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MOBILEMERCMAN
11-30-2009, 11:31 AM
I have been redoing my MYCO. Trailer.. It is an '85 and has been repainted a time or two already. I am doing a total overhaul. Brake plates, rollers, lights, new fenders, updated bow stop, storage box, bunks, and paint.

Here are a couple before.

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MOBILEMERCMAN
11-30-2009, 11:34 AM
A day with the torch, grinder and sanding.

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MOBILEMERCMAN
11-30-2009, 11:40 AM
The fenders going on. The step plates at either end were fabricated in advance.

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It is going to be painted with epoxy primer and Black poly urethane. Power tongue jack and LED lights. I even got the full decal kit from Myco. Will start painting this week some time.

DAREDEVIL
11-30-2009, 12:00 PM
Cool,,,can i send u mine now !!!!!!!!!?????:sifone:

Sunsation96
11-30-2009, 03:38 PM
Cool thread keep the pics coming!

Ryan Beckley
12-04-2009, 07:36 PM
Nice Job Jim Bob!

MOBILEMERCMAN
12-05-2009, 12:12 AM
Trailer sat all week. Put it back up on blocks last night. Sanded and cleaned all day today. Will be spraying tomorrow. I would have never guessed it would take as long as it did to prep. Will share more pix tomorrow late.

Spicy
12-05-2009, 09:33 AM
Trailer sat all week. Put it back up on blocks last night. Sanded and cleaned all day today. Will be spraying tomorrow. I would have never guessed it would take as long as it did to prep. Will share more pix tomorrow late.


I was just watching the news and it seems you need to shovel your walk before heading to the shop to spray??? It's raining here in your old neck of the woods and we are supppose to get a few inches of snow this afternoon...

Cool Project.... see you soon Jim

Pat

MacGyver
12-05-2009, 10:39 AM
Trailer sat all week. Put it back up on blocks last night. Sanded and cleaned all day today. Will be spraying tomorrow. I would have never guessed it would take as long as it did to prep. Will share more pix tomorrow late.

Good prep = quality finish. Can't wait to see more pix.

Scarab KV
12-05-2009, 06:52 PM
Nice job Jim. Plan to do mine in the next year

J-Bonz
12-06-2009, 12:08 AM
Looking good Jim. Love that Classic fountain...
Jr.

MOBILEMERCMAN
12-06-2009, 12:44 AM
Thanks guys. My buddy Robert has been working his but off. Today we did the near final preps, sprayed primer on the entire trailer and double coated all inside and lower surfaces. The plan is to tape off the inside, detail a few spots on fenders and outside rails and spray in a couple days.

These pix are just before priming. My battery went dead and could not take any after paint. Will follow up with more later.

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MOBILEMERCMAN
12-06-2009, 12:46 AM
This trailer will be 25 years old in May.

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MOBILEMERCMAN
12-06-2009, 12:53 AM
I had Myco fabricate the spare tire hanger. They also engineered and fabricated the new style bow stop to fit. Their customer support is great. They promptly delivered my order.

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More in a few days.

No more droopy fenders.:smash:

Scarab KV
12-06-2009, 01:49 AM
Looks like it's com'n along great.
Why the change in the bow stop?
Better design or wasn't the trailer originaly built for the boat?

MOBILEMERCMAN
12-06-2009, 02:05 AM
The old one fit. I got a little carried away. The old style is dated and doesn't offer much protection if using a bad ramp. If you miss you get a rash. The new style offers a wider target.

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Scarab KV
12-06-2009, 02:10 AM
I missed with the new style, catching the edge of the bracket on the outside edge of the block with the V.
That one left a mark:(

MOBILEMERCMAN
12-06-2009, 02:14 AM
Ouch. Nothing is fool proof. I have been lucky so far. I hope it works out to be worth it.

Scarab KV
12-06-2009, 02:27 AM
Ouch. Nothing is fool proof. I have been lucky so far. I hope it works out to be worth it.

Lori was guiding me on in the dark. The docking lights were blinding her so I turned them off. With the parking lot lights behind her, all I could see was the silhouette of her hands over the top of the bow. As she was waving me on she turned her hands in a push gesture to back off with out crossing them first as a cut signal. Looked like she was still motioning me on and I gave the last nudge....ouch.

We now have new signals:rolleyes:

MOBILEMERCMAN
12-06-2009, 02:35 AM
I try to keep the trailer on the shallow side to center it up. Then back it in a little further before pushing it all the way up. A variety of ramps, returning in the dark and occasional impatience test good judgment.

Scarab KV
12-06-2009, 02:43 AM
I try to keep the trailer on the shallow side to center it up. Then back it in a little further before pushing it all the way up. A variety of ramps, returning in the dark and occasional impatience test good judgment.

All which comes from Been There Done That experience:)

Griswald
12-06-2009, 11:06 AM
I suspect a new strap has been ordered for that winch? Hmmm?

imco offshore
12-06-2009, 12:06 PM
good job jimmy, looks great ,,when are you going spray

MOBILEMERCMAN
12-06-2009, 12:16 PM
Yesterday.

sweet addiction
12-06-2009, 01:15 PM
Looking good.

sweet addiction
12-06-2009, 01:16 PM
Do you have a paint booth to spray in? That's cool.



Yesterday.

MOBILEMERCMAN
12-06-2009, 01:39 PM
Yes in a booth.

It took nearly 5 hours of spray time to prime the whole thing and double coat with all the inside stuff. You could read a newspaper in part of the main rails that got paint. As I mentioned previously our plan is to tape off the inside and detail prep the new fenders and outside rails. It is gonna be awesome.

Scarab KV
12-06-2009, 02:43 PM
Yes in a booth.

It took nearly 5 hours of spray time to prime the whole thing and double coat with all the inside stuff. You could read a newspaper in part of the main rails that got paint. As I mentioned previously our plan is to tape off the inside and detail prep the new fenders and outside rails. It is gonna be awesome.

Nice.
When would you like mine down there?:D

MOBILEMERCMAN
12-06-2009, 03:39 PM
Wayne, we have gone way overboard. It is silly how much time we have spent. I don't think either of us will care to do another for a long time.

Scarab KV
12-06-2009, 03:44 PM
Wayne, we have gone way overboard. It is silly how much time we have spent. I don't think either of us will care to do another for a long time.

As my friend Mark says about my projects.
"You never do anything simple, but the end results are great.:smash:

Sean H
12-08-2009, 05:53 PM
Yes in a booth.

It took nearly 5 hours of spray time to prime the whole thing and double coat with all the inside stuff. You could read a newspaper in part of the main rails that got paint. As I mentioned previously our plan is to tape off the inside and detail prep the new fenders and outside rails. It is gonna be awesome.

so where's the pics?

MOBILEMERCMAN
12-08-2009, 08:16 PM
Should be finishing the spraying tomorrow. Hadn't had a chance to go visit it since Sunday.

imco offshore
12-08-2009, 09:12 PM
jimmy how are you feeling? can you carry your tool box yet?

MOBILEMERCMAN
12-08-2009, 09:18 PM
Yep, 8 weeks out. All is well.

MOBILEMERCMAN
12-10-2009, 01:37 AM
Paint is complete. It is going to sit until Sunday or Monday.

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MOBILEMERCMAN
12-10-2009, 01:39 AM
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MOBILEMERCMAN
12-10-2009, 01:44 AM
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MOBILEMERCMAN
12-10-2009, 01:48 AM
New seals and bearings packed. Hubs and drums have been rattle canned. Chances are good I will apply a few more coats when I paint some new brake brackets and bolts.

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I have some work to do on boats. I have looked at this trailer enough today. More in a few days.

Sea-Dated
12-10-2009, 10:51 AM
Looks great Jim......

imco offshore
12-10-2009, 11:05 AM
jim what a great job,,,

RichL
12-10-2009, 02:02 PM
Wow...Very nice.

I'm gonna' have to do my Vanguard trailer sometime in the future, and was going to go with factory spec'd paint, but after seeing this, I might have to give that idea some additional thinking.

MOBILEMERCMAN
12-14-2009, 08:23 PM
Assembled enough to roll her home.

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Griswald
12-14-2009, 08:49 PM
I don't know, Jim............one of those fenders looks crooked. Better get the level and angle finder back out.

MOBILEMERCMAN
12-14-2009, 09:32 PM
It must be the shadow.:boxing_smiley: Buddy.

Griswald
12-14-2009, 11:15 PM
Lol

sweet addiction
12-14-2009, 11:27 PM
Jim, I noticed in one picture the rusy leaf springs. They all do it, mine is 5 years old and look like crap. Did you do anything to your leaf springs or just spray them? I have never seen a good solution to rusty leaf springs.



It must be the shadow.:boxing_smiley: Buddy.

sweet addiction
12-14-2009, 11:29 PM
Jim, what is this about taping off the inside? I know it is to get a good finish on both sides but did you just sand the tape line out? Seems like a lot of work. I was just going to spray in the inside first and then the outside.








[QUOTE=MOBILEMERCMAN;383926]Thanks guys. My buddy Robert has been working his but off. Today we did the near final preps, sprayed primer on the entire trailer and double coated all inside and lower surfaces. The plan is to tape off the inside, detail a few spots on fenders and outside rails and spray in a couple days.

These pix are just before priming. My battery went dead and could not take any after paint. Will follow up with more later.

MOBILEMERCMAN
12-14-2009, 11:39 PM
Jim, I noticed in one picture the rusy leaf springs. They all do it, mine is 5 years old and look like crap. Did you do anything to your leaf springs or just spray them? I have never seen a good solution to rusty leaf springs.

It was one of the those things that you need to draw the line on. I cleaned with scotchbrite and a wire brush as well as I could and primed and painted.

MOBILEMERCMAN
12-14-2009, 11:44 PM
Jim, what is this about taping off the inside? I know it is to get a good finish on both sides but did you just sand the tape line out? Seems like a lot of work. I was just going to spray in the inside first and then the outside.


Yes, we spent a ridiculous amount of time refinishing it. The U channel frame was taped on the inside horizontal surface tape facing down on the bottom and up on the top. You cannot recognize where the edge was.

Now the fun part for me. Rigging...mounting lights, wiring and brake lines.

MacGyver
12-15-2009, 08:24 PM
Jim, Did you consider going EOH brakes? I see you still are running original drums.

MOBILEMERCMAN
12-15-2009, 08:34 PM
No, Those plate assemblies were less the 60 dollars a piece and the drums where in good shape. I just fixed what I had.

After a few more winterizations I will finish assembling. She got her first sponge bath and blow dry this afternoon.

Scarab KV
12-15-2009, 08:46 PM
Wow....looks great Jim.

MOBILEMERCMAN
12-15-2009, 10:09 PM
Wayne now that it is clean in the drive way I will get some detail pix tomorrow.

Scarab KV
12-15-2009, 10:12 PM
Wayne now that it is clean in the drive way I will get some detail pix tomorrow.

Cool!
What color are you doing the bunk carpet in?

MOBILEMERCMAN
12-15-2009, 10:17 PM
I was thinking black. What do you think?

Scarab KV
12-15-2009, 10:22 PM
I was thinking black. What do you think?

Being that it's a Black trailer, I'm thinking maybe Gray. That way the bunks will stand out better against the trailer when submerged and lining up to load.

MOBILEMERCMAN
12-15-2009, 10:24 PM
Good idea Wayne ..Thanks

Scarab KV
12-15-2009, 10:44 PM
Good idea Wayne ..Thanks

:)

MOBILEMERCMAN
12-16-2009, 11:12 AM
Figures the cat wanted to look. I hate cats. Anyway were are a few more before I head out.

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MOBILEMERCMAN
12-16-2009, 11:15 AM
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I hope to get back in time to drill some holes for lights today.

Sea-Dated
12-16-2009, 11:37 AM
WOW!!! Great job Jim

Knot 4 Me
12-16-2009, 11:56 AM
Very nice job, Jim.

smdude
12-16-2009, 08:23 PM
Looks like you could eat off of it, it's clean. Harry

MOBILEMERCMAN
12-16-2009, 08:31 PM
Just finished laying out the final decals, lights, DOT reflectors, tag holder and frame, and manufacturers sticker set. It got dark as I was finishing so I could see how it all reflected at night.

Drill tomorrow.

Scarab KV
12-16-2009, 08:54 PM
Beautiful Jim.
That first scratch is gonna hurt

imco offshore
12-16-2009, 09:22 PM
very,very nice,,are you going to put some foot pads on the step plates.?

MOBILEMERCMAN
12-16-2009, 09:59 PM
Got 1" black grip tape to place around winch stand steps and where necessary around tongue to retrieve boat. None on fenders or rear plates. Can't get in from there anyway.

Scarab KV
12-16-2009, 10:15 PM
What color graphics are you going with Jim?

Davidmnc
12-16-2009, 10:20 PM
Being that it's a Black trailer, I'm thinking maybe Gray. That way the bunks will stand out better against the trailer when submerged and lining up to load.

:iagree: :iagree: :iagree: :iagree:

Davidmnc
12-16-2009, 10:22 PM
Looks Awesome Jim!:hurray:

MOBILEMERCMAN
12-16-2009, 10:26 PM
What color graphics are you going with Jim?

Just Myco kit White and DOT Red and white

MOBILEMERCMAN
12-17-2009, 09:59 PM
Got a lot of drilling in. Finish tomorrow.

MOBILEMERCMAN
12-18-2009, 07:39 PM
Drilling away. Brake lines complete today. All lights mounted expect the 2 additional amber I am going to order. Hope to get bunks going next.

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MOBILEMERCMAN
12-18-2009, 07:42 PM
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old377guy
12-18-2009, 09:38 PM
Jim, the project looks awesome- I vote for color toher than black for bunks, just re-did my in a salt & pepper and they look great

Scarab KV
12-19-2009, 09:46 AM
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Cool
Nice clean rigging.

Are those leaves I see on the trees?:boxing_smiley:

MOBILEMERCMAN
12-24-2009, 04:50 PM
A few more.

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MOBILEMERCMAN
12-24-2009, 04:55 PM
I am still going to add another amber light.

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Need to find a spare wheel to match. Probably going to put the boat back on it next week. Maybe not here is a pic from last Sunday boating.

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DAREDEVIL
12-24-2009, 10:58 PM
NICE JOB ,Jim.......can i send u mine now ???

I need to redo mine or buy a new one !:rolleyes:

Let me know.

Scott

Scarab KV
12-24-2009, 11:51 PM
Looks great Jim.

Nice choice in carpet:D

MOBILEMERCMAN
12-25-2009, 10:12 AM
NICE JOB ,Jim.......can i send u mine now ???

I need to redo mine or buy a new one !:rolleyes:

Let me know.

Scott

A new one will be cheaper. :sifone:

Ratickle
12-25-2009, 10:13 AM
Merry Christmas Jimbo and Amy.......


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MOBILEMERCMAN
12-25-2009, 10:16 AM
Back at ya and best wishes Paul, Terry, Wayne, Lori and everyone.

Scarab KV
12-25-2009, 10:20 AM
Back at ya pal. Hope you and Amy have a joyous one

customtouch
12-29-2009, 01:41 AM
A new one will be cheaper. :sifone:

I don't know where I have heard that before!!:rolleyes: Are you done yet??

Griswald
01-23-2010, 11:49 AM
Brand new. Good work, Jim!

Scarab KV
01-23-2010, 03:11 PM
Really turned out nice Jim.