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FEDs on trailers
gasserx:
Wow RacinJacin! That trailer is awesome.
And the license plate is way cool. Are you allowed to use that? Or is it just for display.
janjon:
Jacin might be a bit too modest to post his you-tube functional video of his traile, hope I'm not overstepping here, I think it's way cool and functional.
RacinJacin:
Gasserx, No it's only for display. Did I mention I am occasionally VERY forgetful. <big grin>
Not a lot of people notice such things - but it's usually good for a laugh when they do.
Thanks Janjon, I have always planned on making this trailer a "convertible" in terms of having a enclosure. I have narrowed it down to 2 designs I really REALLY like. I just have to pick one. Both versions will be very reminiscent of a Mr. Ed style because I have always loved those - plus I tow with a small pickup (47 Ford) so for me less is more. I might sound like I've lost my marbles, but in one possible version it would be pretty much one piece and would pivot at the front - the problems with this design is: No access when top is on - (I store the car on the trailer in the garage. Next the rear section would need to fold a little to allow the whole caboodle to still fit in my 22' garage. In the next possible version the trailer top would be 2 pieces. The front section would be stationary. The rear section would slide OVER the front. This would solve to problems- first it would allow me to leave everything in place and have access to the motor when stored in the garage - it would also allow me to have the angled rear - just need to slide it forward before backing into the garage - I am leaning towards this version as it seems to address more of my issues - although it might be a tad more difficult to pull off - sealing would be a slight challenge, but not (I hope) be impossible.
These are the thoughts that keep popping up in my head..... to be continued. :-)
gasserx:
Wow, seeing that video... Super awesome. Looks great and lots of cool deatils. Even the color is great :D
PSweeney:
--- Quote from: RacinJacin on November 05, 2014, 05:37:23 PM ---Gasserx, No it's only for display. Did I mention I am occasionally VERY forgetful. <big grin>
Not a lot of people notice such things - but it's usually good for a laugh when they do.
Thanks Janjon, I have always planned on making this trailer a "convertible" in terms of having a enclosure. I have narrowed it down to 2 designs I really REALLY like. I just have to pick one. Both versions will be very reminiscent of a Mr. Ed style because I have always loved those - plus I tow with a small pickup (47 Ford) so for me less is more. I might sound like I've lost my marbles, but in one possible version it would be pretty much one piece and would pivot at the front - the problems with this design is: No access when top is on - (I store the car on the trailer in the garage. Next the rear section would need to fold a little to allow the whole caboodle to still fit in my 22' garage. In the next possible version the trailer top would be 2 pieces. The front section would be stationary. The rear section would slide OVER the front. This would solve to problems- first it would allow me to leave everything in place and have access to the motor when stored in the garage - it would also allow me to have the angled rear - just need to slide it forward before backing into the garage - I am leaning towards this version as it seems to address more of my issues - although it might be a tad more difficult to pull off - sealing would be a slight challenge, but not (I hope) be impossible.
These are the thoughts that keep popping up in my head..... to be continued. :-)
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very cool idea. I'm thinking of the same primarily for access when garaged. In stead of having the rear section sliding forward, you could have the rear top and sides and tailgate hinged and fold them forward. Might be easier to seal. Whatever you do please post a build thread here.
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