Gary Chastain

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.

One of the silliest tool I have ever made has become so indescribably handy, is this jewelry’s saw and a thick aluminum angle (jewelers anvil) bolted to my bench. I use this tool more than I could imagine for cutting shapes from flat stock. Takes a bit of practice to cut vertical, but works.

Managed to get the tank frame brackets to match the original tank, all cut from sheet stock. Now to assemble all the parts.

Brian, what did you use for the insulation under the hood?

A little progress, got a new fuel tank fabbed up after spilling glue on my finished tank. finished the fab work on the front bumper and applied chrome.

Good to see what you have been working on, man that looks good, well done

Great start, and wow, good luck with your treatment.

It is addictive to keep trying new ideas and develop new skills. Oh I get it, I’m watching buddy.

I did manage to save the straps and rechrome after some work. Still trying to save the tank. On a good note, I got the headlights built yesterday and like the more modern and depth of the lens (beads) I used. I think the headlights fit the theme of mild custom.

Watching your approach to the windows, I always have stress when I add the rubber, I have been using the permanent marker with some luck and is repairable, but over some colors it picks up a blue hue sometimes.

Oh man, hope you can repair the center windshield piece. Looking so good otherwise

Just outstanding, the exhaust is going to add nice detail, well done.

OMG, major disaster, I spilled glue on top of the tank when attaching the chrome straps. Now, to see if I can remove straps then repaint, second: build a new tank again.

Wow, that is a cool build.

Thanks and agree, think I have built every part at least twice if not more.

Bumper #4..this design works better as it fills the gap under the headlights.

Thanks Victor, color is growing on me, thought it was going to be too dark.

Nice job on those handles

This is the third bumper I have built, the bumper needs to make a mild custom statement, so I made it taller and added the turn signals (moved from top of fenders). Will use the 4mm glass beads. Now to get chrome on. playing around with 4mm glass beads for headlights, gives the appearance of the new halogen headlights. Kinda like the look.

An amazing build