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Craftsman Trailer build thread
« on: Mar 26, 2008, 12:31:54 PM »
Ok so I rescued this trailer from the scrap bin at the dump.  I had plans on making it in 2 a trailer for the ATV

I have been using it as is with flat tires  for yard work and thats what i need it for.

So here is the build

1. new tires/taller
2. clean up/paint
3. double the capacity

now i used parts I have laying around
1 sheet wood 
2 metal
3 paint

parts i need bolts/nuts/washers/wheels/more paint











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Re: Craftsman Trailer build thread
« Reply #1 on: Mar 26, 2008, 12:34:00 PM »
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Re: Craftsman Trailer build thread
« Reply #2 on: Mar 26, 2008, 12:34:01 PM »
Nice holes, Unc :eyebrow:
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Re: Craftsman Trailer build thread
« Reply #3 on: Mar 26, 2008, 12:47:40 PM »
Nice holes, Unc :eyebrow:

One might even call them......   glorious!   :yupyup:
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Re: Craftsman Trailer build thread
« Reply #4 on: Mar 26, 2008, 02:53:52 PM »
k heres a update

got the side painted hunter green

supports mounted

sides mounted  ( well got trim/screw the front)


going 2 make a harbor fright run for some wheels soon

build thread http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=39214.0
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roundeyes http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=33294.0;highlight=round+eyes
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Re: Craftsman Trailer build thread
« Reply #5 on: Mar 26, 2008, 03:29:34 PM »
why is the back wider on one side?
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Re: Craftsman Trailer build thread
« Reply #6 on: Mar 26, 2008, 09:08:28 PM »
why is the back wider on one side?


sides mounted  ( well got trim/screw the front)
build thread http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=39214.0
CB install http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=45467.0
roundeyes http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=33294.0;highlight=round+eyes
LC exhaust head 2 tip, EB RVstreethead O/S valves,EB  268c/torker cam , .20 over , metal t-chain wear pads
MARLIN clutch 1200, master clutch cly

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Re: Craftsman Trailer build thread
« Reply #7 on: Mar 26, 2008, 09:13:35 PM »
you just need some toy front springs and an I beam axle and you be :bling:  best flexing yard trailer on the east coast.

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Re: Craftsman Trailer build thread
« Reply #8 on: Mar 27, 2008, 09:28:07 AM »
mine came with a  "lift kit" already installed  :disturbed:  i'll get pics :bolt:
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Re: Craftsman Trailer build thread
« Reply #9 on: Mar 27, 2008, 10:42:28 AM »
well after seening the cost of nw tires 24$ a tire and this being a bugit biuld

I got a bottle of slime   i slime the one tire ( real bad tire)   aired spun it air it spun it so ........................
build thread http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=39214.0
CB install http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=45467.0
roundeyes http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=33294.0;highlight=round+eyes
LC exhaust head 2 tip, EB RVstreethead O/S valves,EB  268c/torker cam , .20 over , metal t-chain wear pads
MARLIN clutch 1200, master clutch cly

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Re: Craftsman Trailer build thread
« Reply #10 on: Mar 28, 2008, 12:12:54 PM »
Done works................... now the starter went on the lawn crawler  :maddest: 
build thread http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=39214.0
CB install http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=45467.0
roundeyes http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=33294.0;highlight=round+eyes
LC exhaust head 2 tip, EB RVstreethead O/S valves,EB  268c/torker cam , .20 over , metal t-chain wear pads
MARLIN clutch 1200, master clutch cly

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Re: Craftsman Trailer build thread
« Reply #11 on: Mar 28, 2008, 12:25:49 PM »
Done works................... now the starter went on the lawn crawler  :maddest: 



well..... Joe..... I think you need to paint the rims on the trailor so they match the "Lawn Crawler"  :bling: :bling:




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Re: Craftsman Trailer build thread
« Reply #12 on: Mar 28, 2008, 12:30:29 PM »
well the plan is 2 make a suspention/ big tires  so i can use it for the ATV   thats the main reason i rescued it   but ya i should spray some paint on there.
build thread http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=39214.0
CB install http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=45467.0
roundeyes http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=33294.0;highlight=round+eyes
LC exhaust head 2 tip, EB RVstreethead O/S valves,EB  268c/torker cam , .20 over , metal t-chain wear pads
MARLIN clutch 1200, master clutch cly

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Re: Craftsman Trailer build thread
« Reply #13 on: Mar 31, 2008, 07:03:11 PM »
 I heard he got the lift fro trail gear.  :psss:   :sheerterror: :shudder: :sad2: :yikes:
A good day working, that's just sick :reg:

 
 
 
 
 

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