Above 1200 Sq/FT The Salvage Garage

[Strouty]

So far I have made deals on both parts loaders and the first trailer, working on the second one now.

 

[Strouty]

I think the second one is wrapped up as well.

On a good note, looks like the insurance issue with Perk will be wrapped up as well. I will be glad to have that done.

 

[jack stand]

Where are you headed to for the loaders?

 

[Strouty]

I won't be picking them up until later in March, but one is in New York (7 hours) and the other is in Connecticut (3.5 hours), I am going to swap out the transmission in Perk and upgrade the hydraulics before I go, this way I can use the new trailer that I will hopefully have this weekend.

 

[Strouty]

I am also pretty sure I have just jinxed myself by typing all that out.

 

[jack stand]

Does the ramp tail trailer need a wet line? You hinted that it might have a winch.

 

[Strouty]

Yes it has a winch and hydraulic fold out tail. It is a shorty, most people wouldn't want it, but it is perfect for me.

 

[Strouty]

Here are all the crappy pictures of the trailers and the third loader.

 

[930dreamer]

Very nice to have the needed equipment.

 

[mybigwarwagon]

I am also pretty sure I have just jinxed myself by typing all that out.

My motto is: Failure is always an option.

 

[walrus]

Weird looking trailer, lots of space behind the wheels. Looks in good condition though. Must have been used for loading some special piece of equipment???

 

[Strouty]

It isn't much different than the tilt style 20 ton trailers, they have the wheels almost centered on the deck, the rear overhang is 8' from the hinge. That camera angle makes it look even worse, but it will be very maneuverable for sure. They hauled a lull in and around New York City, the machine they hauled weighed 39,500 pounds, I don't plan on hauling anything more than that, most of my stuff is under 30k.

This is what a 20 ton tilt deck looks like, the fifth wheel pivot point will make the trailer turn even better, so I am happy about that. Then the hydraulic tail and air ride will allow for a 12' ramp that will have a fairly low loading angle.

 

[Horror Business]

Roadster loader!

 

[xtremek]

Hopefully this trailer doesn't need a thing but to be used.

 

[Strouty]

I am sure it will need something, but it won’t need to be rebuilt like the other ones.

 

[harley jim]

That's a nice looking ramp trailer

 

[jack stand]

I'm confused about the military looking trailer. Single axle?
The military has some very specialized stuff that's interesting.

 

[Strouty]

Yes, it is a single axle trailer, they make a dual axle version as well. It is technically only rated to carry 5000 pounds, but that is for off road reasons. The tires are rated for just under 10k pounds each and the trailer only weighs 6500 pounds, so it should be able to cary 5 tons without an issue. Regardless, I wanted a short trailer so Perk could be a bit more useful, loading this trailer should be a breeze and it has fold down sides for forklift loading and tie downs (I am sure they will need some work) in the bed as well.

 

[86turbodsl]

Not to be too much of an encouragement, but i love that little loader.

 

[Strouty]

Great, there will be three of them soon.....

 

[Strouty]

Almost got Perk buried in the mud, Dad was with me and he decided to walk behind the truck while I was trying to back through it, so I had to slow down, then I started going sideways. I could still pull forward, so I put it in high range to get some speed and he did it again, this time I didn't slow down, he ran. What a mess though, I am going to try and fill the water tanks at the Hill again, so I may try and wash Perk off while the tanks are filling, that way it is like I am not really using any water.

 

[Strouty]

The guy with the trailer upped the meet to tomorrow since there is a storm coming in. Running around right now trying to get everything ready.

 

[racer-john]

Are you bying a two axle or a one axle trailer? The double axle is the only one with a goose neck, that you said would be an advantage for short turn reversals.

 

[Strouty]

One of each, need to be well rounded.

 

[racer-john]

Well you do have the property area for them.

 

[jack stand]

Well you do have the property area for them.

Um, no comment.

 

[Strouty]

Got the quarter fender/extension thing on Perk, the cowl has a slight bend to it, so before it gets a permanent attachment and paint, I will have to do a bit of pulling. I didn’t take a picture of the finished product, will have to update in the morning.

 

[xtremek]

Sounds like another couple of busy days. SOP for our Strouty.

 

[Strouty]

Today turned into a rebuild Perk day. Just finishing up the wheel seal on the front, it was leaking pretty good, but we caught it just in time to save the brakes.

 

[mybigwarwagon]

Good save

 

[rvieceli]

Looks good Strouty. But I thought you had to go get a trailer today?

Ron

 

[Strouty]

I did, and I did.



Picked it up in Massachusetts a few hours ago, it is up top of the Hill with Perk now.

 

[mybigwarwagon]

I want to see a video of how that ramp works.

 

[Retctddvr]

It isn't much different than the tilt style 20 ton trailers, they have the wheels almost centered on the deck, the rear overhang is 8' from the hinge. That camera angle makes it look even worse, but it will be very maneuverable for sure. They hauled a lull in and around New York City, the machine they hauled weighed 39,500 pounds, I don't plan on hauling anything more than that, most of my stuff is under 30k.

This is what a 20 ton tilt deck looks like, the fifth wheel pivot point will make the trailer turn even better, so I am happy about that. Then the hydraulic tail and air ride will allow for a 12' ramp that will have a fairly low loading angle.

Hi Strouty, so did you buy th yellow trailer or is this just an example?

 

[Strouty]

That Was just to show where a typical axle location was on a tilt trailer,

I can’t use the ramp yet, no hydraulic lines, going to be a couple weeks before Perk will be setup to run it.

 

[bimmer1980]

The red trailer looks to be a nice setup!!! Hopefully you don't have to do much to the actual trailer. It appears to be in pretty decent shape. Just curious on the price on that one....

Are you done buying trailers for awhile?????

 

[Strouty]

I just bought the last trailer of February ten minutes ago.

 

[Strouty]

Also bought another forklift this morning. I am done buying big things for a bit, need to sell a couple things now.

 

[xtremek]

Also bought another forklift this morning. I am done buying big things for a bit, need to sell a couple things now.

Guys, we have this in writing. But does that mean until the end of the month?

 

[mybigwarwagon]

At least 20 minutes or so.