Enclosed aluminum car hauler trailer maintenance on the floating floor

[Trulyvintage]

My custom enclosed aluminum car hauler 

trailer has a floating aluminum floor

that interlocks and is welded to the

aluminum frame at the rear.

 

I always try to load and unload on a 

level paved surface - that is not possible

for every transport.

 

Sunday I loaded out in the hills

of Grass Valley, California.

 

As I secured the ratcheting strap

to the recessed aluminum etrac 

the etrac began pulling up from

the aluminum floor

 

 

I have - what I call - “ the best bad luck “.

 

Over the years I have developed a network

of friends and Jim in Visalia, California 

connected me with Steve in Visalia

so today my trailer floor and etrac 

were heli arc welded and a broken 

door hinge repaired by Steve at his shop.

 

 

 

 

I couldn’t go down the road without 

the support of friends and their friends.

 

Back on the road in the morning ….

 

 

Jim

[Trulyvintage]

Once back in the area where my

primary welder lives …

 

I stopped by Sharon Center Welding in Sharon Center, Iowa and we  inspected

the entire trailer floor …

 

The great thing about having a welder 

who primarily serves the farming community - he is experienced in 

all types of metal fabrication and repair.

 

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