VX Trailer build... UPDATE.

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04/19/2015, 03:06 PM
JoFotoz

VX Trailer build... UPDATE.

:smack:.....she's taking shape !!

First pics is filling body void with two part high density foam, so I can plane it square & flat.
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http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da..._Pics_0016.JPG
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.Second pic... jury rigged wooden trailer tongue to take her to welder tomorrow....actual tongue will be shorter!!
(I gotta learn to weld properly!!)
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http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da..._Pics_0017.JPG
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Finger crossed I get her finished in time for Moab..
........ and she passes CHP inspection!!

:_beer:

Jo
04/19/2015, 04:12 PM
bartmanS4

Very cool Jo!
04/20/2015, 09:21 AM
Otwobme

Great job, I hope to see it soon.
04/20/2015, 11:13 AM
VXorado

Did you install OME 919s on the trailer? It looks like the trailer matches height to your VX perfectly.
04/20/2015, 11:39 AM
JoFotoz

Nope ...

Quote:

Originally Posted by VXorado

Did you install OME 919s on the trailer? It looks like the trailer matches height to your VX perfectly.

Thats the ride height UNLADEN..with stock springs !!

Gonna load her up and see how she sits...then either leave as is..
..put on 1.5 inch spacers I have..or..the 919's I got from you :thumbup:

Its cool how high it sits without the rest of the car!

Jo
04/20/2015, 02:29 PM
Knigh7s

:thumbup::thumbup:

Awesome, can't wait to see pictures of the final build!
04/20/2015, 04:09 PM
ron

Awesome progress Jo! It looks a bit late but i was going to suggest incorporating the vx-o2 tonneau cover with the camel humps and integrated spoiler. Adding a rear skidplate, dual exhausts, and partial side plates would go nicely to add to the 1.5 vx-o2 effect.
04/20/2015, 04:35 PM
JoFotoz

Yup.. :thumbup:

Quote:

Originally Posted by ron

Awesome progress Jo! It looks a bit late but i was going to suggest incorporating the vx-o2 tonneau cover with the camel humps and integrated spoiler. Adding a rear skidplate, dual exhausts, and partial side plates would go nicely to add to the 1.5 vx-o2 effect.

Originally that was the plan..but time and profuse procrastination got the better of me!
No way I could mold the VX-02 style cover in time...
...I'm pushing it to complete for Moab, just using a sheet of plywood :smack:

However.. thats not to say it cant happen later :_steering

Jo
04/20/2015, 06:18 PM
Triathlete

Probably not wide enough but the roof panel would make a nice cover...the ribs would them match the roof. Maybe bolt it to the plywood using cladding screws ;)
04/20/2015, 06:35 PM
JoFotoz

Yes indeed..:thumbup:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triathlete

Probably not wide enough but the roof panel would make a nice cover...the ribs would them match the roof. Maybe bolt it to the plywood using cladding screws ;)

Good thinking on it Billy ..:thumbup:

I did cut the roof out..and look at the possibility of incorporating it.
Either screwed down as you suggest... or faired in with foam & bondo.

But the curvature and max crown portion was all wrong aesthetically.. IMO.
And yup..too narrow..and too long.

If I ever do another one..I'd seriously consider taking out the glass..
..sectioning the roof by about a foot..spreading the pillars out to fit 'tub'....
..then weld sheet metal into window holes.

Sort of chopped pie wagon look!!

I do have a plan though ... :cool:

jo
04/21/2015, 05:13 AM
Buffy

Now what would be cool is if you could incorporate the top wing and third brake light. Just my .02 cents.:p
04/21/2015, 06:57 AM
JAMAS

make the top look like the vx-02.

Edit: ... Yeah, I didnt read the already posted comments about this.

...but hey....I added a picture. And thats worth 1000 words. So, thats something.

http://image.trucktrend.com/f/featur...-rear-view.jpg
04/21/2015, 10:40 AM
ron

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAMAS

make the top look like the vx-02.

Edit: ... Yeah, I didnt read the already posted comments about this.

...but hey....I added a picture. And thats worth 1000 words. So, thats something.

http://image.trucktrend.com/f/featur...-rear-view.jpg

Huh. I've never noticed it before. But, did anyone see the two small surface impressions on top of the rear spoiler of the o2? In this pic, it's clearly visible. FWIR, they mounted two mountain bikes on top and was wondering whether they intentionally added the small depressions on purpose for the tires to register? Or was it a result from the weight of the bike on a tender surface?
04/21/2015, 10:48 AM
JoFotoz

Like so...

http://www.velocityjournal.com/image...4/iz99v202.jpg

Jo
04/21/2015, 11:09 AM
siemprelisto

@Ron,

You do know by pointing this out you have inadvertently created your new project?

Might as well put me down for the first two...
04/21/2015, 01:18 PM
tom4bren

Lookin sweet Jo.

If you named your VXs the ORW & the MCS ... what's the trailer gonna be named???

BTW - you really should have copied the VX02 lines for the trailer. Wait, lemme help you out :slap:
04/21/2015, 01:39 PM
JoFotoz

Thanks Tom :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom4bren

Lookin sweet Jo.

If you named your VXs the ORW & the MCS ... what's the trailer gonna be named???

MCS had to go to a new home...
...she got all petulant playing 2nd wife to the ORW!!

As for the trailer... maybe "The Pimp"...
..cause they tend to follow their girl around!

:_steering

jo
04/21/2015, 02:19 PM
nfpgasmask

Hey Joe, is there any reason you decided to make it so small? I figured you would cut it at the firewall and keep it all the way up to the front doors. Just curious. Looks like it is moving right along.

Bart
04/21/2015, 03:02 PM
JoFotoz

Yup..a few reasons.

Quote:

Originally Posted by nfpgasmask

Hey Joe, is there any reason you decided to make it so small? I figured you would cut it at the firewall and keep it all the way up to the front doors. Just curious. Looks like it is moving right along.

Bart

The frame was twisted back as far as mid door, windshield surround etc was toast...
....and top of firewall/back of hood area was buckled.

I did several photoshop renditions, chopping top..not chopping top etc etc...
..and basically...aesthetically liked the small 'pit trailer" look :thumbup:

It still embodies enough of the VX 'look' to be readily identifiable..
..its PLENTY big enough for Moab gear /spares etc...and perfect for hauling
location photo shoot stuff around.

Plus.. its small enough to store easily !!

Jo
04/21/2015, 05:52 PM
VXorado

I just had an excellent idea....

Keep the gas tank in the trailer and run a stout gas line to your VX. Now you just doubled your fuel capacity and will have less required stops on your way to Moab.

:_steering
04/21/2015, 05:57 PM
JoFotoz

I'd need a hell of a long gas line...

Quote:

Originally Posted by VXorado

I just had an excellent idea....
Keep the gas tank in the trailer and run a stout gas line to your VX. Now you just doubled your fuel capacity and will have less required stops on your way to Moab.
:_steering

....'cause Gill has the gas tank in Chicago to replace his rusted out one!!

:_steering

Jo
04/21/2015, 07:02 PM
Triathlete

Replace the tank with a keg :D
04/21/2015, 08:22 PM
nfpgasmask

Cool, wow, that VX was toast! Yeah, I want to do this exact thing with a pre-87 Trooper 2dr. Someday.

Bart

PS - Billy, I like your keg idea. :cool!:
04/22/2015, 10:44 AM
Cobrajet

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triathlete

Replace the tank with a keg :D

But, you know somebody on the Stoop is gonna drink out of it!!

;puke: + :flame: = :angel:
04/22/2015, 01:27 PM
Triathlete

That's the idea! Why would you put gas in a keg? :D
04/22/2015, 02:54 PM
nfpgasmask

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triathlete

That's the idea! Why would you put gas in a keg? :D

I guess we are drunk's, Billy, cause I totally got it!! :_beer:

Bart
04/22/2015, 06:37 PM
Triathlete

I don't drink but figured I would help those that do ;)
04/22/2015, 07:08 PM
nfpgasmask

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triathlete

I don't drink but figured I would help those that do ;)

What!?!?! Just because you are a Triathelete, doesn't mean you can't cut loose once in a while!! ;)

Bart

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