Make trailer using C20 frame and bed - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Don Brace** · 12-18-2007, 06:01 AM

I have a good C20 frame and bed and want to make a trailer. Looking for information on where to cut the frame and the size of hitch to use.
Thanks
Don MN

ChevLoRay · 12-18-2007, 06:35 AM

I can' tell you where to cut the frame, but you gotta think about the size of the channel and know that it's not going to be a light trailer. With that said, a minimum size ball is going to be a 2-inch, so the coupler will have to be that set-up. A 2 and 5/8-inch coupler may be appropriate, but it all depends on what you plan to haul, i.e., how much weight you MAY be hauling when you pull it.

What about trailer brakes? I know you won't want to do hydraulics, but it's possible with a surge set-up, to use the brakes that are already on the axle.

teeitup · 12-18-2007, 06:57 AM

Don, I got one out there already cut and made into a trailer, I'll get a pic today for you. The only thing I don't like about it is, its a 3/4 ton coil spring, they tend to sway more, leaf would be better. I go 2 inch ball hitch with no problems. Randy

teeitup · 12-18-2007, 08:04 AM

pics

My72BB · 12-18-2007, 08:35 AM

Definately go with leafs...I had a coil spring frame and bed and it was the most horrible pulling trailer I have ever pulled. Even with very stiff shocks it kept acting like it wanted to roll over.

Just my .02

Alan

**Don Brace** · 12-19-2007, 02:27 PM

Randy
Thanks for the pictures. I found a complete write up on line as to how to make the conversion.
The radio arrived today.
Thanks
Don MN

12-18-2007, 06:01 AM	#1
Don Brace Active Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Clarks Grove MN Posts: 487	Make trailer using C20 frame and bed I have a good C20 frame and bed and want to make a trailer. Looking for information on where to cut the frame and the size of hitch to use. Thanks Don MN __________________ Don Brace 55 Nomad 56 Nomad 58 Impalla Coupe 58 Bel-Aire 4D HT 61 Impala CVRT 409 4 SP 2- 71 Longhorns Always looking for old toy trains, Juke boxes Pin ball and game machines.

12-18-2007, 06:35 AM	#2
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Make trailer using C20 frame and bed I can' tell you where to cut the frame, but you gotta think about the size of the channel and know that it's not going to be a light trailer. With that said, a minimum size ball is going to be a 2-inch, so the coupler will have to be that set-up. A 2 and 5/8-inch coupler may be appropriate, but it all depends on what you plan to haul, i.e., how much weight you MAY be hauling when you pull it. What about trailer brakes? I know you won't want to do hydraulics, but it's possible with a surge set-up, to use the brakes that are already on the axle. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

12-18-2007, 06:57 AM	#3
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Re: Make trailer using C20 frame and bed Don, I got one out there already cut and made into a trailer, I'll get a pic today for you. The only thing I don't like about it is, its a 3/4 ton coil spring, they tend to sway more, leaf would be better. I go 2 inch ball hitch with no problems. Randy __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

12-18-2007, 08:04 AM	#4
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Re: Make trailer using C20 frame and bed pics Attached Images __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

12-18-2007, 08:35 AM	#5
My72BB Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fairfield, PA Posts: 503	Re: Make trailer using C20 frame and bed Definately go with leafs...I had a coil spring frame and bed and it was the most horrible pulling trailer I have ever pulled. Even with very stiff shocks it kept acting like it wanted to roll over. Just my .02 Alan

12-19-2007, 02:27 PM	#6
Don Brace Active Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Clarks Grove MN Posts: 487	Re: Make trailer using C20 frame and bed Randy Thanks for the pictures. I found a complete write up on line as to how to make the conversion. The radio arrived today. Thanks Don MN __________________ Don Brace 55 Nomad 56 Nomad 58 Impalla Coupe 58 Bel-Aire 4D HT 61 Impala CVRT 409 4 SP 2- 71 Longhorns Always looking for old toy trains, Juke boxes Pin ball and game machines.



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