5x td build

[Kololikova]

Hello my name is Chris and this is my new build thread for my 5x8 teardrop which is loosly styled along the lines of the Oregon trail r tds.
So far I have been busy welding up the frame and have been constructing the axle today. I am from New Zealand by the way
Cheers Chris

[Kololikova]

Here's a progress pic

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[greygoos]

Good luck Chris. i hope the tear comes out exactly as planned

[felixx]

Good to see a start
If you are up chch way at all, drop in and have a peek at mine

I dont THINK I will be going as far south as Dunedin, maybe timaru this summer

[rebapuck]

Get those wheels vertical!

[Kololikova]

Did some more work on the frame today. Axle all finished and bolted up to springs. Just need tyres and bolt on the coupling and it's a rolling chassis.
Chris

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[Kololikova]

So here is an update. Have not been able to do much as was recently diagnosed with a major illness but back to it now.
Just done a full coat of rust arrest primer and ready for final coat soon, then I will start running the electrical cables.

Cheers

Chris

[jmascioni]

Hello Chris,
Looks like you are off to a great start. I am looking forward to watching your build come together. I am new here as well and about to start on my own once the weather co-operates.

Sorry to hear about your illness, but don't let it get you down. We can overcome anything that stands in our way with perseverance.