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| Okay, so I'm new to this. I know the trailer is actually in really great shape, just not cosemetically. Not that I'm all about looks, but what can I feasibly do for this trailer - I need it last a good while. Its only 12 years old after all... http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o525/jessit07/NewTrailer1_zpsebabeebe.jpg
Edited by jessit07 2013-08-28 3:36 PM
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| Here are a couple more photos... http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o525/jessit07/NewTrailer2_zps1ae61c6e.jpg http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o525/jessit07/NewTrailer3_zps8184be68.jpg |
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Veteran
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Location: Lander WY | What does the interior and the floor look like?? |
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| Floors are in great shape both under stalls and in tack room. Little interior rust here and there, but nothing that seems significant. I know these aren't the best photos, but it should give you some idea of interior condition...http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o525/jessit07/DressingRoom1_zpsdcd4bd6f.jpeghttp://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o525/jessit07/DressingRoom2_zps82b79f6a.jpeghttp://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o525/jessit07/Interior_zpsdb60dd23.jpeg |
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Location: iowa | I personally would not put any significant amount of money into a Bison. I would have a professional make sure it is safe and I would use it as is. The trailer is an inexpensive trailer and will never be worth what it would take to fix it. |
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Expert
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Location: western PA | If you want to rebuild it as a DIY project, you can have a nice trailer at a fraction of a new trailer price. We have a couple of forum members who have rebuilt older trailers and have had excellent results. If you have to pay retail for all of the labour, it is not worth the expense. Working with metal takes some skills if welding is necessary and replacement panels have to be fabricated. Your pictures indicate surface rust which is repairable with a minimal amount of tools. The frame is the issue. If it is intact and only has surface rust, you have a good place to start. If it is rusted through, I would not spend any more time or money on the project. So basically you have to consider if when the trailer is finished, will it suit your needs? Is it in good enough shape to restore and modify to your tastes? If you are willing to make a rebuild possible with your labours, you can make it as good as or better than when it was new. It all boils down to economics and needs. |
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| Neil said it best- RUST NEVER SLEEPS-, looks like a fun project, good luck |
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Location: Vermont | DIY exercise depending on the initial purchase price...There are tons of trailers available on this website alone...
Edited by PaulChristenson 2013-08-30 7:05 PM
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Help! What do I do with this trailer?
