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i found this on Craigs list for free.

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boat2.jpg | Hits: 649 | Size: 77.39 KB | Posted on: 4/21/07 | Link to this image


this boat was in poor shape.

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boat3.jpg | Hits: 459 | Size: 90.71 KB | Posted on: 4/21/07 | Link to this image


here is the last picture of the boat.

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trailer.jpg | Hits: 473 | Size: 96.6 KB | Posted on: 5/17/05 | Link to this image


This was an old boat trailer that i am making into a Flat 6'X10" trailer.

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trailer2.jpg | Hits: 492 | Size: 103.47 KB | Posted on: 5/17/05 | Link to this image


I need to fix the tounge and the pivet mount was damaged so i cut out the old bolt.

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newtrailer4.jpg | Hits: 500 | Size: 73.06 KB | Posted on: 9/26/05 | Link to this image


while getting parts i found this chipper shipping create. the store owner said get it out of here....so i did. this will make a great plat form base. just alittle cutting and welding.

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this was the rest or the top of the create. 2"X2" thin stock.

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here is the base all cut and getting ready to re-weld the correct way.not bad for free...

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trailer.JPG | Hits: 481 | Size: 71.22 KB | Posted on: 4/2/07 | Link to this image


ok- it been awhile but some of the plans changed. i got this back out on the side yard and started to build the trailer. it will be 4'X10" when completed. i needed to fix the hinge so here is the parts all lined up.

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trailer3.JPG | Hits: 395 | Size: 60.08 KB | Posted on: 4/2/07 | Link to this image


this is what i came up with i welded in a round stock in the square tubing to give a better weld angle.

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trailer4.JPG | Hits: 422 | Size: 50.25 KB | Posted on: 4/2/07 | Link to this image


here is the top view of the new hinge.

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trailer5.JPG | Hits: 405 | Size: 73.79 KB | Posted on: 4/2/07 | Link to this image


i then took a tire iron and chopped the rod to the correct size. i then drilled and pinned the hinge into place.

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trailer6.JPG | Hits: 418 | Size: 73.59 KB | Posted on: 4/2/07 | Link to this image


out came the axle. i had many different ideas on size but the final size is going to be 4X9 or 4X10.

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trailernew.JPG | Hits: 423 | Size: 71.08 KB | Posted on: 4/2/07 | Link to this image


i had this steel shelf sitting on the side of the house and it was 42" wide so i chopped in half. I welding it to the center bars.

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trailernew2.JPG | Hits: 418 | Size: 74.21 KB | Posted on: 4/2/07 | Link to this image


Here is the other side. it is almost ready for the deck and sides.

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trailer47.JPG | Hits: 451 | Size: 71.35 KB | Posted on: 4/8/07 | Link to this image


now the deck is all weleded. here is the front lower deck protection and start of the side.

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trailer47b.JPG | Hits: 470 | Size: 76.78 KB | Posted on: 4/8/07 | Link to this image


i installed the front leg and wheel.

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trailer47c.JPG | Hits: 634 | Size: 68.46 KB | Posted on: 4/8/07 | Link to this image


here is another view of the completed deck.

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trailer47d.JPG | Hits: 477 | Size: 86.89 KB | Posted on: 4/8/07 | Link to this image


with the corner posts in place i was tring a few different sides rails and supports. this was the final look. it is currently duct tape.

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trailer47e.JPG | Hits: 477 | Size: 78.2 KB | Posted on: 4/8/07 | Link to this image


here is what it will look like from behind. i do not need the 2 supports in the front but it looks better.

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here is what it will look like from the front.

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traileralmostdone.JPG | Hits: 444 | Size: 77.35 KB | Posted on: 4/8/07 | Link to this image


ok all the sides and rails are done. i just need to add the floor and wireing for the lights. then paint

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just need the lights and saftey chain and the other fender and she is ready to roll.

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traileralmostdone3.JPG | Hits: 405 | Size: 76.23 KB | Posted on: 4/8/07 | Link to this image


here it is from the front. i put the bed liner in to see how it look completed.

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traileralmostdone4.JPG | Hits: 452 | Size: 79.2 KB | Posted on: 4/8/07 | Link to this image


here is is from the rear.

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trailer almost done5.JPG | Hits: 414 | Size: 75.48 KB | Posted on: 4/21/07 | Link to this image


i got the sides all welded in place.and a coat of flat black on the metal.

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here is the front almost done.

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trailer almost done7.JPG | Hits: 434 | Size: 65.37 KB | Posted on: 4/21/07 | Link to this image


here it is with a new floor.

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trailer almost done7a.JPG | Hits: 418 | Size: 64.66 KB | Posted on: 4/21/07 | Link to this image


i got a set of trailer lights from home depot. $20

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here is the back of the light package.

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here is the light kit open.

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i bolted the lights in place. looking good.

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here is the light installed on the pass side.

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trailerlast5.JPG | Hits: 435 | Size: 62.18 KB | Posted on: 4/21/07 | Link to this image


here is the safety chain anchor.

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trailerlast.JPG | Hits: 437 | Size: 65.39 KB | Posted on: 4/21/07 | Link to this image


you can see the light and the shocks installed.

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trailerlast2.JPG | Hits: 414 | Size: 60.74 KB | Posted on: 4/21/07 | Link to this image


here is the pass side shock installed

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trailerlast4.JPG | Hits: 424 | Size: 80.03 KB | Posted on: 4/21/07 | Link to this image


here is the pass side fender installed.

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trailerlast3.JPG | Hits: 467 | Size: 69.1 KB | Posted on: 4/21/07 | Link to this image


here is the driver side. it turned out good. Time to register it and go put it to work.

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safety chain.JPG | Hits: 430 | Size: 68.73 KB | Posted on: 5/15/07 | Link to this image


here is the final part the safety chain installed.

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trailerdone.JPG | Hits: 659 | Size: 56.98 KB | Posted on: 7/3/07 | Link to this image


here is the trailer with the new deck and some of the corners clipped.This was a great project.


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