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09-08-2008, 04:17 AM | #17 |
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Did your trailer come with four cross members, as pictured after modifications?
Look forward to your next update.
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09-08-2008, 10:11 AM | #18 |
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Good eye! I should have mentioned that. No, it only came with 3. After moving the middle crossmember forward to facilitate moving the tongue forward, there was a 3' gap between crossmembers. I added a piece of 1-1/4" angle at the middle crossmember position to prevent the deck from sagging in the middle of the span. I am using 1/2" exterior grade plywood for the deck and wanted to keep it as rigid as possible.
I didn't get as much done on it this past weekend as I'd hoped to. I did fabricate and mount the bumper brackets, and worked on the bumper some. I spent most of my time wresting with the rear driveline of my Bronco. I'll work on it in the evenings this week and hopefully be back on track by the weekend.
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09-08-2008, 01:05 PM | #19 |
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What a man won't do to haul around his beer!!!
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09-10-2008, 12:54 AM | #21 |
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Keep us updated...I'll be interested to see what the box looks like.
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09-10-2008, 09:15 AM | #22 | |
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I'm getting close to being finished. I have to finish the bumper, mount it, paint the deck, mount the box, and wire it all up. I know, I know - I need to clean my garage. I'm just waiting for cooler weather. ::)
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09-10-2008, 09:42 AM | #23 |
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Nice work. I like the look of that topper better then most. Streamline shape.
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09-10-2008, 11:55 AM | #24 |
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Nice work, and your garage looks better than mine!
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09-11-2008, 06:57 AM | #25 |
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Well CJ you have inspired me. I went to Harbor Frieght yesterday and bought my trailer, over the fall and winter I'll start putting it together.
My girlfriend wants to ride from Florida to Montreal next fall so this should be a great addition to the bike.
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09-11-2008, 01:16 PM | #27 |
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Thats fantastic. Any advice or information would be appreciated.
Thanks so much for what you've done so far. I'm sure all of us on the fence about buying or building will now have enough information to make the right choice. Regards Mike.
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