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Today, I replaced the chains with vinyl coated 1/8" stainless steel cable.

So far they're good. I mounted them to 1/8" thick, 2" angle iron with grade 8 bolts so they're very stable. I was concerned after watching a YouTube video of someone who used them and had a very wobbly rack but I think his base was the issue.

Thank you! Yeah right now my issue is that the paint is too soft to sand. It needs time to cure so I have it baking in heatwave outside on the street. Lol

I know I said I was done but this thing was sitting in my entry way and installation seemed like the best way to get it out of sight. Lol (max coupler)

And here she is. Exactly 2 months to the day after I bought it. By no means is it "done" but it's done enough for the summer (with a few small exceptions) and 100+ degree temps have set in. We need to get to higher altitude real soon. The only thing I really need to do is a little bit of...

I won't lie, I'm not super happy with the paint job but I guess I should be satisfied considering the surface I had to work with, being as rough as it was. It just seems like after coat #2, the paint didn't self smooth like it was on the first 2 coats. I'm going to leave it to cure, use the...

Rack is painted. Doors have a first coat of Duralex marine paint (alpine green) curing.

I've been non stop working on this for the last 6 days but I've been slacking on updating everyone because it's been a lot of mundane work. I completed painting the inside of the cabinets. I think I'm going to use husky tool box drawer liners on the shelves. Today thankfully we found a way to...

Cabinet work has begun. Heres a before and after example. Whoever painted the inside of the cabinets black had used a really nasty paint that's soft like a gel. It gums up my sandpaper pretty bad.

Yesterday I finished all the welding and patching holes in the bed. Rolled in bed liner and starting on sanding the body today.

Well I did just buy a 2 pack of those heavy welding blankets. :tearsofjoy:

I'm taking the entire month of July off work and any free time I have outside of father duties I'll be working on this thing so expect some fast movement pretty soon. :)

Thanks man! I've taken a stroll through your thread and I'd be doing a disservice if I didn't admit that I got some inspiration and ideas from yours and @WJ Overland It helps that my dad has some experience welding and he has a budget welder in his garage that we're using. This winter I think I...

People are finally getting over all the covid at my family's house so I took it as an opportunity to go do a few things with the trailer at a safe distance, mostly because I'm trying not to bring anything home to my 9 month old boy. It wasn't without drama though. I was driving my audi over to...

So we took a break from this for a memorial week camping trip and to see first hand the trail conditions at higher elevations. My original goal was to get this trailer built to a useable condition by July but somebody in the household where I'm doing the work has covid so I'm a week behind...

Hi, thanks for reading, I figured now is a good time to start a build thread since we're starting to make moves with this trailer I found. I should preface this thread with, I'm not a fabricator and I'm learning to weld so don't expect any weld porn here. About the trailer: It's a chopped...

This is one I have with the drain plug but it's not the right dimensions for your application. They sometimes call them "collapsible cutting boards", maybe that search term will help you find one that fits. Appreciate all the information! Those jacks seem perfect.

Thank you, that makes sense. How did you adhere the slide to the wings? Screws? And it feels good and sturdy? What jacks did you use for leveling?

Can you tell me more about that sink basin and how it attaches? It looks like it's wider than the door and appears like it slides in from the side? I just picked up a similar utility bed on a Toyota pickup frame and your build is amazing. Very inspiring, thank you!

Location: Roseville, CA /PNW Just joined, a friend told me about this group back in June when I bought my jeep, and subsequently dove into the deep end of adventure exploring. Finally paid my dues since my build is ready enough. Long time car enthusiast, first time overlander. Hope to see some...