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Hubscrub · 09-20-2010, 09:15 PM

i seen that burb^ in a local car show a couple months ago........here is my trailer made out of an 86 swb

West Texas Z · 09-20-2010, 09:34 PM

Whoa!! thanks for the pics guys. Good looking rigs.

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Originally Posted by texasfunk

first of all moses. i amextremly jealous at how goot the truck looks woth my old TG band and whels on it, second, i had the idea of a trailer BBQ pit to match my 87! custom painted and everything! esp considering i had 6 20" wheels at the time for it! it is a great idea! need any help lemme know! we'll fire up the welders at the shop!

and im a texas fan, booo ya!

:P

BOOOOOOOOOOOO Thomas. I'm going to hold you up to helping with me with this project bro.

I litterally want to be tailgating with my set up. lol

RuralRoute C-30 · 09-20-2010, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 78 Chevyrado

I like them!

Wondering how hard it would be to take a tandem trailer and fabricate a stretched long bed...about 14' long.

Nice thread.

Mark

Big Port Jimmy 6 · 09-20-2010, 10:28 PM

Ok so this is completely off the cuff. 1rst I am not sure if I would use the truck frame. Its heavy and really overrated for the weight. Build a custom chassis with torsion suspension. You could possibly adapt a front rotor to the torsion spindle to keep the big bolt pattern, or get a matching wheel from your truck in the ford 5 on 4 1/2 pattern and use a standard trailer hub. Use the space that you free up to build underslung gray and fresh water tanks. Baffled to prevent slosh while driving. You could hide the fill valve in the gas filler door. Consider a generator for electricity. You need it for a kicking sound system, satellite and TV right, or for a small fridge.Mount a small sink in the corner of the bed for hand washing and such I would mount the cooker on the tongue. Either make the cooker swing out,or make the tongue removable.
I would want 4 corner jacks for leveling and stability. Store a stainless topped work table and an eating table with some chairs in the bed. You could adapt an easy up style canopy to the bed side with two short legs and two longer legs for a "work" station and one other easy up to eat under. Top it all with a tonneau cover and you will have seriously kickin tailgate setup. Of course it would cost as much as the truck but you could do it in stages. Jay

West Texas Z · 09-20-2010, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Port Jimmy 6

Ok so this is completely off the cuff. 1rst I am not sure if I would use the truck frame. Its heavy and really overrated for the weight. Build a custom chassis with torsion suspension. You could possibly adapt a front rotor to the torsion spindle to keep the big bolt pattern, or get a matching wheel from your truck in the ford 5 on 4 1/2 pattern and use a standard trailer hub. Use the space that you free up to build underslung gray and fresh water tanks. Baffled to prevent slosh while driving. You could hide the fill valve in the gas filler door. Consider a generator for electricity. You need it for a kicking sound system, satellite and TV right, or for a small fridge.Mount a small sink in the corner of the bed for hand washing and such I would mount the cooker on the tongue. Either make the cooker swing out,or make the tongue removable.
I would want 4 corner jacks for leveling and stability. Store a stainless topped work table and an eating table with some chairs in the bed. You could adapt an easy up style canopy to the bed side with two short legs and two longer legs for a "work" station and one other easy up to eat under. Top it all with a tonneau cover and you will have seriously kickin tailgate setup. Of course it would cost as much as the truck but you could do it in stages. Jay

Thats exactly what I will do with the side of the bed. I saw a tent at Wallmart. http://common2.csnimages.com/lf/1/ha...Texas-Tech.jpg

texasfunk · 09-20-2010, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by West Texas Z

Whoa!! thanks for the pics guys. Good looking rigs.

BOOOOOOOOOOOO Thomas. I'm going to hold you up to helping with me with this project bro.

I litterally want to be tailgating with my set up. lol

lol, that was lame

and hold me too it! i think it'll be SWEET!!!!

**thinair** · 09-20-2010, 10:45 PM

Buddy of mine's truck......as you can see,it doesn't move too often,but....

West Texas Z · 09-20-2010, 11:20 PM

For Thomas lol

3r!c84 · 09-20-2010, 11:30 PM

Lmfaooo!!!!!!! ^

silvereagle07 · 09-21-2010, 07:55 AM

Now that's funny! You guys sure do things different down in Texas...lol

BigBlocksRule · 09-21-2010, 08:06 AM

^ only in Austin, West Texas is home of REAL MEN.

THE "10" SILVERADO · 09-21-2010, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BigBlocksRule

^ only in Austin, West Texas is home of REAL MEN.

I'd beg a differ to include select area's of Fort Worth/ Dallas....

West Texas Z · 09-21-2010, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by THE "10" SILVERADO

I'd beg a differ to include select area's of Fort Worth/ Dallas....

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Originally Posted by BigBlocksRule

^ only in Austin, West Texas is home of REAL MEN.

Amen.

p.s, Thomas is one of my good friends.

BigBlocksRule · 09-21-2010, 09:41 AM

Last time I checked, Ft. Worth/Dallas was east Texas.
I agree, though, that area can hold it's own with Austin for downright weird.

West Texas Z · 09-21-2010, 11:42 AM

B.O.T before this thread gets deleted.

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Originally Posted by thinair

Buddy of mine's truck......as you can see,it doesn't move too often,but....

That is a killer set up. Too big for my need though.

Any other ideas guys? I'm open to your suggestions.

09-20-2010, 09:15 PM	#26
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09-20-2010, 10:28 PM	#29
Big Port Jimmy 6 Addicted to Rust Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Abbeville SC Posts: 1,030	Re: Short Bed Trailers. Whos got em? Ok so this is completely off the cuff. 1rst I am not sure if I would use the truck frame. Its heavy and really overrated for the weight. Build a custom chassis with torsion suspension. You could possibly adapt a front rotor to the torsion spindle to keep the big bolt pattern, or get a matching wheel from your truck in the ford 5 on 4 1/2 pattern and use a standard trailer hub. Use the space that you free up to build underslung gray and fresh water tanks. Baffled to prevent slosh while driving. You could hide the fill valve in the gas filler door. Consider a generator for electricity. You need it for a kicking sound system, satellite and TV right, or for a small fridge.Mount a small sink in the corner of the bed for hand washing and such I would mount the cooker on the tongue. Either make the cooker swing out,or make the tongue removable. I would want 4 corner jacks for leveling and stability. Store a stainless topped work table and an eating table with some chairs in the bed. You could adapt an easy up style canopy to the bed side with two short legs and two longer legs for a "work" station and one other easy up to eat under. Top it all with a tonneau cover and you will have seriously kickin tailgate setup. Of course it would cost as much as the truck but you could do it in stages. Jay __________________ Current trucks: (48 GMC100 320 inliner) Gone (48 Suburban in pieces) Sold 87 GMC CCSB 5.3 4l60E Daily Driver ECTA National record holder XO/PP We never really grow up, we just learn how to act in public.

09-20-2010, 10:45 PM	#32
thinair thinair Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: omaha,ne Posts: 1,002	Re: Short Bed Trailers. Whos got em? Buddy of mine's truck......as you can see,it doesn't move too often,but....

09-20-2010, 11:20 PM	#33
West Texas Z El Mero Mero Frijolero!! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 669	Re: Short Bed Trailers. Whos got em? For Thomas lol __________________ My Toys: 1993 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 2001 Yamaha V Star 650 1984 Silverado > Build Page <

09-20-2010, 11:30 PM	#34
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Short Bed Trailers. Whos got em? Lmfaooo!!!!!!! ^ __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

09-21-2010, 07:55 AM	#35
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: Short Bed Trailers. Whos got em? Now that's funny! You guys sure do things different down in Texas...lol __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

09-21-2010, 08:06 AM	#36
BigBlocksRule Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 2,047	Re: Short Bed Trailers. Whos got em? ^ only in Austin, West Texas is home of REAL MEN.

09-21-2010, 09:41 AM	#39
BigBlocksRule Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 2,047	Re: Short Bed Trailers. Whos got em? Last time I checked, Ft. Worth/Dallas was east Texas. I agree, though, that area can hold it's own with Austin for downright weird.



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