Re: Flat bed Trailer, Aussie style!!
 

Thank you so much for the nice comment, Tiny, Please feel free to use any of my ideas you want, always happy to share!! :D:D

Now, Timmy.....You really want side gates, do ya???

Well, ok, guess I better get busy then!!! :eek:

Paul

Re: Flat bed Trailer, Aussie style!!
 

The rear gate came out fine paul now lets see the full trailer gated sa timmy said but while your doing that how about some trailer winches for the rails like this http://www.nobles.com.au/media/11331...00695354am.jpg and what are gates without some trailer tarps, I guess that will be a job for your partner??:D:D

While your at it don't forget the wheel & gate racks under the trailer:D:D anything else??? on that covers all the trailer accessories for now:D:D
Wait stop the press you need some Aussie branded mud flaps http://rctruckandconstruction.com/im...ine=1307265788 :D:D

Is that all for you build list paul or do you want some more:D:D

Cheers Tracy

Re: Flat bed Trailer, Aussie style!!
 

Geez, Tracy....anything else you want...Lol!!! :confused:

I already had the Tarps in mind, the side gates were an afterthought (thanks Tim), but, they will be done,

Gate & Spare Tyre rack is on the list too,

As for the Ratchet Tie-Downs....well....I guess they are do-able, will certainly give it a go :D:D

And the Mud Flaps are partially hidden behind the ICC Bar, so, "Marvin" Style is out, unfortunately :(

Phew.....is that all???

In the meantime, I completed the Front Load Gate and laid down a temporary deck....

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...k/100_3411.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...k/100_3413.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...k/100_3411.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...k/100_3412.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...k/100_3415.jpg

Paul

Re: Flat bed Trailer, Aussie style!!
 

Got the first set of side gates done....8 more gates to go :eek::eek:

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...k/100_3416.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...k/100_3417.jpg


Paul

Re: Flat bed Trailer, Aussie style!!
 

Plastruct Diamond plate arrived today, So, I wasted no time in getting it done, love this stuff, looks so good...

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...k/100_3419.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...k/100_3420.jpg

Think I worked out how to get the side gates on too...

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...k/100_3421.jpg

Paul

Re: Flat bed Trailer, Aussie style!!
 

That looks bloody good paul :D the gates and the dimond plate really change the appearance of the trailer for the better, now I can't wait till Mr XXX sends me my trailer so I can re skin the deck.....

Cheers Tracy

Re: Flat bed Trailer, Aussie style!!
 

Thanks Tracy, appreciate the comments ;)

The Diamond Plate has changed the look quite a bit, just gotta put a few scratches and dents around the place to give it that "used" look!!

Paul

Re: Flat bed Trailer, Aussie style!!
 

Hey Paul

Where did you get that diamond plate from ?

You've nailed the look spot on

Re: Flat bed Trailer, Aussie style!!
 

Cheers Mate, Thanks for the comments, Much Appreciated ;)

I was lucky enough to find the Diamond Plate on Evil Bay from a Guy in the states, just between me & you, I think I bought him out of stock, I got 10 sheets :D:D

You might find some here http://www.brunelhobbies.com.au/plastruct/plastruct.htm

Cheers Paul

Re: Flat bed Trailer, Aussie style!!
 

You think you did ???? You did buy all his 1/16 Diamond Plate from memory :D:D LMAO the seller must of thought it was christmas and wondering what does a Aussie want all that styrene sheet......:p:p:p:p

By the way Daniel you can also get it in 1:16 DOUBLE DIAMOND PLATE SHEETS.....

http://www.plastruct.com just search there site for the scale you require

Cheers Tracy

Re: Flat bed Trailer, Aussie style!!
 

Now thats a real bloody aussie trailer looking great :D

Re: Flat bed Trailer, Aussie style!!
 

Thanks, Mate, Appreciate you comments :D

There will be an update once I get these gates finished, have done 7, got 3 more to do, 1 gate takes about 3 hours to make, then I got the 5 cross bars...Phew!!!

I will get some pic's up when it's all done ;)

Paul

Re: Flat bed Trailer, Aussie style!!
 

well done you should be able to make more of them and sell them i think there maybe a few aussies that would buy them again well done love it

Re: Flat bed Trailer, Aussie style!!
 

If there's a market for them, I guess I could look at making some, yeah!!

I finally finished all the gates and cross bars,

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...k/100_3433.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...k/100_3431.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...k/100_3429.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...k/100_3430.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...k/100_3432.jpg

Paul

Re: Flat bed Trailer, Aussie style!!
 

That is true aussie style!!!
What about a tarp and a hoist at the front? :)

Re: Flat bed Trailer, Aussie style!!
 

Been fiddling around again and found a piece of material for a tarp, needs a few stitches here and there, but, I think it will do the job....

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...k/100_3434.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...k/100_3435.jpg

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...k/100_3439.jpg

Paul

Re: Flat bed Trailer, Aussie style!!
 

Paul I was more thinking of one for the inside making it a tipping trailer.

Re: Flat bed Trailer, Aussie style!!
 

looks great!!!

Re: Flat bed Trailer, Aussie style!!
 

Lol!! My apologies, I see what you mean now, I have seen them set up that way with the Hoist, but, the thought never crossed my mind, I could've built it that way, yeah!!! Durrr!!!! :confused:

Maybe an idea for a future build...:rolleyes:

Thanks youngGunz, appreciate the cool feedback :D

Re: Flat bed Trailer, Aussie style!!
 

Hi Quad-Dog, is this what you meant http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/a...s/d8d4c463.jpg

Cheers Tracy

Re: Flat bed Trailer, Aussie style!!
 

Yep, they are pretty rare nowadays. You won't see to many doing the highway work but during harvest you get so see them.

Re: Flat bed Trailer, Aussie style!!
 

Caged trailers are rare these days, that's why I gotta build me a "Old School" truck to pull it around, I do have one in mind...

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...268-112773.jpg

Paul

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Now that is niceeeee old school aussie, will be a fun build with plenty of challengers and headaches :D:D:D

Cheers Tracy

Re: Flat bed Trailer, Aussie style!!
 

It definately is Old School, Tracy,

gonna be a lot of fun building it too!!

Gotta KH body here to start off with, gonna have to chop the roofline down a bit and tilt the windscreen back a little, amongst a lot of other detail :eek:

Might have to employ our old friend 1800-BB-TIMMY to do the cow killer though...Lol!!

Paul

Re: Flat bed Trailer, Aussie style!!
 

Well I was going to say as well only a 1800-BB-TIMMY BB would do for this build but thought I would leave it later in the build once the body work was started LOL :D:D

Cheers Tracy

Re: Flat bed Trailer, Aussie style!!
 

Yeah, gonna be a while before I'll need one... :D

Started on the chassis today, moved the front axle forward, tried to mod the trans to get the motor and output on the same end, but, found it impossible....Ya haven't got a spare Hi-Lux 3 speed Trans lying around , have you??...Lol!!!

Paul

Re: Flat bed Trailer, Aussie style!!
 

Lol!! We're only saying nice things about ya, Tim....honest...:D:D

My gearbox is fine, I just need one with the motor mounted on top, not sticking out the front!! Like this....

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...ook/58372g.jpg

Paul

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Totally Cool Banana's, :D

Thanks Tim, I will give him a call!!

Paul

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Nope, No Gearbox from Brad :(, will keep looking,

Thanks again, Tim

Re: Flat bed Trailer, Aussie style!!
 

now that is going to be a cool truck to build paul,
if you want any information about it the owner is a
mate of mine, so can give him a call. i think he would
be rather chuffed to see it built too.

Re: Flat bed Trailer, Aussie style!!
 

Thanks Shaun, will be great build if I can pull it off...:eek:

Trust me to pick a truck and have someone on here know the owner...:confused:

Could be very handy, you knowing the Bloke, might just need some detailed pic's,.

Actually, I should go all the way, Can you get some shots of his trailer, might as well build mine the same as his!!!

Cheers Paul

Re: Flat bed Trailer, Aussie style!!
 

Hi Paul are there any more updates on this trailer or has it gone back to the when it gets done it gets done shelf ???

Cheers Tracy

Re: Flat bed Trailer, Aussie style!!
 

Hey Tracy, Yeah!! It has gone on the backburner for a while, I'm concentrating on the Road Boss for now, I will update the Float as I slowly get it done!!

Paul

Re: Flat bed Trailer, Aussie style!!
 

those are some awsome looking trailers. great build.