1950's Swedish Military Trailer acquired, but can I save it?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ม.ค. 2024
- This was my Friends trailer for many years but he became unable to use it anymore and we have since lost him. Whist he was still kicking I purchased it because I now can use it behind my small Volvo tractor on all terrains. However it has been left outside for so long that the harsh weather and forest conditions means it has rotted out.
Recorded Late August and late October 2023, it is currently awaiting the end of winter when I will renew the steel paint work and all timbers to put it back to use.
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Maybe we could have a little fundraiser for that renovation?
Who wants to help?
Amazing Petter thank you very much, I will use the funds toward the paint I need. I would like to keep it the original Army green.
Thanks For Another Great Video Simon Take Care From Blue In England
Thanks, you too Blue. Take care
I sure do enjoy your videos, that's a sturdy looking trailer.well worth repairing .Thanks for sharing your endeavors.
Thanks for watching I really appreciate it.
I like the old trailer, worth the effort. Cant wait to see you fix this, Simon.
I will do my best to give it a great start to a second life. Thank you
Trailer funding 👍🏻
Thank you very much I really appreciate you.
Thanks Simon, I know what you will do, if you get the time, it's worth it for sure you are the man for the job. Take care.
Thank you Mark, I will find time for this I really enjoy a projects to preserve our old equipment.
Nice trailer, it’s got character.
I would fix the one side and use it. Be good enough to transport stuff around the local area for now. 🙂👍
I agree with you and that is what we have been doing but there is also a good argument for doing the job while you can. Since I have the tree's, sawmill and health them may as well.
Hi Simon. You and i both know the trailer will be restored. Its a desease we both have born of skintness and the desire to put things right. But it does look a grand trailer.
Agreed and true. Just got to wait for the end of winter and we can get on it.
Thanks for sharing 👍.
No problem 👍
Looking forward to some very interesting and fun videos with the restoration of the military trailer Simon. AND I KNOW ONLY YOU CAN PRODUCE THE GOODS! Hope you are all in good health and keeping warm. Warmest love to you all and special hugs and kisses to Kasper. ❤️🇦🇺🇸🇪
Thank you Anne, one for the summer me thinks. Our best to you both.
If... just if, I was a seer of things, my intuition would suggest one of the following options...
1 - you are missing the warmth of summer so much that you had to go and have a look-see at some summer fun!
2 - as a small boy, you loved wetting others with the hosepipe and equally loved jumping in puddles
3 - Simon just can't resist a project... so... we await the next episode!
Happy days Simon... stay well up there in the white north!!
All of the above are true, however; none of the above are the reason! I have a personal target to meet and did not have any footage worth showing you all. This should do it. You will see. Thanks AJ.
@@arctic-rebel Haha... we await with impatience... as always, we love your content so hurry!!😁😁
Howdy Simon- too bad there’s so much that has deteriorated but I have a feeling that you will be able to fix it up like new. That would be a nice winter project for someone who has the time. I got a feeling you probably will be able to have it going come nicer weather. Take care and God bless
Hi Paul, I already have a cutting list in the sawmill building waiting for May or june depending on when I can get the sawmill open again.
Hello sir
Nice warmer view.
old military equipment was always good quality so this must be a litle joke for yor skills.
It can be wanderful piece of trailor for home use , if you decide to sell it many buyers will call you.
If youre going to enjoy in work happy days.
So I thik it's win-win situation.
all the best
greetings from Slovenia 2 C° 💦 windy
Thank you. I agree with you I have had many Military vehicles and trailers always strong and simple.
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What a shame that is Simon, it is in good condition otherwise. If it was mine and I needed to use it, I would get some 1/4 inch plate and tack weld it to the frame. I am not trying to teach an old dog new tricks.
Hi William, in a perfect world your right but I don't have the funds for that. I do have tree's a sawmill and the skills though.
Too bad that the timbers were rotten.. a lot of work sawing new decking, but the trailer in itself should be pretty solid with regards to the steel and axle. As you said, treated pine decking should last a small lifetime..used engine oil is perfect for the task, not the most eco friendly, but it's cheap and it works👍 Hope to see the old trailer in use some day🥲 All the best buddy.. we're bracing ourselves for the storm about to hit us in a couple of hours. It's supposed to blow up to 55 m/sek(180 ft/sek) , almost 200 km pr hr or123 mph.. I'd guess the clothes would dry pretty fast if it wasn't for all the rain🤪
Sounds like you need to hang on for a while, those conditions are very dangerous buddy so I wish you well and safe. I was also thinking about used oil, I serviced both tractor last summer as you know so maybe use that. With the sawmill it is not much work to get the boards I need at all. You know when you have the tools most jobs become skill based and not brute force based and we like that. Keep your head down.
A little update on the storm... Wind gusts up to 57 m/sek, rain and hailstorms all through the night, the power went out at 00.10 last night and came back on 1/2 an hour ago. Fortunately no major damage here, but it has been pretty terrible further north and out on the coastal regions. It is quite high winds with gusts peaking at 43m/sek, but it's supposed to calm down later today. All in all we are good, nothing we are not used to 🌬️🙂
tidy job done mate well done bit of graft but when done will last 4 ever like I say some hard work but to buy one like that about 5.5k if not more you can mill the wood stay safe mate
You are correct, I like the look of it also. It will make a great addition to the usefulness of the tractor.
Its worith a total rebuild but i think you getting up on the trailer and washing it more is a waste of time better served taking all the wood off then wash the frame , Since your taking the wood off anyways looking forward to the rebuild of the trailer .
Agreed, how ever I initially thought I would only need to change some of the deck and cleaning it would reveal how many boards were required. Now we all know, all of them. I have a cutting list.
Have you ever thought of trying to obtain some old pipe large enough to make your own pressure vessel? If you could luck upon it some day you could treat your own lumber, albeit one or two sticks at a time. Just a thought.
No Matthew I have not, my days of playing with expensive and dangerous chemicals is over. Been there and done that.
@@arctic-rebel Actually Simon I surely wouldn't use harmful chemicals, and I hadn't considered that you would either. I didn't specify that my thought was for using waste oil, hydraulic/transmission, fluid, diesel, whatever and under pressure would impregnate the wood better than simply painting it on. I am anticipating your solution to the trailer when or if you post it.
Hey Simon! ☕☕ Trailer is definitely worth fixing. I'm assuming you'll haul logs with it. It sure looks hefty enough for that kind of use.
Hi Robert, When I started working the forest for Tomas that trailer is all we had and we used it for hauling logs on the back of his tractor. That was the Volvo 850 I think I have done a few video's on that tractor. I know it will take the weight we have had that very well loaded in the past.
A few new boards a frame for the lift box. A summer project?
Now all I have to do is find a destroyed donor trailer or truck for the steel and ram.
Do you get any Black Poplar where you live?....Its Good for Trailer Beds!.... Some Cracking Wheels on Her!...
Hi Terry, we don,t have any hardwood here, we Pine,Fir or Birch. A good pine bed impregnated will give it another 50 years here no problem. The most important thing with a bed like this is to keep it dry and aired when not in use. Our climate is very dry.
Cheers Simon!....Great Content You Have!...👍
Hello Simon. Kept waiting on you to fire up the chainsaw and cut the deck boards down the middle of the trailer to ease some pain. Warm weather arrives, you'll have her looking like a brand new trailer. Will you be using fir for the boards?
Im curious to whether you have been out cutting wood much this winter? Im sure you still have snow pack?
We've warmed up here with highs in the 40's for the next 7 days atleast. Take care and God bless. Thanks for sharing.
Hello Sara 👋
Hi Micheal, I will be using fir io pine for the boards. What is in there is pine so may just put that back in. I have not been out cutting yet, I am really getting ready though but the wind is to strong right not. We are still very much in winter and should be for months yet. We have not reached the coldest part of winter. Be safe my friend.
Fix the trailer, you can source the wood (just look around). Come on man make a video of the renovation. I’m watching a guy build a Sheepherder’s wagon. Come on man you know how to do it, so show us how. PLEASE ! Watching from Panama City Florida, USA. 🇺🇸🦅 No Snow Just Breeze !
I actually think all of the metal is in good shape.
It is in good condition, if it had been undercover it would all be like that.
Restore it, maybe pour epoxy on the floor..🍻
Absolutely restore it, good timbers will do the job I am sure and those I have. Thanks.
I may be behind the curve on asking this question but why is this late summer vid playing now?
Hi Brian, I needed a good video for this week and have nothing to film but also needed the views now. All will be revealed. On an aside we have the strongest winds I have ever seen here yesterday all day. I am on the check today around the village to assess any damage and collect items or remove trees. Major wind storm.
Är du från England eller är du bara jävligt bra på engelska?
Jag var engelsman men nu från Sverige
Ok då fick du lära dig köra på fel sida vägen först... Hehe
A hydraulic dump trailer?
That would be the most useful rebuild I could do with it Dave.
Your wasting all your time playing with your hose old boy 😂😂😂😂😂 it’s worth fixing come on I have faith in you 🤔🤔🤪😂🤣🤣
Thanks Brad. The reason for posting that video before it was complete will become clear. I had planned on saving it and it being one long resto project. You will see.