Benroy in Alaska

[ratrod71]

Hi, my name is Bryan and I live in Fairbanks Alaska. I have wanted to build a Teardrop for many years now. I built a 37 Ford coupe years ago and thought it would be cool to tow a teardrop with it. After studying and getting a game plan in order, I decided to get going on a build. My plan is to build a Benroy profile. I recently completed the frame. It is built from 2"X2"X1/8" square tubing. I custom ordered a Dexter axle to my specs. Next up is to build the floor. This website has truly been valuable, and I have studied many of the builds for hours. Thanks, Bryan

[ratrod71]

More pics of the frame.

[bc toys]

Welcome Bryan good looking trailer you got thanks for posting pics of it

[dales133]

Looks like a good base to start with!

[alaska teardrop]

Welcome Bryan from a former Alaskan (in the hills above Goldstream). You're probably the 'Farthest North Teardrop Builder' now.
Fred

[Redneck Teepee]

I'd like to see a couple pic's of the 37 Ford TV, as I'm sure some of the other car guy's n gal's would too!

[ratrod71]

:shake hands: Welcome Bryan from a former Alaskan (in the hills above Goldstream). You're probably the 'Farthest North Teardrop Builder' now.
Fred

Hi Fred, I have seen your posts while browsing this site. I was at Superior Hardwoods the other day and was told of another builder, and they said he was on number three build. I left my name in hopes of meeting him. Bryan

[ratrod71]

I'd like to see a couple pic's of the 37 Ford TV, as I'm sure some of the other car guy's n gal's would too!

Thanks for the request for pictures of my "37". Here you go. Bryan

[pchast]

Nice!

[ratrod71]

I worked on the teardrop trailer today. I built the main deck and test fit it to the frame. Next step is to remove the deck, flip it over, and coat it with a waterproof marine epoxy. I used poplar for the perimeter, and secured the poplar to the ACX plywood with Tite-Bond and Torx headed deck screws. I will be fastening the deck to the frame with 3/8" stainless button head allen cap screws with nylon locking nuts.

[ratrod71]

Everything is fitting real well. All the clearances are just what they need to be.

[Vedette]

Chassis Looks Great!
Which Dexter did you use? #8 or #9 an what specs did you use?
Spindle, hubface, outside bracket, Rubber Capacity, Arm, Start Angle, Profile, & Orientation.
Thanks
Good Roads
Brian & Sandi

[ratrod71]

Dexter # 9 short spindle, 60.5" hubface, 43.0" outside bracket, 1500 lb. rubber capacity, arm 6, 10 degree down start angle, low profile, standard orientation. Wheels are 15x7 with a 4.25" back spacing. I wiil need 11" wide fenders. Hope this is helpful, Bryan

[Redneck Teepee]

I'd like to see a couple pic's of the 37 Ford TV, as I'm sure some of the other car guy's n gal's would too!

Thanks for the request for pictures of my "37". Here you go. Bryan

Very nice ride, looks like you did it good with all the modern drive train and suspension component's. Your tear will look very nice being tugged with it. A friend of mine has a 37 with the original V8-60HP in it still, even back then they were concerned about fuel mileage, but it never panned out as they were seriously under powered and Ford discontinued them after the 1940 model run. Those little engines became very popular because of their size for the midget racers and motorcycles, and today because of how rare, command big bucks for complete engines and even parts. Very Cool I love your ride "ratrod71" ............Redneck Teepee

[Vedette]

Dexter # 9 short spindle, 60.5" hubface, 43.0" outside bracket, 1500 lb. rubber capacity, arm 6, 10 degree down start angle, low profile, standard orientation. Wheels are 15x7 with a 4.25" back spacing. I wiil need 11" wide fenders. Hope this is helpful, Bryan

Thanks Bryan
The one thing I forgot to ask you..... was your target weight?
Miss Piggy has an 1100 lb. #8 Dexter and weighs 1450 lbs fully loaded.
Rides Great!
Thanks again
Brian