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B112
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 Posted - 01/18/2011 : 22:13:42
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Dave, I see all the spanking new sheet metal, but what are you going to do about all the rust? I assume you are grinding the weld points clean of rust before welding. Are you going to grind the rust off, use a rust remover/converter or sand blast this yourself later?
Interesting point on the air resistance of the ramp gate, good idea. I'd want to make that gate removable as I like those gates for fast safe unloading and unloading. |
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skunkhome
USA
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Posted - 01/18/2011 : 22:46:55
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| My tail gate is removable fairly easily...the trick is getting it back on without getting a hernia. As it is I am about ready to put some cables and springs on that thing to assist in the raising and lowering I figure another 5-8 years and I won't be able to handle it. That is a depressing thought. |
  Phil
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither safety nor liberty."
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B10Dave
Canada
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Posted - 01/18/2011 : 23:16:23
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| Michael. Gate was removeable. Just too heavy and awkward to take off all the time. Plus where would I put it when going down the road? Need ramps at the destination as well. Ramps I made are 12in. wide and heavy enough to load a D10/D12 or C/CA size tractor if I want to. As you can see by the pics they can not kick out or move when I am using them. I will be using a rotary wire brush to get rid of the flakey loose rust and may have to grind a few places. Rust is not as bad as it looks in pics. I will be using black Armor Coat rust paint on all the lower parts that don't show and Allis Orange implement restoration paint on all the upper surfaces that show.Not looking for perfection, just functional reasonable looking trailer. Dave. |
Money can't buy you happiness.
It can however buy you a beer.
And that is close enough.
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B112
USA
5230 Posts |
Posted - 01/19/2011 : 05:44:59
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| Dave, looks like you'll have a new trailer! Thanks. |
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B10Dave
Canada
1951 Posts |
Posted - 01/21/2011 : 19:49:36
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 Spent some more time today building ramp brackets and hold down bolts to secure ramps. Dave.
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Money can't buy you happiness.
It can however buy you a beer.
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Cvans
USA
4407 Posts |
Posted - 01/22/2011 : 00:39:28
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Slick! Last picture answered the only question I had.
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East Central South Dakota
The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.
Thomas Jefferson
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B-16_IC
USA
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Posted - 01/22/2011 : 12:35:05
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Slick indeed! Good thinking on the ramp holders, out of the way, easy access, and safe to boot. Nicely done. |
Life is all about paying. Pay attention, or pay the consequences, the choice is yours. Rich |
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B10Dave
Canada
1951 Posts |
Posted - 01/27/2011 : 22:37:32
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 Decided to recheck spring hangers and bushings for play. I had only checked front bushings on front springs; they had little to no play. Glad I rechecked rest of the bushings. Worn out and also the pivot bolts. Picked up new parts today and started to replace bushings and bolts. Well who would have thought the side plates would have elongated holes when the bolts are captive and pivot in the bushings? Silly me!! I will be picking up 8 new plates tomorrow to complete this job. B10Dave
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Cvans
USA
4407 Posts |
Posted - 01/28/2011 : 23:56:43
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We just went through this same program on my Son's 20ft snowmobile trailer this afternoon. He was on his way home with 4 snowmobiles and just outside of North Platte Nebraska a leaf spring broke. After today he has new springs,bolts,and bushings. We also modified the frame so that the tires weren't so close to the frame. Was built so that if the trailer was loaded heavy on one side the tires sidewalls would rub. Got all done and discovered that one axle was bent.
I know your going to feel better about pulling your trailer down the Hi-way when your done. I think those plastic bushings would last longer if the shackle bolts weren't prone to rusting.
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The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.
Thomas Jefferson
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Richard L.
USA
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Posted - 01/30/2011 : 08:42:18
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| A bent axle comes from overloading. Overload it again sometime and put a jack under it to bring it back into spec. |
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olcowhand
USA
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Posted - 01/30/2011 : 08:50:52
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| Dave, while all down like it is, it would be a great time to add electric brakes to one axle. One scary emergency stop & they're paid for in triplicate! The trailer should be mint when finished! Our old 16'er needs the same treatment, except ours has a good floor yet, as we replaced it just a few years ago. It doesn't have brakes either, but may soon get them. |
Daniel in Ky -- So much to do, so little time!
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B10Dave
Canada
1951 Posts |
Posted - 01/30/2011 : 10:12:52
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| Daniel. Hydraulic surge brakes are in the plans for the spring. No money or time right now. Need to finish within next week or so to take to Fla. for the GOTO. Will use surge brake because of three tow vehicles; non with electric controller. Dave. |
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olcowhand
USA
5115 Posts |
Posted - 01/30/2011 : 12:56:18
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| Understand the time delay, and in your case, surge would be the way to go. All our farm trucks are wired with electric brake controllers. |
Daniel in Ky -- So much to do, so little time!
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Cvans
USA
4407 Posts |
Posted - 01/30/2011 : 13:58:54
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Brakes on just the rear axle is a great combination. If the brakes on the rear axle start to skid during poor road conditions the tires on the front axle give the trailer directional stability. It helps to eliminate Fishtailing. A truck driver put me onto this and I don't regret setting my trailer up this way.
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The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.
Thomas Jefferson
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B10Dave
Canada
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Posted - 01/30/2011 : 19:40:54
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Thanks for the tip Chris. Tidied up the wiring today and added protective loom. Will be starting general clean up and paint very soon. Dave.
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Money can't buy you happiness.
It can however buy you a beer.
And that is close enough.
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Trailer rebuild.
