Willys and Trailer

[TedderX]

Just thought I'd share this beauty and ask some questions.

Article: http://www.4wdandsportutility.com/features/jeep/0704_4wd_1951_willys_jeep_cj3/index.html

Pictures: http://www.4wdandsportutility.com/features/jeep/0704_4wd_1951_willys_jeep_cj3/photo_02.html

I have a TJ and trailer. On the trailer, I had originally planned to build a metal lid, use it to store your basic camping gear, and call it good(no RTT and all the other fancy equipment). However, I then saw this beauty of a vehicle and it got me reconsidering how I want to build my trailer.

Do you think in all practicality this design would be a good one with basically a modern twist?

 

[dirty Bakers]

That is one sweet setup. If you hav e the means go for it.

 

[TedderX]

Well here's what I'm working with. So basically just build a frame, sew a cover, couple of fold down beds off the frame. I've already got a chuck box and that good stuff I could build a shelf for.

 

[TedderX]

Well, talked with my father about it and it looks like this plan is a go! :wings:

We're working on some designs right now. My trailer isn't quite long enough to put beds on either side so instead we'll be making a sort of fold down table. Also, with the top that folds up on the sides we'll be putting an extra piece that can be used as covering(especially if it rains or over night).

Does anyone know if you can buy sailcloth from Bestop? Just like sheets of it.

Also, if anyone wants to chime in on some design ideas it'd be greatly appreciated and here's your chance!

 

[lbarcher]

I'd look for material from a business that makes boat tops.
Getting sheets of material from Bestop might not happen.

 

[dirty Bakers]

this is what I am woorking with, I plan on making the top raise straight up instead of hinging on one side. I will also be getting it recovered with canvas as soon as I get the time to pull the old wood off.

 

[Rockdawg350]

I recently bought Sunbrella brand awning material from my local material store and had sides made for my "camp" trailer...worked out well. Just a thought

 

[Rivera1833]

I have been working on this thing for a while, I am also using sunbrella material, very good quality stuff.

 

[greentruck]

Rivera,
Nice looking cover. What did you use for bows and how did you rig them?

 

[mandm1516]

Does anyone know if you can buy sailcloth from Bestop? Just like sheets of it.

I just bought some samples from this website of their silicone impregnated ripstop nylon. Waterproof and from medium weight to very very light. The very light stuff is very much like parachute material. I'm going to use it for a big tarp that can be stuffed into a pretyy small stuffsack. http://www.seattlefabrics.com/nylons.html

You can also search for silnylon, or just look at ebay for ripstop--you'll find waterproof stuff that's treated, not impregnated but about 1/2 price.

Mike

 

[Rivera1833]

I explain it all in this post. It's a little different but strong and cheap as well as very rust resistant.

Explanation starts on the fourth post down. Let me know if you need any further info.

http://www.thecj2apage.com/forums/655-partial-restoration-more-like-preservation_topic16506_page2.html


This is a picture of what I started with.

 

[greentruck]

Lt.,
Thanks, very nice work and gives me some ideas. I read that it holds up well to flapping in the wind on the road, which was a concern I had at first sight.

Hope the wrist is healing, too. That's the only thing I ever broke that required a cast, although my injury was thankfully not so spectacular.

 

[Rivera1833]

The wrist is still doing well, thanks.

Here is a cap I added to the front to stop wind and water incursion while driving.

 

[TedderX]

I explain it all in this post. It's a little different but strong and cheap as well as very rust resistant.

Explanation starts on the fourth post down. Let me know if you need any further info.

http://www.thecj2apage.com/forums/655-partial-restoration-more-like-preservation_topic16506_page2.html


This is a picture of what I started with.

Thanks for the info. I'm going to shoot you a PM.

 

[gixxerphil]

Tedder, you may be able to check with a local upholstry place:26_7_2: