Brian P
Misanthropic Fuel
- Location
- Taylorsville
Hi all.
I've been in need of a camp/utility trailer for some time now, I've finally gotten around to building one, I already have the main frame welded together.
I copied Boxrocket's and Wildyoats (and others I'm certain) trailers...
Thurs...
Here is what I have built so far.
I built the ladder frame first, Then I cut out boxed sections so I could weld in a 10' piece of receiver hitch for the back bone.
I stopped by a trailer supply store on the way home, MAN this could get expensive, They have all sorts of goodies there!
This is what I have cut ready to be welded on, Corners and sides of the bed as well as a cooler spot on the tongue.
Not too terribly exciting, But I hope its functional.
Fri...
Slight update.
I ran out of 1.5" square tube, So I'm off to get more today.
I stopped by Henderson's to order an axle, I made the mistake of asking for a suggestion on the width I decided on(60") and I think I just about made the parts guy's head explode...
By asking if my math was correct, Frame width 48", Wheel back spacing 3.5"x2, plus 1-2" leeway 48+7+4= 59!
He finally came around and decided to be helpful, He suggested I go home and recheck to see if I have my measurements correct, So I did, I had the correct width I needed.
I'm going to see if I can get all the mounting hardware today so I can get that welded on as I wait for the axle to be built.
More to come :cheers:
Sun, 1:30am...
Here we are again!
I got a little work done this evening, I wasn't able to get and steel today, Wasatch Steel closes at noon on Sat, I arrived at 12:05
So, I wandered back over to Hendeson's to see about that axle I needed, I talked with another guy, He was more than helpful, In fact, He said they had a 60" axle with grease-able hub's in back, SWEET! It even has the brackets for brakes if I wish down the road.
Welds are looking better, I think!
I know its a little premature, But I wanted to see how my $75 set of 4 wheels fit and matched my FJ40's
Not too bad of a match.
I'm kind of at a dead end till I can come up with some metal.
I've been thinking about paint, I think I will see about having it sand blasted at the same place here in SLC that did the work on my FJ40.
:hhmm:
Monday, Tuesday.
Its been a few days since I had a chance to work, But this is what I accomplished earlier this week.
I am using 4' square sheets of metal, Cutting them to fit, I had to stitch the floor together.
Tailgate is coming along, Here I have it tacked in place to see how it fits...
Seems to work!
My plans are to get a heavy rubber mat for the floor of the trailer and have it attach to the tailgate.
Today I hope to get the tailgate finished as well as put the front and at least one side wall put together.
Today
Some captured nuts for the tailgate chains as well a home made hasp.
Notched front steel ready for welding.
There was quite a bit of grinding going on today, I'm certain if I was a better welder there would be much less to grind :bang:
But now its movie time.
I've been in need of a camp/utility trailer for some time now, I've finally gotten around to building one, I already have the main frame welded together.
I copied Boxrocket's and Wildyoats (and others I'm certain) trailers...
Thurs...
Here is what I have built so far.
I built the ladder frame first, Then I cut out boxed sections so I could weld in a 10' piece of receiver hitch for the back bone.
I stopped by a trailer supply store on the way home, MAN this could get expensive, They have all sorts of goodies there!
This is what I have cut ready to be welded on, Corners and sides of the bed as well as a cooler spot on the tongue.
Not too terribly exciting, But I hope its functional.
Fri...
Slight update.
I ran out of 1.5" square tube, So I'm off to get more today.
I stopped by Henderson's to order an axle, I made the mistake of asking for a suggestion on the width I decided on(60") and I think I just about made the parts guy's head explode...
By asking if my math was correct, Frame width 48", Wheel back spacing 3.5"x2, plus 1-2" leeway 48+7+4= 59!He finally came around and decided to be helpful, He suggested I go home and recheck to see if I have my measurements correct, So I did, I had the correct width I needed.
I'm going to see if I can get all the mounting hardware today so I can get that welded on as I wait for the axle to be built.
More to come :cheers:
Sun, 1:30am...
Here we are again!
I got a little work done this evening, I wasn't able to get and steel today, Wasatch Steel closes at noon on Sat, I arrived at 12:05
So, I wandered back over to Hendeson's to see about that axle I needed, I talked with another guy, He was more than helpful, In fact, He said they had a 60" axle with grease-able hub's in back, SWEET! It even has the brackets for brakes if I wish down the road.
Welds are looking better, I think!
I know its a little premature, But I wanted to see how my $75 set of 4 wheels fit and matched my FJ40's
Not too bad of a match.
I'm kind of at a dead end till I can come up with some metal.
I've been thinking about paint, I think I will see about having it sand blasted at the same place here in SLC that did the work on my FJ40.
:hhmm:
Monday, Tuesday.
Its been a few days since I had a chance to work, But this is what I accomplished earlier this week.
I am using 4' square sheets of metal, Cutting them to fit, I had to stitch the floor together.
Tailgate is coming along, Here I have it tacked in place to see how it fits...
Seems to work!
My plans are to get a heavy rubber mat for the floor of the trailer and have it attach to the tailgate.
Today I hope to get the tailgate finished as well as put the front and at least one side wall put together.
Today
Some captured nuts for the tailgate chains as well a home made hasp.
Notched front steel ready for welding.
There was quite a bit of grinding going on today, I'm certain if I was a better welder there would be much less to grind :bang:
But now its movie time.
