ggdad1951 Posted July 20, 2012 Report Posted July 20, 2012 went and picked this up tonight for $50 off craigslist. Hat tip to townwagon for finding it. Tires were REALLY checked, had to use fix-a-flat on one tire. 160 miles round trip, 75 MPH on the way up and 50-55mph on the way home. Stopped at YoungEd's to get my front sump oil pan. Plan is to fix it up after FEF is done and have a tow trailer for stuff I don't want in FEF's bed. Trailer runs very true and hardley noticed it there except for the constant watch on the tires. Axel is the front axel mounted on the front springs stuck on a homemade frame. Tie rod welded to the frame. If it drives me nutty, I'll have some bed sides for someone that are in pretty good shape overall. Quote
HanksB3B Posted July 20, 2012 Report Posted July 20, 2012 how could you go wrong. Is the side mount spare tire holder the real deal or home made? Nice, Hank Quote
Young Ed Posted July 20, 2012 Report Posted July 20, 2012 Mark and I were discussing that. Is there a real deal as in a factory side mount spare? Other than risking a flat or a ticket for bad lights he can't lose and I'm pretty sure he avoided both of those things. Bed even has factory tail light mounts with modern lights added on. Quote
ggdad1951 Posted July 20, 2012 Author Report Posted July 20, 2012 No farm stickers on this one, but another grain chute! Owner had no idea of history sadly. Quote
HanksB3B Posted July 20, 2012 Report Posted July 20, 2012 (edited) Mark and I were discussing that. Is there a real deal as in a factory side mount spare? I think so, Reg might know, or if someone has an accessory catalog we might find out. Not liking the hopper, (but it is the nicest one I've ever seen). Now all that's needed is a quick trip to Ohio another $300 and there you go! http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/pts/3130308558.html Hank Edited July 20, 2012 by HanksB3B Quote
ggdad1951 Posted July 20, 2012 Author Report Posted July 20, 2012 I think its off a "B" sized truck...can anyone tell what year? Fenders tell me 51 or older.... Quote
52b3b Joe Posted July 20, 2012 Report Posted July 20, 2012 (edited) I think so, Reg might know, or if someone has an accessory catalog we might find out.Not liking the hopper, (but it is the nicest one I've ever seen). Now all that's needed is a quick trip to Ohio another $300 and there you go! http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/pts/3130308558.html Hank Hey, thats my tailgate your looking at! My good friend lives in cincinnati and he picked up for me yesterday. He is coming my way this afternoon with it, so you're looking at a future peice of my truck! From what I understand, the guy's father in-law bought the truck new but took the tailgate off and has stored it ever since. He thinks it came off a 1950. All I know is that I am VERY lucky to have got it! Edited July 20, 2012 by 52b3b218 Quote
TheMoose Posted July 20, 2012 Report Posted July 20, 2012 I'd really like to see some pics of the frame/axle, that's what I'm going to do with the bed off my 51 parts truck & the trucks frame is in good shape so I am going to build a frame for the bed on a front axle from a 69 Dodge truck. Quote
ggdad1951 Posted July 20, 2012 Author Report Posted July 20, 2012 I'd really like to see some pics of the frame/axle, that's what I'm going to do with the bed off my 51 parts truck & the trucks frame is in good shape so I am going to build a frame for the bed on a front axle from a 69 Dodge truck. I'll try anf get some pics up later today Hey, thats my tailgate your looking at! My good friend lives in cincinnati and he picked up for me yesterday. He is coming my way this afternoon with it, so you're looking at a future peice of my truck! From what I understand, the guy's father in-law bought the truck new but took the tailgate off and has stored it ever since. He thinks it came off a 1950. All I know is that I am VERY lucky to have got it! YOU LUCKY DOG! SCORE OF THE CENTURY! Quote
HanksB3B Posted July 20, 2012 Report Posted July 20, 2012 (edited) Since there has been some question from time to time about just how the letters are supposed to be painted, this tailgate can be considered NOS or in the bicycle world "take-off" meaning the person removed the component before even riding the bike. This is like finding a tailgate in King Tut's tomb. Hank P.S. gg, If the stamped metal script (why do they call it that?) hasn't been compromized I see no rerason why your Trailergate can't be made to look just as good. Edited July 20, 2012 by HanksB3B Quote
48Dodger Posted July 20, 2012 Report Posted July 20, 2012 (edited) lol...what a cool way to "tie up" the tie-rod. never seen that. I have a few font axles I have set aside for a future trailers in need, but have always made the tie rods available to sell. I think i would weld more than the one picece or maybe a trapezoid....in any event...kinda cool. Here's a picture of Christine, who flew from Germany to California to part hunt for her B1B, holding my best tie rod for sale. 48D Edited July 21, 2012 by 48dodger Quote
TheMoose Posted July 20, 2012 Report Posted July 20, 2012 Thanks for the pic, I was thinking of leaving a ball joint on both ends for adjustment but maybe "Keep It Simple Stupid" is the best bet. Quote
greg g Posted July 20, 2012 Report Posted July 20, 2012 around here, the steering rod was cut in the middle, ground at an angle then welded to the axle, as noted above keeping the tie rods in case any adjust ment is ever needed. Quote
Desotodav Posted July 21, 2012 Report Posted July 21, 2012 What a great trailer Mark. Who'd have thought that you'd find the twin to your FEF bed. Sort of exactly the same only different aren't they... Desotodav Quote
48Dodger Posted July 21, 2012 Report Posted July 21, 2012 Wait a minute.....didnt Mark put the first grain-door tailgate on the wall? Maybe it needs to come down and "dress up" the new ride.....:Dlol 48D Quote
ggdad1951 Posted November 4, 2012 Author Report Posted November 4, 2012 and it begins.....while FEF is out for his final beauty touch ups, I figured I needed something to do over the winter..... Quote
pflaming Posted November 4, 2012 Report Posted November 4, 2012 If you were closer I'd trade you tail gates. I like that 'grain' door. I think that is a mid west 'add on'. The grain elevators had lifts in them. You put the front wheels of the grain wagon, later trucks on the cradle and they lifted the front to empty the box/bed. The small gate was used to start unloading then when the box was about empty, the full tail gate was lowered. Nice find. Put a small champer on it and your set to go. Quote
Young Ed Posted November 4, 2012 Report Posted November 4, 2012 Mark do you want a bed front that might give up a good top roll? I have 2 39-47 ones with the bottoms gone but the top rolls are pretty straight and solid. Let me know quick before I scrap them. Quote
ggdad1951 Posted November 4, 2012 Author Report Posted November 4, 2012 Ed I would love to look at them always looking for a better deal or way to do something then the hard way Quote
ggdad1951 Posted November 5, 2012 Author Report Posted November 5, 2012 If you were closer I'd trade you tail gates. I like that 'grain' door. I think that is a mid west 'add on'. The grain elevators had lifts in them. You put the front wheels of the grain wagon, later trucks on the cradle and they lifted the front to empty the box/bed. The small gate was used to start unloading then when the box was about empty, the full tail gate was lowered. Nice find. Put a small champer on it and your set to go. this tailgate is pretty roached....bottom tube pretty rotted out, but if you wanna make a trade still, maybe we could work something out? Quote
ggdad1951 Posted November 8, 2012 Author Report Posted November 8, 2012 spent a few hours with some cutoff wheels.... Quote
ggdad1951 Posted November 8, 2012 Author Report Posted November 8, 2012 BTW, anyone recognize the spare tire carrier? Quote
Dave72dt Posted November 8, 2012 Report Posted November 8, 2012 After looking at your 1st photo, I was going to say it's a good time to start the rough work on those fenders while they're still attached to the sides and you don't have to chase them around. Too late! Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted November 8, 2012 Report Posted November 8, 2012 I think my dad's old Dodge teardrop fendered trailer is still on the farm in WV at his brother farm...it was left there about 1965...I remember seeing it years ago sitting on the point overlooking the valley..I think I have the tail light and stand still upstairs here at the house.. Quote
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