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VW trailer rear section
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2015 1:20 pm
by Prtexx
Latest project a 74 VW rear end trailer. The hard part is done now to finish it.
Re: VW trailer rear section
Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2015 8:35 am
by Steve Arndt
Very cool. I haven't seen it done that way before. Put an engine in it and you could have extra power for hill climbing!
Re: VW trailer rear section
Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2015 8:52 am
by Prtexx
I didn't want it to look like a bug cut in half. Could be a chariot for parades lol
Re: VW trailer rear section
Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2015 8:58 am
by Steve Arndt
How did you roll the sheet metal for the front corners?
Re: VW trailer rear section
Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2015 9:29 am
by Prtexx
Just built a tubing frame and wrapped the sheet metal around the curve since I don't have a slip roll big enough.
Re: VW trailer rear section
Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2015 11:01 am
by aircooledtechguy
I like it! Nice job!!
That is one trailer that looks like a trailer and not like a chopped-up car gone wrong. Mission accomplished I'd say. . .
Re: VW trailer rear section
Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2015 11:29 am
by risk
Very nice! Are you using a regular trailer axle and leaf springs?
Re: VW trailer rear section
Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2015 11:34 am
by Prtexx
Yes I will be using the 74 super front spindles bolted to a home made axle with leaf springs. That way we can match the wheels. The rear section used was from a rusted convertible.
Re: VW trailer rear section
Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2016 11:09 am
by Prtexx
Finally had time to get back to this project. Ready for body work and paint.
Re: VW trailer rear section
Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2016 2:19 am
by creber1951
Fantastic build.