Posted 2013-10-13 11:00 AM (#155318) Subject: Converting solid aluminum dividers to "jail bar" type?
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Am I crazy to consider changing my current new aluminum dividers (which are SOLID), into a more open, airy "jail bar" type? Ordering NEW ones to replace them is wicked expensive. Thinking of asking my specialty/welding/trailer shop to do this......but has anyone ever heard of this being done? Am I nuts? :)
Posted 2013-10-14 9:57 AM (#155341 - in reply to #155318) Subject: RE: Converting solid aluminum dividers to "jail bar" type?
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Had a friend that had someone cut slots in the aluminum skin part of his solid dividers. Added the trim-lok to it (like you see on fender edges a lot), and had the airflow for very little money.
Posted 2013-10-14 10:18 AM (#155343 - in reply to #155318) Subject: RE: Converting solid aluminum dividers to "jail bar" type?
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Thanks for the feedback, Horsey1, on how your friend created more air flow by cutting out slots in his solid divider and used Trim-Lok. Very resourceful :)
I'm going to call my welding/specialty/trailer shop today and see if it is do-able. My dividers are REALLY REALLY big and solid. If they were "smaller", I might not be as apt to want to do this.
Posted 2013-10-14 11:28 AM (#155347 - in reply to #155318) Subject: RE: Converting solid aluminum dividers to "jail bar" type?
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Just talked to my guy at the shop and he has done this MANY MANY times!!!! Easy peezy and only about $400 for all three of my dividers. That is WAY CHEAPER than ordering new dividers :)
Posted 2013-12-23 4:20 PM (#156361 - in reply to #155318) Subject: RE: Converting solid aluminum dividers to "jail bar" type?
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Bumping up my old thread because I finally got pics of my converted dividers!!! I LOVE THEM!!! Makes a huge difference. So glad I did this. Here is the "AFTER" pic :)
Posted 2013-12-24 1:26 PM (#156381 - in reply to #155318) Subject: RE: Converting solid aluminum dividers to "jail bar" type?
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Thanks for taking a peek, gang ;) I really love the airflow and more open/light feeling. Plus I think the horses like to see eachother. I just wasn't keen on those solid ones :)
Posted 2014-01-12 1:28 PM (#156849 - in reply to #155318) Subject: RE: Converting solid aluminum dividers to "jail bar" type?
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Love this divider! Do you mind sharing the shop that made it? I honestly could get one shipped in cheaper than a factory one and it looks like they did a great job!
Posted 2014-01-25 10:52 AM (#157163 - in reply to #155318) Subject: RE: Converting solid aluminum dividers to "jail bar" type?
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Thanks guys! Sorry I'm not on the forum often so didn't see some of the latest posts.Ruth - I saw you posted about this same subject, I'm glad you found my thread. I'm not sure how far apart the bars are, but I think it's safest if they can't get a hoof through.Regarding who did this, my local Trailer Repair & Specialty Welding Shop. (San Martin Specialty in San Martin, CA) They are only a few miles away and it's my regular place that checks, maintains, fixes my trailers, so it was really convenient!
Posted 2014-01-25 11:07 AM (#157165 - in reply to #155318) Subject: RE: Converting solid aluminum dividers to "jail bar" type?
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I have gotten my divider remodeled and it looks great the bar space is 2.5". Cost a bit more than I thought$338 with tax. And still having a bit of problems with the horse. I'm waiting for the paint smell to fade . I guess it will still take some time to get him used to the thought he can see what's going on.
Converting solid aluminum dividers to "jail bar" type?
