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So begins the trailer rebuild.

Discussion in 'The DIY Room' started by Pallet Pete, Mar 4, 2018.

  1. Chaz

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    Well, then you might get away with one beer.. err cup.. holder, but that would be about it.
    A second would probably put you over the weight limit.
     
  2. Horkn

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    So the saw scabbard is in the works ??@Pallet Pete
     
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  3. Pallet Pete

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    Probably not right now I use the truck bed for the saws and other equipment needed. It lets me keep it all locked up nice and safe. I might make one for the truck bed though.

    I considered a small flip up table for gas, oil and chain swapping on the side of the trailer though.
     
  4. Pallet Pete

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    I’ve got a design in my head for a saw holder that can be removed from my truck bed and set in a shelf to hold the saws either in the truck or on a shelf. Problem is it needs to be dusted off it’s been a few years since the idea hit me. :whistle:
     
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  5. ironpony

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    Oh, I get it now this trailer is for the equipment and the "new" trailer is for wood which will be pulled behind this trailer, tandems, genius.....
     
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  6. Pallet Pete

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    What new trailer?
     
  7. ironpony

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    the one you are going to build when this one is done....................
     
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  8. Pallet Pete

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    that beer will probably make the tongue to heavy to lift!:whistle: :rofl: :lol:
     
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    Tailgate extension !
     
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  10. Pallet Pete

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    Oooo!!!:D
     
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  11. Pallet Pete

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    Finished welding the bulk head tonight and it’s off to bed soon I’ve got to be up at 2am.:picard:Tomorrow I’m going to be moving on to the side gate hinges hopefully.... Maybe a cup holder or too as well:rofl: :lol:
     
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    This looks like it is going to be a very nice trailer can't wait to see it at Dennis and Judy's.
     
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  13. Pallet Pete

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    I’m honestly not sure it will be done. I’m tryin but we will see...
     
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    Pete if its not done i can pickup your splitter and anything else and haul it to the gtg.
     
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    Just the splitter and a few saws. Thanks redneck I’ll let ya know..

    Working on the side hinges but I’m done for the night tomorrow will be the hinges and side gate. Then the expanded and emt for the wiring.

    I’m getting excited!!

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    Tomorrow will be a fun filled day in the garage filled with smoke that is! I’m really liking masks I can’t turn the vent on or I’ll loose all my heat! :picard:


    Things left
    Weld and mount side gate hinges
    Weld side gate to hinges
    Weld expanded on ramps and bulk head
    Run emt for wiring
    Mount junction box
    Clean frame
    Paint
    Run lights and wiring.
    Buy bolts and deck boards
    Lay decking and put sides on.

    Maybe.... cup holders


    Doesn’t sound to bad right!

    :whistle:

    If nothing else pops up should be around $650 after decking and bolts but to have the trailer customized how I want it that’s worth the price to me.
     
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    Forgot I managed to rip the cord out of my tool shop brand grinder today and had enough tore that thing completely apart!

    Rewired with 12 guage sjo ( what I had on hand ) and cleaned it all out. Cheap little piece of crap. :rofl: :lol: It works better now though so it was worth it!!!

    The old blue ryobi just keeps ticking!
     
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    There are links for MIG and TIG in that link I posted too.. All useful :)
     
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