Thread: Hopper BTM Bld
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Old 12-24-2011, 04:06 AM
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Default Re: Hopper BTM Bld

Made paper pattern first:


Prototype in alumunium:


Eying it from the bottom:


eying from top:


Left and right supports



both are level




Fitting to truck, moved gear back 8 1/2in's from front of trailer. Moved kingpin back 2in's. This make the trailer fit closer to the likings of the 1:1




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