Stigian 1,234 #1 Posted October 25, 2009 It's not like I need another project... It's just sometimes these things turn up While driving around the farm (on a 'orse of course) a while back I spotted something that looked "trailer like" hidden away behind some old block work at the edge of one of the fields. Hit the brakes, jump off and have a good look.. Yep, it's a trailer alright.. Looked like it had been dumped there.. A quick chat with the farmers son confirmed that yes it had been dumped, and yes I was welcome to it. So home it came A few days later the trailer was dragged into the Workshack for what was going to be a quick make-over. You know the sort of thing, replace the wood and maybe a bit of angle iron, a quick wire brush and coat of paint. First to come off was the lights.. can you spot where they are now? Next to come off was the wood. This is where Garry used the "gentle touch" method As you can see it was not just the wood that came off, the frame was very rotten as well Nowt for it but to break out the plasma cutter and cut off the useful/saveble bits. A short while later.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stigian 1,234 #2 Posted October 25, 2009 After a brief period of ing wondering what to do with what was left of the trailer, and a quick bit of measuring, it was found the chassis from my old 6x6x6 TD project was just the right width Mud guards as modeled by Garry. A couple of days later I cut all the unwanted cross members off the chassis, chucked the parts in a pile.. And left it all alone for a few weeks. A bit more progress has been made with the axle and draw bar getting welded on.. But no photo's of that as i didn't take any. But as the trailer had got to the point where it could be "tow" tested behind a WH, the testing had to be done. This should give you an idea of our moods testing day Oh.. Did I mention the testing was Speed, handling and comfort testing.. These are the "after testing" photo's That's all so far. Im not in any rush with this trailer project so progress may be slow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whfan74 2,071 #3 Posted October 25, 2009 Ian, I always look forward to your posts to see what you are working on. Not only that but your sense of humor keeps us all smiling! It looks as though you aren't too far off from having a nice looking trailer that will be very functional. Keep us updated! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GlenPettit 1,717 #4 Posted October 26, 2009 I also look forward to these Great posts and pictures and 'real English' grammer. Keep 'em coming mate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bitten 134 #5 Posted October 26, 2009 just need to bolt the seat down :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
