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 Post subject: The Parts Snatcher build
PostPosted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 3:21 pm 
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Started with this, an old 4' x 4' road sign trailer.
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Massaged the dent out of it
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Moved the axle to underneath the springs and gave it a 3" lift
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And off to the shop for a 2' addition to the front and some new fenders.

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 Post subject: Re: John's Trailer build
PostPosted: Mon Apr 20, 2015 6:24 pm 
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2ft Bed & tongue extension completed
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Fenders constructed but not attached (just resting on the tire)
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And the 245/75's were installed

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 Post subject: Re: John's Trailer build
PostPosted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 1:47 pm 
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Towed the trailer home today. Phase#1 completed, Tomorrow paint and off to the inspection station.
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 Post subject: Re: John's Trailer build
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Looking nice! Just needs a full size spare and some paint!

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 Post subject: Re: John's Trailer build
PostPosted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 11:20 am 
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NAMoulton1 wrote:
Looking nice! Just needs a full size spare and some paint!


Oh it needs more than that :SOMBRERO:

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 Post subject: Re: John's Trailer build
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Bed lined Top & Bottom and inspected. Now for Stage #2
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 Post subject: Re: John's Trailer build
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Your trailer has come a long way since you first towed it home.

So what's stage 2? :twisted:

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 Post subject: Re: John's Trailer build
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lfhoward wrote:
Your trailer has come a long way since you first towed it home.

So what's stage 2? :twisted:


Aluminum body with maybe a Jeep tailgate.

Stage # 3 will be an aluminum top for the body with gas shocks & roof rails. Right now I'm still waiting on tags and title.

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 Post subject: Re: John's Trailer build
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Yea! I'm legal - The title & tags are here! Now I can get busy.

And they rated it at 3000 GVWR

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 Post subject: Re: The Parts Snatcher build
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Can't wait to see what you have up your sleeve for this little trailer. Wow, 3000 GVWR! Must have a beefy axle under it.

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 Post subject: Re: The Parts Snatcher build
PostPosted: Tue May 12, 2015 8:58 pm 
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lfhoward wrote:
Can't wait to see what you have up your sleeve for this little trailer. Wow, 3000 GVWR! Must have a beefy axle under it.

Nope lol 2,000 lb axle, but at least I can upgrade without a hassle.

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 Post subject: Re: The Parts Snatcher build
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Discovered a no cost bonus today. The trailer tongue is made from 2 1/2" square tube so when I'm ready for it a Max coupler will slide right in after unbolting the existing coupler.

^^^^^^^^^^^ The above info is wrong although it will slide in it is loose. I'm having a receiver section welded into the tongue.

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 Post subject: Re: The Parts Snatcher build
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Brown Santa brought the tailgate for the trailer
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How's it look?
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 Post subject: Re: The Parts Snatcher build
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The Jeep tailgate looks good!

Do you have a sketch of how your trailer will look when you have it all modded?

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 Post subject: Re: The Parts Snatcher build
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lfhoward wrote:
The Jeep tailgate looks good!

Do you have a sketch of how your trailer will look when you have it all modded?


Sorry - no sketches. But basically an aluminum box with running boards tied into the fenders. And an aluminum lid with gas shocks and a roof rack. Probably a swing out tire carrier on the back and a storage box on the front.

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 Post subject: Re: The Parts Snatcher build
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Waiting patiently for more pics!

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 Post subject: Re: The Parts Snatcher build
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Cool build. Looking forward to the progress!

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 Post subject: Re: The Parts Snatcher build
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