I got this trailer months ago. I was way to busy to work on it. I finally got it to where I can work out of it. Its not done yet, Ive got some more work to do like adding pad racks and Axy/acc and a more permanent Propane hold down. And maybe a an anvil swingout. Oh and get the reverse lights working




Here is the trailer just after I got it. It had not been used for a while and needed a bit of work. The main problems were that the table was covered in iron dust that had rusted to the Aluminum table. It leaked worse than I could have imagined with the slightest touch of rain. The doors were going to kill or at the very least maim someone they only came to bridge of my nose level. Walked into them a few times working on the trailer.

I cleaned up the inside with my grinder and a flap disc, welded in some supports to bolt the shoe racks too, Added a divider wall of 065 aluminum, raised the doors to about 4-6 inches over my head (about 6’6) at the lowest point. I ran electrical throughout the rig. Added lights (complete with switch), welded up a forge swing out arm, fabricated an anvil tie down, and shoeingbox anchor. Installed 5, 5-peg shoe racks (thanks Amy) and installed a very nice stainless tool box inside (the aluminum truck box on the front was included, which is very handy), and of course my electrical reel. I also fabricated a slide out table for my band saw and jet belt grinder which I purchased from Stonewell along with the Drill press drawer and some sealing vinyl and awesomely strong caulking for sealing the exposed piano hinges. It took a little work and a lot of patients to get the leeks out. Now shes nice a dry. I msut thank Brent and Randy at stonewell for all the help they gave me over the phone, I’m very grateful. Heres how the trailer looks now.

I did not clean up the outside because I am not sure how to go about re-swirling around all the rivets. I will save that for the spring (or just before). I am very happy with how the trailer is coming along, and my 4.3liter s10 tows it nicely with no problems. I was worried about Turning and maneuvering (especially with the toolbox on the trailer) but by a strange coincidence someone ran into me and tore my bumper off a few moths ago and I can jackknife this thing right around with no trouble. =] Also it does not fish tail or dog track at highway speeds. It might wobble a bit (only when I hit bumps), but its minimal. Sometimes I find a tool or 2 out of the shoeing box, but other than that I’m impressed with its stability on the road. Not to mention its SO MUCH better than working out of the back of my truck, the slideout works great and locks into the place, the swingout I made is working great too. I really like how it came out.

I need to add a few things like a place to put all my tongs, pritchels, and the like. But At least Im working out of it now. And between the days I just take my truck (to do trims or run around on personal time) and the days I haul the trailer the fuel mileage is about the same considering the truck is basically empty now.

Josh,

Looks good. YOu got it set up pretty nice. I did find some pics of it before Ill get them to you.

Now quit decorating and get to work

WOW, Looks great Josh. Nice job!

Looks great , If you acid wash it that will make it look brand new. I use toon brite sold at boat supply like west marine they use it on the aluminium pontoon boats.

SlowShoe wrote: Use a 4 - 1/2" angle grinder with a ScotchBright pad to do the swirling. Use a chalk line to mark rows across the panel about 3" apart, then just follow each row overlapping as you go so that you have a nice pattern of overlapping circles. The Scotchbright pad will just swirl and flex right over the rivets.

Pretty easy, huh?

I agree with the acid wash. I use zep-a-lume from NAPA auto parts.
It will make the aluminum look new. Just spray on and rinse off.

Mark

Hey Josh, that looks real nice, I like it. You will have to let me know how you like it over time. I am considering a trailer. Thanks for the pictures.

Wow, lookin good! Glad those rack worked out for you! Let me know what method you use to clean the outside....mine needs to be done, too, rusted shoe dust stinks!!

Amy

Looks pretty snazzy! Nice set up! Good work!

Nice lookin rig. Lots of work setting it up, and you will enjoy it because you did it your self. Access to everything is the key and you hit it on the spot.
Mikel

Watch the acid wash I have seen it turn bodies white, then you might as well paint it. Swirling is easy enough done like like Tom said.

Hey Josh

That is kewl.

J.H. shoeing wrote:

Jeff, thanks buddy. Why does your location say Atlanta Georgia?