.
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my thoughts on hinging are like this i dont like it side opening, the trailer is stonger across the front more than the side .especially if you have a tailgate but i see guys do it that way.. so im not gonna say they are wrong . where my hinges are are not ideal either but that is where they needed to be to work effectively.. i have not had any issues with them being in the way .. most of my gear is storred in storage lockers i have 4 of these that fit real nice.. to bulky to lift over the side of the trailer , they go in through the tailgate the smaller loose items are thrown on top so there is no issue there either.

personal preferance i guess .. i m not lifting anything over the top that i dont have too.. im gettin old and fat and lazy and i dont care..
 
Love the lid! I am starting mine next week and would love to compare your plans to what I have so far.

Send to: stevekrobertson@msn.com

Thanks,
Steve
 
For any of you taking Swampman's plans to a fabricator, what kind of quotes are you getting? Curious because I've got just over $400 for a plain flat steel lid w/1x2 tubing, installed with my supplied struts, hinge and latches (yet to purchase latches). I'd love aluminum, just can't afford it having just paid for a HG on the cruiser.
 
400 bucks !!! is that in american funds? i paid 235 bucks taxes in.. steel was cut and bent to shape as i ordered it..
 
swampman said:
400 bucks !!! is that in american funds? i paid 235 bucks taxes in.. steel was cut and bent to shape as i ordered it..
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Yep - SoCal rates and all. That's for a flat lid installed with supplied hinge, struts and latches. You installed yours yourself didn't you?

Mind sending your plans to brentbba@cox.net? May as well get a quote on it to see if it's much more expensive.

Unfortunately, your fabricator is just a little far from where I am!
 
Brentbba said:
Yep - SoCal rates and all. That's for a flat lid installed with supplied hinge, struts and latches. You installed yours yourself didn't you?

Mind sending your plans to brentbba@cox.net? May as well get a quote on it to see if it's much more expensive.

Unfortunately, your fabricator is just a little far from where I am!
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sent pm .. yes i installed it, with a little help from my buddy.. randy was more of a teacher , just lettin me go and i pretended i knew what i was doing...
 
swampman said:
sent pm .. yes i installed it, with a little help from my buddy.. randy was more of a teacher , just lettin me go and i pretended i knew what i was doing...
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Ok - makes a little more sense. My quote included labor to install the hinge, struts and latches.

email rec'd but no attachment??
 
Would also love a copy of the lid plans, having just purchased an M101 yesterday and now needing a lid!

thanks! shansen@fiber.net
 
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