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So begins the trailer rebuild.

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

  1. Pallet Pete

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    Thanks redneck!


    I just finished the wiring except for grounds. It was very easy once I threw that stupid diagram away. Everything appears to work well tested as I wired it up.:thumbs:

    Hopefully tomorrow night I’ll have it all grounded! The one thing I forgot was the the 7 way plug I’ve got to buy that yet.. I’ll pick that up on the way home tomorrow night.
     
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    Lite up like the 4th o July!!

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    WOW!!
    You're gonna have to put a dimmer on those. :cool:
     
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    Yes, you got it young man! Tonight you can go to be and not be frustrated. I like how you have the lights mounted. Doesn't look like they are going to get knocked off easily.
     
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    Thanks Larry:D

    That’s the plan changing lights drives me nuts...
    the wiring is all laid out for easy of access and the lights are all either in cages or set back in the frame so they are protected!
     
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    Santa's sleigh is BRIGHT!!
     
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    I’m cutting it extremely close to be done by the GTG.... Boy o Boy......
     
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    Meh, slap the wheels back on and drop a couple sheets of plywood on the frame...good to go! ;)
    Lookin good Pete!
     
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    Thanks!


    Probably won’t get anything done tomorrow night as I’m on call but Friday is a vacation Day and I plan to go buy lumber for the deck and install it.

    To do list...
    Install shocks
    Mud Flaps
    Work lights
    Make 7 way mount
    Wire up plug
    Get 1/2” loom for trailer plug
    Paint the spots where stands are on frame


    Not to much left and most of it can be done without it parked inside!
    :thumbs:
     
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    ..... and tie down connection points. ;)

    Lookin' good !
     
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    You can add the beer holder later.
     
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    Yes well there is that:rofl: :lol: I’m stuck on that one :whistle: my guess is that it will get d rings with bolts through the deck. There’s a hair brained idea floating in my head for E-track as well sooo....
     
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    All I have to do is back mine down to the garage, grease the hubs and check pressure in the tires and mine may not be ready by Saturday!!
     
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    Pete, the world won't stop if you don't have that trailer ready for the GTG. I know deep down you want to be there with it, but it shouldn't set you back. Your family needs to see you some time!
     
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    The wife’s been helping me:thumbs: either way its got to get done this weekend I NEED it this coming week for a side job and that’s the real motivation.

    It’s good pay and I can’t do it without the trailer. I do want it for the gtg I won’t lie but it’s fine if it’s not ready....
     
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    That's good. so long as she isn't a house widow. my wife would help, some, that is. Kept me hydrated and fed. Was willing to hold things. She tried painting once, but it took longer to clean up after her than time save with her help.
     
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