New Kit Style build

[prohandyman]

Been thinking for awhile about building another Kit teardrop. Something to tow behind my '48 Chevy truck. Not really a regular user as the wifey likes camping in the Touring Lodge. I first thought I wanted it to look fairly correct, but now thinking maybe a wood sided version. Thanks to Len Dadonna I have a Kit axle, which allows me to use the original style Kit fenders I have. I have a stove and horizontal propane bottle for the period look, and also have the dimensions for bending up a new Kit style tongue, to use with an original Fulton coupler. I also have an old center mount taillight and plate mount, very early style marker lights, 2 original style windows and a reproduction ice box. The original frames were 1x2 channel, so I can weld up a frame that will look old school even though it cannot be seen. Oh and I have a pair of early Ford wire wheels that I can use with the axle. Thinking of white wall tires also.
Here is a couple of pics I found to give me brain fodder...

[doug hodder]

Good deal Dan...sounds like you are at least gathering up some parts for it. And, hey....a vintage Kit is always a crowd pleaser. Your craftsman approach will make it a real looker! Good luck on your build if you decide to pull the trigger on it. Doug

PS...can't go wrong with whitewalls.....

[Crazy4Kits]

Your the man when it comes to building a Kit teardrop...................PLEASE, just promise u will post lots of pictures if u decide to go for it. I can't wait.................

Dominic

[prohandyman]

Alright here is a taste...parts pics

Ford wire wheels with Kit hubs re-drilled

Also have a pair of original '37 Chevy truck fenders which are real close to the original Kit style
And 2 sheets of Mohagany plywood for possible sides

[DMcCam]

Hi Dan, your new build is already got me hooked! Mahogany, very classy indeed!

All the Best,

Dave