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I decided to make a reinforcement ring for the rear hitch receiver instead of buying one. I needed to practice welding and at least I can use this and get good practice too. I'm still not good enough to leave the grinder on the shelf, but it works.

Spacers installed and bolt tightened down. It's 1/8" out of square over 53".

I made some new hinge pins to replace the ones I had to grind off to straighten the tail gate

Today was a good day. I practiced welding the angle iron for the top trim. Turned out pretty well I think. I also got the tongue fitted and ready to put together. I need to get my spacers cut then it'll be ready to Tork down and tack weld. I also got the tongue cover cut and ready for...

Lots of great ideas here. Very cool build. Thanks for sharing.

Do you have more pictures of your rear receiver install? That looks like it was factory fitted.

Looking very good. I can now picture how mine will look wearing some red and black bed liner.

Last of the work for today.

Check your PM messages. I didn't see a number.

I got the whole outside coated in POR15 today. I'll get some pictures up once it's dry. Right now it's so shiny it shows every dent and ding. On a side note; don't get POR15 on your skin. It doesn't come off. I now have a black nose. LOL there will be no pics of that. Here are the pictures...

Thanks for the information, but this trailer is being re-tasked to a new mission. I did find the number 37 written on the bed while I was cleaning. It's probably just a measurement note, but interesting anyway.

Those look good. I might have to get some of those for mine.

I updated some of the spaces above. I'm hoping for a good show of progress this weekend. Please bounce any ideas or comments my way if you have any.

I'm using Rustoleum rust reformer spray on the small parts. I'm about to get going on the frame and tub with POR15.

Looking good so far. We are pretty close to the same stage of our builds. What are you going to do with the tailgate? Are you going to keep it functional, or bolt/weld it closed? Mine was rather well bent up and I think it would be better to bolt/weld it closed and use angle iron to complete the...

That is the plan. New axle with FJ wheels and a little red and black bed liner all around. I need to figure out the top and the tongue extension.

Great trailer! Love that look on the dog. Needs a treat.

What's that Duke? Oh Yes, Roll that beautiful bead blasted bolt footage. Mmmmm.

Some prep work being completed by my son.

I got off early today and went to the Steel Supply House. The Tongue extension piece is now being prepped for installation. Here is the mock up of what I intend to do. It should all bolt up well and be supported by my welds. What do you think?