The additional repairs for the trailer will begin this week. I will repack the bearings (or replace them if necessary), get some new tires, re-wire the lights, remove the boxes to repair and re-paint, and remove the rust and re-paint the chassis. With new tires and rewiring, the trailer could go anywhere, but I think it needs an 'uplift' and I will get things done as I can before the trip. The front box is structurally sound, just needs repainting and touch up on the outside. The dog box needs some structural repairs where the vertical bracing between the doors has cracked. As we all know, the little things can become major problems in Saline county if we don't tend to them ahead of time.
I just checked and I have 9 of the small American flags left over from our previous trailer rehabs. I had some of the large flags but used 2 of them on our 14 foot tandem axle antique show trailer. I will check and see if I have any more of those. Wasn't there a large flag on each end of the storage box?
I am amazed that the aluminum dog boxes are not corroded through on the bottoms and sides. The galvanic action between the steel trailer frame and aluminum boxes will slap eat the aluminum when it gets wet.
Looking forward to the hunt, if I can still walk the walk!
But I am still wondering how we can leave Atlanta on October 24 and hunt early morning October 25???????????????
Yes, there was a large flag on each side of the box, one is fairly tattered and they are both very faded. As for the aluminum against metal, we fiberglassed a piece of plywood underneath the dog box and I believe we fiberglassed the bottom and edges of the dog box. Looking underneath the box, I can see some de-lamination occuring on one side of the plywood and I have not gotten to the underside of the box yet. I will be taking it apart this weekend. You are welcome to come to Commerce and help with the rehab either Thursday, Friday, or Saturday. I will also be trying to get the place about 35 minutes from my house where we can shoot clay pigeons too. I know the guy that has the place will be gone this weekend, but he might be around Thursday. Will let you know.
Oh, as far as leaving on the 24th and hunting on the 25th, we have learned from one of the very experienced members that a 4 or 5am departure from Snellville, gets you through town and into Martel, NE by happy hour that night. The old dog has done it many times...plus, it helps us prep for 4:30am wake up calls for the wily cocks 40 miles from the farm house...
jb, I will not be able to come up Saturday as I will be giong to a football game in Auburn. Well, I THINK iyt will be a game but I'm not real sure if Auburn will show up with an offense. They haven't in the first 3 games this year.
Clay birds sound good and working on the trailer sounds doable on Thursday, but will need to check with Jane to see if she has any "estate sale" plans that day.
But even if she does I might be able to make it!
I just looked and did not find any large American flags. I'll look again and see if I missed them. But I think I used the last 2 on our show trailer.
HB, Why don't you come on up about 10 and we will work on the trailer til lunch time, break for lunch and then do more stuff with the trailer before heading on up to pop some clay at about 2ish. Laura and I will both be home. We will feed ya... call me on my cel at 706-983-9055. jb
John, sorry but I just looked at your blog about today. We were busy today until around noon hunting for "stuff" to sell at Scott Antique Market each month.
I do want to try and get together and pop some caps with my Model 12 and my new Remington 870 Express Magnum 12 gauge. HB 2 also wants to shoot some clay birds. Maybe we can work out something next weekend on Saturday afternoon or Sunday. Send me an e-mail to first intial, last name (one word) @bellsouth.net to speed up the commo process. Who knows we might even get LP involved!
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The additional repairs for the trailer will begin this week. I will repack the bearings (or replace them if necessary), get some new tires, re-wire the lights, remove the boxes to repair and re-paint, and remove the rust and re-paint the chassis. With new tires and rewiring, the trailer could go anywhere, but I think it needs an 'uplift' and I will get things done as I can before the trip. The front box is structurally sound, just needs repainting and touch up on the outside. The dog box needs some structural repairs where the vertical bracing between the doors has cracked. As we all know, the little things can become major problems in Saline county if we don't tend to them ahead of time.
Hey, looking good JB!
I just checked and I have 9 of the small American flags left over from our previous trailer rehabs. I had some of the large flags but used 2 of them on our 14 foot tandem axle antique show trailer. I will check and see if I have any more of those. Wasn't there a large flag on each end of the storage box?
I am amazed that the aluminum dog boxes are not corroded through on the bottoms and sides. The galvanic action between the steel trailer frame and aluminum boxes will slap eat the aluminum when it gets wet.
Looking forward to the hunt, if I can still walk the walk!
But I am still wondering how we can leave Atlanta on October 24 and hunt early morning October 25???????????????
Uhhhhhh-Rah!
HB
Yes, there was a large flag on each side of the box, one is fairly tattered and they are both very faded. As for the aluminum against metal, we fiberglassed a piece of plywood underneath the dog box and I believe we fiberglassed the bottom and edges of the dog box. Looking underneath the box, I can see some de-lamination occuring on one side of the plywood and I have not gotten to the underside of the box yet. I will be taking it apart this weekend. You are welcome to come to Commerce and help with the rehab either Thursday, Friday, or Saturday. I will also be trying to get the place about 35 minutes from my house where we can shoot clay pigeons too. I know the guy that has the place will be gone this weekend, but he might be around Thursday. Will let you know.
Oh, as far as leaving on the 24th and hunting on the 25th, we have learned from one of the very experienced members that a 4 or 5am departure from Snellville, gets you through town and into Martel, NE by happy hour that night. The old dog has done it many times...plus, it helps us prep for 4:30am wake up calls for the wily cocks 40 miles from the farm house...
jb, I will not be able to come up Saturday as I will be giong to a football game in Auburn. Well, I THINK iyt will be a game but I'm not real sure if Auburn will show up with an offense. They haven't in the first 3 games this year.
Clay birds sound good and working on the trailer sounds doable on Thursday, but will need to check with Jane to see if she has any "estate sale" plans that day.
But even if she does I might be able to make it!
I just looked and did not find any large American flags. I'll look again and see if I missed them. But I think I used the last 2 on our show trailer.
hb
HB,
Why don't you come on up about 10 and we will work on the trailer til lunch time, break for lunch and then do more stuff with the trailer before heading on up to pop some clay at about 2ish. Laura and I will both be home. We will feed ya... call me on my cel at 706-983-9055. jb
John, sorry but I just looked at your blog about today. We were busy today until around noon hunting for "stuff" to sell at Scott Antique Market each month.
I do want to try and get together and pop some caps with my Model 12 and my new Remington 870 Express Magnum 12 gauge. HB 2 also wants to shoot some clay birds. Maybe we can work out something next weekend on Saturday afternoon or Sunday. Send me an e-mail to first intial, last name (one word) @bellsouth.net to speed up the commo process. Who knows we might even get LP involved!
HB
Thank you for posting such a useful, impressive and a wicked article./Wow.. looking good!
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