TheGillz Trailer

[TheGillz]

Well I have a custom trailer being built. Its over on expo, but I will consolidate and post up mostly just pics here. Mike the builder is a member here too and I'm sure will see this and chime in w/ answers to questions that I can't/don't.

The Plan

Spacers to fit matching Jeep wheels to axle.

The first sheet!

What became of the first sheet.

Need it to go offroad. Lock n Roll.

All the parts.

Good looking start there!

Suzuki Samurai springs.

Custome spun bushings.

Bushings in place.

 

[TheGillz]

Why I need a trailer.

The start of the frame.

The rear bumper shown with the track.

Frame coming together.

Just a taste.

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t101/Geotracker90/Expo Trailer/DSCF4878.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c33/thegillz/Memorial 08/Memorial08001.jpg

 

[TheGillz]

That's one sturdy tongue!

Lathing the suspention parts.

I love custom made parts!

Welded and bushinged.

With hanger added.

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t101/Geotracker90/Expo Trailer/DSCF4978.jpg
Front hanger, apparently off on M1 tank! lol

Tongue coming together.

Added a Jack.

Additional support.

 

[TheGillz]

Getting some skin.

Some additional support.

Beefing up the suspention.

Putting in lights.

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t101/Geotracker90/Expo Trailer/DSCF5071.jpg

Getting a floor.

Tidy up that bumper.

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t101/Geotracker90/Expo Trailer/DSCF5066.jpg

 

[TheGillz]

Rock sliders to the hangers!

More progress on the skin.

Starting the can holders.

Starting the Spare carrier.

The tire mount face.

Marking for studs.

And looking good!

 

[TheGillz]

Shock mounts.

Propane tank holder, matches the can holders!

Added a strap.

With latch.

Mock up of roof rack.

Front platform with dimple dies.

Fast forward.

Well now we I am waiting for the next update, this is two months worth of work so far, should get it powder coated dark green w/ black accents in the next couple weeks. next update should have the roof rack done, and who knows what! I can't wait.

 

[Mongrel]

Good work mister, looks great!

 

[Roberto]

looks awesome! did you buy the propane tank strap or did the welder make as well? If bought, where, I need one! Keep up the good job

R

 

[TheGillz]

Thanks guys. Nothing has been bought so far except what you saw in the supplies pic, and the latch connected to the propane tank strap. All raw material fab.

 

[gavman]

Looks great, especially the dimple die bits

 

[sseaman]

what is this going to weigh?

 

[TheGillz]

what is this going to weigh?

No idea. Hopefully not much more than 1500lbs.

 

[Degnol]

I see you know Cleco pins.................amazing little tools!!!

Ed

 

[TheGillz]

Well got the rear tailgate worked on last night.

 

[chappysfj40]

wow cool dude, love the dimple die front end

 

[Juntura]

That looks awesome! Is the builder/welder local in Boise?

 

[Rubiconcruiser]

Stone cold awesome there young man, hope the JK will handle the situation ahead. Good Luck.

 

[TheGillz]

That looks awesome! Is the builder/welder local in Boise?

He is in eastern ID.

Stone cold awesome there young man, hope the JK will handle the situation ahead. Good Luck.

I'm sure it will be more than adiquate. Only one way to find out though ey??

 

[KingBeeIII]

Those are some mad fab skills. Obviously, you are way more motivated than me....

 

[titanpat57]

You're my new hero!! That's amazing workmanship.....off the hook design too! Keep the updates coming. Can you teach me weld!?...lol