1982 WW 16’ stock trailer refurbish - TexasBowhunter.com Community Discussion Forums

chunkinlead · 09-21-2022, 03:02 PM

With the price of new and used stock trailer s currently I decided to try my hand and fixing up an old rust bucket. Here is what I am starting with. It has been sitting at least 20 years the guy I got it from thought. This may take me a while to get everything finished but it will be done a little at a time. First up is getting some new tires so I can at least pull it.

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chunkinlead · 09-21-2022, 03:14 PM

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southtx · 09-21-2022, 03:21 PM

Looks better than some of the trailers I see on the road here in my town!!!

bobc · 09-21-2022, 03:36 PM

In. Will this be a full refurb, or just getting to where it will get down the road with an animal on board?

Ammo · 09-21-2022, 03:38 PM

Very cool! Frame appears to be solid. Like the patina on it as well!! Look forward to seeing the progress on this.

chunkinlead · 09-21-2022, 03:50 PM

Over time (2-3 years) will be a full refurb. Currently just going to try to get the tires, lights, flooring, brakes, and bearings good to go.

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rferg84 · 09-22-2022, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by chunkinlead

Over time (2-3 years) will be a full refurb. Currently just going to try to get the tires, lights, flooring, brakes, and bearings good to go.

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I'm doing the same with a 20' deck over gooseneck I bought from a buddy.

Good luck. Can't wait to see the progress.

Dusty Britches · 09-22-2022, 11:36 AM

Looks like a good trailer to start with.

We took our 18' utility trailer to be sandblasted and repainted. It cost $1400 and was well worth it. Then we re-wired it and put a new floor on it. I had pictures at one time but I think I deleted them.

chunkinlead · 09-23-2022, 09:13 AM

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Looks like a good trailer to start with.

We took our 18' utility trailer to be sandblasted and repainted. It cost $1400 and was well worth it. Then we re-wired it and put a new floor on it. I had pictures at one time but I think I deleted them.

Who did that for you?

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Dusty Britches · 09-23-2022, 02:13 PM

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Who did that for you?

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A sandblaster outside of Bryan - Circle S Services. He does a lot of oil field equipment. Do you need his number?

chunkinlead · 09-24-2022, 10:55 AM

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A sandblaster outside of Bryan - Circle S Services. He does a lot of oil field equipment. Do you need his number?

I think there is someone here closer in Briggs I may reach out to later on.

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brokeno · 09-23-2022, 09:20 AM

Looks better than a lot of them I see pull up to the sale barn already

chunkinlead · 09-24-2022, 10:55 AM

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Looks better than a lot of them I see pull up to the sale barn already

That’s the truth!

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chunkinlead · 09-24-2022, 10:58 AM

I got the new tires for it and decided to paint the wheels so they all match since I had them off already. Will hopefully get them on in the next week and get the trailer to my house so I can start putting in a little work on it in the evenings. Dang tires cost more than the whole trailer cost me.

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Welding Teach · 09-30-2022, 10:22 AM

That is what I need to find----Can't seem to do that down here.

Cant wait to see the finished product!

JD4020 · 09-30-2022, 11:04 AM

Good luck with the rehab. For lights I highly suggest upgrading to LED over the standard trailer lights. Mine actually work now.

Cliff Dog · 09-30-2022, 11:28 AM

Gonna be a good one

bassmatt72 · 10-02-2022, 07:27 AM

Looks like a cool project, it reminded me I have to do wheel bearings on my utility trailer.

TXBRASS · 10-02-2022, 06:46 PM

Get those bones wire wheeled and coated in Ospho and then painted. Might as well do the metal right when the floor is out.

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chunkinlead · 10-02-2022, 09:28 PM

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Get those bones wire wheeled and coated in Ospho and then painted. Might as well do the metal right when the floor is out.

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How have I never heard of Ospho? Thanks for that info.

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rferg84 · 10-03-2022, 08:44 AM

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How have I never heard of Ospho? Thanks for that info.

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Ospho is great.

chunkinlead · 10-04-2022, 02:34 PM

Started repacking bearings yesterday. Had to run by and get the inner seals as I messed them up getting them out. Also picked up some 2x10x10 to cut in 1/2 for the flooring. Going to try and get some Ospho at least for the bottom & angle iron the floor will be on. Probably won’t do the whole trailer yet. Just going to try and stop it from rusting out more than it currently is.

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Deano5x · 10-04-2022, 02:53 PM

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chunkinlead · 10-05-2022, 07:51 PM

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Nice! That’s probably the same model as mine.

For the cancer rust at the bottom has anyone tried to cut it out and weld square tubing so that there is a gap at the bottom similar to big bend trailers so that it can’t rust out again?

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Deano5x · 10-04-2022, 02:56 PM

Here’s one I’ve been working on for my daughters show pigs , took middle divider gate out and used it for the walk on loading ramp . Had a lot of cancer rust we had to replace on roof and sides .

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Dusty Britches · 10-05-2022, 04:19 PM

Yeah, Ospho is fantastic. Make sure you wear rubber or nitril gloves!

Deano5x · 10-05-2022, 08:22 PM

Trying to figure out getting a new front window and gasket now , any ideas ?

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chunkinlead · 10-07-2022, 01:38 PM

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Trying to figure out getting a new front window and gasket now , any ideas ?

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What about just buying plexiglass from Amazon?

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chunkinlead · 10-10-2022, 08:48 PM

Lights rewired & floor installed. Took its first trip with livestock this weekend.

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fish4food · 10-11-2022, 06:00 AM

Nice!!!

K_Dawg4_1999 · 10-20-2022, 06:27 AM

Looking good!

TXBRASS · 10-20-2022, 08:23 AM

Great progress! Gonna be sweet......

09-21-2022, 03:02 PM	#1
chunkinlead Eight Point Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lampasas Hunt In: Mills Co., Garza Co.	1982 WW 16’ stock trailer refurbish With the price of new and used stock trailer s currently I decided to try my hand and fixing up an old rust bucket. Here is what I am starting with. It has been sitting at least 20 years the guy I got it from thought. This may take me a while to get everything finished but it will be done a little at a time. First up is getting some new tires so I can at least pull it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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09-21-2022, 03:14 PM	#2
chunkinlead Eight Point Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lampasas Hunt In: Mills Co., Garza Co.	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

09-21-2022, 03:21 PM	#3
southtx Eight Point Join Date: Apr 2013 Hunt In: Zapata tx	Looks better than some of the trailers I see on the road here in my town!!!

09-21-2022, 03:36 PM	#4
bobc Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Temple Hunt In: Bell County, New Mexico	In. Will this be a full refurb, or just getting to where it will get down the road with an animal on board?

09-21-2022, 03:38 PM	#5
Ammo Four Point Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Magnolia Hunt In: For Some Huntin’	Very cool! Frame appears to be solid. Like the patina on it as well!! Look forward to seeing the progress on this.

09-21-2022, 03:50 PM	#6
chunkinlead Eight Point Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lampasas Hunt In: Mills Co., Garza Co.	Over time (2-3 years) will be a full refurb. Currently just going to try to get the tires, lights, flooring, brakes, and bearings good to go. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

09-22-2022, 11:36 AM	#8
Dusty Britches Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cameron & College Station	Looks like a good trailer to start with. We took our 18' utility trailer to be sandblasted and repainted. It cost $1400 and was well worth it. Then we re-wired it and put a new floor on it. I had pictures at one time but I think I deleted them.

09-23-2022, 09:20 AM	#12
brokeno Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Smiley, Texas Hunt In: Gonzales & Young Co and anywhere	Looks better than a lot of them I see pull up to the sale barn already

09-24-2022, 10:58 AM	#14
chunkinlead Eight Point Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lampasas Hunt In: Mills Co., Garza Co.	I got the new tires for it and decided to paint the wheels so they all match since I had them off already. Will hopefully get them on in the next week and get the trailer to my house so I can start putting in a little work on it in the evenings. Dang tires cost more than the whole trailer cost me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

09-30-2022, 10:22 AM	#15
Welding Teach Six Point Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Crosby Tx	That is what I need to find----Can't seem to do that down here. Cant wait to see the finished product!

09-30-2022, 11:04 AM	#16
JD4020 Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Guadalupe Hunt In: Gonzales, Colorado	Good luck with the rehab. For lights I highly suggest upgrading to LED over the standard trailer lights. Mine actually work now.

09-30-2022, 11:28 AM	#17
Cliff Dog Eight Point Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Big Spring, Texas Hunt In: Eastland County	Gonna be a good one

10-02-2022, 07:27 AM	#18
bassmatt72 Pope & Young Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Belton TX Hunt In: Any place I can.	Looks like a cool project, it reminded me I have to do wheel bearings on my utility trailer.

10-02-2022, 06:46 PM	#19
TXBRASS Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bulverde, TX Hunt In: Bandera and Terrell Counties	Get those bones wire wheeled and coated in Ospho and then painted. Might as well do the metal right when the floor is out. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-04-2022, 02:34 PM	#22
chunkinlead Eight Point Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lampasas Hunt In: Mills Co., Garza Co.	Started repacking bearings yesterday. Had to run by and get the inner seals as I messed them up getting them out. Also picked up some 2x10x10 to cut in 1/2 for the flooring. Going to try and get some Ospho at least for the bottom & angle iron the floor will be on. Probably won’t do the whole trailer yet. Just going to try and stop it from rusting out more than it currently is. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-04-2022, 02:53 PM	#23
Deano5x Four Point Join Date: Oct 2018	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-04-2022, 02:54 PM	#24
Deano5x Four Point Join Date: Oct 2018	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-04-2022, 02:56 PM	#26
Deano5x Four Point Join Date: Oct 2018	Here’s one I’ve been working on for my daughters show pigs , took middle divider gate out and used it for the walk on loading ramp . Had a lot of cancer rust we had to replace on roof and sides . Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-05-2022, 04:19 PM	#27
Dusty Britches Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cameron & College Station	Yeah, Ospho is fantastic. Make sure you wear rubber or nitril gloves!

10-05-2022, 08:22 PM	#28
Deano5x Four Point Join Date: Oct 2018	Trying to figure out getting a new front window and gasket now , any ideas ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-10-2022, 08:48 PM	#30
chunkinlead Eight Point Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lampasas Hunt In: Mills Co., Garza Co.	Lights rewired & floor installed. Took its first trip with livestock this weekend. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-11-2022, 06:00 AM	#31
fish4food Pope & Young Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Calhoun County	Nice!!!

10-20-2022, 06:27 AM	#32
K_Dawg4_1999 Six Point Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Waverly, Texas Hunt In: East Texas	Looking good!

10-20-2022, 08:23 AM	#33
TXBRASS Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bulverde, TX Hunt In: Bandera and Terrell Counties	Great progress! Gonna be sweet......