KCStudly wrote:Speaking of which... I'm trying not to sound like I'm picking nits... you really have done a great job... but have you given any thought to aluminum wheels, or maybe painting the white wagon wheels a color that compliments the other colors of your wonderful creation? Maybe black to match your other trim and fenders, or a dark metallic gray to give them more of a luxury feel, like the rest of your finishes?
I feel horrible, as if I'm being critical, but I truly think it would push your build just that little bit farther into true greatness! Wheels can have such a big impact on the theme of a project.
If only TPCE has the same wow appeal when done...when finally done. I am inspired by your outcome and how quickly you "got 'er done".
KC no offense taken, your suggestions are always welcome! It's funny you mention the wheels and fenders because they were the only things I didn't plan on customizing much in my designs. I figured that if I ever got to the point I am at now I would be happy with the result and it would be an easy change later down the road. When I started building the teardrop I was pleasantly surprised by the stock fenders on the Northern Tool trailer. Even today I think that they look pretty sharp although I may explore changes to them later. I had never thought about the wheels much until now but I can see what your are saying as the white doesn't match anything else. I did a quick search and was surprised to find that you can in fact get custom wheels for 12" trailer wheels, amazing! I think I might invest in some dark aluminum wheels but not until next year as my project overshot my original budget by quite a bit. I would also like some time to do some traveling as I might want to make changes to the axle, tire size, or even add brakes but I won't know until I have gotten some miles under my belt.
Cheers, and good luck on TPCE!
Ryan