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Luhrsy68
Joined: Mon Mar 26, 2012 1:04 pm Posts: 90
Vehicle: Sierra 1.6 conversion
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 Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 3:41 pm |
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My cousin and I decided we would need some camper trailers to tow behind our Sierras for a trip to Cape York in June this year. Day 1 The discussion.
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Luhrsy68
Joined: Mon Mar 26, 2012 1:04 pm Posts: 90
Vehicle: Sierra 1.6 conversion
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 Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:18 pm |
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 The discussion regarding shape
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Luhrsy68
Joined: Mon Mar 26, 2012 1:04 pm Posts: 90
Vehicle: Sierra 1.6 conversion
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 Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:21 pm |
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 Next we bought the axles, bearings, springs, jockey wheels and rear jacks
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Luhrsy68
Joined: Mon Mar 26, 2012 1:04 pm Posts: 90
Vehicle: Sierra 1.6 conversion
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 Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:23 pm |
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 Started tacking the frame and chassis
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Luhrsy68
Joined: Mon Mar 26, 2012 1:04 pm Posts: 90
Vehicle: Sierra 1.6 conversion
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 Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:24 pm |
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Cousin tacking the chassis 
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Luhrsy68
Joined: Mon Mar 26, 2012 1:04 pm Posts: 90
Vehicle: Sierra 1.6 conversion
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 Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:25 pm |
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All tacking done 
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Luhrsy68
Joined: Mon Mar 26, 2012 1:04 pm Posts: 90
Vehicle: Sierra 1.6 conversion
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 Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:26 pm |
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How the rolling chassis should look 
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Luhrsy68
Joined: Mon Mar 26, 2012 1:04 pm Posts: 90
Vehicle: Sierra 1.6 conversion
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 Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:27 pm |
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The jacks in place, welding almost done 
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Luhrsy68
Joined: Mon Mar 26, 2012 1:04 pm Posts: 90
Vehicle: Sierra 1.6 conversion
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 Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:28 pm |
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The trial fit for height on Keith's trailer 
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Luhrsy68
Joined: Mon Mar 26, 2012 1:04 pm Posts: 90
Vehicle: Sierra 1.6 conversion
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 Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:30 pm |
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The trial fit for height on mine 
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Luhrsy68
Joined: Mon Mar 26, 2012 1:04 pm Posts: 90
Vehicle: Sierra 1.6 conversion
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 Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:31 pm |
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Starting to look like a trailer 
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Luhrsy68
Joined: Mon Mar 26, 2012 1:04 pm Posts: 90
Vehicle: Sierra 1.6 conversion
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 Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:32 pm |
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Dam that's a small bed 
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Luhrsy68
Joined: Mon Mar 26, 2012 1:04 pm Posts: 90
Vehicle: Sierra 1.6 conversion
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 Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:33 pm |
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View from the side 
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Luhrsy68
Joined: Mon Mar 26, 2012 1:04 pm Posts: 90
Vehicle: Sierra 1.6 conversion
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 Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:34 pm |
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A change on design for mine 
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Luhrsy68
Joined: Mon Mar 26, 2012 1:04 pm Posts: 90
Vehicle: Sierra 1.6 conversion
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 Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:35 pm |
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And Keith's 
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Luhrsy68
Joined: Mon Mar 26, 2012 1:04 pm Posts: 90
Vehicle: Sierra 1.6 conversion
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 Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:36 pm |
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Cut the holes for doors 
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Luhrsy68
Joined: Mon Mar 26, 2012 1:04 pm Posts: 90
Vehicle: Sierra 1.6 conversion
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 Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:37 pm |
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Ply roof on 
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Luhrsy68
Joined: Mon Mar 26, 2012 1:04 pm Posts: 90
Vehicle: Sierra 1.6 conversion
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 Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:37 pm |
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View from the rear 
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Luhrsy68
Joined: Mon Mar 26, 2012 1:04 pm Posts: 90
Vehicle: Sierra 1.6 conversion
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 Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:39 pm |
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Working on the rear door 
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Luhrsy68
Joined: Mon Mar 26, 2012 1:04 pm Posts: 90
Vehicle: Sierra 1.6 conversion
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 Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:40 pm |
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Decided on a swing away door as it was easier to make 
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Luhrsy68
Joined: Mon Mar 26, 2012 1:04 pm Posts: 90
Vehicle: Sierra 1.6 conversion
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 Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:41 pm |
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The kitchen area bulkhead in 
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Luhrsy68
Joined: Mon Mar 26, 2012 1:04 pm Posts: 90
Vehicle: Sierra 1.6 conversion
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 Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:42 pm |
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Kitchen bench fitted 
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Luhrsy68
Joined: Mon Mar 26, 2012 1:04 pm Posts: 90
Vehicle: Sierra 1.6 conversion
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 Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:42 pm |
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Love the rear door 
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Luhrsy68
Joined: Mon Mar 26, 2012 1:04 pm Posts: 90
Vehicle: Sierra 1.6 conversion
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 Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:44 pm |
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Tailgate powder coated and checker plate and locks fitted 
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Luhrsy68
Joined: Mon Mar 26, 2012 1:04 pm Posts: 90
Vehicle: Sierra 1.6 conversion
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 Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:45 pm |
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Rear door interior complete 
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Luhrsy68
Joined: Mon Mar 26, 2012 1:04 pm Posts: 90
Vehicle: Sierra 1.6 conversion
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 Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:46 pm |
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Front checker plate protector on 
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Luhrsy68
Joined: Mon Mar 26, 2012 1:04 pm Posts: 90
Vehicle: Sierra 1.6 conversion
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 Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:47 pm |
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Roof vent installed 
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Luhrsy68
Joined: Mon Mar 26, 2012 1:04 pm Posts: 90
Vehicle: Sierra 1.6 conversion
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 Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:48 pm |
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Doors installed 
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Luhrsy68
Joined: Mon Mar 26, 2012 1:04 pm Posts: 90
Vehicle: Sierra 1.6 conversion
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 Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:49 pm |
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Alloy plate fitted to roof 
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christover1

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Joined: Tue Jul 15, 2008 11:30 pm Posts: 8203 Location: Melbourne
Vehicle: Pajero 91 NH 3.0 SWB
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 Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:50 pm |
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Nice work, can't wait to see final product
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