This Trailer had a Evanston Illinois 1965 Parking permit affixed to the side of the trailer.
Work on this trailer included:
Sandblasting and Painting
Frame painted with standard rust resistant paint
(easily touched up by owner)
Fenders painted to match owners vehicle
Checking / repacking bearings
Furnish and install Aluminum Wheels
Furnish and install teardrop fenders
Furnish and install spare tire carrier and cover
Furnish and install LED lighting
Furnish and install new steel surge break lines
Replace bunk wood and carpets
Adjust Bunks
Fabricate and install Bow Stop (Goal Post Style)
Fabricate and install Loading guides ( Canvas covered posts at rear of trailer)
Fabricate and install Propeller Guard
This trailer was actually GIVEN to the customer in order to get it hauled away! I neglected to take a "before" picture but here are some in progress images.
Work performed
Sandblast
Prime with Epoxy primer
Paint with high gloss anti rust paint
Purchase and install:
- New aluminum wheels with locking lug nuts, and radial tires,
Still to come!
Replace bearings and seals
Replace nylon spring bushings in suspension system ( some are already missing)
Carpet bunks
Add keel roller
New strap type winch
Fabricate and install custom "Goal post" style bow stop (like on trailer above)
New Fenders ( there were no old fenders!)
New LED light kit
Just look at the condition of the wheel bearings! When the grease was cleaned from them, a roller fell out of its retainer! Another is ready to fall out! Both the cup and cone are rusty and would quickly have failed under a load! "Danger Will Robinson!"
