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37 chief

04-21-2006 20:39:12




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My brother has a old rusted out goose neck cattle hauler. He wants to cut off the body and use it for a equipement trailer. Has any one out there done this? If the sheet metal is removed will the trailer be not as strong? Stan




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Keith-OR

04-22-2006 08:53:49




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 Re: O/T Trailer question in reply to 37 chief, 04-21-2006 20:39:12  
Chief, the sides, and top of an inclosed trailer is what is called the bridge structure, without it the bridge will colapse. Using this bridge structure to build inclosed trailers keeps weight down, plus increases structural strength..HTH

Keith & Shawn



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dan67

04-22-2006 08:41:12




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 Re: O/T Trailer question in reply to 37 chief, 04-21-2006 20:39:12  
like every body said the sides are a very strong portion of the trailer. If you don"t try to get to the max. width your state allows (8 1/2 in oregon) you will kick your self every time you haul with it. Have a good day



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JD9295

04-21-2006 21:24:41




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 Re: O/T Trailer question in reply to 37 chief, 04-21-2006 20:39:12  
If he takes the sides off, get some c channel and weld in makiing the fram boxed or doubled. That will help make up for the strenght loss from the sides



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2x4

04-21-2006 21:11:23




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 Re: O/T Trailer question in reply to 37 chief, 04-21-2006 20:39:12  
might make a good hay hauler



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IBorange in TX

04-21-2006 20:57:54




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 Re: O/T Trailer question in reply to 37 chief, 04-21-2006 20:39:12  
The strength of the cattle trailer is in the upright metal sides by the wheels. If these are rusted, then it is a complete rebuild of the trailer. Also, a cattle trailer is not as wide as an equipment trailer. Just wondered what type of equipment he was going to haul. If you had to rebuild the trailer, I would be looking at a new one. Price in TX run from $2800up depending on length and weight.

Just my 2 cents worth...

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Ryan - WI

04-21-2006 20:51:38




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 Re: O/T Trailer question in reply to 37 chief, 04-21-2006 20:39:12  
A trailer like a cattle trailer uses the solid parts of the side to prevent it from bending. It is similar to the difference between a piece of angle iron and a piece of flat metal. Without the side piece (vertical) the trailer will not be as strong. Depending upon what he wants to haul that may or may not be a problem.



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