|
|
|
|
| Re: Russ,s Trailer Idea? [message #118697 is a reply to message #118694] |
Sun, 13 March 2011 17:58   |
hertfordnc
Messages: 1164
Registered: September 2009
Location: East NC
Karma: 0
|
Senior Member |
|
|
It looks pretty cool but wouldn't be pretty heavy?
coach weighs about 10K right?
Drive train weighs about 1600 lb.
removed section of hull might weigh 1000?
That makes a 23 foot 7400 lb trailer.
Anything wrong with my math?
Dave & Ellen Silva
Hertford, NC
76 Birchaven, 1-ton and other stuff
Currently planning the Great american Road Trip Summer 2021
It's gonna take a lot of Adderall to get this thing right.
[Updated on: Sun, 13 March 2011 17:58] Report message to a moderator |
|
|
|
|
|
| Re: [GMCnet] Russ,s Trailer Idea? [message #118706 is a reply to message #118699] |
Sun, 13 March 2011 18:49 |
 |
USAussie
Messages: 15912
Registered: July 2007
Location: Sydney, Australia
Karma: 6
|
Senior Member |
|
|
Gene,
I recall having seen a picture of a trailer made out of the rear section of
a GMC. It was short, had a standard tow bar extending from the front, and I
think it had rear end caps at the front and back.
For the life of me I can't remember where it was!
Regards,
Rob M.
USAussie - Downunder
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Mr.erf ERFisher
Sent: Monday, March 14, 2011 9:56 AM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Russ,s Trailer Idea?
almost like this one
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=1584&cat=3092
gene
_______________________________________________
GMCnet mailing list
Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
http://temp.gmcnet.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gmclist
Regards,
Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Re: [GMCnet] Russ,s Trailer Idea? [message #118711 is a reply to message #118707] |
Sun, 13 March 2011 19:07 |
|
USAussie
Messages: 15912
Registered: July 2007
Location: Sydney, Australia
Karma: 6
|
Senior Member |
|
|
Gord,
That's the one!
Regards,
Rob M.
USAussie - Downunder
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Gordon R. Hubbell
Sent: Monday, March 14, 2011 10:59 AM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Russ,s Trailer Idea?
http://www.amra.ca/Pictures/gmc_trailer.jpg
_______________________________________________
GMCnet mailing list
Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
http://temp.gmcnet.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gmclist
_______________________________________________
GMCnet mailing list
Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
http://temp.gmcnet.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gmclist
Regards,
Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Re: [GMCnet] Russ,s Trailer Idea? [message #118721 is a reply to message #118714] |
Sun, 13 March 2011 19:35 |
|
USAussie
Messages: 15912
Registered: July 2007
Location: Sydney, Australia
Karma: 6
|
Senior Member |
|
|
Gordon,
Here's a link to another picture of a GMC trailer being towed by a GMC!
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=31189
I believe Bill Bryant made it himself.
This should cause you less stress! ;-)
Regards,
Rob M.
USAussie - Downunder
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Gordon R. Hubbell
Sent: Monday, March 14, 2011 11:23 AM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Russ,s Trailer Idea?
np Rob - difficult for me to forget as I still search for *one* inexpensive
lamb to sacrifice, only to see someone who has already slaughtered two.
<sniff> <sniff>
I actually think this one is really clever and probably could be thrown
together in a weekend or two, not to mention - great use of all the space
*and* would probably look phenomenal towed behind an original.
G. :)
_______________________________________________
GMCnet mailing list
Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
http://temp.gmcnet.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gmclist
_______________________________________________
GMCnet mailing list
Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
http://temp.gmcnet.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gmclist
Regards,
Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Re: Russ,s Trailer Idea? [message #118764 is a reply to message #118692] |
Mon, 14 March 2011 04:55 |
Ken Burton
Messages: 10030
Registered: January 2004
Location: Hebron, Indiana
Karma: 10
|
Senior Member |
|
|
Mark Andreson in Madison, In. was going to make one like that a few years back. I do not know if he ever completed it.
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Re: [GMCnet] Russ,s Trailer Idea? [message #118789 is a reply to message #118786] |
Mon, 14 March 2011 12:24 |
Bob de Kruyff
Messages: 4260
Registered: January 2004
Location: Chandler, AZ
Karma: 1
|
Senior Member |
|
|
Assuming someting like this comes in around 7000 to 8000#, you will need to balance it so that you get a tongue weight of 10 to 15% of the total weight. It will require brakes and a good size truck and hitch to pull it.
Bob de Kruyff
78 Eleganza
Chandler, AZ
|
|
|
|
| Re: [GMCnet] Russ,s Trailer Idea? [message #118808 is a reply to message #118789] |
Mon, 14 March 2011 14:49 |
seven
Messages: 322
Registered: July 2008
Location: Calgary Canada
Karma: 0
|
Senior Member |
|
|
I have a 26' Transmode that will end up a Matching trailer this summer. Part of the concerns is weight and proper length to the tongue for tongue weight, I imagine I will be cutting it back to about 16 to 19' Also concerned about tongue length for the pivot space so units will never hit, I have the unit but need to figure out the proper way to make this work and work right. Then a rear ramp set up maybe split the back (No rear window) Any help you guys can give would really help out.
Then we will have a 403 and front end parts up for grabs.
Weight is an issue but look what she tows now, (Pour Girl)
Here is the unit in question:
http://amra.ca/Pictures/Doner%20Coach/
Jay Fox
Calgary AB
73 Painted Desert (Turtle)
78 Transmode (Trailer Donor)
[Updated on: Mon, 14 March 2011 15:04] Report message to a moderator |
|
|
|
| Re: [GMCnet] Russ,s Trailer Idea? [message #118809 is a reply to message #118808] |
Mon, 14 March 2011 14:59 |
Bob de Kruyff
Messages: 4260
Registered: January 2004
Location: Chandler, AZ
Karma: 1
|
Senior Member |
|
|
| seven wrote on Mon, 14 March 2011 13:49 |
I have a 26' Transmode that will end up a trailer this summer. Part of the concerns is weight and proper length to the tongue for tongue weight, I imagine I will be cutting it back to about 16 to 19' Also concerned about tongue length for the pivot space so units will never hit, I have the unit but need to figure out the proper way to make this work and work right. Then a rear ramp set up maybe split the back (No rear window) Any help you guys can give would really help out.
Then we will have a 403 and front end parts up for grabs.
Weight is an issue but look what she tows now, (Pour Girl)
Here is the unit in question:
http://amra.ca/Pictures/Doner%20Coach/
|
As it gets closer we could do some basic geometry and weight analyses that should get it in the ballpark. Will you be pulling it with the GMC?
Bob de Kruyff
78 Eleganza
Chandler, AZ
|
|
|
|
|
|
GMCforum
Search
Help
Register
Login
Home
