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Forum: Truck Building Tech 07-26-2015, 10:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,957
Posted By hougie
Re: Motorized leg fifth wheel parts

There is a long piece that bolts to bottom of fifth wheel from what I can tell and actuates the trailer leg mechanism. It may be connected to the servo on truck as well.
Forum: Truck Building Tech 07-26-2015, 01:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,957
Posted By hougie
Motorized leg fifth wheel parts

Evening guys, I bought a second hand trailer today with lights and motorized legs. I didn't do my research before hand and now am in need of the parts for fifth wheel ( slider piece). I don't want to...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 12-30-2012, 05:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,371
Posted By hougie
Re: Starting trailer monday

Thanx, I haven't been making much progress lately. Hopefully i'll be getting some more done next week sometime.
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 12-10-2012, 03:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,371
Posted By hougie
Re: Starting trailer monday

Made a bit more progress, Been doing alot of tweaking with the torch on the front deck to try and get it straight and flat. Think i got it close enough.
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Forum: Welcome New Members 12-07-2012, 04:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,504
Posted By hougie
Re: Newbi from East Tenn

Welcome!

Marc
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 12-06-2012, 05:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,371
Posted By hougie
Re: Starting trailer monday

Was on holidays for a couple weeks and didn't get much work done on the trailer. Started on it again today, Here's a couple pictures of the inside frame tack welded together. Still needs a brace or...
Forum: Welcome New Members 11-17-2012, 08:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,090
Posted By hougie
Re: New Guy from Canada

Welcome fellow canadian! Came to the right place.
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 11-13-2012, 10:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,371
Posted By hougie
Re: Starting trailer monday

Well i haven't made much more headway yet, i've been trying to figure out how to move forward. I've decided not to put the holes in the side. I'm going to just leave it solid. This is the plan i came...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 11-13-2012, 08:55 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 80,279
Posted By hougie
Re: Tracy Reiks 1978 A Model KW.

Do you pull on that hitch pin or push it to make it work?
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 11-11-2012, 05:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,371
Posted By hougie
Re: Starting trailer monday

I'm not sure yet, I'm guessing 15-25lbs. The 20ft piece of steel i started with weighed 17lbs and i won't use all of it but with the extras it will add up.
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 11-11-2012, 03:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,371
Posted By hougie
Re: Starting trailer monday

I got a bit more done today while i was waiting for vac truck to show up. Have all 4 rails done now with the exception of the holes in outside rails.
This is a picture of how i made sure the inside...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 11-11-2012, 09:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,371
Posted By hougie
Re: Starting trailer monday

Your right chris, It is suppose to fold, Either to load or for use on big oilfield trucks. I'm going to make mine look like it folds when it's done but i don't plan on it actually folding. Being it's...
Forum: Anything RC Picture and Video Gallery 11-10-2012, 09:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,343
Posted By hougie
Re: RC Clam Dump

That's a nice little trailer, Simple to make by the looks of it too. I would of made it dump width wise instead of length so it would be good for building little roads.
Forum: General Discussion 11-10-2012, 08:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,003
Posted By hougie
Re: How do I contact John at SnP ???

you boys are sure entertaining! The further down i read the more i laughed
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 11-10-2012, 07:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,371
Posted By hougie
Re: Starting trailer monday

I use an old fashioned calculator
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 11-09-2012, 10:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,371
Posted By hougie
Re: Starting trailer monday

Thank you for the replies guys, Trailer is going to be 8 9/16 wide, 1:1 trailer is 10 feet. I think i'm going to attempt to make my own axles. Glad you pointed out the spacing for the wheels oz, That...
Forum: General Discussion 11-08-2012, 08:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,331
Posted By hougie
Re: first snow f the year.

6 inches is definetly enough, Been snowing here all day and last night and no end in sight. Guess that's what i get for living in the north.
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 11-08-2012, 08:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,371
Posted By hougie
Re: Starting trailer monday

I'm not sure if anyone's following this post, but i hope so because i have a very important question. What's the recommendation for the inner frame width. I'm thinking the same width as truck frame...
Forum: Welcome New Members 11-08-2012, 08:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,913
Posted By hougie
Re: PA Noob over here

Welcome sir, I like the color of your knighthauler!
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 11-07-2012, 07:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,371
Posted By hougie
Re: Starting trailer monday

Well i started on it a bit today, got my two inner frame rails and scissors cut today. Also made a template 2275 Here are the rails 2276 And finally, two of the scissor pieces.
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 11-06-2012, 10:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,371
Posted By hougie
Re: Starting trailer monday

I got the steel today, And put together a couple of rough drawing. The steel is 1x1/2x1/8 an was a dollar a foot. Will sure be strong! One of the drawings is 1:1 and the other is converted to 1:14
Forum: Welcome New Members 11-04-2012, 07:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,745
Posted By hougie
Re: hi from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Welcome!
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 11-04-2012, 09:00 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,371
Posted By hougie
Re: Starting trailer monday

Hi cammo, I've chose steel because I can get it cheap and it's easy to work with. I don't want a lot of screws and I don't have an aluminum welder just a couple for steel. I'm not sure yet what the...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 11-04-2012, 12:31 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,371
Posted By hougie
Starting trailer monday

Hey everyone, Thought i'd start one for the trailer i'm going to be starting. It's going to be a scissorneck equipment trailer. Picking up the steel monday. I'm going with a 1x1/2x1/8 channel. Might...
Forum: General Discussion 10-31-2012, 10:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,228
Posted By hougie
Re: Where are these things available?

Thank you for your reply tyler, What is the standard size for frame rails? I've gotta pick up some plate steel from the steel shop so i'll ask what size channel they've got.

Marc
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