wow, as i've said inspired, i started on mine today.
My scratch built expedition style trailer build up thread (6 Viewers)
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Well done Mr, that trailer is a real credit to you.
nice. when do we get to see it with the fenders on.
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Lets hope so! This ain't no trailer queen... uh ur, it is kinda, I guess
Thanks mate!
You want to come over and help?
Soon, I have to get all the bolts tight on the frame first and it is a two man job. Also, I am going to silicone the gap between the fender and body to prevent crud from getting in.You going to start a thread or what? Now I get to hound you for pics!
Mine is just a simple utility trailer, wont see any trails.
Drew, I couldn't get my daughter to think your trailer was cool until she say the final paint color. She is now impressed also.
Drew, I couldn't get my daughter to think your trailer was cool until she say the final paint color. She is now impressed also.
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Drew - that thing looks awesome! great job!
Blue?
That looks a hell of a lot like that Toyota blue.
Are you sure the paint supplier mixed it right?
Are you sure you want it to stay that color?
What the hell kinda board is this???.........
Oh....nevermind.
Just kidding. Looks great man.
Secretly, I'm sure you know I think it would have looked better GREEN.
That looks a hell of a lot like that Toyota blue.
Are you sure the paint supplier mixed it right?
Are you sure you want it to stay that color?
What the hell kinda board is this???.........
Oh....nevermind.
Just kidding. Looks great man.
Secretly, I'm sure you know I think it would have looked better GREEN.
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If I could delete your post, I would Just kidding, IMHO anything with the nickname of a bad music genre ... DISCO, shouldn't be wheeled!
But Green is a great color....
...for envy
Just kidding, IMHO anything with the nickname of a bad music genre ... DISCO, shouldn't be wheeled! But Green is a great color....
...for envy
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When do we get a pic of it attached to the 40?
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Got done in the past few days:
Fenders on and sealed up.
Shower painted and installed
Shackles and bolts pressed into place.
Cargo Box mounted
Front Box mounted
Lid installed/front edge painted
Yakama Bars installed and sealed
Gas Struts installed
To do:
Wire lights/junction box/truck
Mount Propane tanks
Paint front rack
Install latches for both boxes
Mount tent
Then I am hitting the mountains! Here are a few more from the past few days.
Fenders on and sealed up.
Shower painted and installed
Shackles and bolts pressed into place.
Cargo Box mounted
Front Box mounted
Lid installed/front edge painted
Yakama Bars installed and sealed
Gas Struts installed
To do:
Wire lights/junction box/truck
Mount Propane tanks
Paint front rack
Install latches for both boxes
Mount tent
Then I am hitting the mountains! Here are a few more from the past few days.
you went looking for a house that matched your 40 and trailer didn't you
that is truely an awsome trailer.
GREAT WORK DREW!!!!
that is truely an awsome trailer.
GREAT WORK DREW!!!!
Looks great,, that is one heck of a build! are you planning on putting the build all on one website? or just on on disc that you could send out,, hint hint,,
I'm planning on a build soon,, could help myself or others,, just saying,,
I'm planning on a build soon,, could help myself or others,, just saying,,
That's really something to be proud of. Nice job, really...
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you went looking for a house that matched your 40 and trailer didn't you
that is truely an awsome trailer.
GREAT WORK DREW!!!!
Thanks Jimbo, I couldn't have done it without a few generous friends bud!
Yup, I hope to build a dedicated site for the trailer with a complete write up! I am also thinking of selling plans to build your own... just kidding, maybe but maybe not.
Thanks man, I still plan on copying your kitchen box idea.
Now that you're almost done it kinda looks like you just threw it together.....
Green with envy INDEED!!!!111
This is really awesome.
I can't wait to see all the bits totally ready for the trail.
We are not worthy.
I just added a this thread to Stumble Upon!
Green with envy INDEED!!!!111
This is really awesome.
I can't wait to see all the bits totally ready for the trail.
We are not worthy.
I just added a this thread to Stumble Upon!
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Well, it is Friday and I'm not on the road yet. No worries I am close, however, I'm forced to break for a while with my work schedule moving over to full time travel for the next few months.
Here is some progress shots though. One big issue was pressing the shackle bolts into the shackles... I don't own a press so that presents a problem. However, a friend and fellow mudder does, THANKS lfd270BEN!
Sorry, no after pics, they just sit nice and flush now!
Here is some progress shots though. One big issue was pressing the shackle bolts into the shackles... I don't own a press so that presents a problem. However, a friend and fellow mudder does, THANKS lfd270BEN!
Sorry, no after pics, they just sit nice and flush now!
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Got my propane tank mounts all figured out and installed. I don't think I showed this already but I fabbed up a couple of "feet" for the propane tank to rest on, and added a lip with a hole in it so I could pass a bolt through and secure it up tight. I used 1/4" plate for the feet.
I have been using silicone throughout installing all the little bolt on's, hopefully it will keep the trailer water tight when all done.
I bought a few rubber strips from McMaster in 1/8" thickness with adhesive on one side to dampen the vibrations and get a good grip on the tanks... thanks again Brad for the powder coating!
Then I added a little split rubber edge molding to keep the tank from rubbing all the nice powder coat off on the first excursion.
I have been using silicone throughout installing all the little bolt on's, hopefully it will keep the trailer water tight when all done.
I bought a few rubber strips from McMaster in 1/8" thickness with adhesive on one side to dampen the vibrations and get a good grip on the tanks... thanks again Brad for the powder coating!
Then I added a little split rubber edge molding to keep the tank from rubbing all the nice powder coat off on the first excursion.
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A few more of the propane tank. It is just rested in there for the pics and not bolted down.
