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| GaroldShaffer |
 Dec 5 2005, 03:24 PM
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You bought another 914?  Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,620 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None 
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Since we have snow and below freezing temps its offically time to start my AX trailer project. This is a picture of Robert Murphy's setup I really like. If anyone knows Robert could you please have him email me at gjshaffer2002 AT yahoo.com I have just a few questions for him. Last I know Robert was in the Tulsa area.
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| GaroldShaffer |
Dec 5 2005, 03:25 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,620 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None
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close up
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| GaroldShaffer |
Dec 5 2005, 03:29 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,620 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None
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I bought my trailer kit from harbor freight and put it together over the weekend. I am now looking for a 1 1/4" receiver that looks like the picture below. The only size I have found is 2" which I think is a little overkill for such a small trailer but if I can't a 1 /14" then I will go with a 2" one, maybe. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif) I have checked on line and with to local hitch places here and they have seen them before but were no help on where to order one from (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mad.gif)
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| bryanc |
Dec 5 2005, 03:37 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 321 Joined: 9-August 04 From: San Antonio, Tx Member No.: 2,495 Region Association: Southwest Region |
If you can weld, you can get Receiver hitch square tubing from your local steel supply store. They have it here in Phoenix at Capitol Metals.
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| GaroldShaffer |
Dec 5 2005, 03:39 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,620 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None
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I'm looking at a flip down style license plate bracket like like this one so there would be no need to remove the plate everytime I want to use the trailer.
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| GaroldShaffer |
Dec 5 2005, 03:44 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,620 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None
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yep, that's what I did today. I'm not a welder (yet (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) ) but if I can't find what I'm looking for then I will be asking for some help welding. |
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| GaroldShaffer |
Dec 28 2005, 03:10 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,620 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None
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Taking some vacation time this week. Decided to finish the wiring of the AX trailer and rig up away to carry the tires. I Still need to get a rubber maid tuff box yet paint the plywood but the trailer will be complete tomorrow.
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| GaroldShaffer |
Dec 28 2005, 03:14 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,620 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None
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I use 2 1/2 PVC to make cradle to support the my tires. For now the PVC is held in place with ty-wraps, but I will drill a few holes and mount them with bolts.
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| jhadler |
Dec 28 2005, 03:52 PM
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Long term tinkerer... Group: Members Posts: 1,879 Joined: 7-April 03 From: Lyons, CO Member No.: 529 |
Garold, what wheels are those? Size? Weight? They look nice...
-Josh2 |
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| GaroldShaffer |
Dec 28 2005, 04:04 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,620 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None
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They are 5 1/2 x 15 Keizer Aluminum rims. The rims weight in just above 9 lbs each (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
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| jhadler |
Dec 28 2005, 04:06 PM
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Long term tinkerer... Group: Members Posts: 1,879 Joined: 7-April 03 From: Lyons, CO Member No.: 529 |
Only 5-1/2" Why so narrow? Same offset as stock?
Just currious. In SP you're allowed any wheel width.... -Josh2 |
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| GaroldShaffer |
Dec 28 2005, 08:19 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,620 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None
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Because that's the way they the PO had them made. I got a somkin' deal on them and couldn't pass them up. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/boldblue.gif)
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| GWN7 |
Dec 28 2005, 10:24 PM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
looks easy enough to weld it yourself. Flat bar stock for the top and two gussets on the sides. Piece of thick wall tube for the receiver head and a small piece of tube to strengthen the edge. |
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| VegasRacer |
Dec 29 2005, 05:11 AM
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ELVIRA Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,494 Joined: 27-March 03 From: Between Scylla and Charybdis Member No.: 481 Region Association: None
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I was looking for a similar box recently. The Wal-Mart SuperCenter has some nice big tool boxes. (I can't believe I just typed that. I sound like such a hick.) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wacko.gif) |
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| Aaron Cox |
Dec 29 2005, 10:07 AM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/agree.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/poke.gif) |
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| JoeSharp |
Dec 29 2005, 10:21 AM
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In Irvine, Ca. May 15-18 Group: Members Posts: 3,947 Joined: 9-July 03 From: DeLand, Florida Member No.: 898 Region Association: South East States |
Just because you live in a big city dosen't mean your not. :PERMAGRIN: Joe |
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| spare time toys |
Dec 29 2005, 11:24 AM
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hooked on grilling food. Group: Members Posts: 4,059 Joined: 3-April 04 From: West Plano Tx Member No.: 1,884 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Also look at tractor supply thats where I got my big truck box at. It cost about half as much as if I went across the street to Home Depot. Attached image(s) 
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| VegasRacer |
Dec 29 2005, 08:24 PM
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ELVIRA Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,494 Joined: 27-March 03 From: Between Scylla and Charybdis Member No.: 481 Region Association: None
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If you knew what I used instead of the plastic one form Wal-Mart or nice diamond plate, you would see what a CSOB I really am. |
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| spare time toys |
Dec 29 2005, 08:48 PM
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hooked on grilling food. Group: Members Posts: 4,059 Joined: 3-April 04 From: West Plano Tx Member No.: 1,884 Region Association: Southwest Region |
DO tell (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool_shades.gif) |
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| VegasRacer |
Dec 29 2005, 09:58 PM
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ELVIRA Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,494 Joined: 27-March 03 From: Between Scylla and Charybdis Member No.: 481 Region Association: None
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It is an old wood kids toy box that I found at a swap meet for 5 bucks. Add another 5 for hardware and paint. It is the perfect size to hold my floor jack, plus a bunch of other crap.
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