VX Trailer build... UPDATE.

[JoFotoz]

:smack:.....she's taking shape !!

First pics is filling body void with two part high density foam, so I can plane it square & flat.
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http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/Trailer_Construction_Pics_0016.JPG (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=25600)
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.Second pic... jury rigged wooden trailer tongue to take her to welder tomorrow....actual tongue will be shorter!!
(I gotta learn to weld properly!!)
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http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/Trailer_Construction_Pics_0017.JPG (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=25601)
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Finger crossed I get her finished in time for Moab..
........ and she passes CHP inspection!!

:_beer:

Jo

[bartmanS4]

Very cool Jo!

[Otwobme]

Great job, I hope to see it soon.

[VXorado]

Did you install OME 919s on the trailer? It looks like the trailer matches height to your VX perfectly.

[JoFotoz]

Nope ...


Did you install OME 919s on the trailer? It looks like the trailer matches height to your VX perfectly.

Thats the ride height UNLADEN..with stock springs !!

Gonna load her up and see how she sits...then either leave as is..
..put on 1.5 inch spacers I have..or..the 919's I got from you :thumbup:

Its cool how high it sits without the rest of the car!

Jo

[Knigh7s]

:thumbup::thumbup:

Awesome, can't wait to see pictures of the final build!

[ron]

Awesome progress Jo! It looks a bit late but i was going to suggest incorporating the vx-o2 tonneau cover with the camel humps and integrated spoiler. Adding a rear skidplate, dual exhausts, and partial side plates would go nicely to add to the 1.5 vx-o2 effect.

[JoFotoz]

Yup.. :thumbup:


Awesome progress Jo! It looks a bit late but i was going to suggest incorporating the vx-o2 tonneau cover with the camel humps and integrated spoiler. Adding a rear skidplate, dual exhausts, and partial side plates would go nicely to add to the 1.5 vx-o2 effect.

Originally that was the plan..but time and profuse procrastination got the better of me!
No way I could mold the VX-02 style cover in time...
...I'm pushing it to complete for Moab, just using a sheet of plywood :smack:

However.. thats not to say it cant happen later :_steering

Jo

[Triathlete]

Probably not wide enough but the roof panel would make a nice cover...the ribs would them match the roof. Maybe bolt it to the plywood using cladding screws ;)

[JoFotoz]

Yes indeed..:thumbup:


Probably not wide enough but the roof panel would make a nice cover...the ribs would them match the roof. Maybe bolt it to the plywood using cladding screws ;)

Good thinking on it Billy ..:thumbup:

I did cut the roof out..and look at the possibility of incorporating it.
Either screwed down as you suggest... or faired in with foam & bondo.

But the curvature and max crown portion was all wrong aesthetically.. IMO.
And yup..too narrow..and too long.

If I ever do another one..I'd seriously consider taking out the glass..
..sectioning the roof by about a foot..spreading the pillars out to fit 'tub'....
..then weld sheet metal into window holes.

Sort of chopped pie wagon look!!

I do have a plan though ... :cool:

jo

[Buffy]

Now what would be cool is if you could incorporate the top wing and third brake light. Just my .02 cents.:p

[JAMAS]

make the top look like the vx-02.

Edit: ... Yeah, I didnt read the already posted comments about this.

...but hey....I added a picture. And thats worth 1000 words. So, thats something.

http://image.trucktrend.com/f/features/consumer/1410_isuzu_vehicross_truck_trend_legends/55774279/isuzu-vx-02-concept-rear-view.jpg

[ron]

make the top look like the vx-02.

Edit: ... Yeah, I didnt read the already posted comments about this.

...but hey....I added a picture. And thats worth 1000 words. So, thats something.

http://image.trucktrend.com/f/features/consumer/1410_isuzu_vehicross_truck_trend_legends/55774279/isuzu-vx-02-concept-rear-view.jpg

Huh. I've never noticed it before. But, did anyone see the two small surface impressions on top of the rear spoiler of the o2? In this pic, it's clearly visible. FWIR, they mounted two mountain bikes on top and was wondering whether they intentionally added the small depressions on purpose for the tires to register? Or was it a result from the weight of the bike on a tender surface?

[JoFotoz]

Like so...

http://www.velocityjournal.com/images/full/1999/s99040104/iz99v202.jpg

Jo

[siemprelisto]

@Ron,

You do know by pointing this out you have inadvertently created your new project?

Might as well put me down for the first two...

[tom4bren]

Lookin sweet Jo.

If you named your VXs the ORW & the MCS ... what's the trailer gonna be named???

BTW - you really should have copied the VX02 lines for the trailer. Wait, lemme help you out :slap:

[JoFotoz]

Thanks Tom :)


Lookin sweet Jo.

If you named your VXs the ORW & the MCS ... what's the trailer gonna be named???

MCS had to go to a new home...
...she got all petulant playing 2nd wife to the ORW!!

As for the trailer... maybe "The Pimp"...
..cause they tend to follow their girl around!

:_steering

jo

[nfpgasmask]

Hey Joe, is there any reason you decided to make it so small? I figured you would cut it at the firewall and keep it all the way up to the front doors. Just curious. Looks like it is moving right along.

Bart

[JoFotoz]

Yup..a few reasons.


Hey Joe, is there any reason you decided to make it so small? I figured you would cut it at the firewall and keep it all the way up to the front doors. Just curious. Looks like it is moving right along.

Bart

The frame was twisted back as far as mid door, windshield surround etc was toast...
....and top of firewall/back of hood area was buckled.

I did several photoshop renditions, chopping top..not chopping top etc etc...
..and basically...aesthetically liked the small 'pit trailer" look :thumbup:

It still embodies enough of the VX 'look' to be readily identifiable..
..its PLENTY big enough for Moab gear /spares etc...and perfect for hauling
location photo shoot stuff around.

Plus.. its small enough to store easily !!

Jo

[VXorado]

I just had an excellent idea....

Keep the gas tank in the trailer and run a stout gas line to your VX. Now you just doubled your fuel capacity and will have less required stops on your way to Moab.

:_steering

[JoFotoz]

I'd need a hell of a long gas line...



I just had an excellent idea....
Keep the gas tank in the trailer and run a stout gas line to your VX. Now you just doubled your fuel capacity and will have less required stops on your way to Moab.
:_steering


....'cause Gill has the gas tank in Chicago to replace his rusted out one!!

:_steering

Jo

[Triathlete]

Replace the tank with a keg :D

[nfpgasmask]

Cool, wow, that VX was toast! Yeah, I want to do this exact thing with a pre-87 Trooper 2dr. Someday.

Bart

PS - Billy, I like your keg idea. :cool!:

[Cobrajet]

Replace the tank with a keg :D

But, you know somebody on the Stoop is gonna drink out of it!!

;puke: + :flame: = :angel:

[Triathlete]

That's the idea! Why would you put gas in a keg? :D

[nfpgasmask]

That's the idea! Why would you put gas in a keg? :D

I guess we are drunk's, Billy, cause I totally got it!! :_beer:

Bart

[Triathlete]

I don't drink but figured I would help those that do ;)

[nfpgasmask]

I don't drink but figured I would help those that do ;)

What!?!?! Just because you are a Triathelete, doesn't mean you can't cut loose once in a while!! ;)

Bart