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My Giant Teardrop build

Postby Ivar the Red » Mon May 05, 2008 5:34 am

Ok, after almost a year of posting with no tear, and shopping for the perfect starting point, I think I'm finally ready to start my build!

I "over bought" as far as the length, but too much is better than not enough.
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I've got plenty of "chopping room"
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I should be able to move the axles after the chop, kind of want to keep the tandems for a different look. Thoughts any one?
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What do you guys think I should do about these brakes, and I wonder how hard it will be to replace these wheels?
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Well, there it is. My stimulus check actually stayed in America for my part cause $300 of it went to this guy for the trailer, some more went to the Bass Pro Shop in Oklahoma City, a fair chuck went to Joe's Crab Shack, and some more will go to McCoy's Lumber Yard today after work. 8) :lol:


Oh, here's what I got at Bass Pro's, not much, but it's cool.
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Postby toypusher » Mon May 05, 2008 6:18 am

Johnny,

Hope you got something big to pull that thing!! :D

What length will it be when you are done cutting?? Do you have a sketch of the camper you are putting on it??
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Postby swissarmygirl » Mon May 05, 2008 6:41 am

I'm picturing a pimped out teardrop limo.
:lol: :lol: :lol:
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Postby Steve_Cox » Mon May 05, 2008 7:33 am

:thinking: Johnnie, looks like you have enough iron, axles and springs for a couple of teardrops.
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Postby Ivar the Red » Mon May 05, 2008 9:23 am

swissarmygirl wrote:I'm picturing a pimped out teardrop limo.
:lol: :lol: :lol:


Hey.......I likey that. :thinking: 8)
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Postby Ivar the Red » Mon May 05, 2008 9:27 am

toypusher wrote:Johnny,

Hope you got something big to pull that thing!! :D

What length will it be when you are done cutting?? Do you have a sketch of the camper you are putting on it??



Don't know yet...I'm not much of a "plans" guy. I see something in my head and cut, hammer, and glue until it gets there. But....with this being as big as it is, I think I'll swipe some cardboard from work, and at least try to make a template.


The Durango pulled it just fine...so far. :lol:
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Postby Ivar the Red » Mon May 05, 2008 9:31 am

toypusher wrote:Johnny,
Do you have a sketch of the camper you are putting on it??



I was thinking something like this before, but I may rethink things a little

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Postby toypusher » Mon May 05, 2008 9:38 am

Looking at that drawing, are you planning on making it removeable??
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Postby Ivar the Red » Mon May 05, 2008 10:02 am

toypusher wrote:Looking at that drawing, are you planning on making it removeable??


That was the plan, but not now.
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Postby Ivar the Red » Mon May 05, 2008 10:04 am

Hey Lisa.

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:lol: 8) :lol: 8)
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Postby swissarmygirl » Mon May 05, 2008 10:05 am

Ivar the Red wrote:Hey Lisa.

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:lol: 8) :lol: 8)


:lol: Yeah, something like that!
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Postby toypusher » Mon May 05, 2008 11:18 am

Ivar the Red wrote:Image

:lol: 8) :lol: 8)


I think ya should go with that!! :lol:
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Postby Ivar the Red » Mon May 05, 2008 11:24 am

toypusher wrote:
Ivar the Red wrote:Image

:lol: 8) :lol: 8)


I think ya should go with that!! :lol:


With a hot tub on front. 8)

Will I still be welcome at gatherings, being that big? :lol:
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Postby swissarmygirl » Mon May 05, 2008 11:32 am

Ivar the Red wrote:
toypusher wrote:
Ivar the Red wrote:Image

:lol: 8) :lol: 8)


I think ya should go with that!! :lol:


With a hot tub on front. 8)

Will I still be welcome at gatherings, being that big? :lol:


If you put a hot tub up front, I think you'll be welcome anywhere.
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Postby Mary K » Mon May 05, 2008 11:35 am

Image :thinking:

Are you planning to camp in South Park?? Watch out there are some weird kids there. :lol:


Thats a BIG HONKING trailer. This is going to be fun watching this build....you best keep us posted with lots of pictures. :thumbsup:


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