How I spent the Winter of 13-14

capescw · Post by **capescw** » Sat Apr 26, 2014 4:00 pm

Enjoyed the shows in the area, but wanted to travel a BIT further, and at a speed in excess 0f 45 mph.

Here's how I'm gonna do it, see my web page for more pix!

www.bill-capes.com/insanity

RICKG · Post by **RICKG** » Sat Apr 26, 2014 7:05 pm

You're nuts Bill and so much better off because of it!!

sonny · Post by **sonny** » Sat Apr 26, 2014 7:46 pm

I loved your website and your "if I ain't got it, I'll make it" spirit.

wilfreeman · Post by **wilfreeman** » Sat Apr 26, 2014 8:01 pm

Excellent step by step Bill! Looks like you know how to fabricate - great job! I really like the converted boat trailer idea - I am using a car hauler right now that is about 6' longer than the Jeep, too low to the ground and too heavy. Any idea how much yours weighs? Mine is around 1,700#.

capescw · Post by **capescw** » Sat Apr 26, 2014 8:27 pm

My buddies at the transfer station are getting a new scale within 1-2 weeks. I'll check the weight and get back to you when it's done.

oilleaker1 · Post by **oilleaker1** » Sun Apr 27, 2014 6:54 am

Wow Bill!!!!!!!! You really are a do it to it guy! I admire your passion. You get to relive your past and have fun. You also can fix anything that goes wrong wherever you are at. Any hobbyist that has a shop and does what you do , would gladly open his doors and help you out if you have problems on the road. I sure would! Now drive it like you stole it! John

BullRun · Post by **BullRun** » Mon Apr 28, 2014 6:46 pm

Wow Bill! I like your style!

Hawkshadow · Post by **Hawkshadow** » Mon Apr 28, 2014 8:44 pm

Great build diary! I love the trailer idea. Thanks for sharing.

capescw · Post by **capescw** » Sat May 03, 2014 9:10 pm

Had it weighed today - 1050 pounds, 200 pounds of that is the steel wheel tracks, 20 ft. of M12.5x10 construction steel, plus another 100 lbs. of cross bracing.

Add 2625 lbs of M38 Jeep, grosses out at 3675 lbs. I'm towing with a V6 Ford Explorer and no problems!

wilfreeman · Post by **wilfreeman** » Sun May 04, 2014 6:24 am

Thanks for the info Bill!

jonesal · Post by **jonesal** » Wed May 21, 2014 7:34 am

What a labor of love. I'm impressed.

Al Jones
'55 M38A1

How I spent the Winter of 13-14

How I spent the Winter of 13-14

Thanks, and I'll check the weight soon!

Follow-up on weight