Why did you do your frame the way you did vs not box the factory frame like this guy? Not criticizing, just wanting to learn.
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Because the way I did it was easier. That guy is a serious fabricator. We laid mine out and made it in about 6 hours.
Understood. Yours looks great and the preservation you take is serious dedication!
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Probably a dumb question but out of curiosity, why didn't you just flat panel at the front end?
The way you cut the front of the body would lend itself to a nice and easy flat panel there. You have what appears to be a 2" bump:
I wanted the gap there to clean out leaves and junk. Didn’t want a trap. Also it added strength to the flat panel.
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My FJ45 spit out a clutch and the Goat Tail has jumped into service as the shop to dump vehicle with Project Patina.
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Still busy on the farm
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Poor trailer is always having to cough up its tires for a 40 project but this time I may have found it the perfect set.
Only 3 good 10 year old KM2s I made on a trade. The other two are hammered so I won’t be tempted to use these on a project truck.
Looks proper now
Only 3 good 10 year old KM2s I made on a trade. The other two are hammered so I won’t be tempted to use these on a project truck.
Looks proper now
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Forgot to latch the hitch and it submarined!
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Anybody want this thing? Great little traioet but I never use it. $1500
Man I love that thing.
Seems like a great deal. Such a cool little matching trailer.
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could the tub go back onto a 40 that needed a 1/2 tub? Looks like it's cut pretty clean at the seams and no real rust?
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I guess it could. It’s not as bad as what a lot of people have.
