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Well I just coated it down in oil. Next up is the new tires to be installed. Still need a 5 ton rim though. Then it's servicing the brakes and greasing up everything.

The deck is on! Sent from my HTC6545LVW using Tapatalk

Thanks. I was going to go with 22.5's and low pro tubeless wheels. But if I'm going to do all that, I might as well buy a complete axle set from under a trailer and swap it all. That might happen in the future though just to get air brakes. Haven't decided. I do keep thinking about adding...

Got tires in today. 10.00-20s. Got them with tubes and flaps for $1200 shipped.

Looks different huh Adam?

Pine isn't really strong enough to hold up for decking. There's also about a 19.5" span across supports. Some info about ACQ. http://www.centralstatesmfg.com/media/pdf/Products/Substrates-Coatings/ACQ-Pressure-Treated-Lumber.pdf

Ordered rough cut white oak. Current pressure treated lumber doesn't play well with steel due to the compounds used. (Corrodes metal) I am however going to mix up some diesel fuel with waste oil and "treat" the deck.

Deck removed, screws removed and ground flush, loose paint removed, bare metal primed, lenses taped. Ready for paint when the wind dies down.

There's a few bent sections of metal here and there, but so far, no cracks. I've thought about trying to straighten some of it, but it's really just cosmetic. I'd rather not stress the metal with heat.

Done with tearing off the deck. I'm going to sand and wire brush it tomorrow. Guess I will paint this weekend.

Didn't get much time to work on it today. But I did get it stripped down to the tandems. Also have the order placed for lumber.

Didn't get to work on the trailer much today. But I've got a quote for lumber. Also I bought a bit to help remove the screws. I've got over 50% of the lumber and screws removed now. Hopefully I can get it to 75% tomorrow. Or maybe better. I'm going to pressure wash the frame down once...

I was planning on addressing the height with the tires as well. I'd also be interested in the air brake setup! I also seem to recall someone posted up a 270 that they had swapped the springs for airbags to allow it to "drop" as well for loading and unloading. But I can't seem to find it.

I bought this trailer from Adam a year or so ago. He was able to bring it over to me Friday night. So my plan is to paint and replace the deck. As well as new tires. And figure out a ramp setup. It'll be used to haul the HMMWV and M114 mainly. But I think other trucks could be in the...