Stock Trailer Build

[I-R-POPS]

I got more time than money so I'm building a Stock Trailer. Some might be interested.

I drew up a rough sketch of what I have in mind in my plasmacam program. Bought a 8000lb single axle with electric brakes and some tubing and got the frame started Saturday.

 

[dmw56]

That's going to be nice.

 

[sawzall]

I'm interested!

 

[smallfoot]

I'm in![P

 

[eyesore]

Count me in! [cl[dr[P[

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[Old Iron]

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[bob w]

Trailer building is FUN!

 

[Torchie]

^^^^^ All of the above^^^^^
Torchie

 

[DozerII]

I don't mind building trailers myself. [P[P

 

[forbigpicture]

Hey Pops, you've been missed around here...glad you're back..
cattle? sounds like work to me...ha but I do love a fab project
so I'm in too...[on.....

 

[lowbudget50]

Very cool! Wish I had more time hahahaha

 

[I-R-POPS]

Thanks guys. Yesterday and today I've been working on the upper structure. I built a 24' tandem axle stock trailer using this same design 20+ years ago that I still use but it's really big when you just need to haul a few cows around.

Here's a few pics of the progress. Sorry about the side ways pics. I'm a little rusty at this posting thing obviously.

 

[Burgerman]

I'm in too. Glad you're back. Rusty is fine [P

 

[joedoh]

stellar work pops. if thats rusty then I am fully returned to the earth

 

[Old Iron]

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[animal]

Nice work...that should be a great trailer.

 

[sgtpontiac]

Nice work Pops....

Trailer should be awesome.... [P [cl

 

[Bamamav]

Is the single axle going to be strong enough? I know some of those heifers get pretty heavy!

 

[I-R-POPS]

Is the single axle going to be strong enough? I know some of those heifers get pretty heavy!

It's a 8000 lb axle. It will be fine for a 14 foot trailer.

 

[I-R-POPS]

progress....

Last couple of days of cutting and welding.

I had to work on the swamp cooler a little today..Its been over 100 degrees here for the last week. Good to go after a new pump and fresh pads.

Ready to start the sheeting next week.