Trailer build from scratch!
02-22-2012, 01:17 PM
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I got mine from a local store near me. It saved a ton on any possible shipping charges. A local google search may tell you whats local for you. I found places I never knew had metal.
02-25-2012, 05:46 PM
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Not much work done this week between snow and cold temps. I did get the bottom cut and ready to be welded and painted in my front cargo area and I am hoping to get the triangulation pieces welded on the tongue hopefully tomorrow!
02-26-2012, 04:04 PM
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wow thats a great build ! your determination pays off !
looks great and some self pride involved
how much do you have into it ? you were trying to keep it down !
congrats enjoy ! how much do you think it weighs in at?
you got a bit into it im sure with the tires rims and materials ( but came out nice )
how much do you have into it ? you were trying to keep it down !
congrats enjoy ! how much do you think it weighs in at?
you got a bit into it im sure with the tires rims and materials ( but came out nice )
02-27-2012, 06:26 AM
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Thank you! I have at this point around $800 including my wheels and tires (well over half). I knew that I was going to have to purchase tires and wheels to match regardless of the build I went with. I was able to save money on one rim because I had a spare after my tire installer damaged the back side of it last year when I first bought them. He replaced the rim and gave me the old one. I have also been able to save a ton on the metal, because the buddy who is helping me build it had a lot of the metal already just kicking around.
Depending on what I decide to do for a top, lights and paint is all I have left. I have not weighed it yet, but I can pick the rear off the ground without too much trouble to move it around.
I do believe it will cost me a few hundred more in the end, because I now want a welder.
I have always wanted to learn how to weld and have been able to do some through this build. (Someday!)
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02-27-2012, 10:59 AM
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Got the frame pieces welded on the tongue today to finish the triangulation and also welded on the front storage piece.
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02-27-2012, 11:38 AM
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yah you could weld togeather a rack on top of the cover you build too!
weld brackets for gerrycans and all that stuff ! prety cool ! how was the por 15 to put on ? and where did you get it from ?
02-27-2012, 01:02 PM
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02-27-2012, 01:06 PM
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