LWB tub to trailer viable?

[mauricem]

Investigating options for a trailer I followed a lead on this forum (thanks p38arover) for an expired ebay auction. I now have an option on a lwb lr tub body. tailgate etc but no chasis Would there be any links to whats involved in turning one of these into a trailer and approximate costs involved. Do custom trailers need engineers certificates in QLD?

I could do some stuff myself but my welding skills are very minimal and whilst I would welcome an excuse to buy more tools style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif I curently dont own any heavy metal fab equipment beyong a pair of tin snips :wink:


Id be hoping to use other recycled parts axles, springs etc if possible

The other options are a new medium duty 7*4 for around $1k or second hand from $400 but Id much prefer a custom LR job.

If it all works out I'll post up the results

cheers
Maurice
http://widebaymultimedia.com/lrtub.jpg

[harry]

8) well its not impossible,
there is a fellow who goes around the swap meet circuit with exactly what you want to do with your tub.
he flogs pommie car electrics. the trailer is a landy series tub [don't know what model] and it runs on [i presume] rover car wheels, as he tows it with an old 3500 rover car [or something similar], so i presume he uses the same wheels as the car.
as for engineering cert. ' last time i registered a trailer i was given a plate to engrave 'trailer home made maker unknown' even though i made it.
just need a roadworthy cert.

[harry]

8) and if you don't want it maybe i might 'if the price is right'

[Ace]

Its definitely possible, there was a SWB tub trailer on ebay a while ago, the guy wanted $250 for it. But people make their own trailers all the time, as long as the frame underneath is structually sound i dont see a problem. Wouldnt have the foggiest on how to go about it, but i want make a trailer with the old tub on my SWB project as i am getting a better one, so i would be interested in anything you find out. Matt

[p38arover]

Bastard! I wanted that! But Brissie was just too far away. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

I hope you got it cheap - it was on for $50 and had no bids.

I look forward to pix as I'd like to do the same thing. It'd look good behind my County.

Ron

[matbor]

I still love this trailer.... just needs a nice tool box on the front A bar or another spare and it would look pretty cool then.....

How funny would it be if u left the back seats in trailer, u could take more passengers style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif or if u had kids say to them that if they are naughty your going in the back (trailer style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif)

Anyhow think this would be a bit heavy to tow .....

http://www.carsoft.co.il/dym/shaitz/landrover%20event%202005_files/slide0001_image021.jpg

[Ace]

Originally posted by p38arover
bas**rd! I wanted that! But Brissie was just too far away. :)

I hope you got it cheap - it was on for $50 and had no bids.

I look forward to pix as I'd like to do the same thing. It'd look good behind my County.

Ron

I was the same, but like you, brissie is to far away. I dont understand why noone bought it at $50 thats cheap. Matt

[hook]

Which one was build first, the G4 as above
or this one seen in Cairns
http://www.aulro.com/albums/album64/S3700320.thumb.jpg



http://www.aulro.com/albums/album64/S3700323.thumb.jpg

[VladTepes]

Mate I was after that tub too. Contacted the ebay sellers but they never got back to me. Now I know WHY.

I'd love to know how much you did have to shell out for it.

I wanted it to fit to my ute, assuming that it has the same mounting points as a Defender Ute (which someone may be able to tell me).

[matbor]

Originally posted by hook
Which one was build first, the G4 as above
or this one seen in Cairns
http://www.aulro.com/albums/album64/S3700320.thumb.jpg



http://www.aulro.com/albums/album64/S3700323.thumb.jpg

Love it... here is a bigger version of the pic...
http://www.aulro.com/albums/album64/S3700323.jpg
http://www.aulro.com/albums/album64/S3700320.jpg

Looks like they have kept the LR diff and running gear, cut it in half, reinforced it and sealed it and just welded a draw bar on it. Also looks like they have also just run overrun brakes to the original LR ones... pretty cool. Also pretty cool because u could leave the petrol/diesel tank in place and u don't need to carry jerry cans !!!

How heavy do u think it would be :?:

Now who has a wrecked disco that I can have style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

Matt.

[p38arover]

I wonder what it weighs?

In NSW, trailer rego is very expensive for heavy trailers. Been there.

Ron

[RoverOne]

An iteresting welder / generator at the back of Cameron's Corner Pub.

http://www.aulro.com/albums/album312/Trailer_Generator_back_of_Cameron_s_Corner_Pub_199 7.sized.jpg

Cheers
Bryce

[p38arover]

This was recently on Overlander forum (not much good off-road but, jeez, it looks good):


http://img2.uploadimages.net/1823611214036-Passat.jpg

On that forum Tootall wrote:

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Doing a bit of chasing around myself at the moment as I am working on a ute back for a trailer. Below are some helpful links. Marshall seems to be cheapest on axles but you may want to check out Camec on Rocky Point Rd they have a bit of stuff there. I've picked up cheap wheels/tyres, water tank and heavy duty springs off Ebay. Just need to get my chassis sorted now

http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoTrailerPlans1.htm

http://www.vehiclecomponents.com.au/conten...tentdetails.asp (http://www.vehiclecomponents.com.au/content/contentdetails.asp)

http://www.dotars.gov.au/transreg/vsb/vsb_01_b.aspx

www.caravanplus.com.au

http://www.vehiclecomponents.com.au/conten...tentdetails.asp (http://www.vehiclecomponents.com.au/content/contentdetails.asp)

http://www.couplemate.com.au/

http://www.marshall-eng.com.au/
[/b][/quote]

The Jeep site plans look interesting.

Ron

[matbor]

was getting carried away with the disco trailer idea, so created a new thread here.... http://www.aulro.com/modules.php?name=Foru...p=113291#113291 (http://www.aulro.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=113291#113291)

Go and have a read and post some ideas....

Matt style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[VladTepes]

OK. Done.

[abaddonxi]

http://www.aulro.com/albums/album333/trailer.jpg

What about this one. The bit on the back is the motor.

http://www.mrsharkey.com/pusher.htm

Cheers

Simon

[harry]

8) i just don't understand.
why bother.
and what would the authorities think?
imagine a sudden need to avoid something
jack-knived by a pusher trailer
the cops would have a ball

[abaddonxi]

Originally posted by harry
8) i just don't understand.
why bother.
and what would the authorities think?
imagine a sudden need to avoid something
jack-knived by a pusher trailer
the cops would have a ball

1. He's a nut.

2. Electric car, sometimes he uses the pusher/trailer to charge the batteries.

3. He's a nut.

4. It's America, they don't believe in road safety.

5. From his description, because the wheels on the trailer are drive wheels they tend to point straight ahead, he's one of the few who has actually tried it, so he must know.

6. He cut up a diesel golf for the thing.

None of this is the weird thing. The weird thing is that he controls a diesel car engine from all the way up front. He has detailed descriptions of all of it.

If you want a real scare look at his LPG fumigation project.

7. He's a nut.

Cheers

Simon

[abaddonxi]

He also makes buses into houses.



Did I mention he's a nut?

[dages]

Spotted this;

Landrover ex army engineers trailor, body # 736, brand new, with genuine new canvas canopy 03 64291232 Tas $2,600

Looks pretty serious from the photo. Don't know how it's brand new and someones ex trailer :?

[VladTepes]

Did you pass on the tub after all that - coz I'm still after one but only if its REALLY REALLY cheap (she said). We are in the $hit dollarwise at the moment it would seem. 8O

[p38arover]

Originally posted by VladTepes
Did you pass on the tub after all that - coz I'm still after one but only if its REALLY REALLY cheap (she said). We are in the $hit dollarwise at the moment it would seem. 8O

So it's on eBay again: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Land-Rover-Rear-Bod...1QQcmdZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Land-Rover-Rear-Body-Tub-Lwb_W0QQitemZ4586235284QQcategoryZ102341QQrdZ1QQcm dZViewItem)

Vlad, if you can get it for $50 - I'll lend you the money. It looks too good to let go. What about Harry, wasn't he interested?

Ron

[VladTepes]

Please nobody bid against me.

[harry]

8)vlad. i'm watching it too, and know where it is.

[VladTepes]

Hmm, what's that mean Harry ?

[Outlaw]

hmmmm i'm with you Harry :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: only 1 bid so if we keep them occupied with useless banter for the next couple days, one of us might slip through for a mere $55 8)

Muahahahahaaaaaa :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

[incisor]

sorry vlad, i cant do that!

i think they are saying vlad.....

[harry]

8) vlad i asked how the floor was - its ok.
no chassis -it will be sold separely.

[harry]

8) outlaw we just need to find a roof for the body and wer're in.

[fernockulated]

Originally posted by harry
8) outlaw we just need to find a roof for the body and wer're in.

nice looking tub ,oh and harry ,i have a roof left over from the mods to moby,so if you guys want it let me know ,or maybe i mite ressurect the other chassis sitting down the paddock......... :roll: style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif 8)

[mauricem]

I've tried to call the guy a dozen times over the last week on a number he provided but its either engaged or rings off. I probably dont have the time to get it all sorted out anyway so good luck to who ever gets it. I havent checked back in for while but thanks for the advice!

[harry]

8) look out vlad, ferno has the other bit,
now if only i have the courage to out bid you!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[VladTepes]

I won sorry mauricem.

IF it doesn't suit I'll onsell it.

I do';t need a chassis (the Defender already has one style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif )

Now how to get the damn thing from Cedar Grove Heights, Queensland 4285 to my place at Redcliffe.

Anyone have a car trailer I can borrow ? Or happen to be passing that way on the way to this way, with their truck ?

[VladTepes]

Originally posted by fernockulated+--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(fernockulated)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-harry
8) outlaw we just need to find a roof for the body and wer're in.

nice looking tub ,oh and harry ,i have a roof left over from the mods to moby,so if you guys want it let me know ,or maybe i mite ressurect the other chassis sitting down the paddock......... :roll: style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif 8)[/b][/quote]

A roof, you say Ferno ..... ?

[harry]

8) vlad, can't you just put it on your tray truck?

[harry]

8) and its not to far to ferno's from there, to make the load a little higher.

[DEFENDERZOOK]

Originally posted by harry
8) vlad, can't you just put it on your tray truck?



<span style="color:blue">
he has a trailer......</span>

[VladTepes]

It wouldnt fit on the trailer I dont think - its bigger I think !
Also I'd have top unbolt all my toolboxes from the tray which might be OK BUT getting enoiugh muscle to lift it that high might be problematic. I reckon even without the chassis it ain;t going to be no featherweight !

[incisor]

you need two very strong, or 3 normal people in my experience style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

[abaddonxi]

Just for comparision, maybe not even close, someone mentioned that a 130 tub was light/heavy enough for a two person lift with a bit of strain. Around 100kg was the guess.

How about a winch and a couple of planks?

Cheers
Simon

[abaddonxi]

Originally posted by incisor
you need two very strong, or 3 normal people in my experience style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

Can you send pics of both types for comparison?

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Simon

[Outlaw]

Congratulations Vlad... was tempting to bid, but alas i do have morals :twisted: :twisted: just :twisted: