vfr400boy 3,406 Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 So getting a few lambs at end of month to grow on for me freezer Was looking for a small trailer to move um in and even a crappy old one was £550 and £1000 for a new one so I am trying to make a lift off top for my 6x4 trailer so far its cost me £30 I will need some 3x1 timber for the sides and 2 sheets of 1mm tin for the roof ( my cozen has bent me some bar to make the top curved Iv never welded before but think am slowly getting better at it dont think the sheep will complain ha Anyone got any tips on welding it's an old mig I got of my mate when his dad passed away Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,599 Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 What motor you got just sling in the back 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vfr400boy 3,406 Posted May 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 28 minutes ago, forest of dean redneck said: What motor you got just sling in the back I might pick them up in the fabia but when it's time to go to abattoir they wont fit ha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,599 Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 No true, I remember as a kid lot of the smallholders would have a old panel van with straw in back to sling them in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ZacB 114 Posted May 10, 2020 Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 Don’t want to sound boring and certainly not into ‘Elf & Safety’ but some abattoirs won’t accept stock around here unless trailer is fit for purpose ie gates at back etc. Might be worth just checking with your local abattoir to ensure they’re relaxed & not up their own bureaucratic arsehole, save you a wasted journey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vfr400boy 3,406 Posted May 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 24 minutes ago, ZacB said: Don’t want to sound boring and certainly not into ‘Elf & Safety’ but some abattoirs won’t accept stock around here unless trailer is fit for purpose ie gates at back etc. Might be worth just checking with your local abattoir to ensure they’re relaxed & not up their own bureaucratic arsehole, save you a wasted journey Dont worry iv ordered some 3x1 to make to gates and 2 hurdles Quote Link to post Share on other sites
greg64 2,825 Posted May 10, 2020 Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 17 hours ago, W. Katchum said: Iv had a calf or 2 in jeep I had two nanny goats in the back of a ford cortina for a 60 mile drive 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vfr400boy 3,406 Posted May 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 What would you in fill the sides with I was thinking ether 6x1 3x1 or 4x1 what ever is cheapest at wood yard ? How much gap do in need in between the boreds ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dogmandont 9,825 Posted May 10, 2020 Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 22 hours ago, W. Katchum said: Iv had a calf or 2 in jeep Brother in laws father had a big lump of a calf in the back of a Nissan micra. Lol. He's passed now but if ye new him it wouldn't come as a surprise. Lol. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vfr400boy 3,406 Posted May 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2020 Think my welding is improving slightly not much tho 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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vfr400boy 3,406 Posted May 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2020 Back doors done now 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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vfr400boy 3,406 Posted May 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2020 Just needs some new mud guards now 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vfr400boy 3,406 Posted May 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2020 My cousin is making me a rounded top n clad it with 1mm galvanized tin ,I have a net to go on for now cost me £60 ish so far Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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