Detachable Lowboy Trailer

[Mopar - D]

This will be my second Detachable Lowboy I’ve picked up from Stace (wabatuckeun1). I’m going to have this one behind the Brockway I’ve just finished up so myself colors are sublime green with yellow trim. I’m going to change this one with a Dorsey type goose neck/ disconnect. While I was waiting on my trailer to arrive I started on the goose neck section that disconnects from the trailer. I still need to attach the hydraulic cylinders and the back adjustable supports plus the eye hooks. I’ve also ordered a B&S engine for the pup engine. As always your comments and recommendations are always welcome. 

[James Maynard]

7 minutes ago, Mopar - D said:

This will be my second Detachable Lowboy I’ve picked up from Stace (wabatuckeun1). I’m going to have this one behind the Brockway I’ve just finished up so myself colors are sublime green with yellow trim. I’m going to change this one with a Dorsey type goose neck/ disconnect. While I was waiting on my trailer to arrive I started on the goose neck section that disconnects from the trailer. I still need to attach the hydraulic cylinders and the back adjustable supports plus the eye hooks. I’ve also ordered a B&S engine for the pup engine. As always your comments and recommendations are always welcome. 

This is going to be cool. I'll be watching. 

[Bills72sj]

Watching too.

[wabatuckeun1]

You know what's funny? I've pulled all kinds of trailers (1:1), seen all kinds but I just don't remember a Dorsey. Going to have to look that one up.  Looking forward to your build of my trailer

[Gary Chastain]

Can’t wait to see what you create, watching

[yh70]

20 hours ago, wabatuckeun1 said:

You know what's funny? I've pulled all kinds of trailers (1:1), seen all kinds but I just don't remember a Dorsey. Going to have to look that one up.  Looking forward to your build of my trailer

dont guess u pulled enough of them wabatuckeun1  .Google it if u want to see one..

 

Edited March 27, 2022 by yh70

[yh70]

off to a great start Dan..

[Mitch1964]

Interested in watching you create this.  I am 57 just started building models again.  I can honestly say wow how things have changed in detailing.  I am trying to build the AMT Big rig trailer.  Found some glad hands. Running air line. Thinking about ordering valves and miscellaneous parts for braking system. Keep up the good(fun).

[Mopar - D]

On 3/25/2022 at 6:55 PM, James Maynard said:

This is going to be cool. I'll be watching. 

Thanks James 

On 3/25/2022 at 9:34 PM, Bills72sj said:

Watching too.

Thanks Bill . I’ll do my best to keep it interesting 

On 3/25/2022 at 11:56 PM, wabatuckeun1 said:

You know what's funny? I've pulled all kinds of trailers (1:1), seen all kinds but I just don't remember a Dorsey. Going to have to look that one up.  Looking forward to your build of my trailer

Thanks Stace I’ve sent you the link for Dorsey 

23 hours ago, Gary Chastain said:

Can’t wait to see what you create, watching

Thanks Gary 

13 hours ago, yh70 said:

off to a great start Dan..

Thanks Dave 

12 hours ago, Mitch1964 said:

Interested in watching you create this.  I am 57 just started building models again.  I can honestly say wow how things have changed in detailing.  I am trying to build the AMT Big rig trailer.  Found some glad hands. Running air line. Thinking about ordering valves and miscellaneous parts for braking system. Keep up the good(fun).

Thanks Mitch. I was 46 when I started back building and yeah I know what you mean about how things have changed. 

[gotnitro?]

okay..twist my arm I'll grab a plate of nachos and follow the build!  I'm restricted from popcorn, so nachos fill the gap lol

nice work on the gooseneck, and fabbing up the cylinders

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Looks great so far!!

[slusher]

Very nice so far, Dan!

[KJ790]

This is going to be cool!

[redneckrigger]

Beautiful work on this lowboy Dan, absolutely fantastic! Keep the updates coming!

[Mopar - D]

On 3/27/2022 at 2:25 PM, gotnitro? said:

okay..twist my arm I'll grab a plate of nachos and follow the build!  I'm restricted from popcorn, so nachos fill the gap lol

nice work on the gooseneck, and fabbing up the cylinders

Thanks Jeff 

On 3/27/2022 at 3:03 PM, DRIPTROIT 71 said:

Looks great so far!!

Thanks Brian 

On 3/27/2022 at 8:43 PM, slusher said:

Very nice so far, Dan!

Thanks Carl 

On 3/28/2022 at 9:52 AM, KJ790 said:

This is going to be cool!

Thanks KJ

On 3/28/2022 at 1:24 PM, redneckrigger said:

Beautiful work on this lowboy Dan, absolutely fantastic! Keep the updates coming!

Thanks Tom  I’ll keep the updates coming I’m trying to have it finished for the Modelmania show on April 30th. 

[Mopar - D]

I’ve got the center section of the load deck together and have made some more progress on the disconnect parts. Still have more work to do on it. 

[Bills72sj]

Have you figured out how to lock each moving piece in either direction? If not, may I suggest hidden mini magnets.

[Mopar - D]

9 hours ago, Bills72sj said:

Have you figured out how to lock each moving piece in either direction? If not, may I suggest hidden mini magnets.

Thanks for the magnet idea Bill but with the way that this fits together I think I will not need to use any. In between friction and gravity I think it’s going to work at least that’s the way it looks now. 

[Mopar - D]

More work on the load deck and added the adjustable settings on the goose neck. 

[Mopar - D]

Today’s task was to build the front double hinge ramps. 

[slusher]

You’re good Dan, you make fast progress and excellent work friend..

[Mopar - D]

11 hours ago, slusher said:

You’re good Dan, you make fast progress and excellent work friend..

Thanks Carl I appreciate your support. 

[Mopar - D]

Started on the rear suspension and did the first mock up with the Brockway. It’s also my first check to see how my measurements turned out. I’m at 8 scale inches clearance from the bottom of the load deck to the ground empty. From what I’ve researched that should work. Here’s my update pictures. 

[Oldmopars]

This is looking great. I did one of these about a year ago and figuring out the detachable section was a fun challenge. 

[Gary Chastain]

Really cool build, lovin the new hitch design