Please forgive me if I have already asked you but have you ever heard of a Maje trailer. I did ask someone a while back but I don't remember who. These rebuilds are so fun to watch. I am trying to decide if I have the courage to go after this 1973 Maje 12' trailer.
Hey rob check out iron jaws trailer safety hitch. That’s what I run on my original hitch. Love to keep as much original but safety is first. Keep up the great work.
Great video series on this build. I think I saw a previous video of yours, where you mentioned the wheels on most of these old trailers, are a certain lug pattern, are they 5 bolt by 4.5inch pattern. (Ford wheel)…? It doesn’t really matter, now but that plywood “damage” is actually called a “void” in the plywood manufacturing world, the dark substance is the glue resin that never had a piece of veneer layered on it. There is a percentage of that, that is allowed in the industry, as well as “blows” (where the veneer did not adhere to the layer(s) on top or below each other). These quality defect(s) percentages have gone down from over the years, from 90-100 percent required, to 80 percent of the panel size being allowed in the industry. Ok, I know waaaay too much info… hahaha. At the prices they are getting for a sheet of plywood these days, you should get a discount.
Measure twice, cut once. Good catch on the wheel well.
Exactly!
you make it look so easy, it's fun to watch the progress!
Thank you. (creative editing)
That camper is the same age as I am.
You're both retro
@@RobTheRebuilder Love it.
Please forgive me if I have already asked you but have you ever heard of a Maje trailer. I did ask someone a while back but I don't remember who. These rebuilds are so fun to watch. I am trying to decide if I have the courage to go after this 1973 Maje 12' trailer.
I am not familiar with that model. Good luck on it.
@@RobTheRebuilder Thanks.
Hey rob check out iron jaws trailer safety hitch. That’s what I run on my original hitch. Love to keep as much original but safety is first. Keep up the great work.
I'll Google it. Thanks
Great video series on this build. I think I saw a previous video of yours, where you mentioned the wheels on most of these old trailers, are a certain lug pattern, are they 5 bolt by 4.5inch pattern. (Ford wheel)…?
It doesn’t really matter, now but that plywood “damage” is actually called a “void” in the plywood manufacturing world, the dark substance is the glue resin that never had a piece of veneer layered on it.
There is a percentage of that, that is allowed in the industry, as well as “blows” (where the veneer did not adhere to the layer(s) on top or below each other).
These quality defect(s) percentages have gone down from over the years, from 90-100 percent required, to 80 percent of the panel size being allowed in the industry.
Ok, I know waaaay too much info… hahaha. At the prices they are getting for a sheet of plywood these days, you should get a discount.
Prices are crazy! They were mostly the Ford 5 bolt pattern.
Ok, great thank you for replying back.
have you ever worked on a Blazon. They were made in the 60s and 70s? Was my fathers company.
I have not. Where were they made? Do you have any pictures?
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@@RobTheRebuilder they were made in Elkhart Indiana. I just purchased a 1970 19.5' single axle model m195sd.
@@brianodell7843 that's cool that your dad was the owner of the company.
Hey Rob, do you think the wood for the flooring is better quality than it was in 54?
The wood in 54 does seem to be more heavy duty.
Thanks. I'm enjoying your videos. Is the wood pressure treated?
Never pressure treated. Gives off toxic gases as it dries.
What are your thoughts on undercoating the floor with something like paint on truckbed liner?
I use undercoating in a can. Truck bed liner would be great.
Do you offer phone call support?
If I have time. Send me an email with pictures rebuilderrob@gmail.com