ArkansasDon
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great repair work. Liked the pictures of the work done & the trip photos
The Taco Chaser - Adventures & Restoration Project
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Doing the same to my Horizon trailer, Frame back from sandblasting sitting in my garage, off to Line X this Thursday. Had the same rust issues in I bet the same area as you did. Sealing the frame with Line X should be rust free from now on.Will do story in another thread.
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Not to jack your thread but trailer back from LineX, I am SPEECHLESS!!! Was going to do the sanding deal but with so much rust I still be sanding. Trailer back on it's wheels in 3 weeks and well worth it. Nose box should be back I hope this week that was powder coated gloss white, Will Raptor Line the top of the nose box, plastic water tank and front of the main box as well. Have the Raptor roll on kit now just need to sand down tank,prime and roll. Fenders will also be Raptor line not shining them anymore.
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I like the dirt protective coating, was this sprayed on or splashed!
GeoYota
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@Borrego60 no worries...post away, this is all great info and inspiration to pull my tub and go the route of Line-X.
Well done sir...and the dirt protective coating was sprayed, splashed, and generally shot from trail to tread to trailer.
Well done sir...and the dirt protective coating was sprayed, splashed, and generally shot from trail to tread to trailer.
Still impressive, I saw a Tacoma at the desert RVP when I went out for a quick trip. It was covered so well and complete I thought it was rolled in the mud,then sand and back to mud, It was by far the best filth I have ever seen on a vehicle. I am sure Richard got a picture of it.
Well almost done, items powder coated,fuel cans, ,nose box, propane tank holders.About 98% done. Fenders and front of main box got a coat of Raptor Liner last Sunday. Fenders installed with blind SS rivets, water tank bolted back in place and nose box installed with electrical. Cans and brackets are Red Barron Red, do not know why the look black.Every nut,bolt,washer being used is SS.
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ArkansasDon
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the work is very nicely done, I like watching build projects like this. It shows of quality & a high standard of detail. This trailers finish will last a very long time.
Looking to keep this trailer for a long time.It is worth the time and money spent and having a trouble free platform. Hats off to Adventure Trailers for building a bullet proof frame to start off with. A solid frame is everything. Will post some more pictures tonight.
roughbeat
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Thanks for posting your restoration updates @GeoYota and @Borrego60. My Chaser is experiencing the same rust issues so I'm gonna be taking a lot inspiration from your posts.
Good luck and take your time,the results will speak be great I am sure.
WOO HOO!. I put a pretty good scrape in the powder coat on the top of the nose box the other day by accident. So out comes the 40 grit, palm sander, masking tape and paper. White Raptor liner and problem solved. This is just the first coat then a 1/2 hr dry time and a respray. Very pleased so far, gets me thinking????, side boxes?? Looks tight! And yes I do know it is Memorial Day and I think of our Men and Women who have given the ultimate sacrifice so we may continue to live in Freedom. Flag flies 24/7 61ft up in the air.
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GeoYota
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I've got a few updates to post.
Bought a new set of load bars (Yakima Corebars w/Skyline towers) and mounted a Skybox 16 for Shiftpod storage.
Also stuck a little swag to the Chaser's body.
Shiftpod2 tucks nicely inside. Also provides weight to operate the trailer lid effectively. Without the weight of the RTT opening the lid makes you quick to step away and secure your chin. Closing was a full body weight affair...and I also like that the new Corebars provide a nice handhold.
Loaded in the field during a "pre-Tuthill" recon trip.
Bought a new set of load bars (Yakima Corebars w/Skyline towers) and mounted a Skybox 16 for Shiftpod storage.
Also stuck a little swag to the Chaser's body.
Shiftpod2 tucks nicely inside. Also provides weight to operate the trailer lid effectively. Without the weight of the RTT opening the lid makes you quick to step away and secure your chin. Closing was a full body weight affair...and I also like that the new Corebars provide a nice handhold.
Loaded in the field during a "pre-Tuthill" recon trip.
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