New trailer build

[pjb09]

Would using a roller have worked better for painting the expanded steel? I know it's not "proper", but may have wasted less and covered better.

I thought about. We painted parts of the frame with a roller. Spraying took 20 minutes. top and bottom. Laying underneath with a roller dripping on me for an hour didn't appeal to me.

 

[94BULLITT]

Well now that it is done we need to see a picture of it with the tractor on it.

 

[pjb09]

Well now that it is done we need to see a picture of it with the tractor on it.

It's been busy at work, so I haven't had a chance to get the safety inspection done yet. Should get a chance next week. I will post pictures then.

 

[pjb09]

Finally got paperwork done. Trailer pulls great. Put tractor on to see how it fit.

 

[vulcancowboy]

Looks great! Have you thought about putting some "legs" on the ramps to keep the trailer from picking up the back end of your truck when loading? I have had this happen to me, that's why I'm asking.

 

[94BULLITT]

It turned out nice:thumbsup:

 

[dragoneggs]

Yep jealous. But my welding skills and the scorn I might get from TBN welding folks makes it easy to decide on Make/Buy decision.

 

[dragoneggs]

Yep jealous. But my welding skills and the scorn I might get from TBN welding folks makes it easy to decide on Make/Buy decision.

 

[Nightforce]

Yep jealous. But my welding skills and the scorn I might get from TBN welding folks makes it easy to decide on Make/Buy decision.

I do not profess to be a welder but I can weld.....if that makes any sense.....:laughing:

As I build my trailer, beginning in the spring, I will know one thing....it'll be mine!

 

[Xfaxman]

Looks great! Have you thought about putting some "legs" on the ramps to keep the trailer from picking up the back end of your truck when loading? I have had this happen to me, that's why I'm asking.

Legs on the ramps work good on flat ground, but I would suggest an adjustable rear support.