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Blitz · 02-17-2009, 08:19 PM

Ok. I was up late cruising through threads a couple weeks ago and ran across a post/pic of a photoshopped custom trailer. It was someone's concept of a '67 grill and hood fused to it's own bed to make a unique trailer. Loosely like the Plymouth Prowler trailers. I can't remember at all where I saw it but I believe it was in one of the Project Build threads. Can't be for certain. If anyone has seen this cool character and can find it again please Post It Up!

Security guy · 02-17-2009, 08:25 PM

I saw it too. It may have been a photo shopped pic. I know there were a few pics and one or two looked like a shoppped pic. It will come up somewhere.

67_C-30 · 02-17-2009, 08:27 PM

Here ya go!

Skirkpat · 02-17-2009, 09:14 PM

Photo shop ^^^^^^^^

lofly'a · 02-17-2009, 09:16 PM

would'nt tow well at all in that configuration, but would be a great conversation piece at shows. maybe a cool gas grill for tailgating, or..........a cool guestbed or lounge are for my gameroom!!

yotaforce · 02-17-2009, 09:32 PM

I'm building a matching longbed trailer for my '68. It won't have the front end grafted onto it (which is a great idea!) but it will be painted to match and on air bags to match! I thaught about integrating a pop up camper within the bedsides which would make a great long distance show cruiser.

70 Suburban · 02-17-2009, 10:18 PM

Lol i was thinkin the same thing... But my pop up is too big

Blitz · 02-18-2009, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67_C-30

Here ya go!

Sa weet! Where was that? I think I want to go back and read that thread again anyway. Haha, thanks.

Andy4639 · 02-18-2009, 01:28 AM

Why would it not tow well like this? It would be a beach to backup I bet!

OARNGESI · 02-18-2009, 01:33 AM

Doesnt that have more front than back

Andy4639 · 02-18-2009, 01:41 AM

With a good tongue on it I can't see any reason it wouldn't tow just fine.

lofly'a · 02-18-2009, 02:22 AM

i said that cuz i would tow it from the front since the tail lights are at the "rear" technically. have you ever pulled a trailer that was "tail heavy". towed from the front with the axle that far forward would be tail heavy in that more weight would be behind the axle versus the front and would fishtail down the highway. am i looking at it different from you, if you put the tongue on the rear then yea it would tow fine but backwards in my mind.

Andy4639 · 02-18-2009, 04:21 AM

Well I can't see putting enough weight in it to make it tow that bad either way. I alway's like the weight to be over the wheels on any trailer. You maybe correct I don't know but I do like it.

lofly'a · 02-18-2009, 04:49 AM

would'nt make any diff. if it was empty, the weight behind the axle would be greater and that alone would make it fish tail. does'nt matter how long u make the tongue unless u keep extending until it gets tongue heavy and that would just be wrong. any trailer will do this regardless of length, it must have sufficient tongue weight to follow in a straight line. look at any trailer correctly built, and you'll see that the axle/axles are aft of center. even a 50/50 balanced trailer will not pull correctly, there must be more weight in front of the axle, and even a good trailer that is loaded tail heavy will follow like a mad calf on a rope.

vexvader · 02-18-2009, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lofly'a

would'nt make any diff. if it was empty, the weight behind the axle would be greater and that alone would make it fish tail. does'nt matter how long u make the tongue unless u keep extending until it gets tongue heavy and that would just be wrong. any trailer will do this regardless of length, it must have sufficient tongue weight to follow in a straight line. look at any trailer correctly built, and you'll see that the axle/axles are aft of center. even a 50/50 balanced trailer will not pull correctly, there must be more weight in front of the axle, and even a good trailer that is loaded tail heavy will follow like a mad calf on a rope.

Hey guys,

This is a photo shop pic so the point of how it would tow is really “moot”.

If I were really making a trailer like this, I would use a long bed and just use the front grill as a head board. I have seen tons of people cut the frame and make trailers out of long and short beds and they tow just fine.

This is a great idea! I love it.

MM

Bugsy_malonn · 02-18-2009, 01:41 PM

How about doing it more like this

lofly'a · 02-19-2009, 05:39 PM

i am aware that it's a photoshop, and that fact had nothing to do with the debate, and i've seen quite a few made into trailers long and short, and have pulled a few that followed bad and good. debates on this forum need not be negative rather informative, and i hope maybe someone that is not familiar with this topic may have gained some insight from the posts.

metalman1968 · 02-19-2009, 07:40 PM

Hello, Rule of thumb for building trailers. Axle set back from center of bed; 1'' per 12'' of bed lenth. 6' bed, axle 6'' back from center. Has always worked well for many trailer manufacturers. Just trying to help. Larry

Andy4639 · 02-19-2009, 08:04 PM

Now see I did learn something. Whoever photochoped this didn't know he should have placed the wheels off center!

vexvader · 04-24-2009, 09:24 PM

I learned something too

Thanks guys!

Quote:

Originally Posted by lofly'a

i am aware that it's a photoshop, and that fact had nothing to do with the debate, and i've seen quite a few made into trailers long and short, and have pulled a few that followed bad and good. debates on this forum need not be negative rather informative, and i hope maybe someone that is not familiar with this topic may have gained some insight from the posts.

02-17-2009, 08:19 PM	#1
Blitz Mr. Thread Killer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Norcross, GA Posts: 388	67 custom nose/bed trailer Ok. I was up late cruising through threads a couple weeks ago and ran across a post/pic of a photoshopped custom trailer. It was someone's concept of a '67 grill and hood fused to it's own bed to make a unique trailer. Loosely like the Plymouth Prowler trailers. I can't remember at all where I saw it but I believe it was in one of the Project Build threads. Can't be for certain. If anyone has seen this cool character and can find it again please Post It Up!

02-17-2009, 08:25 PM	#2
Security guy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sarasota, Fl. Posts: 441	Re: 67 custom nose/bed trailer I saw it too. It may have been a photo shopped pic. I know there were a few pics and one or two looked like a shoppped pic. It will come up somewhere.

02-17-2009, 08:27 PM	#3
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02-17-2009, 09:14 PM	#4
Skirkpat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: K.C. Missouri Posts: 1,024	Re: 67 custom nose/bed trailer Photo shop ^^^^^^^^

02-17-2009, 09:16 PM	#5
lofly'a Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Alexandria, LA 71301 Posts: 1,451	Re: 67 custom nose/bed trailer would'nt tow well at all in that configuration, but would be a great conversation piece at shows. maybe a cool gas grill for tailgating, or..........a cool guestbed or lounge are for my gameroom!! __________________ -02 avalanche (daily driver) -66 gto ragtop 389/400 (garage queen, hand-me-down from dad) -72 Tribute Trans Am (6.0LS/T56 6-speed) in progress -2003 YUKON (Wife's) -71 gmc swb fleet (current project, gonna shave everything, bags, stuff w/ 20's, gen III powertrain) -48 3100 SWB - 12/31/23 LONG TERM Project Last edited by lofly'a; 02-17-2009 at 09:37 PM.

02-17-2009, 09:32 PM	#6
yotaforce Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rutherfordton, NC Posts: 89	Re: 67 custom nose/bed trailer I'm building a matching longbed trailer for my '68. It won't have the front end grafted onto it (which is a great idea!) but it will be painted to match and on air bags to match! I thaught about integrating a pop up camper within the bedsides which would make a great long distance show cruiser. __________________ When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. When I was laid off, I opened my own business. So now I need a bailout to keep my business open, so I can hire more help, so I can stimulate our economy, so people can pay on their mortgage, so the mortgage company won't need a multi-billion dollar bailout!

02-17-2009, 10:18 PM	#7
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: 67 custom nose/bed trailer Lol i was thinkin the same thing... But my pop up is too big

02-18-2009, 01:28 AM	#9
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: 67 custom nose/bed trailer Why would it not tow well like this? It would be a beach to backup I bet! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-18-2009, 01:33 AM	#10
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: 67 custom nose/bed trailer Doesnt that have more front than back __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

02-18-2009, 01:41 AM	#11
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: 67 custom nose/bed trailer With a good tongue on it I can't see any reason it wouldn't tow just fine. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-18-2009, 02:22 AM	#12
lofly'a Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Alexandria, LA 71301 Posts: 1,451	Re: 67 custom nose/bed trailer i said that cuz i would tow it from the front since the tail lights are at the "rear" technically. have you ever pulled a trailer that was "tail heavy". towed from the front with the axle that far forward would be tail heavy in that more weight would be behind the axle versus the front and would fishtail down the highway. am i looking at it different from you, if you put the tongue on the rear then yea it would tow fine but backwards in my mind. __________________ -02 avalanche (daily driver) -66 gto ragtop 389/400 (garage queen, hand-me-down from dad) -72 Tribute Trans Am (6.0LS/T56 6-speed) in progress -2003 YUKON (Wife's) -71 gmc swb fleet (current project, gonna shave everything, bags, stuff w/ 20's, gen III powertrain) -48 3100 SWB - 12/31/23 LONG TERM Project Last edited by lofly'a; 02-18-2009 at 02:28 AM.

02-18-2009, 04:21 AM	#13
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: 67 custom nose/bed trailer Well I can't see putting enough weight in it to make it tow that bad either way. I alway's like the weight to be over the wheels on any trailer. You maybe correct I don't know but I do like it. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. Last edited by Andy4639; 02-18-2009 at 04:22 AM.

02-18-2009, 04:49 AM	#14
lofly'a Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Alexandria, LA 71301 Posts: 1,451	Re: 67 custom nose/bed trailer would'nt make any diff. if it was empty, the weight behind the axle would be greater and that alone would make it fish tail. does'nt matter how long u make the tongue unless u keep extending until it gets tongue heavy and that would just be wrong. any trailer will do this regardless of length, it must have sufficient tongue weight to follow in a straight line. look at any trailer correctly built, and you'll see that the axle/axles are aft of center. even a 50/50 balanced trailer will not pull correctly, there must be more weight in front of the axle, and even a good trailer that is loaded tail heavy will follow like a mad calf on a rope. __________________ -02 avalanche (daily driver) -66 gto ragtop 389/400 (garage queen, hand-me-down from dad) -72 Tribute Trans Am (6.0LS/T56 6-speed) in progress -2003 YUKON (Wife's) -71 gmc swb fleet (current project, gonna shave everything, bags, stuff w/ 20's, gen III powertrain) -48 3100 SWB - 12/31/23 LONG TERM Project Last edited by lofly'a; 02-18-2009 at 05:00 AM.

02-18-2009, 01:41 PM	#16
Bugsy_malonn Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Emmett ID Posts: 98	Re: 67 custom nose/bed trailer How about doing it more like this __________________ 71 GMC 1 ton dually tow truck "Cooters tow truck from the Dukes of Hazzard" 1988 chevy 1 ton 4x4 Chevy step van "dont know what to do with it yet LOL" 1940 chrysler 1949 dodge panel rat rod 1989 jeep cherokee "With a 8 inch lift and a ton of other stuff and two parts jeeps" Then the wifes van LOL

02-19-2009, 05:39 PM	#17
lofly'a Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Alexandria, LA 71301 Posts: 1,451	Re: 67 custom nose/bed trailer i am aware that it's a photoshop, and that fact had nothing to do with the debate, and i've seen quite a few made into trailers long and short, and have pulled a few that followed bad and good. debates on this forum need not be negative rather informative, and i hope maybe someone that is not familiar with this topic may have gained some insight from the posts. __________________ -02 avalanche (daily driver) -66 gto ragtop 389/400 (garage queen, hand-me-down from dad) -72 Tribute Trans Am (6.0LS/T56 6-speed) in progress -2003 YUKON (Wife's) -71 gmc swb fleet (current project, gonna shave everything, bags, stuff w/ 20's, gen III powertrain) -48 3100 SWB - 12/31/23 LONG TERM Project



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02-19-2009, 07:40 PM	#18
metalman1968 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: yakima wa. Posts: 95	Re: 67 custom nose/bed trailer Hello, Rule of thumb for building trailers. Axle set back from center of bed; 1'' per 12'' of bed lenth. 6' bed, axle 6'' back from center. Has always worked well for many trailer manufacturers. Just trying to help. Larry

02-19-2009, 08:04 PM	#19
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: 67 custom nose/bed trailer Now see I did learn something. Whoever photochoped this didn't know he should have placed the wheels off center! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

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