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« Reply #20 on: February 14, 2011, 04:03:59 PM » |
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Top job, Ed! The 'continental kit' is a great idea... What colour will the trailer be painted - maroon?   cheers, jack |
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« Reply #21 on: February 14, 2011, 04:12:13 PM » |
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Hey Jack, Primer beige at this stage. Cheers Ed |
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« Reply #22 on: February 14, 2011, 04:14:43 PM » |
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« Reply #23 on: February 20, 2011, 08:35:54 PM » |
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What colour will the trailer be painted - maroon? cheers, jack Is there any other colour to paint it?  |
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« Reply #24 on: February 21, 2011, 09:50:38 AM » |
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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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« Reply #25 on: February 21, 2011, 12:49:05 PM » |
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Gee Ed, Must have been some accident  with tyre marks up over the front Regards Weddo |
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« Reply #26 on: February 21, 2011, 01:05:02 PM » |
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 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
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« Reply #27 on: February 21, 2011, 02:26:58 PM » |
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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. Cheers JB |
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« Reply #28 on: February 21, 2011, 02:33:18 PM » |
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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.
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« Reply #29 on: February 25, 2011, 10:38:37 AM » |
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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.   Cheers Ed |
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« Reply #31 on: February 26, 2011, 04:40:37 PM » |
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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
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« Reply #32 on: February 28, 2011, 08:36:43 AM » |
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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?    Cheers Ed |
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« Reply #33 on: February 28, 2011, 10:49:49 AM » |
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Ed,
It looks great with a shot of paint over it, looks the goods
Keith
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« Reply #34 on: February 28, 2011, 01:19:03 PM » |
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Thanks Keith, 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 |
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« Reply #35 on: February 28, 2011, 01:34:41 PM » |
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Ed,
That trailer would look good with a set of my Bumper to Body seals!!
John
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« Reply #36 on: February 28, 2011, 01:42:09 PM » |
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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.
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« Reply #37 on: February 28, 2011, 04:24:35 PM » |
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John,
PM Sent
Ed,
now have found rear bumper and misc items as discussed
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« Reply #38 on: March 01, 2011, 07:27:39 AM » |
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« Reply #39 on: March 01, 2011, 12:19:00 PM » |
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Thanks RET.
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