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peter1234
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that seems reasonable for a limited run item , there is pretty close to a grand in labor i would say just to build the basic trailer .
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former skylark owner now a formula but I cant let this place go
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TRBenj
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Peter, 2200 lb would be just fine for the axles and hubs- the 12" and 13" wheels/tires are going to be the weak point anyways. You should be able to get a wheel and tire combo for <$200/set as well. Think cheap (like Correct Craft did)... 4-lug steelies. Like these: 12" wheel from Northern Tool for $30 12" tire from Eastern Marine, 1045 lb capacity (each) for $43 On the couplers, I actually found the same ones that CC used, after much searching: $40 coupler from etrailer Dont forget that unless you'd be selling them with "some assembly required", then they'd also have to be painted, and finished- meaning fenders, lights, wiring, chains, carpeted bunks, etc. I think theres a "want" for a handful of them, for sure... whether or not theres a market for them, Im not quite as confident! Once you add up what it would cost to build them, then add a reasonable upcharge to cover your time and effort, there may not be many takers. Thats been my experience on a few of the "hard to find" custom made parts Ive had done up. I still think its worth going through the effort of tallying up the costs though! |
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TRBenj
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Oh, and if you wanted to pop out a few plates that allowed us to mount a standard A-frame jack where the original jacks sat, Id be in for a few of those too!
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peter1234
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Thanks Tim I am going to at least replace a rail on my # 2 . Bruce your #3 is ready for you here i am just waiting on u bolts but i can get those for you later . also dont worry about leaving it here as long as you want .
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Riley
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Peter, I'll have to make time to get it asap, before the snow flies, (if it ever does). I would like to have it painted by spring. I'll give you a call. Why are you going to replace one of the rails on your #2?
Tim, do you know a decent source for original type wheels? I believe they are 14". |
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peter1234
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Hi Bruce the drivers side rail has a twist in it i cant get out completely i might not have to worry bout it , i was playing with it trying to get the bow out of it and was struggling it is probably fine. f anyone is looking for square u bolts look at jamestown distributors part # scp57461 it is 1/2 " square bend .3 1/16 span 5 5/16 length . 2 inch thread . bruce also northern tool probably has the tires and wheels for you
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TRBenj
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Bruce, are you talking a 60's #3? Those could have had 13" wheels originally, as the #2's of the era had 12". So you can probably go 13" or 14" without it looking out of place... my '67 #3 currently has 13" wheels, but Im planning to go with 14" eventually- probably trying to do something similar to Pauly Banana's '68 SN:
Etrailer sells some old-school steelies like that- Id add some baby moons to them! 14" wheel at etrailer |
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Riley
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Those etrailer wheels look good to me. We're trying to replicate this which look bigger than 13's to me:
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TRBenj
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I agree... those look to be similar in size to the wheels on my (former) Ski Tique, which are 14".
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Riley
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That #3 on our old Cuda was bought new in about 73-74. It wasn't a 60's trailer.
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