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GaryM
04-29-2005, 09:34 PM
Ok I started today building my hydraulic dump trailer. Here is the Plans (http://www.tjtrailers.com/store/hydraulic-dump-trailer-plans-10x5.html) i am using.

I went out and took a few pictures so you could see my setup.

Here are the pictures (http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/macc53/album?.dir=/ded0)

Gary
TOMWELDS
04-29-2005, 10:01 PM
Nice , so far!

How do you like the 302 and suitcase?

Only thought..consider 2 hyd. cylinders for better load control.
lramberson
04-30-2005, 08:11 AM
This will be one I follow, The shop set-up & truck are looking good. Is the service truck a 2500? I could not get a close look at the rear axle. Keep up the progress reports :D
Laurence
fun4now
04-30-2005, 09:30 AM
sweet looks like a great project. :)
df5152
04-30-2005, 06:26 PM
do they give u a materials list? if so how much for materials?
GaryM
04-30-2005, 07:02 PM
lramberson Yes the truck is a 2500 with air bags.

df5152 Yes the plans do come every complete with what you will need. The plans are very basic and explane a lot of what needs to be cut. So far I have about $1100 in steel, $285 in Hydraulic Cyl, $800 in the 7000lb tandem axles and springs, $115 for ball coupler and jack.

I did not get a lot more together today(out riding horses). Tomarrow will be a good day for progression. Should have the tounge on the Hydraulic mounts in the trailer frame. Also start on the Dump frame some time tomarrow.

I have a Highschool kid comming tomarrow to help, He is very interseted in welding so he will be helping out a lot.

Pictures tomarrow after the day is done


Gary
admweld
04-30-2005, 07:12 PM
Ok I started today building my hydraulic dump trailer. Here is the Plans (http://www.tjtrailers.com/store/hydraulic-dump-trailer-plans-10x5.html) i am using.

I went out and took a few pictures so you could see my setup.

Here are the pictures (http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/macc53/album?.dir=/ded0)

Gary
looks goodyour well on your way good
luck with the project
GaryM
05-05-2005, 05:33 PM
The lower part is 90% done.

Here are the pictures updated (http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/macc53/album?.dir=/ded0)


Tell me what you think. Will be going back to shop and starting the dump bed.


Gary
Paul Seaman
05-05-2005, 05:52 PM
Gary very nice work, and I am glad you can help the young high schooler to appreciate good old fashioned hard work. Fun and learning and lessons of life, your teaching something very important---values!

Keep up the good work,
fun4now
05-06-2005, 07:56 AM
looking great and i 2nd what pjseaman said about teaching ;)
burninbriar
05-06-2005, 09:35 AM
I'll give thirds on what pjseaman said about teaching good values to the youngster. RIGHT ON.
fluxcore
05-09-2005, 09:26 AM
lramberson Yes the truck is a 2500 with air bags.

df5152 Yes the plans do come every complete with what you will need. The plans are very basic and explane a lot of what needs to be cut. So far I have about $1100 in steel, $285 in Hydraulic Cyl, $800 in the 7000lb tandem axles and springs, $115 for ball coupler and jack.

I did not get a lot more together today(out riding horses). Tomarrow will be a good day for progression. Should have the tounge on the Hydraulic mounts in the trailer frame. Also start on the Dump frame some time tomarrow.

I have a Highschool kid comming tomarrow to help, He is very interseted in welding so he will be helping out a lot.

Pictures tomarrow after the day is done


GaryWe built a 18' 8' trailer . one neighbor said with one cylinder the trailer woulds have a tendency to twist in up position, we but two and were never sorry it has twice the power. and holds lots of weight. Jim