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Postby TAILGATINGnNUT » Sun Sep 19, 2004 11:07 am

Was thinking of building the 5'8 weekender on a 4x8 trailer, each side would habg over 6 inches. If i make hte floor trong enough nad bolt it down nice and tight i dont see how it could be a problem. Oh yeah did you sell you weekender frame yet?
Looking to build the ultimate tailgating machine, anyone help me?
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Postby Arne » Sun Sep 19, 2004 12:24 pm

another note. you would have a wider trailer, but not a wider track. That can cause some instability..... so, see other note, and if possible, widen the trailer frame to fit your purpose.
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Postby mikeschn » Sun Sep 19, 2004 2:55 pm

Like Arne said, I would try to widen the trailer to fit the body. Especially since it brings the wheels out and increases stability...

The Weekender chassis is not for sale. It's going to be my platform for my Curved Weekender, my Lil Diner, and maybe even a version of the Winter Warrior. Heck, I might even do a Turtle or a contemporary design on it...

Lots of designs to look forward to!!! :wink:

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Postby Turtle49 » Sun Sep 19, 2004 3:05 pm

Mike you want ot find this VW don't you?
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Postby mikeschn » Sun Sep 19, 2004 3:24 pm

Now there's a turtle for you... I think you should buy a VW beetle, and build a turtle teardrop behind it... What a concept!!!

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