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post May 7 2004, 05:36 PM
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Going shopping right now and then the fun begins.

Randal, My ramps will be nine feet long. Made from 1 & 1/2 " angle stock 1/4" frame with 2x10 pressure treated lumber. ( heavy I know )

I will check Home depot fot tie down options, as I need this done on the weekend.
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post May 7 2004, 05:52 PM
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I think those trailer guys down on SoCal have the flush mounted tie downs.

Have fun!
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post May 7 2004, 06:01 PM
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I'm looking for something that will also be practicle for securing my work cargo. "D" rings or large Shackles of some sort.

I hope they have some heavy duty racheting tie downs.

With the E-brake set and 4 corners tight. Where can it go, right?

I may design a tire slot off the front of the trailer that the car drops into. We'll see when midnight comes 'round (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post May 7 2004, 06:34 PM
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OK, this is wierd. The Performance Products part # is 914368, but their website showed no part.

It's called a rear tow hook $49.95 pair.
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post May 7 2004, 06:36 PM
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ok, they list it as a 911 part #
Perf Products tow hook
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post May 7 2004, 07:06 PM
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have some thing simular but much cheaper, engine lift fittings from ford or chevy vans.
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post May 7 2004, 07:14 PM
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I must say that the PP design is really nice. It looks strong enough to weather the weight / constant movement.
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post May 7 2004, 07:21 PM
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If your looking for tie down straps Jegs usually ships pretty quickly and their prices are right.

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post May 8 2004, 10:54 PM
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Hey ,Randal !

Thanks for the web link.

My project is on hold for a little while, though.

Ended up working on our 8' trailer mounted BBQ instead.

I have a loaner car hauler already lined up so, no biggie. It's nice to have your own.

Here's a shot of the big-b-cue.

BTW got the Solo Racing book last week. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif)


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post May 8 2004, 11:00 PM
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Pat Costin will be designing the Reno course at Stead. He is also a great instructor. He drives a very very fast 911 (orange) and I'll be glad to introduce you to him.

I'm sure he will ride with you as well.

Glad you got the book. Putting Hank's book in the back of your head and spending lots of seat time will make a huge difference in your driving.

I also want to be there when you get to run Thunderhill for the first time.

Nothing like it.
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post May 8 2004, 11:01 PM
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Now that is a serious BBQ. Does the grill go up and down?
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post May 8 2004, 11:18 PM
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The pic shows 13 whole tri-tips on the grill.

There's room for at least fifty...Or 100 burgers (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)

We cooked 90 burgers and 40 1/4# dogs today in 30 minutes!

Grill is divided into 3 removeable sections. They are stationary,
The fire grate underneath will move up and down via jack screw...someday. Rght now it just sits 8 " below the grill.

It takes 80#'s of mesquite to light the entire grill at once. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)

How about this roast?


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post May 14 2004, 10:56 AM
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Later this month I will resume car trailer mods.

I am designing a pair of large removable ramps that bolt on to the deck of my utility traier.
It will be 4-6" above the current deck and 12" wide. This allows the door to open with out striking the fenders.

Also the approach end of the bolt on ramp will have a slight angle to it so the loading from ground to ramp to deck will be smooth and gradual.

I figure once I get the design straight and get the materials in hand, It'll take a long night or two.

As for strap secure points. I am running the straps through the wheels and back to a welded cleat or loop.


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post Feb 15 2005, 04:06 PM
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I'm resuming the trailer mod, now that I have a little free time.

I won't be using the tiny nylon straps like in the above pic.
Although they held up fine to Reno and back last year.

Someone gave me a pair of metal ramps, so I'm on my way.
I'm going to cut off all the current decking and start fresh.
No removable ramps to bolt on and off.

I'll end up with a strong car hauler and a larger capacity utility trailer. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mueba.gif)

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post Feb 15 2005, 04:21 PM
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I hauled my new teener 450 miles this past weekend with the straps through the rear wheels. If they hadn't fit through there, tying down the rear would have been a real bitch. As it was, it rode really well through Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi. And that my friend is a lot of messed up road.....

Oddly enough, it was a homemade trailer too!!!
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post Feb 15 2005, 04:33 PM
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More weight up front towards the tongue is a good idea...not all of it but 55-60%. A traielr that has more weight to the rear of the trailer will develope the blue fin boogie at speed. If not caught in time it pull the whole tow car around and you will be off the road or worse....facing oncoming traffic.

Consider a steering damper that connects the trailer to the towcar, surge brakes with a auto brake lock if the hitch jumps off the ball....don't scrimp on safety chains. Always make it a habit to check tire pressures, tie downs and hitch when taking a pee or gas break....adjust mirrors so that you can see both sets of trailer tires....
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post Feb 16 2005, 12:42 AM
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Kinda funny at the dump today. We unloaded the garbage, then threw away the sides to the trailer, too. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)

Took off all the old wood decking today, as well.

I'm going to use 1 and 1/2 inch square tube as a frame with 1 and 1/2 inch angle stock as a perimeter. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/welder.gif)

I'll top the deck with new pressure treated 2x6 lumber.

I'm going to work on it thursday and friday, and use it sunday to pick up a free 914. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mueba.gif)

FYI- got a price on an inclosed race traier 7x14 for $4300.
I'll spend a few hundred to get this one ready first. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif)

Pics to follow, of course. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)

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post Feb 18 2005, 02:29 AM
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Made some progress tonight.

All the new frame work is welded on.
Tomorrow I'll paint, attatch the wood decking and fit the ramps.

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post Feb 18 2005, 09:59 AM
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Instead of 2X6's, wonder what thickness of aluminum diamond plate you could get away with?

I hate heavy trailers, but then maybe you don't care with the stump pulling truck of yours.
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post Feb 18 2005, 11:26 PM
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All painted out and the wood deck is on.
Ramps are set up.

Tomorrow afternoon I will install all the tie downs and the winch.

If we get a break in the weather, I'd like to put the car up on there.

Pics when it's all done with the car on. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

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