The beginnings of a Wheel Horse hauler

[Geno 1,928]

We just got in our new custom trailer yesterday that we are going to turn into a "Wheel Horse Hauler".  This is going to be the small one, 6'4" x 12' dovetail with gate.  Next spring we'll be doing a larger double axle one.

 

It's already going to pick up 3 more tractors, 2 blowers, a cab, and other things tomorrow so we don't have time to do it all at once.  We have already painted the hubs and wheels but that's all.

 

We still have to paint the trailer red and stain the floor Ivory for starters, then the fun begins.  More Wheel Horse logos than you have ever seen. 

 

I have a friend named Scot that has a Computerized plasma cutter so I called him this morning.  He made me the 2 prototypes and had them here by lunch, pics are below.  He is making 1/4" steel or stainless or who knows what yet horse heads and written logos for it.  They will be recessed into the bed and be about 45" wide x 45" long. He is also doing the older italic Wheel Horse written emblem for below the head (pic is below) but it will be the text only, not the horse head.  The smaller ones on here will be on the drop gate facing each other when done with the written logo in between.  There's a lot more but you will see it as it is done.

 

 

There is a poll to which horse head logo you guys think will look best.  I had him cut each piece of the logo separate for easy painting and touch up.  Each piece can be painted separately then screwed or Velcro attached into its recess.  They can also be removed for repainting without taping.  I'm gonna use this thing so it will get scratched up I'm sure.

 

 

He just left here after making a couple of prototypes and said I could put a  link to his website on here, there is nothing he can not do.  It's all kinda fast but I hope to have him here as soon as next week as a supporter and vendor if the leadership here allows.  Here is what he can do - http://www.phoenixcreativemetal.com/  Look through the gallery and you will be amazed. 

 

If you guys have any ideas for this please let me know!  The  construction will start next week. 

 

 

[AMC RULES 36,945]

Just visited Scots site...    

can't wait to see the  bench he comes up with. 

[Geno 1,928]

I told him you asked about a bench.  He said he would have some ideas put together by first of next week.  Which horse do you pick Craig? 

[neil 2,398]

I like the logo on the left, I bought two of the plain horse head logos from this guy & was delighted .

I would like to buy a couple of the logo on the left.

Awesome work

[AMC RULES 36,945]

I too already have one of his undetailed, classic  logos.      

When we meet, I'll send you home with a few new ideas for him too. 

[19richie66 16,942]

I would like the detail of the horse but with the plain wheel. Ill have to get me some of these

[Fun Engineer 859]

My vote was for the plain style.  Just remember to cant the horse head to the left when you install it

 

I visited his site. Very nice work. Let us know if he goes into production of wheel horse logos. For ease of installation, I'd prefer the head and wheel to be attached some how. just my $.02

Edited August 7, 2014 by Fun Engineer

[Geno 1,928]

I like the logo on the left, I bought two of the plain horse head logos from this guy & was delighted .

I would like to buy a couple of the logo on the left.

Awesome work

 

 

I too already have one of his undetailed, classic  logos.      

When we meet, I'll send you home with a few new ideas for him too. 

 

Must be someone else, I have the only 2 he's ever made. 

[AMC RULES 36,945]

Either way...   

they're pretty cool. 

[Geno 1,928]

Of course they're cool, they're . 

 

I've been working with Scot this morning and I think he is gonna have the head logo done next week. It will be 4'square and made out of 1/4" steel.  I'll get pics up here as soon as it arrives.

[Vinylguy 4,666]

I just finished editing this logo from a late 50's dealer decal.

 

Guess it is the old school design?

Edited August 16, 2014 by VINYLGUY

[Geno 1,928]

Thanks Terry.  I have learned today that there are more horse head designs than anyone ever expected.  Gotta loose the OCD. 

[AMC RULES 36,945]

Terry, can you make the "old school"  design in the transparent vinyl that light shines through? 

[squonk 38,937]

Terry, That's exactly what I had in mind for a rear window decal   

[Digger 66 3,476]

Slip a couple of these over your safety chains .

I've got them on my snowmobile trailer chains .

Keeps them protected & from banging around .

 

[Geno 1,928]

Wow, nice Digger, what are they and where do I get them? 

[Digger 66 3,476]

I got mine from a trailer fab shop here in Buffalo . Mine are black though .

I found the red ones online in keeping with the subject matter  .

[Digger 66 3,476]

Linky

[Geno 1,928]

Very nice and thank you.  I will like your post later when I'm allowed to. 

 

The trailer frame will be red, do you think the covers should be red also or black? 

[Digger 66 3,476]

IMHO , you could probably make it "too red " .

Personally , I'd leave the frame as it is powder coated from the factory as this will be your best defense against the elements . 

The decking , on the other hand , could be Line-X'ed or Rhino-lined in any tint you want  .

 

 

Edited August 16, 2014 by Digger 66

[Vinylguy 4,666]

This is the original dealer decal I am working on. I meant to post this picture a week ago but was sidetracked for a while.

As you can see the Horse and tire are different than what I have seen from the 60's on up but I really like it for some reason?

 

[Geno 1,928]

IMHO , you could probably make it "too red " .

Personally , I'd leave the frame as it is powder coated from the factory as this will be your best defense against the elements . 

The decking , on the other hand , could be Line-X'ed or Rhino-lined in any tint you want  .

 

 

 

The trailer is just painted not powder coated because we knew there was going to be a color change.  I want to keep it as close to a tractor as possible because I think that is what Mr Pond would do.  Red frame, black floor, white wheels, logos on the sides, floor, front toolbox (not built yet) and rear gate.

 

Maybe it should have a model number too, any ideas for that?

Edited August 22, 2014 by Geno

[nhunt308 143]

(1144)model number 1 axle 144" long, then when you get the double axle you can do the same (2XXX)

[Geno 1,928]

Oh very cool. 

[19richie66 16,942]

Red trailer would look cool but the tractors would really "POP" sitting on a black one. With everything red they would kinda blend in with the trailer. If you did the trailer black, welded some of those big horse head logos into the side somewhere and painted those red/black , that would look cool. Get a tongue storage box, have it painted red. All kinda things you could do. Ill keep watching as I have the makings of a trailer waiting to be finished.