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    Boat Trailer Rifle.....House.

    So I've been working on this for a while, a little bit at a time, whenever I can.

    Let me 1st say, it has gotten out of hand already and we're still just framing. I'd do a lot of things differently if I didn't have access to a butt load of "cheap" 2" light wall tubing. Anyway, here we go.

    I've got a little old boat trailer that came with a jon boat I bought quite a few years ago. I put the boat in the truck if I need to move it so the trailer has been setting in the brick yard for years.

    Started framing walls and floor.

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    Carefull with the primer bucket.
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    #2
    Looking great...

    Like the new ruby red slipper...

    What part of this are you selling....(you're in the classifieds)

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      #3
      Don't make it too high as to not be able to get it out of your outhouse!

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        #4
        The tongue on this trailer used to be about 6' longer than this, I had a pic but I lost it. I shortened the tongue, took off all the lights, boat rollers, carpet covered pads, winch, etc.

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        Then it was into the garage for new seals, and a bearing packing. While it was in there I flipped the axle below the leaf springs which raised the frame up about 5" so that the blind can set out over the tires. I need to get a better pic of this.

        I added the tubing down the center too, to carry the center of all the floor "joists".

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        Shop Dog!

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        Starting on the door...

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        I just happened to have a paddle latch for a toolbox in my desk drawer at work.

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        All framed up! I'm picking up the sheet metal from Charlie at Mueller in Aledo today, I'll start hanging the body on this rig tonight or tomorrow.

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        It'll be several more months before this is all the way done.....

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          #5
          So, where does the boat trailer come into the picture?
          I know you're going to need it to move this monstrosity, but I figured you'd build it ON the trailer.


          Impressive project, as usual.

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            #6
            Very nice, can't wait to watch it progress.

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              #7
              Ahh crap.....supposed to be in DIY...........although I guess everything has a price.

              Help me mods!

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                #8
                I like it though! I'd pu sheet metal then some insluation then more sheet metal. You could install a a/c and heater!

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by Texastaxi View Post
                  So, where does the boat trailer come into the picture?
                  I know you're going to need it to move this monstrosity, but I figured you'd build it ON the trailer.


                  Impressive project, as usual.
                  I'm gonna put the sheet metal on before I put it on the trailer so I can do as much as possible inside where it's warm. Then I'll bring the forklift home from work to set it on the trailer, weld it down, then move on to inside finish-out.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by KeeganNotSansaba View Post
                    I like it though! I'd pu sheet metal then some insluation then more sheet metal. You could install a a/c and heater!
                    It will be insulated, with plywood on the inside and lexan windows. I bought a wall mount bathroom type heater that will mount to one wall, with a propane tank on the tongue. You can kinda see the heater in the box beside the dog. You can also see a battery box.....what might we use that for????
                    Last edited by Dale Moser; 02-24-2012, 09:26 AM.

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                      #11
                      That is over the top! I like your style Dmo!

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                        #12
                        Good lord man you do nothing half a**! That thing will be nice when you finish!

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by Dale Moser View Post
                          It will be insulated, with plywood on the inside and lexan windows. I bought a wall mount bathroom type heater that will mount to one wall, with a propane tank on the tongue. You can kinda see the heater in the box beside the dog. You can also see a battery box.....what might we use that for????
                          lights for killing pigs at night...

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                            #14
                            That is awesome! Got me an idea now!! Thats gonna cost me!

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by Texastaxi View Post
                              So, where does the boat trailer come into the picture?
                              I know you're going to need it to move this monstrosity, but I figured you'd build it ON the trailer.


                              Impressive project, as usual.
                              the stand will be mounted to the trailer, and the stand will then be portable!

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