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Mini Trailer - Leykor - 10-13-2015
Hi,
So I've been thinking of an alternative use for my mk1 shell and I have seen a few pictures of mini trailers like:
Some have made them short and others long. Some I believe have reused the roof to make a solid top trailer.
Has anyone in SA tried this? any suggestions on size/length? hard top vs soft top?
More importantly is it just a case of mark, cut and weld close and weld on a tow attachment to the rear sub-frame?
I'm thinking it will be a great way to practice my non existent welding/fabrication skills.
RE: Mini Trailer - theMINIguy - 10-13-2015
No Umar!!! Don't do it.
RE: Mini Trailer - Dion - 10-14-2015
I agree with Jared, What condition is the mk1 shell?
RE: Mini Trailer - Sean1380 - 10-14-2015
I HAVE to come look at that Mk1 shell Umar.
RE: Mini Trailer - DomMINIque - 10-14-2015
http://samini.co.za/showthread.php?tid=136
Here's the shell
RE: Mini Trailer - Leykor - 10-14-2015
The Mk1 shell is a quite rough around the edges.
The only hope for it, in its present condition, would be a full sandblast and restore. I do not have that type of money at the moment. coupled with pressure from the missus to get my projects under control I need to start doing something with it.
And come on... how cute are those trailers?
RE: Mini Trailer - Dion - 10-14-2015
I would take that mk1 if I lived in Jhb. Too good to cut up and make a trailer.
RE: Mini Trailer - Sean1380 - 10-15-2015
I have a mate in the UK who would love it.
Let me see how the weekend goes Umar - Maybe Sunday after the Jacaranda run ?