PelicanPines
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Trailer looks nice... a local guy wants to unload his 1/2 done 16 foot enclosed... for a grand. Needs a floor, some welding, paint. I'm pondering it.
Above 1200 Sq/FT Harley Jim's place
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harley jim
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What is the going price for a 16 in your area,
I gave 600 for this one. I had the lights, wire, and paint already so I'm only going to have some labor and a gallon of cool seal for the roof. I'm not going to sell it but it will be worth 1600 to 1800 around here. I had a guy offer me a grand for it like it was.
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I gave 600 for this one. I had the lights, wire, and paint already so I'm only going to have some labor and a gallon of cool seal for the roof. I'm not going to sell it but it will be worth 1600 to 1800 around here. I had a guy offer me a grand for it like it was.
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PelicanPines
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They are expensive here... If he didn't pull the floor out he could have probably got a buyer for twice what he is asking (even with the rotten floor. Done... the thing will be over 2 grand and then some. Depending on what you set it up for. I've spent too much money this year on "other things" ... no hidden cash left... The Mrs wont go for it. "Not another project"... yada yada...
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harley jim
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I can understand that.
I really dont like putting floors in them they never seem to line up right.
I put 3 more floor braces in this one they had the originals on 24" centers and it felt soft. I stood it up on the back door to put them in so I didnt have to lay under it.
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I really dont like putting floors in them they never seem to line up right.
I put 3 more floor braces in this one they had the originals on 24" centers and it felt soft. I stood it up on the back door to put them in so I didnt have to lay under it.
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bugnut
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HJ trailer is coming along nicely you'll make your deadline!
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harley jim
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Thanks for the vote of confidence Bugnut.
I'm trying
Got Daltons truck back and unloaded.
It's going to need timing chains
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I'm trying
Got Daltons truck back and unloaded.
It's going to need timing chains
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harley jim
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Well I got the roof coated with cool seal, then I finished the wiring, I ran a ground circuit to every light I just dont like using 26 ga. aluminium sheeting as a ground circuit. Then I painted the rear door.
Back door painted
Came out ok, it was windy
Same
Added lots of thinner!
Cleaned up some more trim
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Back door painted
Came out ok, it was windy
Same
Added lots of thinner!
Cleaned up some more trim
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PelicanPines
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Mason jar? Thinner in paint... or in Jim?
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harley jim
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Jim thinner
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don long
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That trailer is quite the project Jim. You will be busy for a few hours on that . The door and trim look gooood.
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harley jim
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Don
You know how this happens, I need the trailer next weekend so I got it out to check the lights and tires and there was one small leak in the roof and none of the lights worked and the rest is almost history.
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You know how this happens, I need the trailer next weekend so I got it out to check the lights and tires and there was one small leak in the roof and none of the lights worked and the rest is almost history.
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don long
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Ya Jim
I'd like to find a nice inclosed trailer for my road trips.
I'd like to find a nice inclosed trailer for my road trips.
shortykorte
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Seems I need some Jim thinner. lol
What type of paint are you? With the masking, I assume it was sprayed.
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What type of paint are you? With the masking, I assume it was sprayed.
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Jayman17
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HJ, that trailer project is coming along nicely, the door looks great. For best results you should alternate 1 part Jim thinner to 1 part water. 
Jay
Jay
quadrcr87
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Warning: Jim Thinner may cause excessive polishing and on rare occasions may cause blindness
racer-john
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@Jayman
How much "thinner" do you want Jim to be?
How much "thinner" do you want Jim to be?
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Don
I'm on the look out for them all the time, how long do you want and do you want a swing door or drop gate.
These crazy people go buy a trailer and mower and go into business for two months then figure out they actually have to work and sell it for 1/2 price.
Shorty
Its ace hardware's version of rustoleum and acetone it glosses real nice. Only on equipment. When I do the ford I'm going to Chattanooga and buy PPG I have tried the local paint house and it's not the quality I want. Don says PPG so I found some[emoji106]
Jay
Thanks it's coming along nicely. And yes you are right, I always thin my Jim thinner with water, I bounced out of bed at 6:30 this morning feeling better than I have in six months.
Quadrcr87
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Yes on the polishing, I polished several pieces of aluminum trim that I normally wouldn't have last night. And no on the blindness only quality thinner is sprayed in this shop.
Racer-John
I'm good, got a large stock put back before covid hit. I have enough food and supplies here that I could last six months without leaving. Thanks, I do appreciate the offer tho.
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I'm on the look out for them all the time, how long do you want and do you want a swing door or drop gate.
These crazy people go buy a trailer and mower and go into business for two months then figure out they actually have to work and sell it for 1/2 price.
Shorty
Its ace hardware's version of rustoleum and acetone it glosses real nice. Only on equipment. When I do the ford I'm going to Chattanooga and buy PPG I have tried the local paint house and it's not the quality I want. Don says PPG so I found some[emoji106]
Jay
Thanks it's coming along nicely. And yes you are right, I always thin my Jim thinner with water, I bounced out of bed at 6:30 this morning feeling better than I have in six months.
Quadrcr87
Welcome
Yes on the polishing, I polished several pieces of aluminum trim that I normally wouldn't have last night. And no on the blindness only quality thinner is sprayed in this shop.
Racer-John
I'm good, got a large stock put back before covid hit. I have enough food and supplies here that I could last six months without leaving. Thanks, I do appreciate the offer tho.
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harley jim
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I got an early start this morning and actually accomplish quite a bit.
Shorty I kind of painted the label
Two full coats
Left side
Got some of the shiny stuff on
Dried nice
Fenders
It got dark so I moved inside to make a new jack
Got the bracket on over the wheel, that was a trick. Its installed but too dark for pics.
Fenders are back on and most of the trim.
Tomorrow should finish it up. Then load it up and go to the yard sale on thursday.
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Shorty I kind of painted the label
Two full coats
Left side
Got some of the shiny stuff on
Dried nice
Fenders
It got dark so I moved inside to make a new jack
Got the bracket on over the wheel, that was a trick. Its installed but too dark for pics.
Fenders are back on and most of the trim.
Tomorrow should finish it up. Then load it up and go to the yard sale on thursday.
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Jeff Ivers
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Trailer looks good, Jim!
bugnut
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I would of put money on you having it done in time! Good Work!
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harley jim
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Ok, It is finished, all of the lights work, all reflectors in place, new tongue jack works perfect. Funny part is I'm a week early, the yard sale is the 1st through the 4th. I got a whole week to fill it up now.
Got it backed to the shop for loading
Jack and gravel guard done, painted the frame.
Right side
It has lights and outlets also
Shelving
Left side.
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BuffettFan
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Nice!
Looks like brand new.
If you wanted to double your investment....
Looks like brand new.
If you wanted to double your investment....
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harley jim
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Thanks guys, I'm happy with every part of it I have a gallon of flat black house paint I may put a coat on the floor but other than that it's off the list.
Terry
I have been watching market place for another one to flip, around here there at 1600 to 2000 All in I dont have half that in this one. There is a good chance I could sell it at the yard sale.
On to the next project!
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Terry
I have been watching market place for another one to flip, around here there at 1600 to 2000 All in I dont have half that in this one. There is a good chance I could sell it at the yard sale.
On to the next project!
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shortykorte
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Wow, trailer looks great.
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don long
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So Jim
The trailer is ready to flip and off the project list. So do you need my help finding you another project??
I have one or two in mind that I could share
The trailer is ready to flip and off the project list. So do you need my help finding you another project??
I have one or two in mind that I could share
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harley jim
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Let me get a little farther down my list and I'll see if I can work something in!
I jumped the trailer up the list because it was just too ugly to be seen with.
I'm hoping to get rid of a bunch of old car parts at the yard sale, left overs from several projects to make more room in the shop. I sold one of my minature cars already.
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I jumped the trailer up the list because it was just too ugly to be seen with.
I'm hoping to get rid of a bunch of old car parts at the yard sale, left overs from several projects to make more room in the shop. I sold one of my minature cars already.
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harley jim
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I have been going through the shop cleaning and sorting for the last 5 days getting my trailer loaded for the sale. I thought I would spare you all the daily pics. I spent today making some art to take to the sale, I have always wondered if it would sell so I'm going to test the waters.
One shot of the trailer
Cats
Butterfly
Sax player
Cross
Cowboy
Dragon
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One shot of the trailer
Cats
Butterfly
Sax player
Cross
Cowboy
Dragon
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don long
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Hey Jim
That trailer looks handy loaded with goodies out of the shop.
Good luck at the yard sale with those artist trinkets are quite entertaining and should go quickly.
That trailer looks handy loaded with goodies out of the shop.
Good luck at the yard sale with those artist trinkets are quite entertaining and should go quickly.
kaymccampbell
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Good luck at the craft fair. May you come home with an empty trailer n a full wallet.
Jayman17
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HJ, I'll bet you sell out at that sale, good luck!
Jay
Jay
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harley jim
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Thanks guys,
I got some paint on the group and they are ready to go.
Grandaughter talked me out of the snake so it stays here.
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I got some paint on the group and they are ready to go.
Grandaughter talked me out of the snake so it stays here.
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harley jim
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ATT will be here Monday to work on my service. When I post pics they dont always make it. Especially when it rains
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PelicanPines
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You glue metal well !!! My skill would be to paint them... provided they were all black... I could make paracord lanyards for them... if you wanted to use one of them as a key chain. Or a necklace pendant... kinda like Flava Flav
I need to do the exact same thing to my trailer before its down to bare aluminum. My dad gave me a sprayer that would do the job too... no excuses anymore!
Great work!
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harley jim
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Pines
I would love a lanyard for my John Deere key.
Shopnut
It really makes a difference when you paint one. Feels like a new trailer.
I noticed a couple stains on mine I think next week I'm going to put a clear coat on it
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I would love a lanyard for my John Deere key.
Shopnut
It really makes a difference when you paint one. Feels like a new trailer.
I noticed a couple stains on mine I think next week I'm going to put a clear coat on it
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bugnut
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HJ love the art work, I suspect they will go quickly. Enjoy