Making a Shorty Tailgate and Other Trailer Mods

Welding on some new lash-down rings, fabricating the smallest tailgate in the world, and generally enhancing my 14' money maker.
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[@p3l1k44n1]

I love it how you can just fix up things like that and custom build it to your needs.. In finland, there are soo many regulations and laws that you can't really customize anything that much and everything needs to be inspected..

[@metaspencer]

Well, those laws might make your country a better place in the end. Here there can be ... chaos! Anyway, it was a fun project :)

[@p3l1k44n1]

@@metaspencer Well if the rules would be a little bit more relaxed on cars older than 30 years.. i'd have a V8 on my ford.

[@metaspencer]

@@p3l1k44n1 reminds me that I just sold one of my Fords ... had a 5.8L V8 and was quite a truck!

[@sudburyhouse]

Love a work space you can land a plane in! Do a video tour on your garage/workshop. It’s nice bro!

[@metaspencer]

That tour has been on my list for a while ... I've gotta get it done! Thanks for the encouragement

[@lugnutzz75]

Nice gate. I like that it folds flat inside trailer. Don’t have to remove it load it with a forklift or hauling long stuff.

[@metaspencer]

Exactly! I'm pretty psyched about it, too :) Thanks for checking it out

[@SteampunkSteve]

Looks like a brand new trailer. Surprised you didn't put the clamp on the passenger side to stay out of traffic

[@metaspencer]

Good idea on the clamp ... nice to see it out the rearview but not the best place to work. :) It's easy to move, so when I get a good spot maybe I'll bolt it in place to keep it from walking off. :)

[@AnnetteZang]

Trailer looks fantastic now. Stay safe

[@metaspencer]

Thanks!

[@whoolph]

Great mods . . . . . :) . . . Rog

[@metaspencer]

Thanks man

[@Clothis64]

Pimp my trailer ! Some litle tricks that will be handy, good job !

[@metaspencer]

Haha! Just needs a sound system!

[@carolinegray3150]

Good work 👨‍🔧

[@metaspencer]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@anthonymarino4260]

nice project well done

[@metaspencer]

thanks for checking it out!

[@mrwattsclass107]

Great trailer updates. I have two questions. One, how often do you use your big old red truck? And two, what's keeping the sliding bolts that keep your new back gate closed from sliding open as you drive? Thanks from Vancouver.

[@metaspencer]

Oh how I love that big old dump truck, but it needs a bit of tuning to really and reliably get out there. So yeah, a tune-up is on my list for that truck ... it's a good one. Very few miles but running a bit rough at the moment. I'll start with plugs and wires and see where it gets me. As for that tailgate, it's held on by the frame around it. So when extended it can slide off to the side, but in the up position it's held in place. A bit dicey, I guess, but nice as it's removable and that big old gate can slide on whenever I need it. Good hearing from ya, man!

[@luisfernando-mm3jt]

Nice work

[@metaspencer]

Thanks for checking it out, man

[@adamroof9460]

This will be our first welding job! Side rings and back gate you make seem easy, thanks for these videos

[@metaspencer]

Oh excellent! Take your time, get everything nice and clean, and it'll be great!

[@wethepeople4918]

may i ask what you paid for the 4x8 sheets of expanded metal ....

[@metaspencer]

At prepandemic prices $145 … great stuff

[@carolinegray3150]

My husband is having treatment for his health he goes in the hospital three times a week with a break in between

[@metaspencer]

That sounds like a real challenge. Hang in there!

[@Tremors-wp6fo]

Finally got your Chevy fixed up huh? What was wrong with it, out of curiosity?

[@metaspencer]

Yeah it's running great. First the transmission croaked (only two gears were working), then flexplate melted into goo and it all had to come back apart. I guess I should be saving up for some new rubber ...

[@joefunk2137]

Bitchin Trailer!

[@metaspencer]

It gets the job done ... every, single, day. :)

[@Pygar2]

8/10. Minimal dog content, *fast forwarded through*! Oh, yeah, neat trailer video, too! You might slap some paint on the bed, buy yourself a few extra years...

[@metaspencer]

haha! Too true! Gotta get the dogs on camera more in the next one :)

[@p3l1k44n1]

First!!

[@ohske]

👍👍👍👌♥️

[@metaspencer]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@kaseycasece1340]

d rings suck / u need stake pocket

[@metaspencer]

You've got a point there for sure!