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Old 09-21-2017 | 02:20 PM
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Getting close here, braces on, bunk pads on, drive gaurd rails on, making the rear bumper next.
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Old 09-21-2017 | 06:25 PM
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That trailer looks fantastic!! I'm curious about your extension off the back and how it will be mounted. I would like to do something like that on our trailer. I love how your "helper" in the second pic seems to be doing the same as my 2 helpers with projects.
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Old 09-21-2017 | 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by lake p.a.l.
That trailer looks fantastic!! I'm curious about your extension off the back and how it will be mounted. I would like to do something like that on our trailer. I love how your "helper" in the second pic seems to be doing the same as my 2 helpers with projects.

well, I don't have to worry about welding flash burning their eyes, their eyes are always shut. But they are great company, and protect me from the UPS delivery man.
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Old 09-21-2017 | 08:09 PM
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The Drive guard is just welded on. I allowed room to remove a 400 lower, without tilting it up. The top will be .125 plate. Welded on, then sprayed with black bed liner. I'm not a diamond plate fan.
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Old 09-21-2017 | 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Zero Patience
The Drive guard is just welded on. I allowed room to remove a 400 lower, without tilting it up. The top will be .125 plate. Welded on, then sprayed with black bed liner. I'm not a diamond plate fan.
What do you think your trailer is going to weigh finished? Or better yet, do you remember what the trailer you made for your 28 weighed?

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Old 09-21-2017 | 08:55 PM
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The 28 trailer weighed 1450 lbs. this one has more cross members, bigger axles, tires, 10" side rails, would guess 1800 lbs

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Old 09-25-2017 | 08:20 PM
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Tunnel support bunks built, and setting in place. Drive guard completed, winch stand added. Waiting on the Axles.
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Old 10-08-2017 | 05:36 AM
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Built the fender steps/mounts. I do not have a brake, so they are cut pieces welded together.
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Old 10-08-2017 | 05:41 AM
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Axles on, fender mounts and fenders mounted, brakes mounted, Spare tire mount built and installed. Brake lines and wiring next.
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Old 10-08-2017 | 05:49 AM
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The engines are ordered, jack plates arrived, meeting tomorrow at PPI, sarasota, for interior color selection, and embroidery layout. Also going to Kinetic Anamation to get some trailer decorations. The jackplates will have to be dismantled and the internals rotated 180 degrees to allow adjustments from the bottom. The 400 R steering cylinder prevents access from the top.
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