Rob

Definately a show piece. Knowing the owner, I'm certain it is something to behold. Rob

I was really surprised, (and not good) when it showed up. The driver who "shagged" it to my place told me it is one of the best pulling trailers he has worked with but it doesn't have any brakes. It was winter, (end of February) so I thought something was just iced up. The brake system was frozen alright which is the subject of this thread. I'm glad to finally have a bit of time to work on it. Been sitting a year plus so it's time for a little accomplishment.I talked to the sandblaster this morning and he is going to get it in as soon as it's back together and rolling. We'll tape and cardboard the brake drums openings shut to keep sand out, roll the trailer onto it back, the strip it bare. It will then come back to my place for the neck replacement. Forgot to mention earlier I'm also planning to replace the very good condition 8.25RX15 tires with 235RX17.5 tubless tires and rims. Think I have an outlet for the old tires and rims to a couple implement dealers running trailers with this obsolete tire size. These are close to new and should offset the new tires cost a bit. I'm going to be ambitious with this project as 42' of trailer off center in the shop still takes up a lot of room! Rob

If a guy is using industrial water based coatings that would work. I have a Graco "air assisted" airless sprayer. It busts the paint up at 3000psi but only uses air to run the pump, not atomize the paint. They work great for industrial painting where an automotive type finish is not necessary. They are exceptionally good at covering corners and such inside of obstructions. They also have very little overspray.On another note, I hooked up my tractor to the trailer, connected the hoses allowing the trailer reservoir to charge, then pulled the trolley valve a little bit to see if the chambers would stroke. Lo and behold, they all work very well without any leakage. The stroke is probably 2.25" and they retract very easily when the pressure is removed. I guess those brake cams were so tight they would not let the shoes back off from the drums easily when the brakes were released. I then jumped on the mower and promptly mowed down some of "Momma's" flowers in here flower garden. Guess I should prolly tell her about they eh? Rob

Must be early production using the small cab, no dynatard, and the Farr air cleaner assembly. Worth working with. Thanks for posting. Uncle Rob

Easy to do.Rob

And now you know why my testicles reside in a glass jar on the fireplace mantle.Rob

Be certain to tell him the BMT "gang" says Happy B'day.Uncle Rob

Little of what got done today: 1: Brakes and hardware removed 2: Nicely rusted anchor pins 3: Three different types of slack adjusters 4: More nicely rusted anchor pins 5: Hard working "S: cams, (not) 6: Other side "S" cams 7: Another shot of the "S" cams 8: Anchor pin bore rust 9: Pile of brake drums. All studs and nuts will be new also I got all the shoes in a box but forgot to snap a picture of them They tucked nice and neat so may not take them out until Monday when I drop them off. When it is back together and the welding is finished it goes to the blaster. It will either be picked up with the bridge crane and tipped on the side, or completely over and upside down to be blasted clean. This guy has done several cars, trucks, and parts for me though the years and knows what I want done and how it's supposed to look. I'll then paint it with the airless paint sprayer. Rob

Ran back out to the shop and looked. It is titled as a 1981 Tag.Rob

The drums are not new. I think they are original to the trailer. They do not appear, and do measure close to new size. I don't think they have ever been turned before and the brake shoes appear original also. They are the old style full round ends. Nothing quick release about any of it......Rob

I don't know for certain. There is no nameplate on it anyplace and I've not looked at the title in quite some time. I'll dig it out at the shop tomorrow.Rob

707 wasn't around that long but they did get a couple on the charts. Them and a band called "Shooting Star" was always at odds in the courts if I remember correctly. UFO was one of the great bands of the 70's. They just couldn't get along and the live album, (which is actual without overdubbing) was a great seller. It was also the last album Michael Schenker played with them. He was one of the founders. Rob

She hates EVERYTHING at my comfort level. Rob

I wanted a trailer heavy enough to load a truck onto while not connected to a tractor. The hydraulics are self contained.Rob

Here are the photos I posted earlier. Rob

Mario Ruffino in Hampton, VA who installed custom sights onto my Beretta sidearm had that sign in his entry room to the shop except it had "Fuck The Dog at the top, with a silloutte he took the center out of at the combat range with his sidearm. He taught the cops and military how to shoot in the area. Rob

Yes, couldn't remember the name. Like I said, he was fair with me I felt. When I sent the photos of what I was talking about he readily admitted he really didn't look at the neck as the truck pulling it had full fenders and it was hard to see. Now I'm not one that expects something for nothing and he was willing to work with it. I could have taken it back to him, accepted a refund, shook hands and been friends. Things go wrong at times but it's how you right those wrongs is what counts. The trouble was I'd been looking for a trailer under $10K for about four years and couldn't find anything I could justify expense for. This one although older, had the low profile tires that are near new, pierced frame, and is very heavy built with hydraulic ramps. I usually go through brake and mechanical systems when I purchase something so the cost there is basically negated. The shoes looked good from the side, bit the hardware supporting them did not work and he never pulled the trailer. I probably would not purchase another trailer sight unseen like I did this one, but it is coming along nicely, and I'm not upside down in it. When I get done in the next couple of months it should be nice. Rob

Think I still have those on vinyl. Rob

As it should be.Rob

I know. This one really was a rag. The seller, (Joseph Equipment in New Hampshire) refunded a $1000.00 on the purchase price as he didn't see the rust was so bad in the neck. I do think them an honest seller. He offered to reverse the sale but wouldn't reimburse for freight so I kept it. In hindsight, I'm still glad I kept it as I looked a long time for something similar and they were over $10K additional. I can rebuild easily and be less than $10K in this one.Rob

When I first got it in Feb, of 2011 I had posted photos of it. It is a single drop 42' with hydraulic ramps on the rear of the dovetail. I'll see if I can find the photos to refer back to. I didn't snap any today as I was filty both inside and out, (according to "Momma"). Rob

I do too that grandpa bought grandma new in 1966. Real wood cabinet too. First good music that ever came out of that thing was "Kiss Alive"! back in 1975. Grandma was not impressed as I remember but it was loud enough I did not hear her voiced concerns. Rob

I've never smoked and always used a popsicle stick for the purpose. It was a head adjustment. Most players had an access hole in the bottom to adjust it. Rob

I started "offing" my 8 tracks in 1976 right after cassette tapes came out. I always had a pickup truck and being the size I am, and "Momma" rapidly expanding in all directions except vertical, there wasn't much room. Cassettes were a lot easier to handle. Rob

Son of a bitch. Rob