Started with this, an old 4' x 4' road sign trailer.
Massaged the dent out of it
Moved the axle to underneath the springs and gave it a 3" lift
And off to the shop for a 2' addition to the front and some new fenders.
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| Author: | John3:17 [ Mon Mar 23, 2015 3:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | The Parts Snatcher build |
Started with this, an old 4' x 4' road sign trailer. Massaged the dent out of it Moved the axle to underneath the springs and gave it a 3" lift And off to the shop for a 2' addition to the front and some new fenders. |
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| Author: | John3:17 [ Mon Apr 20, 2015 6:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: John's Trailer build |
2ft Bed & tongue extension completed  Fenders constructed but not attached (just resting on the tire)   And the 245/75's were installed |
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| Author: | John3:17 [ Wed Apr 22, 2015 1:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: John's Trailer build |
Towed the trailer home today. Phase#1 completed, Tomorrow paint and off to the inspection station. 
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| Author: | NAMoulton1 [ Fri Apr 24, 2015 8:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: John's Trailer build |
Looking nice! Just needs a full size spare and some paint! |
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| Author: | John3:17 [ Fri Apr 24, 2015 11:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: John's Trailer build |
NAMoulton1 wrote: Looking nice! Just needs a full size spare and some paint! Oh it needs more than that 
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| Author: | John3:17 [ Mon Apr 27, 2015 12:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: John's Trailer build |
Bed lined Top & Bottom and inspected. Now for Stage #2  
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| Author: | lfhoward [ Fri May 08, 2015 10:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: John's Trailer build |
Your trailer has come a long way since you first towed it home. So what's stage 2? 
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| Author: | John3:17 [ Fri May 08, 2015 11:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: John's Trailer build |
lfhoward wrote: Your trailer has come a long way since you first towed it home. So what's stage 2? 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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| Author: | John3:17 [ Tue May 12, 2015 6:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: John's Trailer build |
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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| Author: | lfhoward [ Tue May 12, 2015 8:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Parts Snatcher build |
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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| Author: | John3:17 [ Tue May 12, 2015 8:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Parts Snatcher build |
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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| Author: | John3:17 [ Wed May 13, 2015 6:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Parts Snatcher build |
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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| Author: | John3:17 [ Mon May 18, 2015 3:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Parts Snatcher build |
Brown Santa brought the tailgate for the trailer  How's it look? 
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| Author: | lfhoward [ Mon May 18, 2015 9:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Parts Snatcher build |
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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| Author: | John3:17 [ Mon May 18, 2015 10:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Parts Snatcher build |
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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| Author: | John3:17 [ Wed May 27, 2015 10:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Parts Snatcher build |
Trailer parts 
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| Author: | lfhoward [ Wed May 27, 2015 2:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Parts Snatcher build |
 Waiting patiently for more pics! |
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| Author: | 12KK SFD [ Wed May 27, 2015 3:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Parts Snatcher build |
Cool build. Looking forward to the progress! |
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| Author: | John3:17 [ Thu Jun 18, 2015 10:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Parts Snatcher build |
Latest progress pic 
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| Author: | John3:17 [ Mon Jun 22, 2015 2:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Parts Snatcher build |
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