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Title: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on June 07, 2012, 11:30:06 AM
Might be motivated to scab some shit on this and swap some tires tonight for a weekend trip. waiting on a phone call back from Aaron.

Otherwise, with the aux tank done, the Eagle stuff is next followed by this.
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: M4wdFab on June 07, 2012, 01:02:28 PM
you should get another coupler so i can swap my plate on it too after you fix it    ;D
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: M4wdFab on June 07, 2012, 01:02:56 PM
this thing is a sweet RTI ramp, except there is a saturn in the way now
Title: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on June 07, 2012, 01:20:35 PM
I should pull the trigger on that. Swapping couplers is annoying.

Saturn, huh?

Don't break the back off while it's still broken :)

And definitely will be over tonight to scab some fixes on, cut some fenders off, and swap some big boy tires on.

I need to Craigslist for a cheap set of 4 8 lug truck wheels and tires so I can scrap the wheels that are on it and have spares again.

Stupid last minute shit!
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: M4wdFab on June 07, 2012, 04:25:47 PM
i may or may not have 4 a couple steel 16" truck wheels not sure what got scrapped last time.
Title: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on June 08, 2012, 12:26:09 AM
I scabbed this back together as it was when purchased in the interest of time and materials. It's semi-OK with all the welds actually welded instead of cracked, but damn it's all hack and birdshit back there.

The bike loading went smooth. Back of the trailer is hugely taller than I'm used to, that's no good. Makes me continue to think about hinged goodness, especially if i decide to keep instead of sell.

Thanks Paul for the help!!



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Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: carchameleon on June 08, 2012, 12:40:41 AM
no problem
that bike makes me like mine even more :-)
Title: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on June 08, 2012, 08:42:20 PM
Merc E300 TD says ramps are too short, and need expanded steel for traction.
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: Nick on June 08, 2012, 09:20:34 PM
That car is real fast for a diesel
Title: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on June 08, 2012, 09:53:13 PM
I don't believe you. Converter is loose as shit at parking lot speed. Powered by wet noodle?

This wood-sprung rustbucket is probably not an example to test or judge by.
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: Nick on June 08, 2012, 11:12:15 PM
I drove it up and down the street and was blown away at how hard it pulls when the turbo spooled
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: rejeep on June 09, 2012, 05:14:54 PM
wedge looks fine...

(http://i534.photobucket.com/albums/ee343/rejeep/1949/photo.jpg)

would be better with tomato and blue cheese
Title: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on June 09, 2012, 05:15:43 PM
Astoria, Queens was pretty nice, streets just wide enough to get in; threw on the 4 ways and double parked on a wide avenue right on front of where the jeep was parked - no issues. Came in via the Triborough bridge and left via the Midtown Tunnel. There may have been a Better way to do that, but it worked.

Was in the wrong lane coming out and ended up taking 37th St all the way across Manhattan to the Lincoln Tunnel to cross into NJ.

Just fueled at the tpke plaza in Woodbridge NJ at $3.699.

Pics are
- where I unloaded the bike (shoulder of a busy road, no parking zone w 4 ways)
- picking up the CJ at SVE
- where I loaded in Astoria (double parked w 4 ways)
- actually able to see the XJ here in Woodbridge




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Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: rejeep on June 09, 2012, 05:21:39 PM
drove the dumpbuss through NYC... WOW
that actually was the best way to go.. bruckner expressway is a parking lot on a good day...
Title: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on June 09, 2012, 05:26:04 PM
It was a great day then, did 45+ onto the island. Return traffic looked slow though.

Your CJ generated some pointing and staring in midtown.
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: M4wdFab on June 09, 2012, 06:51:24 PM
did the 5.3 fit in the back of the XJ?
Title: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on June 09, 2012, 09:20:33 PM
That's tomorrow, last stop. I'm not sure it will, and if its iffy, I'm not going to make any gambles at all with either the engine or a pristine XJ.

Merc drop first thing in the AM, spending the night 20 miles away. I'm ahead of schedule for once, Mostly since my friend in Philthy had a graduation party to go to so I didn't stop to hang out.
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: rejeep on June 09, 2012, 10:45:05 PM
that 5.3 will be attending your funeral if it goes into the XJ....
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: M4wdFab on June 10, 2012, 12:02:18 AM
you have no faith arie
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: rejeep on June 10, 2012, 08:27:30 AM
two can play at this game
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: M4wdFab on June 10, 2012, 08:41:14 AM
if its not working mike just pay the guy ill get it another time.  rather not wreck it or have it damaged from kicking around on the trailer deck.
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: rejeep on June 10, 2012, 08:56:33 AM
mike is good..
nothing a few straps and some block cant solve...
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: M4wdFab on June 10, 2012, 09:02:45 AM
aluminum pan, and plastic intake.... if either are broken its more hassel than the motor is worth.  Its already missing an alternator.


this is no jeep motor
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: rejeep on June 10, 2012, 09:23:48 AM
well i know where to get an alternator... ;)
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: rejeep on June 10, 2012, 09:24:59 AM
mike is deff going down that way shortly.. perhaps as soon as next weekend if he is available and coming home with several S10's that can be moving platforms..
Title: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on June 10, 2012, 01:27:02 PM
Fit like a glove in the bed of the CJ. Smooth ride, good blocking, secure strapping. It has a happy ride.



Pro tip: CJ will crank and not start with no key. That was my start to the day.
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: rejeep on June 10, 2012, 02:29:38 PM
Fit like a glove in the bed of the CJ. Smooth ride, good blocking, secure strapping. It has a happy ride.

where are my seats?
Smike dont worry... no charge for the storage

Pro tip: CJ will crank and not start with no key. That was my start to the day.

duh
Title: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on June 10, 2012, 05:01:09 PM
Duh? Nothing I have will crank without the key :)

Seats will be back in the back of the CJ as soon as smike gets here. Don't worry about it.
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: M4wdFab on June 10, 2012, 07:28:33 PM
that CJ looks like a field truck that needs to go back to the field
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: rejeep on June 10, 2012, 07:31:56 PM
that CJ is 63 years old...

how you going to look when your 63...

still starts every time..



wont be that way for long...
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: Nick on June 10, 2012, 09:22:22 PM
that CJ looks like a field truck that needs to go back to the field

Hahahhahahahhahaha
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on June 12, 2012, 12:09:28 AM
best price I found for the coupler I want.

http://www.trailerparts.net/cgi-bin/eShop/index.cgi?cart_id=bzfrmuhekv&pid=658

needs the 4" x.250 square tubing added.

I'm not finding them with tubing without the silly super duper adjust that cost $300+

Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: Nick on June 12, 2012, 08:59:03 AM
That is the one I got
Title: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on June 12, 2012, 09:02:24 AM
I know
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: Nick on June 12, 2012, 09:03:49 AM
That thing is awesome!!!
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: M4wdFab on June 12, 2012, 09:13:28 AM
only rated for 24K?
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: M4wdFab on June 12, 2012, 09:35:40 AM
mike did we decided what trailer you are using regardless of what you are doing the 23rd weekend?


looks like i have a buggy, a jeep, and a tracker lined up which i think would work out weights ok not too bad if my 19.5's fit on the trailer.
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: dubt on June 12, 2012, 09:37:18 AM
only rated for 24K?

with a 400% safety rating?
Title: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on June 12, 2012, 09:38:37 AM
Depends on what my returns are, assuming I'm hauling and not taking a weekend off to wheel.
Title: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on June 12, 2012, 09:39:17 AM
only rated for 24K?

24-25 is what all are rated for until you get a 3" ball.

"only"? Hahahaha
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: M4wdFab on June 12, 2012, 11:33:00 AM
i guess i was thinking cause the B&W rating of 30-36, they would be more
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: cracker on June 12, 2012, 11:44:43 AM
will that coupler go onto a square tube?  says it is for round tube..
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: Nick on June 12, 2012, 12:44:29 PM
My coupler is on a square tube
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: M4wdFab on June 12, 2012, 12:46:47 PM
id like to see if my 19.5's fit on either of mikes trailers, even just to know for future reference regardless if they aren't available for next weekend. 
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: Nick on June 12, 2012, 12:48:44 PM
What would be different between his 19.5 on the trailer and your 19.5
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on June 12, 2012, 12:59:51 PM
the 19.5s on my trailer are 0ET, or close to it. Smike's are probably 24-30mm ET. It would be a frame to tire clearance issue. I think Smike's will fit fine on the wedge if and only if the one remaining inner splash shield is removed. I don't think they'll clear on the lowboy.

(dunno what ET stands for, but offset of mounting surface from wheel centerline)

will that coupler go onto a square tube?  says it is for round tube..
where does it say that? that one has no tube at all. I see no confirmation on being able to attach to square vs round anywhere though. nor could I find a site for T.E.M., the manufacturer.

I only see that coupler listed with square tube in the full assembly with the fancy height adjuster thing.
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: cracker on June 12, 2012, 01:03:56 PM
I guess I am assuming since it says "no pipe" that it is for round.. probably just my background of only round couplers biasing my thoughts though..
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on June 12, 2012, 01:31:37 PM
possible I suppose.

they do have "the same" coupler on square stock though, I'd assume it's the same casting. Guess I'll dig a little harder and try to verify.
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on June 12, 2012, 01:33:21 PM
changed one term and found 'em.

http://www.temco-inc.net/gn25.html
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on June 12, 2012, 01:37:47 PM
I noticed that the square application is 3.5/4" tube, not 4/4.5" - I believe the footprint of 4" square tubing would not clear the hitch.  Would need to step up from 3.5" to 4" to go into my receivers on the trailers. Or change up the lock bolt setups to come in from the corners and just stick round tube through there?
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: Nick on June 12, 2012, 01:58:43 PM
ET phone home!!
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: M4wdFab on June 12, 2012, 03:16:26 PM
is my goose the bigger square then?


can i use the wedge then and have a tire swaping party?   haha




TSC only has a round coupler in stock
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: Ryan on June 12, 2012, 03:47:31 PM
Cut off the square weld on the round, problem solved.  ;D
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: M4wdFab on June 12, 2012, 03:49:46 PM
looks like etrailer does not sell coupler only they sell the set
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: cracker on June 12, 2012, 03:50:52 PM
nahh.. ram round peg in square hole.. much easier!
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on June 12, 2012, 04:46:37 PM
Cut off the square weld on the round, problem solved.  ;D

and then have my two trailers be different, and not be able to use the 5th wheel kingpin plate I have either? fail.
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: M4wdFab on June 12, 2012, 04:49:56 PM
crap, taking back a motor sucks without using my enclosed...
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on June 12, 2012, 04:59:18 PM
I thought of that this morning.

easy to build something secure at home from lumber in 15 minutes though.
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: M4wdFab on June 12, 2012, 05:05:12 PM
true.

but room would be tight. 


I should just pay my own way and try not to wheel a free rausch trip, take my enclosed.   Bah!






Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on June 12, 2012, 05:54:15 PM
coupler ordered.

best deal found http://www.esourcetrailerparts.com/proddetail.asp?prod=SM2516NP

need to find big square tubing now.
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: M4wdFab on June 12, 2012, 06:04:01 PM
M4 will sponsor free welding services for this.  please do not HF this   here by next week?  ;)
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on June 12, 2012, 06:17:04 PM
Hope so. Need the square stock too.
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: rejeep on June 12, 2012, 09:47:28 PM
How many mazdas and a liberty can for on that fucker...
Just bought 3, 2 got to go down south...
Title: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on June 13, 2012, 08:23:19 AM
3 vehicles unless they're Smart cars. 45' of deck space.
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: matt on June 13, 2012, 12:23:35 PM
I have to do the same thing.  Let me know where you find the square stock that big.

I was almost thinking of taking the brand new CT round one I have and welding plate to it to make it square.
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: M4wdFab on June 13, 2012, 12:48:06 PM
whats the size again you need?  4.5" box x 250wall?
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: M4wdFab on June 13, 2012, 12:54:38 PM
could make a chunk of box also.
Title: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on June 13, 2012, 12:56:43 PM
4.0x0.25

May need to step down to 3.5x0.25

Calling Surplus shortly.
Title: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on June 13, 2012, 01:03:26 PM
They don't have any full sticks of either listed. Guess I'll have to visit.
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: M4wdFab on June 13, 2012, 01:05:53 PM
may be able to weld up a box, i have the technology

Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on June 13, 2012, 01:32:30 PM
that's a lot of quarter plate to use up to make something probably purchasable.

seems worthy for the possibly needed short length 3.5" step-down though.
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on June 13, 2012, 01:49:52 PM
Damn, doesn't look like Peterson has matching amber marker lights. I didn't feel like replacing more than the couple broken ones and getting an ID bar on there.
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: cracker on June 13, 2012, 01:59:51 PM
hmm.. what was the dimension of my square tube??
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on June 13, 2012, 02:37:19 PM
Dunno, you never posted them and the CL ads where they were in text are expired.

http://bb.m4wdfabrications.com/index.php?topic=215.msg3796
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: cracker on June 13, 2012, 03:16:58 PM
3 and 5 inch
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: M4wdFab on June 13, 2012, 04:00:39 PM
i have 10" wide by 8' sheets of 1/4" in stock i think, nut sure how much i chewed through
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on June 14, 2012, 10:38:11 AM
Alex got me a 3' chunk of 4x4 at Surplus this morning. Was all they had in drops unfortunately. Sorry Matt!
Title: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on June 15, 2012, 12:25:33 AM
$30 off $57.57 at Advance tonight. All wedge lights are now legal. Fixed the bad tail light in the ram. Gooseneck lowered, adjustment lock bolts done. Adjusted toe in one turn; probably needs more. Working late blows, didn't get started until 7 or 8.

Going to use the chunk of 2" tube I got from smike last night and plumb the transfer tank before I call it a night. I think that was the last think on my "now" list.
Title: Fix the wedge
Post by: awl4928 on June 15, 2012, 03:14:32 AM
How did you get 30$ off at advanced?
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: M4wdFab on June 15, 2012, 08:14:57 AM
i am guessing six 5$ off monster jam coupons and a helpful cashier lol
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: etk300ex on June 15, 2012, 08:26:56 AM
haha 1 item at a time please :)
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: Ryan on June 15, 2012, 08:30:06 AM
I order stuff online and use coupon codes, then pick up in store. It works great.
Title: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on June 15, 2012, 08:57:26 AM
Thank you Monster Jam sponsorship. And Paul, Erica, and good timing for an empty store to waste the time.
Title: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on June 15, 2012, 07:07:39 PM
All loaded up and sitting down to dinner at Outback.

Had a few minutes to kill so I checked a
height. Liberty is 5'9" tall, and forward facing on the top of the trailer (not on the flip outs) it makes me about 11'4". I raised the coupler 2-3" last night too.

Mazda2 a little further back puts me at 10'2".

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Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: Ryan on June 15, 2012, 10:39:27 PM
Are you coming back full?
Title: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on June 16, 2012, 12:25:08 AM
2 pickup trucks returning, so I guess I have one spot open from DC (thats the Liberty destination) to Norfolk VA and back.
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: Ryan on June 16, 2012, 09:21:45 PM
I want a cheap VW convertible, Rabbit or Cabrio.  8)
Title: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on June 16, 2012, 10:01:19 PM
That would be fun.

Saw this, also fun. Not for sale...


Long day of fuel issues today. I noticed 0psi fuel pressure on a climb last night before I stopped. No other symptom. Thought that was odd since I'd never seen such before and I'd just changed the filter a couple weeks ago.  Figured id pick up a spare filter today just in case.

Well this morning just in case turned into must. Zero pressure more often than not, and taking forever to come back up. I was pulling minor hills at 35 miles an hour. Sadly, the hour wasted changing the fuel filter and cleaning the screen made no difference at all.

I was down to about a quarter tank of fuel so I sort of suspected potential draw straw issue. I went to a Lowe's, and got proper parts to mate the two hoses, and draw straight from the auxiliary tank. Again, no change. Very mildly better from the additional pressure of a higher thank gravity feeding. Very mildly.

I called ahead to UCI Washington, the warehouse where I was going to deliver. Smitty had to call a store to check the part number, but they had one in stock, and he grabbed it for me. After I delivered and installed a new lift pump.  on the side of the road of course.

In addition to being a plain old pain in the dick, it gave me one difficult issue. One of the hard lines has a tapered fitting, and the collar would not spin on it. I probably spent half an hour working to break the collar free of the line. Think of trying to reuse an old brake line and its fitting.



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Title: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on June 16, 2012, 10:08:42 PM
 1956 California plate on the bug, by the way.

So once I got the pump replaced I fired the truck up, and everything seemed perfectly fine.

Once I started bopping down the road though, I started losing fuel pressure again. Along with my mind. After blowing some serious white smoke up a hill with the truck barely running, I noted that my fuel gauge was approximately 3/4. As soon as I pitched downhill, the truck ran great with good fuel pressure no matter how hard I beat on it. The auxiliary tank had completely emptied itself with the overflow valve adding half a tank of fuel to the main tank, exhausting the 25 gallons I'd put in the auxiliary.

I've never been so happy to be out of fuel in my life! I pulled over on the side of I495 on the MD side of DC and hooked the fuel feel back up tithe main tank. Aside from getting diesel in my eye when the barbs let go suddenly all went as planned. Zero fuel issues since.

So the protip of the day is: don't run out of fuel right after you change a lift pump. The symptoms look confusingly similar!

And no, I don't owe Nick $5. It's a little late, and that's more parts that transferred from the old motor. 305,000 miles at failure.
Title: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on July 01, 2012, 10:33:18 PM
Hitch is awesome. Thanks a ton!!

Confirmed tire eating machine though. Right front is scrubbing the inside off. I have some tire swapping to do this week.
Title: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on July 11, 2012, 12:25:56 PM
Hitting up the CL hard for rhimmmzah and tahrs.
Title: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on July 11, 2012, 08:57:56 PM
I've got some 30-40% Grabber AT2s.

Shop time this weekend to straighten an axle? Probably need to raise or remove the fenders too. 265s are rated at ~3400# - that's much better than ~3000#.
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: M4wdFab on July 11, 2012, 11:11:50 PM
3 trucks on deck, and my cummins needs a lift pump change again.  not the best timing but ill see how it goes.  Sunday afternoon would be best potential right now.
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: M4wdFab on July 16, 2012, 11:50:22 AM
http://rochester.craigslist.org/pts/3142548991.html
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on July 16, 2012, 01:13:31 PM
you missed where I have 4 tires and wheels I guess
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: M4wdFab on July 16, 2012, 01:17:56 PM
no, i saw the 3400lb thing.  assuming you will want good spares haha
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on July 16, 2012, 01:49:12 PM
If I get the RF to stop chewing tires, I have good spares with the 4 "new" tires
Title: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on July 22, 2012, 09:21:06 PM
Axle straightened and 265s bolted up. Need another couple of three car hauls now to see if it's fixed. Or just paint it and sell now :)

Stared at the back for a while. No easy fix jumps out at me. Construction is weird to begin with, hack and scab addition is quite integral and not easily cut off. Thinking its fine for now.

Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on July 30, 2012, 02:04:40 PM
I want a cheap VW convertible, Rabbit or Cabrio.  8)

http://rochester.craigslist.org/cto/3152611636.html
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: M4wdFab on July 30, 2012, 02:42:37 PM
that first pic is epic magazine quality!
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: Ryan on July 30, 2012, 02:51:11 PM
That is a cool thing.
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: rejeep on July 30, 2012, 02:54:17 PM
i think things are different
Title: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on July 30, 2012, 03:03:15 PM
Things are very different but its a damn nice rabbit pickup :)
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: Nick on July 30, 2012, 04:00:23 PM
Damn ugly pos!
Title: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on August 02, 2012, 01:35:49 PM
Did some searching on a whim last night, I'm 90% sure this is a VIN swap and it's either a Kaufman or an Appalachian. Not that it really matters.

For my own happy future use and best resale I'm thinking:
- fix and protect rear marker lights, (again :) )
- scrap shit rear bracing and reframe the extension to match rest of trailer. cut old frame cap off and use as new rear bumper? Add crossmembers as needed. Clean junk shit off frame. Ramp storage.
- ramp traction (expanded steel)
- add rub rail over shitty stake pockets, or cut off and replace with D rings
- paint & conspiscuity tape

As cheap as it it'll still be, since its still weird and i assume still a flooded market, I'm not sure redoing the rear right is worth the effort. Might just do a halo frame around it instead; be easier.
Title: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on March 30, 2013, 12:26:26 AM
The spacers turned out great, but the hub shoulders and wheel studs are really too short on three of the four hubs. Of course the one that's pretty acceptable is the only one I looked at.

Probably can't get away with what I'm running and will have to get wheels.
Title: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on May 20, 2013, 10:14:59 PM
Who wants to pick up (3) mounted tires an a spare hub and bearing set for me at Rausch on Monday from Dan Guyer? $400.

Should solve the sketchy wheel issue. May be worth swapping some wheels and tires around to keep the best spares when this goes away.


Tapatalking in traffic
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: M4wdFab on May 20, 2013, 11:18:48 PM
Sounds like a lot of money
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: Wingman on May 21, 2013, 07:38:56 AM
Can do but I'm too far for the last leg of the relay.  Let me know.
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on May 21, 2013, 10:14:40 AM
for brand new LR E? not a lot of money. I don't feel bad giving Dan a few bucks in any case. He lost a lot of shit in that trailer flop.

Thanks Mark - Phelps is closer than Rausch :)
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: KingtheZJ on May 21, 2013, 10:26:12 AM
yeah, we'll get them Rochester bound.

i can front cash. i owe you for the D60 pickup
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: M4wdFab on May 21, 2013, 10:29:22 AM
these are tires off the cartwheeled trailer?  haha, sounds risky for bend and broken belts
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: Wingman on May 21, 2013, 10:31:14 AM
Have him hook up with us once we're all there.  I can front cash too.
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on May 21, 2013, 11:38:51 AM
No, these are new spares. Thanks for the frontage
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: M4wdFab on May 21, 2013, 11:47:21 AM
o, cool probably not a bad deal then.
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: M4wdFab on May 21, 2013, 11:48:15 AM
you should look at the tires that are on my wedge if they fancy you.  19.5's will end up on it if i keep it, and sell my truck with stock bfgs
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on May 21, 2013, 11:52:05 AM
I'm sure your wedge tires are worthy of some sort of use.

I figure good new LR E spares will not go to waste among our happy litte family. I've been using a 15 year old LR D for my spare for years (and it's saved wedgie as well as Corik's tag trailer in its life so far...)
Title: Re: Fix the wedge / sell the wedge
Post by: M4wdFab on June 06, 2013, 09:37:10 AM
bump   :o
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on June 06, 2013, 11:21:49 AM
bump for what?

it needs work. sounds likely it'll be going to VA soon.
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: M4wdFab on June 06, 2013, 12:34:35 PM
sell this pile
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on June 06, 2013, 12:35:47 PM
mmkay
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: M4wdFab on June 06, 2013, 12:36:29 PM
just put it up for 2500 as is lol
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on June 06, 2013, 12:39:25 PM
it needs work. sounds likely it'll be going to VA soon.
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: rejeep on June 06, 2013, 02:38:57 PM
im still waiting to seee what the person wants to do....
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: M4wdFab on July 21, 2013, 05:28:47 PM
Has been moved to NuWay south.
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on July 21, 2013, 05:32:22 PM
10-4

This what the call I missed was regarding?


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Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: M4wdFab on July 21, 2013, 07:20:14 PM
No. Trailer question no worries
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on July 21, 2013, 08:04:53 PM
With no vm and no text I assumed it was critical :)


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Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: KingtheZJ on February 26, 2014, 09:40:09 AM
this available for a srw cummins retrieval from Wellsville NY? tire status?


asking price still as discussed?

Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on February 26, 2014, 10:14:21 AM
I don't remember discussed price. almost certainly though ;)

I believe it has the ATs on it now with spacers and inadequate lug nut engagement. Tires could be swapped for what is on the Dakota right now - it has 3 new and one old proper size proper backspace. Those could be included for the right price.

It is available and so is lowboy which may be better all around as long as you have a legit brake controller for the sweet hydraulic brakes. pickup and especially return parking is much easier w the wedge.
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: KingtheZJ on February 26, 2014, 10:30:17 AM
I have a P3 which will run hydraulic, correct?

I would love to try out real brakes and see how much I will be forced to spend once I fall in love with them.

Truck that is being picked up is inop. Both trailers have functioning winches, correct? do either need special hookups for them?
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on February 26, 2014, 10:33:38 AM
wedge wired remote was lost, has no onboard battery. I have wireless remotes that could be installed.

I lost the lowboy wireless remote and need to swap out that brain. wired works fine. has onboard battery.

I run a P3; I want to swap out to their controller to see if it helps build pressure faster initially since it has feedback.
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: M4wdFab on February 26, 2014, 11:04:32 AM
I believe matt has an extra full set of trailer tires that were in ok shape off his enclosed.  F rated tires and wheels got swapped on.

The winch on my wedge only works with the international
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: KingtheZJ on February 27, 2014, 12:26:01 PM
If lowboy is available Sunday that would be awesome. What is appropriate compensation for a day of use? Pick up late morning, drop off in the evening. I can mess with the remote if you have the correct brain for it.

Will the wiring reach my 7 pin on the bumper?
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on February 27, 2014, 12:36:49 PM
real trucks have plugs where they belong.


I have an extension for fake trucks ;)

Can you swing by this evening for a tour of needed configs? I have dog class, will be home right after work. 6ish? Might be able to swing earlier.
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: KingtheZJ on February 27, 2014, 02:29:05 PM
6pm will be good.

text me if i need to be early/late

thanks
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on July 23, 2014, 10:07:33 AM
I will take 1500 as is right now from anyone on here, 2000 with the 4 new E rated trailer tires.

I decided on my way home from LM that I'm going to try and sell this, and make my lowboy a stepdeck with the proceeds. Put the popup on the neck plus 2 cars, or be able to fit 3 cars. To buy the actual type of stepdeck I want, I'm looking at 20 grand or so - it would be a custom trailer. I figure I can do this work and net even money instead of costing 10 grand - hopefully while re-decking, and maybe even having it blasted for repaint.


I'd like to park 928, 571, 572 nose to tail and get real length numbers to work with. May as well look at cab to axle space and height on the international too so there could be one other potential tow rig. I'm okay commiting myself to a flatbed or a tractor to do my heavy towing. It's silly to waste that neck length.
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: M4wdFab on July 23, 2014, 10:13:40 AM
15K is too much weight on those axles in my opinion.  three real cars vs three 3200lb cars is different.

Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on July 23, 2014, 10:30:22 AM
back of envelope says 28350 gross (going light on the cars), 15100 on 14k worth of trailer axles.

going with 5k each car, 15700/ 29150

that's assuming 20% tongue weight, and current trailer weight. Tongue and trailer total would be a bit more than that. Seems within enginearing tolerance
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: Harrison on July 23, 2014, 10:30:25 AM
One whole car will basically be on the truck axle though right? That's how baby 7k trailers get away with telling you its ok to put 6k on them. Not that I would, but this stuff is much more HD
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: Nick on July 23, 2014, 05:42:15 PM
And the next broken rim candidate goes to mike!!  :)
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: M4wdFab on July 23, 2014, 05:51:43 PM
needs kitchen hauler 10K oil baths :)
Title: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on August 12, 2014, 02:23:42 AM
Some shitstain cut the 7pin cord off this thing. Wtf?

Ramps still there. Suspension parts still in the toolbox. Plate still on it.

"Showing" tomorrow morning. Potential disaster. Stay tuned!
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: M4wdFab on August 12, 2014, 09:10:27 AM
that sucks
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: KingtheZJ on August 12, 2014, 09:23:25 AM
Let me know when it falls through and I'll lowball you ;) 8)

i'm joking.

kinda.
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on August 12, 2014, 10:16:36 AM
1500 wasnt lowball enough?? Lol(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/12/u3eha5at.jpg)
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on August 12, 2014, 10:23:30 AM
Anyone remember if my extension cord had been on/with the wedge? Wasn't in my toolbox, that's usually where it got used.
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: KingtheZJ on August 12, 2014, 11:20:50 AM
Shit. I think I have it.

When do you need it? I can drop off at lunch if needed or at 5pm
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on August 12, 2014, 11:22:29 AM
that's great news!

if you could drop it after work that'd be awesome. The cord on his trailer is too short to reach the plug on my deck. I have the opposite problem from you pickup truck guys since I haven't put a plug back on the tail of the bed yet after the rewiring I had to do.
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: etk300ex on August 12, 2014, 01:01:59 PM
so is this thing sold?
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: M4wdFab on August 12, 2014, 01:04:06 PM
guy called me on my wedge, didnt want to pay for a nice trailer so i told him we had another POS and told him where it was :) 
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on August 12, 2014, 01:14:08 PM
It's a long story :)

We'll see how it works out
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: M4wdFab on August 12, 2014, 01:15:01 PM
is the single trailer nice at least?
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: etk300ex on August 12, 2014, 01:28:44 PM
10-4 lol
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on August 12, 2014, 02:04:02 PM
Lightweight. '92 model year. Needs a deck soonish. Fresh wiring and lights. I'd say $700 trailer. So it would clist for 1300? :)
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: M4wdFab on August 13, 2014, 09:27:32 AM
lol
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: etk300ex on August 13, 2014, 09:53:01 AM
Clist cost for a car trailer is Appalachian MSRP + $200
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on August 13, 2014, 09:56:52 AM
This is an 80" wide unit with no ramps present and no breakaway battery. Need to keep tape measures away for that pricing!
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: etk300ex on August 13, 2014, 10:25:48 AM
breakaway battery?  Ramps?   whens the last time you've bee on CL?  lol
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on August 13, 2014, 10:34:53 AM
looking for trailers? a looong time!
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: dubt on August 13, 2014, 11:01:59 AM
Is this a tag trailer..... I'll test run it to rc in Sept. ...
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on December 08, 2014, 06:32:37 PM
just Fedexed a title. Hopefully have an early payoff next week sometime!


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Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: M4wdFab on December 08, 2014, 06:42:31 PM
nice!
has it been a year already?

do you own the flat trailer or will it disappear?  (just so i know if its gone one day)
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on December 08, 2014, 06:51:15 PM
Will disappear. No idea how long out.

Nowhere near a year. Right now I have a grand and a trailer. Not too bad if something goes sideways. Guy is getting his other trailer out of storage in OR, plans to leave mine there and bring a lic plate and money back east. We'll see!


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Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: dubt on December 08, 2014, 08:00:00 PM
Too bad stopped and measured it last week.  Jeep would fit. .. I'll keep saving my pennies. ... so Damn hard when other car break s
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on December 08, 2014, 08:48:27 PM
If you or anyone wants to make an offer, I can pass it along...


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Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: M4wdFab on December 08, 2014, 11:12:12 PM
Tom save your self 400$ on the side of the road after 2 spare tires and a full bearing rebuild kit, save another year for a trailer or just rent a uhaul with no hassel 2x a year
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on December 09, 2014, 12:14:56 AM
Solid advice


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Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: dubt on December 09, 2014, 07:23:37 AM
I think I'll continue to save to buy new....
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: rejeep on December 09, 2014, 07:48:43 AM
Can always borrow mine.. Just put gas in it...
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: etk300ex on December 09, 2014, 07:54:48 AM
even a lot of the trailer stores will rent a 7k for $50/day
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: Harrison on December 09, 2014, 10:55:56 AM
Appalachian finances...
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on December 12, 2014, 11:18:29 AM
Holy crap, my flips were doin' work!

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10606241_778405145539977_4330842822587494298_n.jpg?oh=a5ad3dac426d113e01d5ddbab48338e8&oe=5501A073&__gda__=1427492299_0e4150a83128f79195104b861acdd782)

I've got to take a look through the last few months of pics - just realized he had a photo in my contacts so he's on facebook.

Got his trailer back, hopefully get mine sold out there and be all set & done!

(https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10846164_792918047422020_4722923568860142287_n.jpg?oh=0f0d83e396a6accdff0e402950f547d6&oe=55479D34)
(https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/10393953_792918004088691_8247614387884124990_n.jpg?oh=f7498693f30dceb7f69d4529760beb63&oe=55167BC8)
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on December 12, 2014, 11:23:39 AM
HD!

(https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/10406687_756676684379490_3626309716587212430_n.jpg?oh=2accc7d2624f983e417ead2a182172df&oe=55477748)
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: etk300ex on December 12, 2014, 11:47:03 AM
I apparently missed a story here lol
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on December 12, 2014, 11:19:44 PM
more power to him if he can get that much!


 2002 Port City Gooseneck wedge trailer 3500

http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/grd/4797771405.html


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Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: JEEPWERX on December 13, 2014, 08:00:17 AM
I apparently missed a story here lol
What he said!
Crazy pics
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on December 13, 2014, 08:31:46 AM
Guy I've been taking payments from had his Ford try to put him under. It blew up in Oregon. Traded it for an older dodge that blew up too and then he was out of money. Left his nice Take Three wedge in storage out there and flew home. He already had the FL70 it just want quite ready to go. Got my trailer to get back on the road, and just got back out  there to get his back. Trying to sell mine to pay me off now. Hopefully.out works out!

TON of load pics on FB. I'll link when settled...


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Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: JEEPWERX on December 13, 2014, 12:28:16 PM
I remember that now. But
Thanks for the Recap.
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on December 17, 2014, 09:59:19 AM
wasn't expecting to see that. I was hoping it's for delivery, but the CL ad is still up. Can't tell if my plate is still on it or not.

EDIT: he'd moved the plate right above the ID bar on the rear frame. Plate is off. He has a NY plate on his wedge so he didn't borrow it for that... Fingers crossed!
Double edit: the toolbox is off, and strapped to his trailer.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/1507146_795989160448242_1632539326921599920_n.jpg?oh=e47df2f88ac0b770d23c61dd2012c4b6&oe=5504ED01&__gda__=1426106952_9d2edc727fb36ee8b242681ae97ae161)
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: M4wdFab on December 17, 2014, 10:59:30 AM
scrap metal load!
Title: Re: Fix the wedge
Post by: mr.mindless on December 17, 2014, 11:02:06 AM
Quote
Back to Idaho. Unload the trailer in the morning, pick up some cars and start the trek to New York.

12hr ago. sold? storage? things that can't be gleaned from fbstalking.