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Dunbar Kapple Woodie? Tailgate Question

Discussion in 'Jeep Trailer Tech' started by CJ Bobby, Jul 16, 2016.

  1. Jul 16, 2016
    CJ Bobby

    CJ Bobby New Member

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    Looking for any pics or info on how this wood model tailgate was configured. I don't remember when using it 30 yrs ago. Search so far just turns up the catalogue artists' rendition.
    Note the heavy coil spring suspension. I do remember hauling tons of rockslides off the Pacific Coast Highway.
    Did these die out or just not sell? Any input appreciated while I learn to posts pics of rebuild.
    Thanks,
    Bobby trailer 128.jpg
     
  2. Jul 17, 2016
    CJ Bobby

    CJ Bobby New Member

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    outrigger 007.JPG outrigger 011.JPG Oops, Torsion spring not coil. Haven't seen that either. Anybody? It was rated for 1500 lbs like the others.
    Also, the deck is 7 feet by 4 feet not 6 by 4 feet mentioned in others.
    2 coats Rustoleum primer then 2 coats Valspar Implement Oliver green. Hadn't looked up this trailer yet to know that a dark army green is much more appropriate. Maybe fix in the next redo in 20 years.
    Decking is 5/4 and considering 1 X 6 for sides if that will match original. It had rotten plywood sides when I left it in the brush 10 years ago. Anybody know about wood sides?
    Bobby
     

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