thomastractorsvc Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 How long before you get it back? Did they say how many man hours they thought it would take? Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38912-project-drop-deck-trailer/page/2/#findComment-288249 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 Thanks Paul. At least there are no hidden problems. As far as man hours, the guy had it all worked out on a bit of paper. Only he had the hours converted in to dollars. I'll double check him when I drop it off. He should have it completed in 2 weeks. Always the case, I have a job for it in about 2weeks so he will take longer. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38912-project-drop-deck-trailer/page/2/#findComment-288281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 On mine I thought it would take about half as long as it has taken me. I have some brake parts I am picking up this morning that I have been waiting on since Monday so hopefully I can get the brakes taken care of today I am up to around 35 hours on my redo. I still have lights and paint and at least most of a day pulling the brakes and changing the hardware. Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38912-project-drop-deck-trailer/page/2/#findComment-288322 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted July 4, 2015 Author Share Posted July 4, 2015 I have went a different route with the trailer. My mates brother got made redundant so gave him the job of repairing the trailer. Its slow, but I get a more hands on role and im saving as lot too!Installed some 20ft container beams while we had it apart, plus new brake boosters. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38912-project-drop-deck-trailer/page/2/#findComment-295440 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted July 4, 2015 Author Share Posted July 4, 2015 Sides finally on, metal warped a bit from welding the wheel arch cut outs but managed to get it sitting nice. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38912-project-drop-deck-trailer/page/2/#findComment-295441 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted July 4, 2015 Author Share Posted July 4, 2015 another pic 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38912-project-drop-deck-trailer/page/2/#findComment-295442 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 looks like it is coming together.The wheel cut outs did you make your own beam or did you use a beam and cut it out than plate it? Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38912-project-drop-deck-trailer/page/2/#findComment-295453 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Sounds good to me, I always prefer to be hands on with stuff gives me a much better understanding of whats involved and it can make some jobs cheap to farm out so to speak looks like its coming together nicelyPaul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38912-project-drop-deck-trailer/page/2/#findComment-295462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted July 4, 2015 Author Share Posted July 4, 2015 Yeah we cut down the beam and plated it with 1/4 inch plate to reinforce it. Paul, I'm a lot happier doing it this way. Mind you with work, doing bits on my mack, missus and the little fella I find it hard to find time to work on it. That's life I suppose. Keeps me from being bored! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38912-project-drop-deck-trailer/page/2/#findComment-295473 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 since we`re rehabin trailers here`s one getting a new tailboard i`m replacing bashed up aluminum with 3/16 steel.slight weight difference but not enough to really matter 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38912-project-drop-deck-trailer/page/2/#findComment-295973 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted July 10, 2015 Author Share Posted July 10, 2015 Nice job on that. Aluminium is nice and light but bit trickier to work with compared with steel. You gonna put the same style lights on or bolt some new ones up? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38912-project-drop-deck-trailer/page/2/#findComment-296232 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 will be all new rubber mount truck lite Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38912-project-drop-deck-trailer/page/2/#findComment-296261 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 almost done 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38912-project-drop-deck-trailer/page/2/#findComment-296684 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Looks nice!Better get it done so you can make the delivery of the ragtop. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38912-project-drop-deck-trailer/page/2/#findComment-296704 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 she's a sharp looking bit of gear now So whats the white and black bonnet (hood) I can see off to the RHS ?Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38912-project-drop-deck-trailer/page/2/#findComment-296715 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 she's a sharp looking bit of gear now So whats the white and black bonnet (hood) I can see off to the RHS ?Paul 1967 358 pete thats lookin for a new home ido have all of it Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38912-project-drop-deck-trailer/page/2/#findComment-296716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 she's a sharp looking bit of gear now So whats the white and black bonnet (hood) I can see off to the RHS ?Paul 1967 358 peteLooks nice!Better get it done so you can make the delivery of the ragtop. that`s more of a raggedout john Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38912-project-drop-deck-trailer/page/2/#findComment-296717 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 update all done except left flap hanger lets see where you`re at Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38912-project-drop-deck-trailer/page/2/#findComment-299656 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 all done got the load delivered and all Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38912-project-drop-deck-trailer/page/2/#findComment-299661 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Timmyb Posted September 1, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 1, 2015 Floor runners are in now. Hope to get the floor on tomorrow. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38912-project-drop-deck-trailer/page/2/#findComment-302224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 The whole floor in one day you better start now thats gunna be a big day looking good though keep at it its amazing how much work is in all of this stuffPaul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38912-project-drop-deck-trailer/page/2/#findComment-302233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted September 1, 2015 Author Share Posted September 1, 2015 Thi Paul, well the plan is get all the sheets on, cut out the container pin holes and then my mate will tack it in place, while I'm about with a hammer. Apparently when you weld it, the floor rises a bit. So when I see the cherry from where his tack weld is, I belt it with a hammer and flatten it out. So hopefully we can get all the sheets tacked in, then weld it the next day. It's a lot different to driving! I'm enjoying it though. Probably wouldn't be the case if I did it day-in, day-out.Tim. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38912-project-drop-deck-trailer/page/2/#findComment-302237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Looking good wont be long now. What are you going to do about paint and did you go over budget? Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38912-project-drop-deck-trailer/page/2/#findComment-302248 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 lookin good u want to start on another one? I`ll air mail to you Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38912-project-drop-deck-trailer/page/2/#findComment-302287 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 lookin good u want to start on another one? I`ll air mail to you I'm glad to say that I'm just the t/a (trades assistance) for this job. Plus the turn around time is a bit long...Looking good wont be long now. What are you going to do about paint and did you go over budget?Still a while away from paint. Gotta do the ramps and dummy fit the hydraulics. But it's going to eventually be red... As for budget, I reckon I'd be a touch under so far. But there is still time for a blow out;-) Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38912-project-drop-deck-trailer/page/2/#findComment-302296 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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