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  1. Rattlehead

    Knuckleboom trailer project

    LOL, yeah this trailer is to get me by until I get a wrecker and/or some sort of all terrain crane to move the heavy stuff! Oh yeah, and some property to keep it all!
  2. Rattlehead

    Knuckleboom trailer project

    Man, good eyes! At first I didn't even know what you were asking. Yeah, I latched it on the deuce to try and figure out clearance with the bumperettes and the van box.
  3. Rattlehead

    Knuckleboom trailer project

    I like the idea of a genset and/or welder! It would be even better if I could have one engine that is coupled to a genset, DC generator/welder, hydraulic pump, etc. Just need to get it operational for now, so that I can bring that other stuff home! Good question on the tongue weight, as I...
  4. Rattlehead

    Knuckleboom trailer project

    More pics of the project. Nearly 2400 lbs to the scrap yard, and it is no longer a truck. Still need to do the braking, lighting, and replace the bed. Its not military, but will eventually be painted in military colors and be used to haul military parts, so its all good :D For the trailer...
  5. Rattlehead

    Knuckleboom trailer project

    That was my original plan, but this boom is too small. The stabilizers are mounted solid and won't clear my saddle tanks. Plus its only a 16' reach. And since I have no means of hauling anything at all (sold my pickup, deuce is a camper, tractor has no bed), I was in need of a trailer so am...
  6. Rattlehead

    Knuckleboom trailer project

    It would probably take me a week to use a manual pump to move anything on the boom. I think I almost need to find a donor trailer to get the parts needed (air chamber, master cylinder, relay valve, landing gear).
  7. Rattlehead

    Knuckleboom trailer project

    I don't want to rely on them, as if for some reason my pony motor won't start, it will be stuck on (or off) the vehicle.
  8. Rattlehead

    Knuckleboom trailer project

    Went on a recovery trip this past weekend to pick up my new project. It’s a rusted out Chevy C60 with a nice 16.4’ Hiab knuckeboom crane. 2500 lb rating at max extension. Not as big as I would like, but it was a very good price and should work well for my intentions. My plan is to make a...
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