Flat bed Trailer, Aussie style!!

[Aussie]

I knew that....

Just not with it lately, stupid head cold

Thanks Travis

[Cossett]

Well Chris I have some on order for a trailer thats in the works and all the 1:1 "A" trailers that I have worked on / loader all have had checkered plate floors, some times you just have to think outside the square and look a other forms of modeling for idears.......

Cheers Tracy

[Aussie]

G'Day Tim,

I am only using this floor cos I couldn't think of any alternative, But, Once again, you have come up with the goods, Plywood sheet would look better, I would really like a checker plate look, but, am unable to find any at all.

Thanks Again, Paul

[glorydays24]

Looking good Paul, keep it up

Big John

[Aussie]

Thanks Big Fella,

Had a couple of spare hours today, so, I made a toolbox , bit rough, but, a coat of paint should help....I hope...









Paul

[Aussie]

Is it me, or have a lot of posts disappeared again, I posted on here yesterday after tracy and Chris posted and now those 3 posts have gone......???

[doodlebug]

Hey Aussie, Have you considered linoleum floor tile's for trailer decking? just a brain cramp.
Later, Neil#2 aka doodlebug.

[Aussie]

G'Day Neil,

I did post here yesterday, but, It disappeared

I did say that I have got my hands on some sheets of Plastruct Diamond plate which I will use as decking on top of the Tami deck boards, just waiting for it to arrive.

Thanks for the idea though, floor tiles would be good cos ya could scribe lines in them quite easily, sometimes the simplest ideas are the best...

BTW, I have started the "A" Trailer for this rig, I will get some pic's up tomorrow

Paul

[Aussie]

As promised, some pic's of the "A" Trailer,

Still in the early stages.....







Paul

[Aussie]

Small Update!!

Got some more done on the "B" Trailer today, attached the cross spurs and Tie-down rails along the sides and installed the 3rd axle...









Paul

[Aussie]

Thanks Uncle Timmy, Appreciate your input

As for you having to try harder, well, I don't think you'll have too much trouble keeping up, it has been said and I couldn't agree more that you and Chris (oztruck) are the best builders in Aus.

Paul

[Cossett]

I liking that trailer paul the tie down rails realy improve the look of it and chance of a sneck peak of it with the A-trailer ?

Cheers Tracy

[Aussie]

Thanks Tracy,

A sneak peak, Huh??? I dunno........

Oh, Ok Lol!!!

Here ya go.....











Paul

[Aussie]

My first ever attempt at soldering brass, trying to make front and rear load gates for the Trailer.



Very messy, but, A bit of patience and a good file should fix that

And, yes, it's supposed to be a bit crooked, never seen a working 1:1 trailer with shiny new ones...

Paul

[Aussie]

All good, Rear one done, Front one next...





Paul

[TINY-TRUCKER]

hi it`s looking good & you have given me some ideas for a few changes for my trailers. keep up the great work & keep the pixs coming as well
cheers paul
tiny-trucker

[Cossett]

The rear gate came out fine paul now lets see the full trailer gated sa timmy said but while your doing that how about some trailer winches for the rails like this and what are gates without some trailer tarps, I guess that will be a job for your partner??

While your at it don't forget the wheel & gate racks under the trailer anything else??? on that covers all the trailer accessories for now
Wait stop the press you need some Aussie branded mud flaps

Is that all for you build list paul or do you want some more

Cheers Tracy

[Aussie]

Geez, Tracy....anything else you want...Lol!!!

I already had the Tarps in mind, the side gates were an afterthought (thanks Tim), but, they will be done,

Gate & Spare Tyre rack is on the list too,

As for the Ratchet Tie-Downs....well....I guess they are do-able, will certainly give it a go

And the Mud Flaps are partially hidden behind the ICC Bar, so, "Marvin" Style is out, unfortunately

Phew.....is that all???

In the meantime, I completed the Front Load Gate and laid down a temporary deck....











Paul

[Aussie]

Got the first set of side gates done....8 more gates to go






Paul

[Aussie]

Plastruct Diamond plate arrived today, So, I wasted no time in getting it done, love this stuff, looks so good...





Think I worked out how to get the side gates on too...



Paul