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Trailer Modifications
Picked up a small 4x8 boat trailer:

Had those magnetic towing lights that just kept falling off. So, I picked up some recessed LED lights
First step was making some C channel out of angle iron:

TIG welded them together. Then cut an oval hole for the Lamps:

Then welded the frames on:

The D-ring was welded on also. Both done using stick welding. Here's a completed tail light:

A bit of paint, bigger fenders welded on (also upgraded to 12" wheels.) Reflector brackets welded on. Tongue was shortened about 3 feet.

Worked well but want more ;)
Started by making a rectangle frame:

50 x 96 inside dimensions. All stick welded. Here's some sample welds:


Started on the sides:

All welding is done ;)

Now on to painting. Need to get some primer and the deck boards.
Oh, yes, it still tilts, but it is considerably heavier.:

Picked up 5/4 x 6 deck boards:

First coat of primer:

First coat of black:

Painting done, now just need to bake in the sun to get hard:

All done for now:

Starting a gate:

Some welds, Stick wekded with Lincoln Electric 6013, 3/32" rods.


Started maming hinges from 3/4" DOM tubing and 1/2" steel rods. Will allow gate to be removed and reinstalled as a ramp with right, left and center positions.
