Side dump,useing some first run shop parts
 

Awhile back,built a side dump trailer from scratch. Seems a few people really liked it. So figured maybe see if these can be made w/out costing a fortune. Took my first one into shop,made a few changes,& had them make up some parts for this baby.
Picked up the formed & lazered parts a few days ago & started to build another trailer.
First the frame assembly.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...mppics5352.jpg
Should of had them make this plate for king pin,but wasn't sure if I was going to taper the frame the same as the last one. So had to make this one,it's some long long cuts w/a scroll saw.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...mppics5353.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...mppics5355.jpg
This one is a triple axle like the last,but this time gunna run floaters on the front axle.Not quit sure if I like the looks of it.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...mppics5357.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...mppics5356.jpg
Thanks for lookin!
FGD

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I agree with you on the looks of the front axle. I don't recall ever seeing a trailer with floats on the front axle. I have seen some with a lifting 3rd axle with floats. Either way this is still a sweet trailer. Are you still going to use hydros or linear actuators?

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I agree with Paul the third axle needs to be duals.

Travis

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looks like your off to a get start with the new parts

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Freddy - nice use of sub plates for the legs, single and double suspensions......

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Well glad this is the only time I have to do all this parts making for a side dump.I think this is going to work wonderful!
Got the cylinder mount/hindge brackets made.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...mppics5360.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...mppics5362.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...mppics5361.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...mppics5359.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...mppics5363.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...mppics5364.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...mppics5366.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...mppics5367.jpg
Thanks Guys! & the super singles are back in the tire box.
Thanks for lookin!
FGD

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Looking good as always Freddy!:D

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I've started saving FGD. Did you receive my mail? :)

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Awesome Freddy. Using a trunnion design on these? Kind of looks like it!

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Thanks Guys!
Yea Thomas I got the message,where's the call?
Nate,you hit it right on the head! It's a little harder to build,But this is the way there all gunna be. This is going to work sweet,I can just feel it.
Plus now I can switch side to side via the radio!:cool:
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...mppics5371.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...mppics5373.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...mppics5383.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...mppics5378.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...mppics5380.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...mppics5381.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...mppics5379.jpg
Thanks for lookin!
FGD

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coming along great!

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Perfect! That's the ticket. Boy, if you start doing these in Wedico or 1/16 scale, I'll want one!

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very sweet!!!

also in your picture
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...mppics5357.jpg

I saw trailers like that on my way up to Edmonton, Alberta. At first i was like what the heck are they doing?? then now you say floaters i think i get it. I dont get is why a trailer from the deep south would be up here in the deep north with floaters lol.

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Fred, double side dumps, perhaps? :cool:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...edumptrain.jpg

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Thanks Guys!
Espeefan,If I mass make these,The train is a must!:D
& looks like this is the system I'm going to keep!
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...mppics5389.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...mppics5388.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...mppics5386.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...mppics5385.jpg
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...mppics5384.jpg
Now bolt the latches on it,OOOOH BABY!:D
I can't wait to sit on my butt w/the radio,& flip the dump from side to side:D:D:D:D:cool:
Thanks for lookin!
FGD

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That is looking good there Freddy keep up the good work.

Travis

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Woah !! That Looks #$%^&*! Bas A$$

I Like it !


Alfy

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Looks like the material should slide right out. Good jod:D