Construction Photos

[rainjer]

These are the tail lights that inspired my paint design. They are off a 58-59 Rambler. I had to use them, the price was right, FREE.





This is the frame I am starting with. I just need to finish sanding & painting and I will start construction. I change the tongue to 2.5 x 2.5 x .120 square tube, extended it by 12" & welded in the Jack mount. I also cut the spindles out of the original "U" channel axle and welded & bolted the spindles into 1.5 x 1.5 x .188 square tube. I also widened the axle by 2" just in case I deside to change hub & wheels.
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Just a word to the wise, don't try to drill thru axle spindles unless you have access to a machine shop. They are very hard

The jack is a HF $13.99 2000# special. It can swing away or be removed. The kind wth the wheel was 1" too long.

I have started stockpiling my electrical pieces. I plan on picking up lumber & wire this weekend. The MDO for the sides will have to wait a few weeks.

[Gage]

Good luck with the tongue jack and that's all I'm going to say.

Hey Doug, do you still have your tail lights? Have you checked lately?

Have a good day.

[rainjer]

Good luck with the tongue jack and that's all I'm going to say.

Please say more......

[Ma3tt]

OH CHEEZE WIZ!!! Do really know what you just requested? You asked Gage to say more............... Help us all!

[bdosborn]

My guess is that Gauge is wondering how the jack will swing up with the A frame where it is. That's all I'm going to say.
Bruce

[rainjer]

My guess is that Gauge is wondering how the jack will swing up with the A frame where it is. That's all I'm going to say.
Bruce

It was placed with 2" to spare. I will most likely take it off while traveling. You just pull the pin.

[oklahomajewel]

Good start !!! Keep up the progress...and keep us posted.

I'll race ya !!!



Julie

[rainjer]

Project Update

My frame is complete & wired.

It was dark when I finished & it has been raining since. I will post potos soon.

I place my orded for Stablizer Jacks, LH & RH Cab Locks, (2) Locking "L" handles & a license plate bracket. $80.00 including shipping.

[rainjer]

Here are the picture of my frame.

Added Photos:






I will have a large footwell / under floor storage area. Approx. 8" deep x 24" wide X 36" long

[mikeschn]

Slick looking trailer you got there...

You won't have any strength problems from what I can see. Good start... Now lets see some wood...

Mike...

[rainjer]

I could not help it. I had to see what it will look like. It was almost dark when I took this. You gotta love Photoshop.



I will be moving the axle back next weekend, after I install my stablizer jacks.

[critter]

hey ranjer,
the door is big enough but youll have to take some of that junk out before you can go campin

[rainjer]

Mister UPS visited my house today. I received my my Atwood stablizer jacks, cab locks, L handles, & safety chain. I got the jacks & chain install just as it got dark. Pictures to follow.

[surveytech]

Slick looking trailer you got there...

You won't have any strength problems from what I can see. Good start... Now lets see some wood...

Mike...

as long as its not the morning kind.

[rainjer]

Here is the design I think I am going with.



It will be a 4 X 10 main body.

My estimate is 750-800lbs.

The tongue box will have 2 deep cycle batteries & 1 5 gallong propane tank.

The axel is 54" from the rear. That should give me about 12% tongue weight or 90lbs.

I did make some progress before the rain hit this weekend. I have the floor 50% done. I will post pictures when the rain stops & i can uncover it.