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RCP57
01-25-2016, 09:07 PM
This one has been waiting in the background for a while but I finally got the frame drilled and tapped today to mount the suspension. It will be similar to the old school trailer but with taller sides and some other changes. I don't have much to show for now but over the couple of weeks things should start coming together.

Chassis...Tri-axle with airbags

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_6705_zpsfrpja3db.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_6705_zpsfrpja3db.jpg.html)


For sale, 1 near new, barely used 2.5x0.4mm metric tap. Could use some TLC but is still sharp as it only threaded 7 holes...:rolleyes:

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_6704_zpsxwzf1dc4.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_6704_zpsxwzf1dc4.jpg.html)

Mikem
01-25-2016, 10:30 PM
Weld it together again I know you can do it ! Mike

Northern Farmer
01-25-2016, 10:51 PM
Here's what I shared with Reg to give him a rough idea of what I wanted :)

http://i63.tinypic.com/33zb5lx.jpg

Northern Farmer
01-25-2016, 10:55 PM
For sale, 1 near new, barely used 2.5x0.4mm metric tap. Could use some TLC but is still sharp as it only threaded 7 holes...:rolleyes:

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_6704_zpsxwzf1dc4.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_6704_zpsxwzf1dc4.jpg.html)

Oh snap!

RCP57
01-25-2016, 10:56 PM
Thankfully I can moderate posts within my Vendors section. If the trailer I build turns out nothing like that one I can delete the picture you posted.lol Just kidding.

RCP57
01-25-2016, 10:56 PM
I've never seen a tap break in two places before at the same time :confused:

Northern Farmer
01-25-2016, 11:01 PM
Lmao that's one plus of being a mod :lol: The tap sure got hot before snapping looking at the discolouration.

RCP57
01-25-2016, 11:07 PM
Lmao that's one plus of being a mod :lol: The tap sure got hot before snapping looking at the discolouration.

Haha, I can only change stuff here though and I don't even know how.lol No need to change things. I know some of the details probably won't make it onto the mini trailer but we'll get it close.

The tap didn't get hot. That's just the coating they apply(gold color). You can see that they are not the best quality as the coating has already worn off the tip after tapping just a few holes. They actually cut fairly well but it slipped between my thumb and finger causing it to "flick" sideways and breaking. I'm glad I bought two or I would be in trouble!

Bo Wallen
01-25-2016, 11:23 PM
Just an idea....I use one of this : http://www.micromark.com/microlux-tapping-fixture,8363.html

RCP57
01-26-2016, 12:16 AM
I do have one of those Bo but I've never used it. I'm sure it would work well though. I had the frame set up in the vise on my mill and was tapping a few holes by hand as I went so that I could install the suspension and figure out the best axle spacing. I was tapping a hole close to the chuck on the mill and didn't really leave enough room for a good grip. My fingers slipped and boink. It was my fault for not giving myself more room and they are Chinese taps so the quality isn't great. Thankfully I was able to wind the broken piece out. Once the rails were taken off the mill freehand tapping was no problem but it did make me say bad words when the brand new tap broke.lol

bigford
01-26-2016, 12:24 AM
oh snap tap!!. i got a set of metric body mount size drill and tap from my buddy in england
when he did my locker box. i went to 3 tool stores by me and could only get that size in a large set
with you living on that remote island up there it has to just as tough.... LOL

bigford
01-26-2016, 12:26 AM
nice trailer by the way!!!

speedy8305
01-26-2016, 10:05 AM
Hey Reg thats gonna be a great ooking trailer when your done. Polished aluminum or powder coating

Northern Farmer
01-26-2016, 12:25 PM
I'll be polishing her up when completed no powdercoating for this dumper. Only the chassis will be black.

bigford
01-26-2016, 12:33 PM
polish then clear coat like the big ones?

Northern Farmer
01-26-2016, 12:46 PM
Ya going to clear coat it when done polishing. Don't feel like re-polishing the trailer every time she gets put to work lol

bigford
01-26-2016, 02:06 PM
10-4

Mikem
01-26-2016, 04:47 PM
Polished till it glows in the dark !

Northern Farmer
01-27-2016, 04:17 PM
That's the plan :D

RCP57
01-28-2016, 08:15 PM
Trailers, trailers, everywhere:eek:. Not a lot of progress on this one but a little. I have been working as quickly I as can the last few days with my fingers on a few different projects. I made some time today to start the tub on this one. The sides on this seem tall to me but I think it is actually about right when compared to the trailer Brandon posted. I'm sure it will look a lot different once the ribs are added also. It's not too late if you feel it's too tall Brandon. More to come soon....

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_6717_zpsfrfqfrzt.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_6717_zpsfrfqfrzt.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_6718_zpskv14lmak.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_6718_zpskv14lmak.jpg.html)

Northern Farmer
01-28-2016, 08:21 PM
Looks good to me :)

http://i68.tinypic.com/2dkkgfr.jpg

bigford
01-28-2016, 08:25 PM
tub walls should be in the 4 foot range

RCP57
01-28-2016, 08:29 PM
Judging by the tire height this 1:1 trailer must be between 5'-6'?

Northern Farmer
01-28-2016, 08:45 PM
35x74x102W.....I does my homework :D
http://www.truckpaper.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=6928293

Northern Farmer
01-28-2016, 08:48 PM
Reg do you think you can finish the top of the trailer like this ? Most dump trailers around here are used during winter for snow removal
http://i67.tinypic.com/mkgkk3.jpg

RCP57
01-28-2016, 09:03 PM
With a board on top? Yes I can. That's how Benny's was finished. That will make this one really tall though. Is that OK or should I shorten the panels a bit? They are 5" outside, 4 1/2" inside as they sit now. A board would add at least 1/2" more.

Bo Wallen
01-28-2016, 09:08 PM
All aboard.......Carry On O Master

Northern Farmer
01-28-2016, 09:10 PM
With a board on top? Yes I can. That's how Benny's was finished. That will make this one really tall though. Is that OK or should I shorten the panels a bit? They are 5" outside, 4 1/2" inside as they sit now. A board would add at least 1/2" more.

Yeah maybe take a tad off the walls so it doesn't look too tall with the board on top.

RCP57
01-28-2016, 09:17 PM
Who's Tad and how tall is he?lol

bigford
01-28-2016, 09:20 PM
didnt offer me boards on my trailer :(

Northern Farmer
01-28-2016, 09:21 PM
You mean tan Tad ? He loves jamming on his tam tam!

RCP57
01-28-2016, 09:26 PM
didnt offer me boards on my trailer :(

You didn't ask! :rolleyes: Seriously though, if you had asked...

bigford
01-28-2016, 09:27 PM
i asked for a pushbar ;)

RCP57
01-28-2016, 09:38 PM
Haha, I did say I would send my shoe but I kinda need it:rolleyes:

Northern Farmer
01-28-2016, 09:52 PM
Lmao :lol:

bigford
01-28-2016, 10:14 PM
wow look st that axle spacing on that second trailer

RCP57
01-28-2016, 10:29 PM
Just a wee bit of tire scuffage...

Northern Farmer
01-28-2016, 10:48 PM
Yeah it's a built by Cobra a Quebec company it's their quad dump trailer. They make some pretty nice trailers.

http://i68.tinypic.com/23vj4hs.jpg

http://i65.tinypic.com/16ke05s.jpg

RCP57
03-15-2016, 08:28 PM
OK so a few weeks have gone by with other projects finally seeing completion but this one has been falling short on the love meter. In an effort to keep a promise I made to have this ready by spring I need to get back on track and focus! Stupid groundhog calling for an early spring:mad:....:rolleyes:

Anyway, when the request was made to add boards on the top rails that meant I needed to either trim the pieces down I had already made on make new. I opted to make new parts and save the others for a future build. The new pieces are 5/8" lower than before so that when the board is installed we will end up with the same height as the first setup. Here's what I got done today. Not a lot but it's a start.

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_6880_zpsxzvmjr6m.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_6880_zpsxzvmjr6m.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_6881_zpsmk299tcr.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_6881_zpsmk299tcr.jpg.html)

Northern Farmer
03-15-2016, 09:34 PM
I best hurry up and get my truck running
http://i.giphy.com/lIoIXa1LwAy0U.gif

RCP57
03-15-2016, 09:48 PM
Haha

bigford
03-15-2016, 10:02 PM
hummm what are these 5 holes in the road every 20 feet??

Northern Farmer
03-15-2016, 10:12 PM
Those are called Quebec roads
http://i68.tinypic.com/160vtyq.jpg

HOTRODMOPAR
03-16-2016, 05:43 AM
Here's what I shared with Reg to give him a rough idea of what I wanted :)

http://i63.tinypic.com/33zb5lx.jpg

Thats what i want him to build me but hes a hard person to get ahold of

JAMMER
03-16-2016, 08:04 AM
Looks real good Reg. Ed

RCP57
03-16-2016, 08:38 AM
Thats what i want him to build me but hes a hard person to get ahold of

Did you not just send me a visitor message yesterday afternoon or did I miss something from earlier? These trailers are a lot more involved and therefore more expensive. For one like this you will be looking to spend $1800US+. Send me a PM if you are interested and I will give you my email.

Thanks, Reg

RCP57
03-17-2016, 04:01 PM
I haven't been spending all of my time outside acting "handy". Here's an update on Brandon's trailer. It's coming along!

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_6884_zpsyc9oh2xf.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_6884_zpsyc9oh2xf.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_6885_zpsnlp0bnuq.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_6885_zpsnlp0bnuq.jpg.html)

Northern Farmer
03-17-2016, 04:12 PM
You sure can multitask! :D

Northern Farmer
03-17-2016, 04:16 PM
Awesome job btw

RCP57
03-17-2016, 04:30 PM
You sure can multitask! :D

Haha. Nah, I'm just scatter-brained and bounce all over the place. I'm happy you like it so far.

bigford
03-17-2016, 06:06 PM
We want a video of you dirt biking and building the trailer at the same time!!!

RCP57
03-17-2016, 06:09 PM
I've been thinking about dirt biking while building the trailer. Does that count?

bigford
03-17-2016, 06:12 PM
just found a shop video of you doing what you do best!!

https://youtu.be/FUXPuYZ4DEQ?list=PLB90DDA45E8C2EF45&t=201

Northern Farmer
03-17-2016, 06:39 PM
:lol::lol: use to watch that as a kid every day :D

RCP57
03-17-2016, 07:00 PM
Haha, that's what I looked like yesterday after sawing those planks!

RCP57
03-18-2016, 10:42 AM
I was doing some experimenting late yesterday in an effort to make ladders resembling those on the 1:1. It would be very difficult to mount such small pieces individually so I thought I would machine them out of one piece. This is the first attempt...

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_6893_zpsiq74lgon.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_6893_zpsiq74lgon.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_6891_zpsfajkgrn4.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_6891_zpsfajkgrn4.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_6892_zpshdbymwub.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_6892_zpshdbymwub.jpg.html)

I decided that it might be worth a try to remove about half of the material holding the rungs together. I put the ladder back in the vice but at the end of my cut the cutter caught it...

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_6894_zpspcajlqeh.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_6894_zpspcajlqeh.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_6895_zpsohyo2hw4.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_6895_zpsohyo2hw4.jpg.html)

I guess I will be making a jig to hold them tight before I try this again...

bigford
03-18-2016, 10:46 AM
save that ladder for my aluminim trailer!! looks just like mine

RCP57
03-18-2016, 10:56 AM
save that ladder for my aluminim trailer!! looks just like mine

Bent to sh!t?lol I was thinking it looked more "scale" than a straight one.lol

RCP57
03-18-2016, 11:13 AM
When you get a chance to check this out Brandon, would you mind letting me know what you think? If you like them do you want two at the front or one on all four corners?

Claus
03-18-2016, 03:46 PM
Love the trailer, hate the ladder! LOL!! Well, only the bent ladder. Awesome work as always Reg. keep it up.

Northern Farmer
03-18-2016, 05:35 PM
Hey Reg do you think you can add 3 ladders in total ? Two on the side walls of the trailer (driver side) one in the front and other in the rear. And one larger ladder at the nose of the trailer. Tell me if this makes sense ?

RCP57
03-18-2016, 06:08 PM
Hey Reg do you think you can add 3 ladders in total ? Two on the side walls of the trailer (driver side) one in the front and other in the rear. And one larger ladder at the nose of the trailer. Tell me if this makes sense ?

Nothing makes sense to me...lol Yeah, I believe I can make that happen. Do you think the small ladders look ok like that? I think they'll look good but who cares what I think?lol

I got all of the ribs mounted and the front curved piece bent and in place today. It's taking a while now but everything is held in place separately with bolts underneath so it should make disassembling it for polishing easier when you get it.

Northern Farmer
03-18-2016, 06:20 PM
Smart man thinking ahead! Ya the side ladder looks great, real bummer it didn't make it.

RCP57
03-18-2016, 06:24 PM
I try but sometimes it hurts...

One sacrificial ladder isn't so bad. If I mess up another one though I quit!lol

RCP57
03-24-2016, 09:21 PM
Finally getting back on track here! I've spent the last two days working away on this after being out of the shop for a bit. It is starting to come together now and I think I can see a really faint light up ahead although there is still a lot to do.lol

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_6919_zpsers3g2ho.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_6919_zpsers3g2ho.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_6916_zpssxhcusfc.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_6916_zpssxhcusfc.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_6915_zpszy7dulmo.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_6915_zpszy7dulmo.jpg.html)

I made up some new side ladders that are slightly taller... and not bent.lol

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_6920_zps4aj9dsgy.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_6920_zps4aj9dsgy.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_6921_zpskmg8s0xe.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_6921_zpskmg8s0xe.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_6922_zpsww3o2c1n.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_6922_zpsww3o2c1n.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_6923_zpsfquixoke.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_6923_zpsfquixoke.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_6924_zpsxlixoug7.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_6924_zpsxlixoug7.jpg.html)

and hooked to my truck

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_6925_zpsrv3hpgsq.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_6925_zpsrv3hpgsq.jpg.html)

Northern Farmer
03-25-2016, 01:27 AM
Oh hells ya isn't she puuurty! :eek: :D

bigford
03-25-2016, 04:53 AM
looking good reg, what air ride setup are you running

Northern Farmer
03-25-2016, 05:13 AM
I got it off aliexpress
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/1-14-series-of-mop-head-simulation-airbag-suspension-tamiya-suitable-for-tamiya-mop-head-and/1769447274.html?spm=2114.01010208.3.30.uIyIhx&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_6,searchweb201602_2_100 36_10035_10034_507_10020_10001_10002_10017_10010_1 0005_10011_10006_10003_10021_10004_10022_10009_100 08_10018_10019,searchweb201603_6&btsid=386854a7-2e4c-4081-a2f5-c91f15b28eab

egronvold
03-25-2016, 06:01 AM
Smart way to make ladders!

Bo Wallen
03-25-2016, 06:59 AM
Super Purdy is the word :) I have hard time making up my mind witch i like the most :) I want them all !!! Good job REG.

RCP57
03-25-2016, 10:04 AM
You can get this suspension from rcbrmin as well a little cheaper. It is all metal which I like. Anodized aluminum and pretty. My main complaint with it is that you can not get the same axle spacing as Tamiya uses out of it. The airbags mount a little too far back so you have to spread things out. Not a huge deal but it also causes problems when you are trying to move the rear axle as far back as possible. I would have liked the axles to be a little further toward the rear on this but if I had made the rails to mount them back further then the tail pan of the trailer would hit before the box was up all of the way. I had to compromise there. They are very sturdy though unlike the plastic stuff and are sprung much stiffer than the Tamiya leaves.

It's looking good though hey Brandon? I will button up the front next and then figure out a way to mount the ribs underneath. I normally weld them in but since you are going to polish this everything takes a little more thought. Sometimes my brain hurts from it but it will be all over soon.:rolleyes:

JAMMER
03-25-2016, 10:24 AM
Great job Reg it looks real good keep up the good work. Ed

Northern Farmer
03-25-2016, 10:59 AM
Your doing an awesome job, it's coming along real good! Working so hard you deserve the day off go hop on the yami and get diirty she's calling you! :)

RCP57
03-25-2016, 11:12 AM
Great job Reg it looks real good keep up the good work. Ed

Thanks Ed!


Your doing an awesome job, it's coming along real good! Working so hard you deserve the day off go hop on the yami and get diirty she's calling you! :)

Haha, today might be a "honey do" day. We bought some fence panels, posts and concrete mix a few days back. The weather is nice today so I guess we will be working on that for a while. We want to replace a short section of fence before we make use of the cedar planks we cut for our raised veggie garden. I also need to dig a trench and bury a waterline in the lawn but I have to move a small nut tree first. Thankfully I have a mini excavator and don't have to dig all this by hand!lol

A friend of mine has a brand new KTM 250SXF Factory addition that he is itching to ride. We spoke the other day and might make some time this weekend to go for an old guy ride.:D:D:D

Northern Farmer
03-25-2016, 11:27 AM
Now that sounds like a plan!

RCP57
03-25-2016, 11:39 AM
It's a plan alright. We'll see if it turns out to be a good one!lol

FabOne
03-26-2016, 04:12 PM
It's a plan alright. We'll see if it turns out to be a good one!lol

Everything you do turns out great, Reg. Another AWESOME job. :bounce:

-Terry

doodlebug
03-26-2016, 06:58 PM
Nice ladders!
Cheers!

RCP57
03-31-2016, 10:38 AM
Thanks Terry. Is yours up and running?

Thanks Neil.

Here's a quick update on this one. Side boards are on and the ribs are attached underneath. It took nearly 5 hours just to make the little ribs and get them mounted up.:eek: It's finally on the right side of the hill though I think.:D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=165Zncetnvo

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_6928_zpsxkyb6ric.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_6928_zpsxkyb6ric.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_6929_zpsect76tbg.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_6929_zpsect76tbg.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_6931_zpsa3abb5hc.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_6931_zpsa3abb5hc.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_6933_zpszkwmdqbh.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_6933_zpszkwmdqbh.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_6932_zpsipyesnjx.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_6932_zpsipyesnjx.jpg.html)

Northern Farmer
03-31-2016, 10:46 AM
:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :D

RCP57
03-31-2016, 08:39 PM
So the old saying "two steps forward, three steps back" took over for a while today. I started machining a piece for the front of the tub that would square it up at the bottom and provide a mount for the front flaps. Anyway, I got it to fit the main tub and needed to trim the front panel to match up. Wanting to do the most accurate job I could, I mounted the piece in the vice on the mill. This is where doing one off builds is kind of a pain because I really should have a jig made to hold the part correctly. My thinking was, I will never build another exactly the same and this should only take 10 minutes right?:confused: Well, I tried to add some plates to extend the vices grip but it still vibrated around eventually causing the breakage of my last 1/8 endmill. I should have stopped there but I was confident that with a 1/4 endmill and more patience I could finish the job. 30 seconds after that the patience went south when the larger cutter grabbed the sheet metal and twisted the sh!t out of it!

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_6936_zpswvx2svx3.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_6936_zpswvx2svx3.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_6937_zpsw2xdjtub.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_6937_zpsw2xdjtub.jpg.html)

My wife was painting the fence on the other side of the house with some tunes going. She came running into the shop thinking that the words coming from my fisherman foul mouth were the result of an injury. Truth be told it was an injury but only to my pride:(.

I took a short break, answered an email from some creep calling me a name that would get me kicked off the forum.:lol::lol: Thanks for the descriptive photo as well RW:lol::lol: Feeling better made up a new piece using the old school method, my bandsaw and a file:rolleyes:. Of course the new piece fit a bit differently so the machined parts needed some tweaking also. The moral of this story is that this job isn't always fun but if you are stubborn and have extra metal lying around you can spend a couple of extra hours fixing what should have taken 10 minutes.lol

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_6938_zpsmqufcn4m.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_6938_zpsmqufcn4m.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_6940_zpsgqg0izlz.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_6940_zpsgqg0izlz.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_6939_zpsslwnzlyy.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_6939_zpsslwnzlyy.jpg.html)

Mikem
03-31-2016, 08:57 PM
Still a work of art even with the dent

Northern Farmer
03-31-2016, 09:59 PM
I have to give it to you Reg you have a lot more patience then I do. Your doing an incredible job on the trailer. Tools would have been flying in the basement if it was me! :mad:

Bo Wallen
04-01-2016, 12:33 AM
Hmmmmm thats why i never work on FRIDAYS :eek:

RCP57
04-01-2016, 12:39 AM
Well there have been times when I have wanted to smash whatever I was working on and I don't just mean your trailer.lol I used to get really pissed and do that when I was younger but I have come to realize that it is easier to fix something that hasn't been thrown, stomped on, driven over or burnt. I get mad at myself because it's usually just a momentary lapse in judgment that causes hours of "rebuild" time. Oh well, sh!t happens. I screw up all the time so I have learned to deal with it. I just usually don't take pictures of my mistakes.lol

Mikem
04-01-2016, 07:21 AM
I had a locomotive drive of the kitchen counter a few years ago after I picked up all the pieces and felt bad for it the next day it got rebuilt with all the dents left in it . Sandy was upset about the loco I was more upset about the hole in the flooring . With that said I would have incorporated the dented front end in the model and blamed it on the idiot front end loader operator !

bigford
04-01-2016, 08:11 AM
that dent would be the driver not watching his overhead while dumping

RCP57
04-01-2016, 09:19 AM
Haha, Brandon was the one posting those "box up into the bridge" pictures. Maybe I should put the bent panel on there.lol

bigford
04-01-2016, 09:42 AM
might have you do me a smooth side shinebox
this year

RCP57
04-01-2016, 09:44 AM
I thought you had enough trailers?:p

bigford
04-01-2016, 10:17 AM
need to replace a lowboy

RCP57
04-01-2016, 10:48 AM
I see. Another crazy guy in your area wants one of those trailers as well.

bigford
04-01-2016, 11:49 AM
filling the piggy bank up

JAMMER
04-01-2016, 12:10 PM
Reg there is an old saying ALL GOOD Things Take Time and I can feel your pain I have been in that place before. Ed

RCP57
04-01-2016, 03:09 PM
filling the piggy bank up

Please hurry. Mine is beyond empty!

Reg there is an old saying ALL GOOD Things Take Time and I can feel your pain I have been in that place before. Ed

For sure Ed. We've all made some mistakes at some point that have set us back.

Northern Farmer
04-01-2016, 04:08 PM
that dent would be the driver not watching his overhead while dumping

:lol: Bloody operator told him to stop drinking on the job!

RCP57
04-01-2016, 05:11 PM
It's hard to find good help these days...

Northern Farmer
04-01-2016, 05:15 PM
Tell me about it...:D

RCP57
04-01-2016, 09:27 PM
Brandon asked if I had a scale shovel that I could put on his trailer. I didn't have one but said let me see what I can do... No promises!

Anyway, I made this up. Not sure if it is truly to scale but I think it looks OK. What do you guys think?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVEaeGQeQ-k

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_6944_zpszyydyq9t.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_6944_zpszyydyq9t.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_6943_zpssw68aoqz.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_6943_zpssw68aoqz.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_6945_zpsbt295v3b.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_6945_zpsbt295v3b.jpg.html)

I did some more machining on the trailer today and got the front flaps cut and mounted.

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_6946_zps0ij6dlxj.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_6946_zps0ij6dlxj.jpg.html)

Claus
04-01-2016, 09:43 PM
Keeps getting better and better even when you thought there was nothing more to do!

Northern Farmer
04-01-2016, 09:44 PM
I couldn't ask for more! haha your the best Reg. The details are what make your trailers in a league of their own! :D

Bo Wallen
04-01-2016, 09:45 PM
I would say........I DIG IT.....Ho Ho.......FlapFlap :lol:

Amazing :cool:

RCP57
04-01-2016, 09:49 PM
Keeps getting better and better even when you thought there was nothing more to do!

This thing is turning into my life's work!lol I have to admit that I like the shovel though.

I couldn't ask for more! haha your the best Reg. The details are what make your trailers in a league of their own! :D

Haha, I do what I can.:cool:

I would say........I DIG IT.....Ho Ho.......FlapFlap :lol:

Amazing :cool:

I thought you'd dig the Beavers and Hoes! What a video hey Bo!

Northern Farmer
04-01-2016, 10:09 PM
"Here you go Daryl, no more crappy plastic shovel for you...now you don't have any excuse to not get any work done around here!"

http://i67.tinypic.com/2l3j9i.jpg
http://i64.tinypic.com/2s8scw6.jpg

RCP57
04-01-2016, 10:16 PM
Hahaha!

RCP57
04-04-2016, 09:44 PM
I finished up the front panel and made the mounts for the tarp mechanism today. I also made up the rest of the mud flaps and mounted the forward ones to the underside of the tub.

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_6960_zpscd9uqto6.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_6960_zpscd9uqto6.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_6961_zpsgqlqmmck.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_6961_zpsgqlqmmck.jpg.html)

Northern Farmer
04-05-2016, 02:20 AM
It's almost there! Looks great :)

bigford
04-05-2016, 08:56 PM
faster the a speeding dump trailer. looks great

RCP57
04-05-2016, 10:01 PM
OK, what's missing Brandon?

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_6963_zpsvmbbvkaa.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_6963_zpsvmbbvkaa.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_6965_zpsntpjllj9.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_6965_zpsntpjllj9.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_6964_zpsdytdaqi2.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_6964_zpsdytdaqi2.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_6962_zpsd1plxojb.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_6962_zpsd1plxojb.jpg.html)

PS, If you don't like it I will happily keep it.

Reg

Northern Farmer
04-05-2016, 10:09 PM
:eek: :eek: Good lawrd that's beautiful! Only thing missing is a black chassis :D

Northern Farmer
04-05-2016, 10:13 PM
Can I please have some kickass RCP stickers to put on the trailer after it's all purdied up :)

Northern Farmer
04-05-2016, 10:17 PM
Can't get over how well this dumper turned out! You've outdone yourself Reg thank you! :)

RCP57
04-06-2016, 10:12 AM
Well that's too bad. It sounds like you want it so I guess I can't keep it.:(:rolleyes:

I have to agree that it has turned out very nice. Really it just comes down to the fact that more time has been spent on it than what I'm normally asked to do. Adding details like the machined front corners, ladders and tarp mounting brackets, then attaching parts with 0-80 bolts sucked up the hours but I think it necessary to make it look how you wanted it. Now you will have a one of a kind hand made piece to add to your growing collection! Well, time to go eat and get out to the shop. I have a few more things to do before it gets torn apart for the rails to be coated.

Bo Wallen
04-06-2016, 10:58 AM
Reg.
Normally five star is top score.........But this build brake that rule.....I Give a truckload of stars To You :) Be Proud Sir Aluminatore Extraordinary.

Brandon.
You Lucky Boy. :)

bigford
04-06-2016, 11:06 AM
we keep praising reg these trailers are going to
cost more then a german excavator ;)

Bo Wallen
04-06-2016, 11:11 AM
we keep praising reg these trailers are going to
cost more then a german excavator ;)

Not that Boy he is real and stand with both feet on the ground.
The work he does is for sure worth every penny.

RCP57
04-06-2016, 11:32 AM
That's the problem with this hand made stuff. The time adds up quick sometimes with not a lot of major changes to the appearance. With a trailer like this there is a lot of time invested fitting parts and getting things looking right. If I charged a fair rate(for myself) by the hour for all the time I spend they would be REALLY expensive there is no doubt. It's just a good thing that I like all of you guys so much and don't charge as much as I should.;)

DieselKid
04-06-2016, 02:14 PM
This is awesome Reg!!! Love the scale hardware!:D

-Alex

Mikem
04-06-2016, 05:38 PM
A no weld trailer that's my speed ! Awesome

Northern Farmer
04-06-2016, 08:56 PM
Well that's too bad. It sounds like you want it so I guess I can't keep it.:(:rolleyes:

I have to agree that it has turned out very nice. Really it just comes down to the fact that more time has been spent on it than what I'm normally asked to do. Adding details like the machined front corners, ladders and tarp mounting brackets, then attaching parts with 0-80 bolts sucked up the hours but I think it necessary to make it look how you wanted it. Now you will have a one of a kind hand made piece to add to your growing collection! Well, time to go eat and get out to the shop. I have a few more things to do before it gets torn apart for the rails to be coated.

Without a doubt this trailer will never leave my possession. Truly a beautiful piece of Canadian craftsmanship and engineering. I'm sure this dumper will bring many smiles and countless hours of playing in the dirt! :D

RCP57
04-06-2016, 09:29 PM
Well I hope you enjoy it and have it for many years. I did a couple more things to the frame today when I tore it down. First I added 40mm to the guts of it because it was a bit short out front. Then I added some thin strips to the sides of the top and front sections to make it look like I beam since that's the way it should look;). It took a few more hours but I figured I was already up to Mr Nutters with this anyway so why not.lol The pictures don't show it very well but I think it will look sweet once it's coated black.

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_6968_zpstul2ob9a.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_6968_zpstul2ob9a.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_6971_zpssqo17klp.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_6971_zpssqo17klp.jpg.html)

Northern Farmer
04-06-2016, 09:49 PM
Great idea looks sweet! I agree probably going to stand out a lot more once powder coated :cool:

Claus
04-07-2016, 02:13 AM
That has to be the best looking 1/14 trailer I have seen of any kind! Awesome work Reg, keep it up.

FabOne
04-07-2016, 12:30 PM
Another GREAT job Reg!!

-Terry

RCP57
04-07-2016, 01:03 PM
Thanks guys. The chassis parts are at the powder coat joint now so I'm anxiously awaiting their return so that I can get it all back together.

bigford
04-07-2016, 01:30 PM
i didn't get i beam rails :( sniff sniff
that is a great touch reg!!

RCP57
04-07-2016, 08:01 PM
i didn't get i beam rails :( sniff sniff
that is a great touch reg!!

Haha,maybe next time Mark. It will be interesting to see how they look once the coating is on. Hopefully it works well. It's tricky to mill such tiny strips and then weld them on without melting them to bits. It's not something I will do all the time without some "compensation" but it could happen again.lol

RCP57
04-13-2016, 04:12 PM
Finally all ready to go I think?

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_7016_zpsfc5s6ls2.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_7016_zpsfc5s6ls2.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_7022_zpszv4wq9w2.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_7022_zpszv4wq9w2.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_7021_zpsmr6kdrmf.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_7021_zpsmr6kdrmf.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_7025_zpsmyyhjsbp.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_7025_zpsmyyhjsbp.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_7022_zpszv4wq9w2.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_7022_zpszv4wq9w2.jpg.html)

egronvold
04-13-2016, 04:20 PM
They look so good!

Mikem
04-13-2016, 04:54 PM
Works of art !

Northern Farmer
04-13-2016, 05:01 PM
:eek: :eek: :eek:

http://i.giphy.com/JsUoy8b2ZbgIw.gif

RCP57
04-13-2016, 05:11 PM
HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!:lol::lol::lol:

https://youtu.be/OnhocEXmL4s

chris1210
04-13-2016, 05:13 PM
OmG, they look stunning...works of art.

Northern Farmer
04-13-2016, 11:44 PM
The black dump looks so awesome! :cool: Lots of hard work go into these trailers, the final product speaks for itself! Someone best jump on the black one before it's gone!

speedy8305
04-14-2016, 10:47 AM
Hey Reg the trailer even comes with the shovel?

RCP57
04-14-2016, 10:51 AM
Hey Reg the trailer even comes with the shovel?

Yeah but you don't even want to know what I charged him for it.:D:rolleyes:

Northern Farmer
04-14-2016, 10:59 AM
Lmao :lol:

RCP57
04-15-2016, 09:10 PM
I sent this one packing today finally but before I did I had to film one more video of it.lol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NydXP4xvEfQ

Northern Farmer
04-15-2016, 11:14 PM
I'll be crossing off the days on the calendar until she gets here :D

bigford
04-15-2016, 11:43 PM
hey reg how did the i-beam profile look after powder coating ??

RCP57
04-15-2016, 11:47 PM
It looked OK Mark. I don't believe I took any pictures of it though because I'm a dumbass.lol

Northern Farmer
04-15-2016, 11:49 PM
I'll take some when it gets here.

RCP57
04-15-2016, 11:55 PM
You can see it here a bit.

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_7012_zpsg7ws08xk.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_7012_zpsg7ws08xk.jpg.html)

Northern Farmer
04-22-2016, 06:19 AM
Look what arrived yesterday! :jaw: :jaw: I couldn't be any happier with Reg's work :D All the details put into this trailer and the quality! I mean daamn I found myself staring at this trailer all night fantasizing hahaha

http://i68.tinypic.com/29xum21.jpg

http://i68.tinypic.com/10gb96b.jpg

http://i64.tinypic.com/2evgfae.jpg

http://i64.tinypic.com/16bxzih.jpg

http://i68.tinypic.com/rh0dwp.jpg

http://i64.tinypic.com/f44odf.jpg

Time to get dirty polishing this bad boy up!

bigford
04-22-2016, 07:14 AM
thats going to take awhile!!! make it shine

Northern Farmer
04-22-2016, 07:16 AM
No doubt...will pace myself lol

RCP57
04-22-2016, 08:20 AM
Steve's wheels really help set it off!

Claus
04-22-2016, 02:20 PM
Looks so real and the wheels are a perfect match to the rest of the trailer.

Northern Farmer
04-22-2016, 07:13 PM
Thanks Claus! :)

bigford
04-22-2016, 08:24 PM
hey i don't want to be that guy,but did reg do a test polish on all
the parts?? I've had some aluminum parts that just won't shine

RCP57
04-22-2016, 08:33 PM
I shined up one rib. Does that count? I think it will all polish up but it's going to take forever. I would bounce those new steel excavator teeth off of it a few times and leave it the way it is.... But then again I'm lazy.lol

bigford
04-22-2016, 08:57 PM
the truck wash guy uses acid on our trailers so we don't shine

RCP57
04-22-2016, 09:02 PM
Hey, I have a question. I found an old Alcoa wheel at an abandoned logging camp recently. It's got a small crack in it and its badly worn on the bead but I want to shine it up and hang it on the shop for a hose holder thingy. It's quite ugly so what should I start out with? Is there a cleaner that will take off some of the crap or should I just start sanding? PS, I hate polishing...

Northern Farmer
04-22-2016, 09:36 PM
Seems to polish well just spent 5min. hand polishing the cover of the tarp motor

http://i64.tinypic.com/2m2xf1e.jpg

http://i63.tinypic.com/k5lvk.jpg

Northern Farmer
04-22-2016, 09:39 PM
I shined up one rib. Does that count? I think it will all polish up but it's going to take forever. I would bounce those new steel excavator teeth off of it a few times and leave it the way it is.... But then again I'm lazy.lol

Honestly when I received it and was looking up and down the aluminum I was pretty impressed already with the finish but I won't be satisfied until I need shades to fill her up! :D

bigford
04-22-2016, 09:42 PM
you have a redi mix yard near you? if so see if you can get some
acid from a driver. it will bleach the rim white. then start scrubbing.
i use grey matter with a red scotch pad and a orbital sander follow by a
grey pad till smooth and shiny....... But thank god the wash guy uses acid
so i don't have to bust my a$$

Northern Farmer
04-22-2016, 10:04 PM
Acid! :eek: I'm gonna stick with what I know has worked for me in the past Mother's aluminum polish that I get from the local hardware store. Either I do it by dremel with cotton polishing wheel and rouge compound. I have a larger electric motor and polishing wheel but don't want to use on the trailer...only has one speed and when you loose grip of the part (tends to happen handling smaller pieces) off it goes like a bullet! Often damaging the corners of the piece :(

RCP57
04-22-2016, 10:08 PM
Mark was talking acid because of my old crusty wheel not your trailer.lol I wouldn't use acid on your trailer either.lol

Northern Farmer
04-22-2016, 10:10 PM
Lmao my bad

bigford
04-22-2016, 10:17 PM
cover looks good.
I'm in road salt, blue stone dust, cement powder
and sand all day. it beats the **** out of the rims and trailers unless you
buy the clear coat that Alcoa uses on there rims and alumabrite finish trailer
then you can just use soap and water and a spray wax

Northern Farmer
04-22-2016, 10:27 PM
Aircraft paint stripper is good stuff to, spray it on and watch the paint/crap bubble off after only a couple minutes. Stuff eats right through rubber gloves!
http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/automotive/auto-repair-tools/auto-body-repair-fillers/auto-solvents-cleaners/dominion-sure-seal-paint-stripper-0475684p.html?utm_campaign=bazaarvoice&utm_medium=SearchVoice&utm_source=AskAndAnswer&utm_content=Default

Clutch cover I did on my old KTM quad
http://i64.tinypic.com/p82rl.jpg

http://i65.tinypic.com/vfcm8k.jpg

After many hours of buffing
http://i66.tinypic.com/2laeybs.jpg

Supermario
04-23-2016, 12:15 AM
I was going to try and save you from yourself Brandon and suggest you leave the trailer as is but then I thought, that would cause Reg to have a heart attack when all that extra work he did just so it could be polished didn't happen so....:rolleyes: carry on my friend. I like ya but hey, we can't let anything bad happen to Reg ;).

Which reminds me, have you been eating right and exercising regularly Reg? How's the blood pressure? What's your mental state?.....:eek: wait! Don't answer that last one! Not in public anyway;):lol:


And that folks is the most kick a** trailer you will ever see! I can spot Steves wheels from a mile away, in less than a second. They are second to none hands down.

Northern Farmer
04-24-2016, 07:04 AM
Hahaha thanks Mario :D

Reg what size socket did you use to tighten those tiny bolts with ? I see there's two different size bolts both very small.

RCP57
04-24-2016, 09:05 AM
The bolts are 2-56 and 0-80 thread but I'm not sure of the head sizes. I made my own socket drivers using socket head bolts.

TRUCKMAKER
04-24-2016, 09:21 AM
You might try this place, I believe they have the tools.

http://www.scalehardware.com

RCP57
04-24-2016, 09:32 AM
Looks like those guys only have metric although they sure have some small sizes! I get the SAE bolts from Micro Fasteners and I think this tool kit would do the trick. https://www.microfasteners.com/wrset-5-64-3-32-7-64-1-8-miniature-hex-socket-wrench.html

Northern Farmer
04-24-2016, 12:07 PM
Thanks guys :)

Mikem
04-24-2016, 05:13 PM
If you look up wiha premium tools they carry metric and sae socket tools . Also JIMorris and micro mart sells a set of 4 socket drivers which can be installed in a screw gun for more speed lol

Northern Farmer
04-25-2016, 02:32 AM
Thanks Mike took note ;)

RCP57
05-02-2016, 10:51 AM
Any updates Brandon?

Northern Farmer
05-02-2016, 11:39 AM
Sorry none yet just got done rebuilding my gas rampage MT 1/5. Going to start to disassembling the trailer this week :)

Northern Farmer
05-02-2016, 01:06 PM
Let the fun begin! :p

http://i67.tinypic.com/33vgeb7.jpg

bigford
05-02-2016, 02:20 PM
oh boy!!!

Northern Farmer
05-02-2016, 10:41 PM
Dammit just my luck none of these work on these tiny bolts :(

http://i68.tinypic.com/x3sgb7.jpg

RCP57
05-02-2016, 10:47 PM
Really? WTF are they for then?

Northern Farmer
05-02-2016, 10:52 PM
Atleast I have some neat little wrenches...could come in handy one day working on something lol who know's.

Northern Farmer
05-02-2016, 11:09 PM
I just emailed MF concerning the socket wrenches. Not sure they sent me the right one's...think these are metric ?

RCP57
05-02-2016, 11:28 PM
I think they are metric. The link I posted before was for fractional sizes. You might get the bolts out using the head on one of the 3mm metric bolts. I think that's the same deal as the 0-80.

Northern Farmer
05-02-2016, 11:29 PM
Haha boy do I feel like a dumbass!...didn't realize you used 3 different tiny bolt head sizes. So small hard to see a difference looking at them. Wrenches work on 2 bolt heads out of the 3. The tiniest one's you used for like the shovel brackets it doesn't fit. No biggie I'll take my time working around it.

Northern Farmer
05-02-2016, 11:33 PM
#0 = 3/32" fits 0-80 bolts
#2 = 1/8"

RCP57
05-02-2016, 11:34 PM
Should only be two different sized bolts? 2-56 and 0-80. Unless you are also referring to the nuts which are another size. Glad you are getting it figured out.

Northern Farmer
05-02-2016, 11:42 PM
Can you see the difference ? Isn't much smaller but just enough for the socket to spin freely.

http://i63.tinypic.com/33x8qw0.jpg

RCP57
05-03-2016, 12:32 AM
It is still 0-80 but I did notice some inconsistencies in the heads when I have been using them. Some get stuck in the tool I made and others fit loosely. I guess quality control is harder when they are so small.lol

Northern Farmer
05-03-2016, 01:06 AM
Oh ok good to know...yeah I guess so lol

Northern Farmer
05-03-2016, 04:23 AM
Just to give you guys an idea how much work Reg put into this trailer...and that doesn't even include the chassis :eek: Now the fun begins! :D

http://i67.tinypic.com/117bx1v.jpg

bigford
05-03-2016, 04:58 AM
not one load of dirt and you broke it already!!

Northern Farmer
05-03-2016, 05:04 AM
Hahahah I swear I didn't touch it!

bigford
05-03-2016, 05:42 AM
driver abuse, your all the same lol!!

Mikem
05-03-2016, 07:46 AM
One thing I noticed my old socket drivers work well (30 plus years ) recent ones aren't as good . The Morris ones are still the best . On screws I have sent some back cause the heads were crappy .

RCP57
05-03-2016, 09:21 AM
Looking good Brandon. Not sure if you noticed but the braces underneath the tub are shorter near the front. I think I put a scribe mark on the backside of them? Anyway it's a noticeable difference in length so just make sure the long dongs are on the back half when you reassemble.:)

Northern Farmer
05-03-2016, 09:52 AM
Sorted them now and just noticed the markings. So if I have this right the one's with the markings go towards the front half of the trailer ?

http://i65.tinypic.com/25fk40k.jpg

RCP57
05-03-2016, 09:56 AM
That is correct!

Northern Farmer
05-07-2016, 04:22 AM
Polished everything on the buffing wheel with rouge buff compound. Finished it off with Mother's aluminum polish compound to get that nice finish. Still many hours of work left but it's slowly getting there!

http://i66.tinypic.com/25heazq.jpg

http://i66.tinypic.com/r1kc36.jpg

Claus
05-07-2016, 07:08 AM
Wow!!! I didn't think that trailer could get any prettier but you are proving me wrong.

RCP57
05-07-2016, 08:55 AM
NICE!

Northern Farmer
05-07-2016, 11:14 AM
Thanks guys

Claus
05-17-2016, 11:24 PM
Reg do these trailers include Dried Maple Leaves and Beaver Poop Loads? Trailers already have the tarp to keep that stuff covered up!

Northern Farmer
05-18-2016, 11:45 PM
Making progress

http://i64.tinypic.com/xns1s8.jpg

HAMMER DOWN671
08-17-2016, 05:51 AM
:jaw:

Kausekaos
09-29-2016, 05:26 AM
Back together yet?

Northern Farmer
10-06-2016, 08:30 PM
She's a wrap! All decked out with Reg's decals :D

http://i68.tinypic.com/2h81wno.jpg

http://i68.tinypic.com/2rmmry8.jpg

http://i64.tinypic.com/fjeza9.jpg

http://i63.tinypic.com/2u74rur.jpg

http://i67.tinypic.com/n1w3fl.jpg

http://i64.tinypic.com/244182o.jpg

http://i66.tinypic.com/908rp2.jpg

Claus
10-06-2016, 09:03 PM
Wow!!! I don't even know what to say, beautymaximus!!!!!

RCP57
10-06-2016, 09:07 PM
Ummmm :jaw::jaw::jaw::jaw::jaw::jaw::jaw::jaw::jaw::droo l::drool::drool::drool::drool::jaw::jaw::jaw::cool ::cool::cool:

bigford
10-06-2016, 09:20 PM
You want 3 mac trailer logos for the rear flaps?

Northern Farmer
10-06-2016, 09:23 PM
No that's nice of you Mark :) I was actually going to ask Reg if he had any left that I could use on the rear mud flaps.

Kausekaos
10-06-2016, 09:25 PM
Sweet, I wouldn't want to get it dirty after that shine.

Mikem
10-06-2016, 09:25 PM
Awesome cool great etc etc

RCP57
10-06-2016, 09:25 PM
No that's nice of you Mark :) I was actually going to ask Reg if he had any left that I could use on the rear mud flaps.

RCP's ovals?

bigford
10-06-2016, 09:25 PM
Rcp logos??? :)

Northern Farmer
10-06-2016, 09:28 PM
RCP's ovals?

Yes sir ovals preferably in red if possible.

RCP57
10-06-2016, 09:29 PM
Done. How many?

Kausekaos
10-06-2016, 09:30 PM
Free advertising, you can have all the stickers you want lol

Northern Farmer
10-06-2016, 09:30 PM
Sweet, I wouldn't want to get it dirty after that shine.

Thanks bud, that's why I got her powder coated clear ;)
Awesome cool great etc etc

Thanks Mike :D

Northern Farmer
10-06-2016, 09:32 PM
Done. How many?

4 would be awesome Reg :D

Kausekaos
10-06-2016, 09:35 PM
Thanks bud, that's why I got her powder coated clear ;)


Great idea. I like the black planks at the top. Think I said that politically correct especially since reg is here lol

RCP57
10-06-2016, 10:00 PM
Free advertising, you can have all the stickers you want lol

Well it's not totally free. I have to pay to have the stickers made you know!lol:D

Worst part is that the shop I was using went out of business.:(:( Now I need a new shop to make them.:confused: I know they are going to cost a lot more now than what she was charging me.:(

Northern Farmer
10-07-2016, 09:12 AM
Well it's not totally free. I have to pay to have the stickers made you know!lol:D

Worst part is that the shop I was using went out of business.:(:( Now I need a new shop to make them.:confused: I know they are going to cost a lot more now than what she was charging me.:(

I've used these guys in the past, business is located in Toronto. Good service and no minimum orders required.

http://www.stickeryou.com/2

RCP57
04-13-2017, 06:39 PM
I've been working on another one of these over the last while. It's the same but way different.lol

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_9182_zpsb6rvgyoa.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_9182_zpsb6rvgyoa.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_9179_zpsezi0fkwo.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_9179_zpsezi0fkwo.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_9180_zpsvdpmwkcs.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_9180_zpsvdpmwkcs.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_9181_zpsnhw9anyr.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_9181_zpsnhw9anyr.jpg.html)

Northern Farmer
04-13-2017, 06:43 PM
:jaw::jaw::jaw: Looks incredible! You've out done yourself again Reg! :D

RCP57
05-04-2017, 03:18 PM
I haven't updated this on the site here for a while now(regular updates on my Facebook pages) so I thought I should. The tarp needs a bit of work yet but other than that I am hoping to ship this out next week.

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_9201_zpsjhkxxhic.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_9201_zpsjhkxxhic.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_9200_zpsirtqxeqh.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_9200_zpsirtqxeqh.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_9203_zps12lomtrx.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_9203_zps12lomtrx.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_9202_zpszlpq83fm.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_9202_zpszlpq83fm.jpg.html)

egronvold
05-04-2017, 03:37 PM
Work of art!

RCP57
05-05-2017, 07:46 PM
Work of art!

Thank you!

I finally got the tarp working properly. This was a ton of trial and error but I got it working with some top secret parts!:rolleyes:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qSnuo5Dz5s

RCP57
05-08-2017, 09:50 PM
Here are a few pictures of it outside. I tried to upload more but Photobucket is a PITA and keeps logging me out. I know it's beating a dead horse but I wish this site hosted pictures like everywhere else...

More pictures here if anyone is interested. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1176776502434830.1073741854.920843834694766&type=3


http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_9211_zps9my5jbul.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_9211_zps9my5jbul.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_9215_zpskl9xh6qu.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_9215_zpskl9xh6qu.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_9218_zpssdrymdfk.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_9218_zpssdrymdfk.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_9221_zps2qhyrto7.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_9221_zps2qhyrto7.jpg.html)

Claus
05-11-2017, 09:11 AM
Such a pretty trailer, words are not enough.

Goodison
05-11-2017, 09:51 PM
They are works of art for sure. Just done right