Gary Chastain

Second frame section built and so far nice and straight

Wow, I had trouble finding TS-50 Mica Blue for my trailer, visited several web sites but no good, went on eBay and bought from 3 different companies to get 5 spray cans. Also been looking for the Revell Peterbilt 357 with the opening doors, found one for 140.00 bucks on eBay (kinda pricey), seems they are tuff to get right now. Seems many things are tough to get these days. Times sure are changing.

Yes sir, that is a very small drill press on my bench, didn’t know if I would use it much, but it has been a good add, use it a lot.

Lovin the progress, watching

Ya got some serious fabrication skills Tom, can’t wait until next update

Crossmembers in section over the trailer axles

The two main frame rails for the double drop trailer are cut to size, mitered and fitted, still some clean up of joints. Now to cut 30 plus crossmembers

Nice detail add, well done

I didn’t realize there was such a trailer as a “Double Drop”, been doing some research. Only ever seen one.

Checking my inventory of plastic stock, I can build a 42 ft (20.160 inches) trailer. Got a set of four Auslowe trailer air ride suspension, some mock-up wheels/tires. I have another set of fenders that I used on the truck (May modify to match truck). I have a crate I made some time ago and will fit the 42 ft scheme. Build up some yellow straps for crate. Do a rear panel light system to match truck. Paint trailer same color as truck. There will only be the main deck, I will make up the polished diamond plate walk platforms on front and rear decks, center deck will be wood. Wheels and tires to match truck. Will have to make a new fifth wheel plate as I fixed the one on the truck in the down position. Continuing the mild custom approach on the trailer. why build the trailer now and not finish truck first. I can strip everything of the truck, using the frame and fifth wheel to mock-up and get everything level and all heights correct.

Front flares mounted and just cover the wide front tires.

Giving some thought to a trailer I seen on my travels this summer. It resembles a slight/ mild custom that would mate to this truck. Trying to describe this trailer to Jeff, I had to do some research. The trailer was a very low drop deck trailer similar to the picture, it had no front or rear decks, only center deck. There were no hydraulic cylinders or ramps up front like a low boy. The one I seen was a three axle and round fenders on the rear tires. He was carrying a very large wooden crate that barely fit on the center deck and taller than his sleeper.

Some progress. Getting the grill and lights on the hood. Man my old hands are getting shaky, those center bars are a pain.

Lookin good

Brian, it does, but I need to invest in finer toothed blades. In this case I cut four blanks, put glue on places I knew I would cut off, then drilled/pinned the four pieces together, then square the four blanks, layout, then cut. I need different blades for. Very thin material as the teeth catch too much.