FE-FC Holden Discussion Forum

Not sure if this is the right section to post this, but......

 I am looking for a trailer made out of the rear cut of an FE FC ute, I have seen a few floating round on here but if anyone has one and does not need it any more I am looking.
Alternatively if anyone has a rear cut from a ute they do not need, I can make one from I would also consider that.
Location not that important I am happy to travel
Matt

I've got a rear cut but in Sydney.

was going to make a trailer, then a lounge, then... never got around to it.

ive cut it down the sides but not across the frame rails in prep for a lounge..

could weld it back together no dramas.

I could build it to a rolling rego-able unit.

Cheers

Ed

PM sent

After getting some other jobs finished off, and after storing the ute cut for about 5 years, I can finally make a start.

Here is a pic of my Dad looking very happy at the prospect of the ute leaving his shed... 

Why does he always look so happy when I move my stuff?


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After much thought...

I decided that a good looking ute trailer needs good proportion.

With the wheel centred in the body, the tub rail needs to be moved forward to the existing door jamb.  This is pretty much perfect.

The bonus is better looks, longer load area (6 foot) and better weight bias for improved towing... a good thing considering it's a trailer.

so out came the grinder and I moved the rail roughly to it's new position.  A few more cuts and it can go further another 2 inches to tidy up the forward section.

Cheers
Ed
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looking better already.
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ed hi hope your going to lower the trailer looks a bit 4wd ish
regards fatboy

yeah I've noticed that Fat, it's got an HR diff at the moment which is going to be changed out for a trailer axle.. I haven't given it a whole lot of thought otherwise. I did manage to find some 2 inch lowering blocks though.. so I may need to fab up some plates and get some long u bolts.

I need to do something soon, as the draw bar will need to be set up at the right height.


Cheers

Ed

I started to make some filler pieces after the tub rail was moved forward 7.5 inches.

much better proportion.
just tacked in for now... Im about to cut the jambs out so this rail will help prevent the body from flopping about otherwise.

Cant wait for my new plasma cutter to arrive.

Cheers

Ed


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What a great idea, and so easy to increase the load size.  Well Done, keep the progress pics coming.   ;D   ;D   ;D

Red

Hello,

just a little update on the trailer build.

blanked off the spare wheel door, got a plasma cutter and started to cut things up.
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the jambs were cut off and the front end is being tidied up in preparation for a new front wall.
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the subframe legs were rusty, so they were chopped off and a frame can now be made.


Cheers

Ed

So i got a little busy and added a drawbar to the trailer.

the original subframe legs were cut out due to rust and the frame welded to the legs.  An additional cross member will be placed at the front leading edge, and welded to the inner sill which has had a plate stitched on for strength.

Cheers
Ed


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Looking good ED :)

Rgds

Wayne

Thanks Wayne,

I fitted the front x-member (I suppose it's called) and it gives me a mount for the front sheet and the draw bar is solid.  the x-member is only 2.0mm wall thickness so it's adequate but not overly heavy.  The underfloor area will be sheeted up and provide a good lockable area once complete. 

CHeers

Ed





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Cheers

Ed

Despite a little heatwave in Sydney, I managed to sheet up the underfloor area which should make a nice lockable area once the trailer is complete.



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Cheers

Ed

This turning into an interesting project Ed,

very well thought out with the cut & shut, looking forward to seeing the completed trailer.

Gary,

thanks, it's required a lot more thought than I originally anticipated too!

the trailer is being built for "earlyholdenfan", I'm sure he wont mind if I trailer it down to a club meeting after it's done.  :D

Otherwise I hope he trailers it about alot and we get to see it out and about.

Cheers

Ed

Nice work Ed

Progress: started sheeting up the front side.  Will need some bracing behind it to stop the panel from flexing. 

the top rail was damaged and rusty.  It was cut out, a piece of SHS bent to shape and welded in to regather strength.  The panel will now be laid over the top and joined to the top panel in a similar fashion to the sides.


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Cheers
Ed

Ed,

Looking great, are you going to make provision for a spare on the front panel

Gary,

Funny you mention that, I was thinking a "continental kit" on that front wall would be nice. 

Ive built a wheel carrier for a 4WD trailer before and could do similar but with the structure behind the wall.

Being a trailer I have been careful not to build too much weight into it.  One of my key design criteria was to keep it light.  so far so good.

pic of 4WD wheel carrier on a drawbar mount... adjustable for different wheel sizes... looking at it now I should have added a gusset behind it.  it was fish plated though.




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Cheers 

Ed

Top job, Ed!

The 'continental kit' is a great idea...

What colour will the trailer be painted - maroon?  ;) :)

cheers, jack

Hey Jack,

Primer beige at this stage.

 ;)

Cheers

Ed

 hmm I'm getting carried away.

A RAV4 cover for conti kit.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Rav-4-Rear-Wheel-Cover-/140510545906?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20b714c7f2#ht_517wt_883

Is there any other colour to paint it?  ;D ;)

maroon is nice :)

tacking the front wall in now, have reinforced the forward tub rail and built a frame to support the front wall.


Using the round tube allows me to roll the edges over and get a nice edge... I couldn't work out how else to do it without specialised sheet forming tools.

things are coming together nicely, just need to finish up the welding.

Cheers

Ed



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Gee Ed,

Must have been some accident  :o with tyre marks up over the front  ;D


Regards
Weddo

 :D :D

nice one Weddo.  I was wondering if anybody would notice.

I store my sheet on the garage floor... don't have the luxury of a big shed.

lol  Cheers

Ed

Ed just builds them tough... not even a dint on it after the accident LOL

Seriously though, nice work mate! Its coming along very nicely... I have some door gaps that need attention when you are finished.  ;D ;D

Cheers
JB

thanks JB,

Door gaps are easy. Fit to get the best panel alignment, then cut, re-weld and file back the edges to get the gap right... at least that's how I do them these days... well worth the effort. The only way to get good gaps.

Cheers

Ed

After what seemed an eternity of tacking, welding and filing.

the front wall is attached, the top panel made and the front edge of the tub repaired (not in pics).

I stood back and thought it almost looks the shape of a hot rod cowl.

the pics show the progress made.

The next step for me is to etch, prime and wire it up before Matt takes it home to finish up the body and paint it.  Will hook it up behind my car  and takes some pics for a better perspective.

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Cheers
Ed

Great work Ed! (as always)

Ed,

Fantastic work on that trailer. Loved the idea of moving the rear window frame area forward to make the tub more useable. Excellent work!

Keith

Thanks Keith and Stinky,

I got busy again and primed the trailer and then wooded out the interior. it's only temporary, but all the wood can be used as templates.  I may re-do the forward panels as I got lazy and thought it would be the same size as the rear.. but it's not, it rises half an inch... never noticed that before.

I am after 4 x dual circuit tail light bulb holders.. can anybody help?

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Cheers
Ed

Ed,

It looks great with a shot of paint over it, looks the goods

Keith

Thanks Keith,

 ;D  I hope this thread has been interesting and maybe of assistance to anybody else wanting to build a trailer.

One more pic to come an that will be behind the tow car.

after that I'm hoping Matt keeps us updated with the final paint and fit ups.

Cheers

Ed

Ed,

That trailer would look good with a set of my Bumper to Body seals!!

John

John,

It sure would, Matt's sourcing a bar as we speak, I am sure he will be needing some of your seals.

please post a pic of your seals... sorry I have missed any other discussion on these.

Cheers

Ed

John,
PM Sent

Ed,
now have found rear bumper and misc items as discussed

M@

See this post for the details of the Bumper to Body seals ($2).

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Thanks RET.

John

Bumper to Body seals arrived today, WOW they are astounding! can't wait to get some body work and paint done so I can fit them up - Thanks John!

Now searching for a tailgate for this  (see Parts Wanted section)


a very happy!!!
Matt

Hey Matt,
              Hows the trailer coming along ?? any pics you could share ? Followed this build from day 1 and i hope your smiles are from ear to ear...ED does some good quality work...

what colour did it end up ??

"happy holden trailering "

and for all of us that dont have a FE/FC Trailer .........:-

"Have a Great Holden ( FE... Non- Trailer   :-\ ) Day !!!"  :D :D :D

FE 4 ME

The trailer turned out like this...

Hope you don't mind pics of your ute up here Matt...

I reckon it looks good.. but I am biased.

will look better once it's lowered

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Cheers
Ed

Hey Matt hows your ute trailer going ?? happy at its new home ?

is it sprayed purple to suit your Wagon ???

did look great during its build, be even better when it's sprayed

Hope all is going great for you Matt

"Have a Great Holden ( FE ) Day !!!"   :D :D :D

FE 4 ME

thanks Ed - no worries at all!

It is just as Ed posted in the piccies above so far,
But still a long way to go till any fresh paint can be added and I am still chasing a tailgate for it!
Ed and I worked on getting to a useable state, so I could take a drive up and bring it home to work on it further, from here on in it will be slow and steady - tidy of some body work and finish off a few little extra touches and custom bits, then finally paint it "purple" to match the wagon LOL

M@

Ed,

A great looking trailer, well done, I enjoyed watching the build on this, I love your idea of moving the rear parcel tray forward too to make it look mory "Factory"

Matt,

Can't wait to see it all finished

Keith