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Old Nov 20, 2011 | 09:03 AM
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thats sweet, makes me one to build one for next summer

good choice with the pintle hitch, ball hitches suck I never use them
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Old Nov 20, 2011 | 10:05 AM
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Looks great! Good job, and good ideas....Just needs a big ol Jeep emblem on that back panel.
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Old Nov 20, 2011 | 10:14 AM
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Looks great! Good job, and good ideas....Just needs a big ol Jeep emblem on that back panel.
Agreed. I dunno what the exact dimensions are but maybe add a commanchee tail gate?
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Old Nov 20, 2011 | 10:36 AM
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Agreed. I dunno what the exact dimensions are but maybe add a commanchee tail gate?
the trailer would need to be a wide as his rig so I doubt thats something youd want.
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Old Nov 20, 2011 | 10:43 AM
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the trailer would need to be a wide as his rig so I doubt thats something youd want.
But weren't the commanches less narrow?
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Old Nov 20, 2011 | 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by cf1k1
But weren't the commanches less narrow?
considering the front half is the same as the jeep, id say they were the same.

plus it easier to just make a gate out of metal instead of trying to rig up OEM style latches and whatnot, plus it would look pretty ghetto IMO
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Old Nov 20, 2011 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by E-Rok
considering the front half is the same as the jeep, id say they were the same.

plus it easier to just make a gate out of metal instead of trying to rig up OEM style latches and whatnot, plus it would look pretty ghetto IMO
There was some guy on here who took the JEEP stamped metal portion off of a CJ I think and incorporated it into the the right rear quarter panel. I was just saying the tail gate cause it says JEEP and someone suggested to put a jeep symbol on the back.
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Old Nov 20, 2011 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by cf1k1
There was some guy on here who took the JEEP stamped metal portion off of a CJ I think and incorporated it into the the right rear quarter panel. I was just saying the tail gate cause it says JEEP and someone suggested to put a jeep symbol on the back.
now a CJ7 tailgate would be pretty cool and is closer to the size you want
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Old Nov 20, 2011 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Crazycharlie
Looks good just a tip it would look better if you cut in slots on the corners and put in cherokee tail light . but thats just me.. it looks good man
that would make it look even more cool' i would even put jeep logo's on it 2 good job amigo
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Old Nov 20, 2011 | 03:21 PM
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The JEEP logo did cross my mind, but it's not a Jeep.
It is however a Coleman frame and I also considered putting the original COLEMAN plackard on it. NOT!
I may put DDJC on the back.

The CJ tailgate is a cool idea!
I did not want a tailgate because of the extra fab work and weight. It's also stronger without a tailgate

I still may put fenders on it and will repaint the whole trailer then. So for now only the OCC Club logo, magnet will be on it.
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 10:18 PM
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You know what I saw the other day? Some guy who turned the box of a pick up into a trailer! If you could find a comanche and do the same that would totally rock you could even use the tail lights I'm sure! and then you could still have your jeep logo!
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Old Dec 9, 2011 | 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by CherokeeChick
You know what I saw the other day? Some guy who turned the box of a pick up into a trailer! If you could find a comanche and do the same that would totally rock you could even use the tail lights I'm sure! and then you could still have your jeep logo!
I've seen many pick up bed trailers.
You're right about the MJ bed! That would be awesome!!
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Old Dec 9, 2011 | 04:16 PM
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Good idea with the pvc! I would've never thought of that!
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Old Dec 9, 2011 | 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by CherokeeChick
You know what I saw the other day? Some guy who turned the box of a pick up into a trailer! If you could find a comanche and do the same that would totally rock you could even use the tail lights I'm sure! and then you could still have your jeep logo!
been wanting to do this. just waiting for that comanche.
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 09:05 AM
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Awesome trailer!!
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