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P8106jr
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Posted: 22 Apr. 2011 at 11:58pm |
I ended up putting 1" spacers in the side rail pockets and it raised my cover up enough to work. I towed the trailer 150 miles today at 70 miles an hour. Top preformed extremely well. I am very pleased . If you use my pattern have them shorten it 11/2". The overlap is too long.
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Jamie Powers
Houston TX 1963 CJ3 Bantam T3-C Year unknown www.haflatfenders.com |
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uglyjeep
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Interesting, so my trailer with three tie downs on the side and the
floor drain cover in the floor may be right at that transition period.
(Sorry for the hi-jack Jamie!, just thought it may help place your trailer on the time line) Daniel |
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48cj2a
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Should be when the ACM tubs were used up so need make sure no 3 tie down tubs have them;) So yes another clue.
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Art C USAF (Retired)
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uglyjeep
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Art, when did the cover for the old MBT floor drain disappear? I don't see that on the the data list. Is that a clue that can help? Daniel |
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P8106jr
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It should not shrink. The top is made out of a product called Sumbrella Plus. They use it to make awnings and boat covers. The spacer idea should work fine.
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Jamie Powers
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combat
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I don't know it might be perfect after it shrinks from getting wet.............maybe.
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P8106jr
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Great idea. Thanks for the input.
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Jamie Powers
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48cj2a
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Is there any way to raise your sides higher to compensate for a little of the over length?
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Art C USAF (Retired)
47 CJ2A #134955 Project 48 CJ2A #206759 62 L6226 Station Wagon #58167 10900 45 T3-C #191 Project http://www.bantamt3c.com http://www.48cj2a.com |
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canorisa
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Wow, Jamie, even though is a little long on the sides and back and front I would venture to say that it looks GREAT! That's how I want mine to look like. GREAT JOB on the trailer
Joel PS. Still waiting to hear back form you on what we were talking about. Let me know. |
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P8106jr
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I was out of town for a couple days and the Postman brought me a top while I was gone! Overall I am pleased except it is a too long. It is my fault not Black Dog Design. They followed the pattern. I will have to pick up some rope tomorrow to see if I can get it taught. If not I may need to send it back to take a 1" off. If you are going to use my pattern, I recommend that if you make it 1 1/2" shorter. I had a 3 in overlap past the rolled edge and it was too long. |
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Jamie Powers
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P8106jr
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I finished my side rails this weekend. I made them out of a Texas Mesquite! Soon as I figure out how I am going to make or purchase the hardware for the bows, I will start working on bending them. Have a extra set of hardware laying around, drop me a note! J |
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Jamie Powers
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48cj2a
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Jamie,
Based on your hitch casting, front frame rail caps, angled tongue supports, and "C" style rear shackles your trailer is between 10000 and 16271 making it either a 46 or 47 but we have no proof on years of production so this is mearly a speculation.
Now help me narrow something down between the other 6270 trailers and we could get closer. Edited by 48cj2a - 27 Aug. 2010 at 4:42am |
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Art C USAF (Retired)
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P8106jr
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Finish the sentence! drive 26 hours to to attend a 36 hour event! :) Had a great time two years ago in Springfield. Will be even more with my projcects with me. |
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Jamie Powers
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P8106jr
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I got the lights wired on my CJ3B tonight.
I have ordered bearings and seals. Should be here next week. I will get them replaced over Labor day weekend before I tow her 1600 miles to Jefferson City and Back! Sorry no room for anymore towable items! Can't believe
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Jamie Powers
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berettajeep
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Post as much as you want ( with pictures!) That trailer is beautiful!
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P8106jr
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Type Deester D503 was the patter |
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Jamie Powers
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P8106jr
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Ok, I had found tires that matched the pattern that would have been on my 1963 CJ3B last year. My search started out overseas with a website. Found a Deester D-305. Anyway, I found them from a distributor around Pitsburg. I wanted to order two more so the trailer would match. Guy would never call me back. Called the US importer Friday afternoon and he gave me a name of a wholesale distributor 2 miles from my house. So I got busy last night and painted my rims and spent a fun hour at Discount Tire this morning. Also the postman bought me a present this afternoon. Promoise no more post until I get my bows done!
I did not have a Serial number so I used the road my familys farm is on.
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Jamie Powers
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P8106jr
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The gentleman I bought the trailer from had done a great deal of rewiring on the trailer including make all the conections waterproof. Ee put a junction box right in the center under the front edge. He did not have the landing leg on before he placed the box. It will fold up high enough for the pen to engage. Figure if I ever find arrow turn signals I will rewire the trailer then and remove the junction box.
Nice catch though.
Jamie
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Jamie Powers
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