45ft bottom dump wip start
 

I haulted work on my lowboy for a 45ft bottom dump. Its still a wip but The frame is freshly coated with etching primer and the hopper is mocked up with cardboard right now lol. Im hoping to have it finished by the weekend..thanks for looking.


http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/...psd9aec39d.jpg

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What is the trailer built out of?

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The frame is built out of milled aluminum to look like a boxed frame and when its finished the hopper will be made of sheet aluminum

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Oh and i forgot to mention that in that pic everything is just taped or just sitting there waiting for final paint and then to be assembled

bottom dump progress
 

Its still not a whole lot to look at but i have a bit more done and seeing how i take painting really slow it has the first coat of red on it. I still have 5 coats to go then i have to do the suspension air lines king pin lights etc. Also im to figure out how i want to make the trap doors function...tips and hints will be appreciated...thanks for looking
[IMG]http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2fa09572.jpg[/IMG]

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Nice start! :cool:

Ummmm, you have a cheese grader in your hobby room:confused: Lol

Mario

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Lmao yea its a special tool...it also makes your gf angry when she cant find it in the kitchen lol



No i use bondo and i use the the grader for large areas to save time on sanding lol

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That is a lot to look at! That is a great start. I will definitely be watching this build! :)

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I like this trailer, and you're doing great.:D:D:D But I have to ask...what is the gadget with the guitar hero guitar buttons? I know curiousity killed the cat, but I need to know. LOL!!!:eek::eek::eek:

Big John

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Lol thanks and its a gameboy advanced

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Lol thanks. And its a gameboy advance lol...ive gotta clean my shelf up hah

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Thanks. Ive been wracking my brain on it to get it scaled and detailed right lol

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Great start!

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i thought the trailer was made out of wood in the first pic, looks nice

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Thank you. And yea lol in the first pic the etching primer did give off that impression. Lol i even said that to myself after i sprayed it....tha cardboard mauch ip parts didnt help