In loving memory of Kenis D. Keathley 6/4/81 - 3/27/22 Loving father, husband, brother, friend and firewood hoarder Rest in peace, Dexterday

So begins the trailer rebuild.

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

  1. Pallet Pete

    Pallet Pete Moderator

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    So ummm ya just did that. :whistle: World is still revolving so I must not have smacked the equator on accident :rofl: :lol:

    Love that old truck she doo gooder when I do dumber!


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    You need a trailer.....wait..:rofl: :lol:
     
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    What, are you trailer shopping now?! :hair:
     
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  4. Pallet Pete

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    Well finishing the wiring! :thumbs: Mounting female on truck and trailer. Keep the ends clean for good...

    Sick of the stupid 4 way plugs.
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  5. Pallet Pete

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    32 pages to get to that conclusion! :rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol:
     
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    She does what she can but the paint I told her to stay away for that. The enamel catalyst is terrible stuff to breath.... I use a respirator but even with that I didn’t want her around it.

    We are going to Roma’s Back door tonight so she will be overly happy about that:D
     
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  7. Pallet Pete

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    Snapped a pic this is as far as I have gotten.


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  8. Chaz

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    Did you go with white oak for the decking?
     
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    No that was too expensive.:hair: Per board foot.. Almoat $500 for enough to deck the trailer. :( I ended up just going to Home Depot and buying ground contact treated boards for the deck. Total $200
     
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    Completely understandable. I know you would have preferred the oak.

    Nice to see it finished, you mentioned needing it for an upcoming job.:yes:
     
  11. Pallet Pete

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    It’s almost done I have a few dozen holes to drill for the sides but they are cut. Hopefully it will be done in time for the tree job coming up.

    Things haven’t played out to well this weekend for the trailer.
     
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    Well it’s a absolutely amazing day out so... decking away.

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    Just the front left then some wiring odds and ends.

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    You can dooo it! (said in Happy Gilmore fashion)
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    Pete you should have painted those boards yellow.
    Just saying :D
     
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    Just to match the shocks right! :rofl: :lol:
     
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    Now all that’s left is some anchors and the winch wiring. That can wait for a while.

    The tail light wire mounting has finally been figured out too.

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    Looks really good to me. Going to be really useful. Keep a log of your cost. You might be able to use it as an income tax deduction.
     
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    Looks good Pete.
    Now we need pictures of in in action
     
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    Looks good!

    ... and it fit thru the door .