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bagpipeswest · 02-13-2015, 01:03 AM

It's been awhile since my last post. I thought I would share a pic of my 1955 rainbow trailer that I just finished last year. http://loungebait.blogspot.ca/

El Dorado Jim · 02-13-2015, 01:05 AM

beautiful truck and trailer

seattle gmc · 02-13-2015, 01:17 AM

Got any more pics of the trailer? Here is my 58 Devile, that i hope to some day pull with the gmc.

bagpipeswest · 02-13-2015, 01:23 AM

my full resto is in the link. nice trailer. do you have a link to more pics? are you going to Lynden WA (Mt baker) this fall?

seattle gmc · 02-13-2015, 01:44 AM

I will try dig up some pics, but I must confess that we purchased the trailer from a nice guy from Enderby BC, he had a few trailers that were restored. I don't have enough time or skill to do a full resto on my own. I looked through your link, you did a great job, that interior was supper nice. I really liked your idea of a battery box up front. I have been sliding a heavy battery in and out of one of the storage bins in the rear of the camper, I think i might steal that idea.

Ozzy2013 · 02-13-2015, 02:06 AM

They both look great!

yuccales · 02-13-2015, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ozzy2013

they both look great!

x2!

**RenoKeene** · 02-13-2015, 10:24 AM

Beautifully done!
I'm right there with you guys, these canned hams are super cool.
Here's my 70 GMC and my 71 Scotty.

**Tom Vogel** · 02-13-2015, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by bagpipeswest

It's been awhile since my last post. I thought I would share a pic of my 1955 rainbow trailer that I just finished last year. http://loungebait.blogspot.ca/

LOVE your GMC!

Keith Seymore · 02-13-2015, 11:45 AM

Very nice (to all of the above).

K

**michael bustamante** · 02-13-2015, 11:55 AM

when the truck is lowered, do you guys add support springs to haul the trailers?

TheDude57 · 02-13-2015, 12:07 PM

Nice combos! RenoKeene that trailer is begging for some matching rally wheels to top it off.

**RenoKeene** · 02-13-2015, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDude57

Nice combos! RenoKeene that trailer is begging for some matching rally wheels to top it off.

I'm holding out for a pair of original Scotty caps, very rare and very expensive.

bagpipeswest · 02-13-2015, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by RenoKeene

I'm holding out for a pair of original Scotty caps, very rare and very expensive.

I love your set up. truck and trailer well done. These turn heads. not a $50 000 truck and a $50 000 trailer.

bagpipeswest · 02-13-2015, 12:08 PM

before I but the batteries and the tank up on the tongue, my tongue weight was around 100 lbs. (12 ft) not much of a drop. I know my big trailer drops 4" even with the stabilizing bars on it. 600 lbs (29 ft) tongue weight
I know that really didn't answer your question. But it give you an idea of the drop.

**special-K** · 02-13-2015, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bagpipeswest

It's been awhile since my last post. I thought I would share a pic of my 1955 rainbow trailer that I just finished last year.

I like that combo! Sweet K1500 and cool camper. Lots of nice campers here!

bagpipeswest · 02-13-2015, 12:48 PM

can can see here how much the truck drops with the big trailer

bagpipeswest · 02-13-2015, 12:52 PM

one more pic of the hitch. when the license is down you don't even know that I have a hitch. The 7 pin connector is up underneath out of sight

seattle gmc · 02-13-2015, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bagpipeswest

can can see here how much the truck drops with the big trailer

Man.... Your prowler looks awesome too. You repainted it right??

I love lookin at vintage trailers. The Scotty is killer too. We originally wanted a sportsman, but wound up with our deville. In the end they are all really cool.

Here is a link, if it works from the for sale ad of our trailer. Its cool googling 58 deville trailer and seeing your own rig in the images.

http://littlevintagetrailer.com/2013...iler-for-sale/

bagpipeswest · 02-13-2015, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by seattle gmc

Man.... Your prowler looks awesome too. You repainted it right??

I love lookin at vintage trailers. The Scotty is killer too. We originally wanted a sportsman, but wound up with our deville. In the end they are all really cool.

Here is a link, if it works from the for sale ad of our trailer. Its cool googling 58 deville trailer and seeing your own rig in the images.

http://littlevintagetrailer.com/2013...iler-for-sale/

WOW gorgeous what is the car you tow it with. I hope you camp in it

seattle gmc · 02-13-2015, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bagpipeswest

WOW gorgeous what is the car you tow it with. I hope you camp in it

Those pics were from the classified add. The seller painted the trailer to match his studebaker.

We do camp quite often in it, which is why if you see the trailer in person there are quite a few scratches and dings. Oh well, we didn't buy just to look at it in the driveway. We are pulling it with this, but someday hopefully the k2500 can do the job.

**67 cst swb** · 02-13-2015, 01:42 PM

Someday I hope to post an image in this type thread.
I have a 1948 Cub Tear Drop trailer. It needs to be completely redone, including body damage. But I love the little Tear Drop Trailers.
This is what Mine looks like, but in way worse shape.
http://www.davisengineering.net/47cub/47cub.html

**michael bustamante** · 02-13-2015, 01:51 PM

i would love to get me an old lo-boy trailer and use my stepper to go camping in. im petting a hitch on but i was thinking i might have to put helper springs on too. 4" drop.
great pics too guys

bagpipeswest · 02-13-2015, 09:26 PM

i only painted the green stripes. they were a rainbow of blue strips and gold on the bottom.

02-13-2015, 01:03 AM	#1
bagpipeswest Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: victoria British Columbia Posts: 50	1972 gmc and 1955 trailer It's been awhile since my last post. I thought I would share a pic of my 1955 rainbow trailer that I just finished last year. http://loungebait.blogspot.ca/ Attached Images __________________ 1955 rainbow travel trailer 1972 GMC sierra grande 4x4 1994 impala SS

02-13-2015, 01:05 AM	#2
El Dorado Jim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: El Dorado Ca Posts: 3,374	Re: 1972 gmc and 1955 trailer beautiful truck and trailer

02-13-2015, 01:17 AM	#3
seattle gmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 155	Re: 1972 gmc and 1955 trailer Got any more pics of the trailer? Here is my 58 Devile, that i hope to some day pull with the gmc. Attached Images __________________ 1970 GMC K2500 aka MaTeR 2007 Chevy Silverado 1500HD Classic

02-13-2015, 01:23 AM	#4
bagpipeswest Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: victoria British Columbia Posts: 50	Re: 1972 gmc and 1955 trailer my full resto is in the link. nice trailer. do you have a link to more pics? are you going to Lynden WA (Mt baker) this fall? __________________ 1955 rainbow travel trailer 1972 GMC sierra grande 4x4 1994 impala SS

02-13-2015, 01:44 AM	#5
seattle gmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 155	Re: 1972 gmc and 1955 trailer I will try dig up some pics, but I must confess that we purchased the trailer from a nice guy from Enderby BC, he had a few trailers that were restored. I don't have enough time or skill to do a full resto on my own. I looked through your link, you did a great job, that interior was supper nice. I really liked your idea of a battery box up front. I have been sliding a heavy battery in and out of one of the storage bins in the rear of the camper, I think i might steal that idea. __________________ 1970 GMC K2500 aka MaTeR 2007 Chevy Silverado 1500HD Classic

02-13-2015, 02:06 AM	#6
Ozzy2013 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Elkton Posts: 693	Re: 1972 gmc and 1955 trailer They both look great!

02-13-2015, 10:24 AM	#8
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,029	Re: 1972 gmc and 1955 trailer Beautifully done! I'm right there with you guys, these canned hams are super cool. Here's my 70 GMC and my 71 Scotty. Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

02-13-2015, 11:45 AM	#10
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,230	Re: 1972 gmc and 1955 trailer Very nice (to all of the above). K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

02-13-2015, 11:55 AM	#11
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,862	Re: 1972 gmc and 1955 trailer when the truck is lowered, do you guys add support springs to haul the trailers? __________________ 1967custom

02-13-2015, 12:07 PM	#12
TheDude57 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Saint Joseph, Michigan Posts: 40	Re: 1972 gmc and 1955 trailer Nice combos! RenoKeene that trailer is begging for some matching rally wheels to top it off. __________________ Somedays you kill it, Somedays you choke Somedays you blast off, Somedays you just smoke.

02-13-2015, 12:08 PM	#15
bagpipeswest Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: victoria British Columbia Posts: 50	Re: 1972 gmc and 1955 trailer before I but the batteries and the tank up on the tongue, my tongue weight was around 100 lbs. (12 ft) not much of a drop. I know my big trailer drops 4" even with the stabilizing bars on it. 600 lbs (29 ft) tongue weight I know that really didn't answer your question. But it give you an idea of the drop. __________________ 1955 rainbow travel trailer 1972 GMC sierra grande 4x4 1994 impala SS

02-13-2015, 12:48 PM	#17
bagpipeswest Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: victoria British Columbia Posts: 50	Re: 1972 gmc and 1955 trailer can can see here how much the truck drops with the big trailer Attached Images __________________ 1955 rainbow travel trailer 1972 GMC sierra grande 4x4 1994 impala SS

02-13-2015, 12:52 PM	#18
bagpipeswest Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: victoria British Columbia Posts: 50	Re: 1972 gmc and 1955 trailer one more pic of the hitch. when the license is down you don't even know that I have a hitch. The 7 pin connector is up underneath out of sight Attached Images __________________ 1955 rainbow travel trailer 1972 GMC sierra grande 4x4 1994 impala SS

02-13-2015, 01:42 PM	#22
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Re: 1972 gmc and 1955 trailer Someday I hope to post an image in this type thread. I have a 1948 Cub Tear Drop trailer. It needs to be completely redone, including body damage. But I love the little Tear Drop Trailers. This is what Mine looks like, but in way worse shape. http://www.davisengineering.net/47cub/47cub.html __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White Last edited by 67 cst swb; 02-13-2015 at 01:56 PM.

02-13-2015, 01:51 PM	#23
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,862	Re: 1972 gmc and 1955 trailer i would love to get me an old lo-boy trailer and use my stepper to go camping in. im petting a hitch on but i was thinking i might have to put helper springs on too. 4" drop. great pics too guys __________________ 1967custom



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02-13-2015, 09:26 PM	#24
bagpipeswest Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: victoria British Columbia Posts: 50	Re: 1972 gmc and 1955 trailer i only painted the green stripes. they were a rainbow of blue strips and gold on the bottom. __________________ 1955 rainbow travel trailer 1972 GMC sierra grande 4x4 1994 impala SS

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