The "PILE" Trailer Rebuild Series (all episodes including bonus narration)
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2017
- The "PILE" Trailer Movie! Follow along as I take a beat up, 20 year old "PILE" of junk trailer and transform it into a rugged and reliable piece of equipment that will last for years to come. This movie includes bonus narration not covered in the individual series videos. Your going to receive some great tips on welding, metal fabrication, grinding and removing paint, bad welds, setting up and squaring your axles, how to replace leaf springs and hanger brackets, tail light selection, placement and wiring, tailgate latch, hinge and fabrication, sandblasting, priming, painting, material costs and much much more!
We finish the project by taking the trailer on it's first ever road trip and we get pulled over by the COPS!
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Antenna flags like miniature golf course has for markers on trailer,🤔👍✌️💪🙏😊
@@milotorres6894 Great idea! Thank you!
@@BrandonLund your so welcomed ,awesome job on trailer completed ,a friend had a mixer used it to perfection in tight areas.,👍✌️💪😊
@Milo Torres thank you! 👍
I wish I could post, or send, you some pictures. You literally taught me how to weld! I stripped down an old camp trailer to the frame, and built up a utility trailer from the bones, wiring and all, from this video series of yours. THANK YOU for making your channel and teaching us all so much! I've come back and refered to numerous videos while I was doing my build. You saved me 100's on tools with your tips and tricks. Thank you a million times, again and again!
Thank you so much! If you have Facebook i have a community page that people post on. I love seeing projects!
I seriously doubt that one could buy a 280.00 dollar trailer that would match the quality of the one you completed. Good Job!!!
Thank you! 🙏
The fact that such a little trailer had a brake setup is very unusual
Thats why I think the axle was repurposed from a mini van or something along those lines.
Brian, great video, I loved seeing your son involved. He has life long skills that will serve him well regardless of is chosen vocation.
Thanks 👍
One sitting, I watched your build start to finish. Comprehensive, not rushed and nice amount of tutorial and detail. Glad to see you had your son involved for at least part of the build. I hope he's pleased with social work, but you can never have enough experience with hands-on projects too. It's always something to fall back on if need be.
I'm college educated, but sometimes think I might have missed the boat not getting into a trade, and if ever this country needs something, that's skilled tradesmen and women. I know a number of successful folks in the electrical, plumbing and HVAC fields. They all did much better in their careers than did I. I'm a shade tree mechanic and learned years ago as a kid how to do a lot of projects around the house.
I'm definitely a novice when it comes to welding, and I don't get to do nearly as much as i would like. I learned what I consider tips and tricks, but which you probably consider as every day practices.
I've got an old pick up bed with frame that is in the process of being converted into a trailer. It's from a 1948 Willys and will match the color scheme of my 1960 Willys wagon. After watching this video I realized there are several things I need to do before calling that project done. For now I'll be happy to get the body man to do his part and in a reasonable time frame.
Here are a couple of "no big deal" thoughts I had. Get a spare wheel/tire and find a good place to mount it. Keep an extra set of wheel bearings in your ratchet strap box. Smaller wheels seem to go through the grease faster than larger wheels. If you just plan to use the trailer around town, maybe the extra bearing and wheel/tire won't be necessary. Another thought to help will towing and backing is to get a couple fiberglass florescent sticks about three to four feet tall and mount them at the rear corners. You should be able to find them at big box stores. Glad to see you soldered all your wire connections. They should last forever, and it seems trailers are notorious for wiring problems as they age.
Thanks Bob! I like your idea about the fiberglass sticks on the corners. I'm going to look for some this weekend. Thanks man!
It was great seeing your son getting involved with the build Father Son time is priceless especially at that age! Good job.
We had a great time! Thanks for watching and commenting
Wow, you were right, in the beginning, it would have been a lot easier and quicker to build new from scratch. But that being said, you showed a lot of tricks and techniques that we can all use and apply as we address our own projects. Thank you for your work and videos.
Thanks man I appreciate it!
Amazing transformation.
I’m enjoying your trailer rebuild video. I’m in the process of resurrecting a 1950’s era steel box trailer I’ve had for almost 60 years. Running into the same issues of cost and budget and question of am I out of my mind……definitely out of my mind. LOL
But it's such a rewarding feeling when it's done. You won't regret it :)
These are the kind of videos I like to watch on UA-cam! He is very informative with his work. Also the video last a while like a really good tv show.
Thanks man! I appreciate your support!
This episode deserves longer commentary. Way to go Matt! We have something in common, or should say had. I am looking forward to my first weld. Also, I am learning how from your dad. You are going to start a new career and I am ending mine as an engineer nearing retirement. I wish you great success!
As I watched this episode I was thinking, I can upgrade or refresh an old trailer that I have had for years so this was spot on for me. But I really enjoyed seeing Brandon fully support Matt in his career choice. That is great. Also it was very cool for Matt to decide to give welding a whirl. I changed my career from an aerospace engineer in the space of Florida. I moved from Long Island to pursue this. Than I became a real estate Broker Owner of my own company. The real estate market doing so well that actually made sense. However I regretted moving away from family. My wife also missed her family. We decided to move to Georgia back to her family. My wife's sister was born with cerebral palsy. Doctors said she would not live being her teens. Well, with much prayer and love of family, she almost hit 60 and outlived the doctors. Praise God! This was the deciding factor to go to Georgia instead of back to Long Island. Something to consider...
It's great to see father and son tackle the trailer project... Let's not forget the backstory of the trailer, the years of hailing a small 4 wheeler for Matt's sister. And $75, that must have been a good family friend... Or was that the going price then, hard to believe now.
Good focus on being accurate and patient when measuring to get the proper trianglulation - solid instruction from the Wizard of Rods, General Sparks!(salute)
Love the Speed Blaster. There is something therapuetic about applying a fresh coat of paint. Even white! Clean and safe wire job. This trailer rocks! Pure American craftsmanship, quality, and pizzazz!
Heart warning episode and as always, I learned a thing or two about welding. Be safe, feel safe, and be comfortable. The confidence will come... Great message and Brandon is on Target, #1 is being safe.
Priceless. My favorite episode I've seen so far...
Understudy Robert
What a great project, and such a great teacher you are! As a newbie with an old rusty trailer, I found your video to be inspiring, with lots of helpful tips. It's clear you are a pro...
Greg Bannish Thank you very much! Hopefully if people see what this started out as, no one should ever get discouraged with their project. It cant get much worse than this. I appreciate your support and kind words! Good luck with your project and thanks again.
Thank you for sharing. You are true master at your craft.
@Abandon Belief thank you for your kind words 🙏
Awesome job, loved the way you broke down the build and explained the individual parts, and working with you son would have been very special, thank you for the video
Thanks Andrew! 😊
Excellent video & instruction, thanks for taking the time to film & share it! Little tip for backing a narrow , short trailer, get a magnetic ball alignment kit that telescopes, stick one on the front center rail & one on the back center rail before ya back up, you can see exactly what the trailers is doing from your rearview mirror, if you prefer using your sideview mirrors, stick the magnets on horizontally near the rear of the trailer. cheap little trick that takes seconds but can eliminate alot of frustration.
Great tip! thank you very much!
That’s a way better trailer than any trailers you will buy in a store yours is better material and a way stronger and your is not mass produced good job man love your videos !!!!
Thank you very much @Charlie Beck! I love this trailer!
This video has given me the motivation to work on my trailer. I have an old 4x8 that needs the same thing done to it.
Thanks man! Have fun and I appreciate your kind words!
Awsome dad keep rockin 👍👍
Thanks man!
Take it up that's a smart work very neat works Brandon
Thank you!
I have watched this movie over and over! This one never gets boring to watch.
Thanks man! I appreciate it!
Great Job !! A Man And His Tools Can Do Anything ..
@Lee Epps thanks man! 😊
Very cool project Matt! I enjoyed the fact that you took quite a bit of extra time to explain in simple terms what you were doing and how you did it. Especially the critical alignment of the tongue and its relationship with the axle. Thanks for that and keep up the good work.
Much appreciated!
Its always cool to see Father and son!
Thanks and I appreciate you subscribing to the channel!
I like the compilation.
Tsunami101st Thanks man!
You could temporarily zip tie at the gate on each side a short broomstick with a red or white flag to capture the rear view mirror ❤😊 I learn sooooooo much,!!! I like it 😂 not only that but also your personality. ..Also, since I'm an artist, I declare that your presentation and the result of your work, to be a real peace of ARTWORK😅 ! I really enjoyed it 😅😊 THANKS!!!
I appreciate that very much! Thank you! Great suggestion. Thank you for sharing!
Good job 👍 thanks
No problem 👍
Awesome job Brandon
Thanks man! I appreciate your support!
Looks great. Nice job!
CT moog Thank you! It was a lit of work though! Lol
Your a very patient and detailed man good work
Thank you so much @Charlie Beck! I wasn't always this focused but I am somewhat of a perfectionist. Its a blessing AND a curse lol. I appreciate your comment and support very much 🙏👍😁
That's very nice!!!
Thank you! Cheers!
Great video. Great job explaining it all. I learned a lot!
Glad you enjoyed it!
great way to show how to line up axle to make sure its all aligned / great job
Thanks 👍
You did a good job explaining everything
@George Pawlak Thanks George! I appreciate it!
You've inspired me, thanks for posting and great job on that rebuild!
Awesome! Thank you!
I say that a lot better than any thing you can buy from a store done a super job
Thank you for all wat you do ❤
Thank you Mohamed!
Brandon, you have some very creative and interesting ideas. Thank you. I can't wait to try some of them.
Awesome! Thank you! @Bill Moses I appreciate it!
i appreciate you explaining things thats important im new to welding
Thanks Nick. I appreciate you watching. I have a playlist "beginner welders" that you might find interesting
I suggest welding on rectangular pieces of metal on the sides of where the leaf spring brackets are attached to for extra durability.
It couldn't hurt! 👍
That is one beautiful trailer! Wonderful job! ♡♡♡♡♡
Thank you! 😊
I love the tool acting up part! Made me laugh.
Nice job with trailer.
Thank you!
Awesome build journey ... loved it....!!! 👏 👍🏻
Thank you! Cheers!
hint: Maintenance issue(s), reduction / prevention tip. Grind / clean / prime / paint TWICE (MIGHT AS WELL USE BARBEQUE / ENGINE / exhaust manifold, primer and paint or alternatively, BED LINER COATING)! Once before, once after, assembly = CORROSION PREVENTION! My experience, these things are a beast for rust = maintenance nightmares atleast once a year, SOMETHING (wiring / connections) requires your attention. GREAT VIDEO! (PS; all that rain during construction = moisture = rust) pss Marker lights, mounted properly, on upright angles, help backing up (especially black trailers) in drivers mirrors.
@Civil DK thanks man! the paint has held up pretty good considering but my next one I will be powder coated. Much more resistant to scratches and abrasion.
Your Pile is one of a kind!
Thanks @Jens Jensen 😁
I have just found this video and it is very timely as I have an old trailer that is badly rusted and needs a complete new floor and bottom sides as well as tyres and lights,ect.
I got it for nothing, so it will make a good project with my new welder that I have not used yet.
Peter Cunningham thanks man and good luck on your project! It's a very rewarding feeling when your done. I hope the video is helpful :)
Enjoyed the video, and learned at the same time. Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!
Nice job, well done to you ! 👏👍
Thank you! 👍
Brandon,
Great video! I love the detailed explanations on everything you do and why. After watching this my only thought was maybe you should make another gate that is longer so it can act as a ramp for an ATV OR lawn mower and at the same time make the trailer easier to see especially when backing. You could still change out and use the small gate if you needed the tailgate to be shorter.
Thanks again for all your videos. I have learned a lot and appreciate you taking the time to teach!
Thats actually a great idea. I could still use the same gate but add a second piece that folds.
well done
Thank you!
NICE BUILD!
Thanks Roger!
You have done a great job, I like it very much.
Thank you very much!
👍🏼 Thank you Gomer 👍🏼
Very nice, I like the white paint job, well put together video, enjoy it.
@michael thanks man! 👍
I look like a fun project I'm almost done watching it. Very good video.
Thanks! I appreciate you watching!
Turned out excellent. Great work.
Thank you!
Would much rather have the trailer you made than any crap you could buy Great Job Thanks
Thanks man, i agree. Although it was a lot of work and a little more than "buying" one, building it yourself will last longer and it's very rewarding.
Great video. I enjoyed following the process of restoration! Looking forward to your other projects.
Thanks Chris! 👍
@@BrandonLund I am a retired welding instructor. I started welding in 1976 with my dad at our shop. I loved seeing you get your son involved in the trailer project. I just found your channel today so I got a few episodes to catch up on!
Thanks Chris I appreciate you watching and commenting!
That is so cool that you got to teach your son how to weld. I bet he remembers this day as one of the best days with his dad, especially whenever he sees the trailer.
Even though I already have a similar trailer, I watched the whole video just because I was learning a lot. Nice layout tips, hinge build, back gate latch, wire running, welding thick metal to thinner metal, twisting the expanded metal to get rid of the sharp edges, rounding off all the corners... quite an education, very enjoyable.
I guess those pull-start tools are a Mainer thing. I'll have to check Tractor Supply for availability in the Spud State.
I have trouble seeing my trailer from my Ram 2500 truck with a camper shell so I made a PVC mount in the back corner on the passenger side so I can temporarily stick a 3' length of PVC in there when I'm backing up. I bet you could make something cool with a retractable flag.
Thank you very much! It was a bonding moment for sure. Great tip on the pvc pipe! Thank you! 🙏
Great job.
Thank you! Cheers!
real nice Job Brandon ,I pick up some nice tip's for my little trailer ,thanks
Glad I could help :)
Hi Brandon, that was fun. All the main ingredients for laughs, learning, and working man's logic for dissemination on the internet.
Thanks. By the way, I have a hand made 6 x 10 trailer I paid $1106 dollars for about 14 years ago. I had a heavy duty hitch installed on my Hyundai Genesis. The two vehicles were made for each other. I've traveled thousands of miles carrying hundreds of pounds of cargo.
even loaded it with 1 ton of gravel for a road project. Trailers make life fun and interesting.
Phil
Right on Phil! Thank you very much for your kind words 🙏 this was a fun project and you are absolutely correct, a trailer is a valuable resource to have! @Philip Schneider
I enjoyed the video and now wish I had a son to help me with all the things I have done in the past.
And you gave me a great idea as to how I can fix a problem with a small trailer I have that is just too narrow for my quad.
@David Dixon thanks man for the great compliment! 👍I appreciate your support!
You are very welcome Brandon.
Absolutely great stuff, especially getting your son working on the project with ya. Drag a jackstand over for him as an arm rest for those low freehand runs. Great video, never disappointed as a sub.
Thanks for your support and sub my friend. It's very much appreciated and great tip on the rest! @Scott H
Great job on your trailer. 😎👍
Thank you! 😁👍
Class build.
Thanks!
Great job!
Thanks👍
great job explaining. I have had to explain that stuff and it can be hard.
Thanks man!
Looks great.
Thank you!
Absolutely very nice!!!
Thank you very much!
Absolutely beautiful you really know what you're doing now I wish I could do what you have done I have one issue well don't let it bother you the music doesn't go well with what you're trying to explain I'm a little bit on the serious side I prefer no music
@Wayne Bowden thanks man I appreciate it. No offense about the music either. I agree with you 100%. I was still pretty new when I made that video series and I was still trying to find my way in the video world. Now I rarely if ever use music anymore. Thank you for your comment and support! 👍🙏
I think I might start with a harbor freight trailer and do this. Cheap used trailers are hard to find in my area.
Very nice !!! A lot of Patience
Thanks Luis!
Looks great
Thanks! @David lopata
Hey this is great stuff your articulated perfect and answering is great
Awesome, thank you! I appreciate you watching and commenting! @Mark Arrivi
Awesome job man! Nice! Thank you for the video. Inspired me to rebuild mine.
Glad I could help! Go for it 👍
Berry good
Thank you!
Hey BRANDON great movie , great teacher and a great build . I like to learn something every day like squaring up the axel and the tongue weight thanks . One time I was stick welding and my cousin was laughing and I asked him what so funny ( still welding ) he said your on fire well my knee less blue jeans had started on fire well I got the old duck tape out and patched my jeans,one more I was over head stick welding when a spark went into my ear it sounded like bacon frying , I got some old canvass and made a big hood and it worked great . Maybe two small fiberglass poles with small flags( removable ) on the back so you can see to back up . When backing up I use only the bottom half of the steering wheel for steering it works great keep up the good work .
Thanks man! I like your pointer on the steering wheel trick! Clever!!! It's good to hear when others get some value from the stuff I post. Thanks for your support!
I really liked your video. It was the best video i"ve seen on how to build a trailer. The only thing i would change is the music as your voice was sometimes drowned out by it.. Once again, very nice video!
@ohyikes1 thanks man I appreciate it! I agree with you on the music. It must have been a "phase" I was going through because I don't do music anymore for the reasons you mentioned. Growing pains lol 🤣🤣🤣
Love your work buddy 👍🇦🇺
Thanks man I appreciate it! @GoProJoe360
Hi mate! I admire the project that you share with us and the fact that you are wearing PPE. I just want to mention , that the hf mask which you use is with a normal dust filters, probably 3P rated, which is not a bad thing, but if you want to protect your lungs from the fumes you gonna need some good gas filters (3M, scott safety, sundstrom etc.) and the appropriate mask. God bless!
Im using a 3M P100 with 2097 cartridges for welding. They have a layer of charcoal to absorb fumes and organic vapor. Its pretty much the industry standard if you don't have PAPR.
I've rebuilt several of these style trailers for individuals and I feel much more comfortable with my rebuilds than I do with a $239.00 Harbor Freight trailer. I know what my rebuild will haul vs the Harbor Freight trailer. You never know when the customer leaves your shop what he's going to try and haul on the trailer. Be safe and go with the rebuild.
Thanks Lynn. I worked with a HF trailer recently. It wasn't too bad for the price but I also prefer something welded also. Thanks for watching :)
Man that was a cool project
Thanks man!
I too bought a $75 trailer, and a buddy of mine and I redid it. New axle, springs, and lights. New to me tongue from a boat trailer with a tongue jack, and some barn boards for the floor. The trailer was a stamped steel type, and it originally was a folding type, but no more. We welded the bottom where it hinged with 1/4" plate, so that it can handle more weight. The tail lights are LED oval, mounted vertically, and I still need to make the tail gate. It originally had 1/8" aluminum for a floor and a GM truck axle rather than the Chinese axle that came with it. It's a 4 x 8 so it was great behind my 4runner, but my astro van makes it hard to see backing it up.
@Bryant Fry it sounds like a nice build! I think when you build it yourself it just comes out better plus you get the feeling of pride when your done
Great video
Thank you!
Great job
Thank you!
Fun!!
Thanks!
Little tip for welding outside in the sun, Brandon:
If you want to keep your hood or just don't want to buy another one, you can rivet a piece of leather over the top to block sunlight from reflecting off the inside of your lens.
If you want a dedicated outdoor hood, you can't beat a pancake hood for blocking reflected light. I like Sarge's. The hood will be $100-ish, and if you put an auto-darkening lens in it, the good ones are around $230. Amazingly light and comfortable, though. Austin Ross has a good video on fitting it to your face if you get one.
Great tip man! Thanks! That's why I love our community...not only are you helping me, but your also helping thousands of others! Thanks again and Merry Christmas!
@@BrandonLund
Merry Christmas, man.
You're going to have a new trailer when done. I would recommend to anyone to ensure their frame angles are 90 degrees is to take 6 measurements, not just the two diagonals. If the frame has a slight trapeziodal shape, the diagonals will be the same length but one side or end will be wider than its opposite. If the frame has a distorted parallelogram shape, nothing will be equal length.
1. Measure the diagonals as you suggest. Should be the same length.
2. Measure the length of the frame on the left and right side. Should be equal length.
3. Meaure the width of the frame at the front and back. Should be the equal length.
Look at the shape of a square or rectangle and the shapes of a trapezoid and parallelogram. You'll see the how the diagonals can be equal but the frame still not be square. And we thought we'd never need to know geometry after graduation.
Great point Dan! 👍
Get a couple of those magnetic yellow flags on sticks that are used to mark/find the trailer tongue when backing up. Stick one on each rear corner of the trailer!
Great tip! Thanks!
Should have named it Gomer. Awesome job!
@Stovebolt LVR thanks man! 👍
Great video.👍
Thanks 👍
Hey Brandon. Thanks for an awelsome video...got me thinking about making trailer making happen myself..thanks so much..love the Dog jokes..🤣🤣
Thanks man!!!!
Will dan good work
@Saleh Hamad thank you very much! 👍
I bought INE wire and is it fantastic no splatter and smooth lay down of weld INETUB BA71GS .030 X 2 Lb. Best wire I've ever used.
@Ron's Easy Fix # Just Do it thanks for sharing man! You are like the 3rd person to mention this wire to me so I'm going to have to definitely pick some up and give it a try because it's sounds like good stuff! Thanks man 👍🙏
To overcome back view problem, take a long spring, place it back center of the trailer vertically with yellow disk on top, while driving you easily see yellow disk on back view mirror.
Good Job done
Awesome idea!
@@BrandonLund There are also devices that are used to aid hitching that might help backing up. From top to bottom, they look like a tennis ball, a stick, and a magnet. Putting them on the back corners instead of the hitch and ball would not be difficult. Just toss them into the box on the tongue.
I like that idea too! Thank you for sharing!
Just a hint when hand packing your bearings like that. Put the grease in your palm and swipe the bearing about 1/4 to 3/8 only. The bearing when rolling will even itself out. Just make sure the bearing is clean before repack. When you use to much grease, it creates friction and will end up prematurely ruining your bearings.
Thanks Rick I appreciate you sharing! 👍
I really thank u did a great job explaining the build!! Expressly all the mar garment's? Goog job! Glad to see ur sun get invalid to?
@Edgar Roger's thanks man! It was awesome that he helped :)
I also painted my trailer's frame white, but for me it was because I used black composite decking boards to line it, and was worried someone might not see it back there at night. It does have a nice classic monochromatic look to it though. :)
I also had the invisible trailer problem you mentioned. When backing it up, by the time you could see it come out of your blind spot it was way too far out of line to correct without having to take another forward and back shuffle at it. You had to try to get a feel for where the trailer probably was (And I've never been THAT good at using the force. :D). I got around this by adding a removable 1" square upright to either side of the tail gate, and a height adjustable one to the middle of the front. Each of these have white reflective tape on the top 6" of the front face. They work a bit like iron sights for reversing, but if you adjust the front so all 3 are at the same level in your rear view mirror, it also shows you if the trailers crabbing or leaning while driving along. I once caught a tyre going flat by using this. If I hadn't had those visual markers I'd probably have kept going until I could either hear shreds of tyre flapping, or wheel rim skittering on tarmac.
I enjoyed watching your build, but I'd probably have also added at least half height expanded metal sides and front to it. It may trap leaves and other detritus when you store the trailer outside, but it also means you can chuck stuff in without worrying about it rolling out while while you're going down the road.
Thanks man! Yah this trailer has been a huge help and great tip on the tube at the back corners. It will make it much easier! Thank you :)
@@BrandonLund No problems mate.