She's arrived!

Axiomhead · 1st November 2006, 10:47 PM

I don't know If I should have posted this in the good news forum but...

We finally have our remote trailer home safe and sound! Now the real work begins... :)

Many Thanks to all the fellow Slutz who have helped thus far.

Reza · 2nd November 2006, 12:47 AM

Damn!!!!!!! That's wicked.

Congrats and all the best!

**Remoteness** · 2nd November 2006, 03:45 AM

Sweet deal dude!

Let us see more pictures!

Axiomhead · 2nd November 2006, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Remoteness

Sweet deal dude!

Let us see more pictures!

Will do after I do a little cleaning, she's been in storage for a while and is need of some TLC and a re-model.

**Remoteness** · 2nd November 2006, 04:56 PM

I understand completely...

But, before and after shot have value.

Good luck and all the best!

Axiomhead · 2nd November 2006, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Remoteness

I understand completely...

But, before and after shot have value.

Agreed.

I'll post pics as we go...

**Remoteness** · 7th March 2007, 06:08 PM

Keep those pictures coming...

Make me proud to be a Remotester on the Remote Possibilities forum at Gearslutz.com!

Axiomhead · 28th June 2007, 06:44 PM

Yesterday and today we've been removing the top layer of enamel in prep for body work and new paint... Heres what 2 cans of oven cleaner and a pressure washer revealed...

After the first layer of Easy Off... This was previously not visible. I guess CBS painted over this before they decommissioned the truck.

After the 2nd application... Looks good as new, to bad I have to remove it.

We also hooked up all the platforms and stairs... if you look closley you can see another huge CBS logo waiting to be revealed.

Versatile255 · 28th June 2007, 07:51 PM

ohh man definetely wanna see pics of this when its finished post them pics as you go.

**Remoteness** · 28th June 2007, 09:36 PM

Awesome bro -- I'm so proud of you!

If there's anything I can do to help facilitate your project let me know.
As you may already know, I have a lot of extra new and used "extras" laying around.

How's the worm gear situation coming along?
Did you find a source or will you need to fabricate one from scratch?

Keep up the good work my man!

Axiomhead · 29th June 2007, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Remoteness

Awesome bro -- I'm so proud of you!

If there's anything I can do to help facilitate your project let me know.
As you may already know, I have a lot of extra new and used "extras" laying around.

How's the worm gear situation coming along?
Did you find a source or will you need to fabricate one from scratch?

Keep up the good work my man!

Thanks Steve, thats very gracious of you... I'll be contacting you soon to tap your brain about some stuff. I may be in your area of the country in a few weeks...

I got a price on the replacement worm gear today, $600! Ouch! I'm seeing about having just the ring and sleeve ordered/machined tomorrow.

I was looking at Elroys completed AC power panel and got inspired to tear into my own power situation... Heres the pics:

Three Stabiline AC Voltage Regulators... Probably in need of some TLC. I'll try to fire them up tomorrow and see.

Behind Regulator #2. For those of you who were unaware... I found this trailer in the desert near Palmdale CA. This is what desert rats will do to very expensive equipment when left unattended. Stay tuned for video of Brady and I removing the ceiling/ac air ducts...

Holy crap this thing is heavy!!! It's is at least 100 pounds.

Top view...

Rear view...

**Remoteness** · 29th June 2007, 08:12 AM

That Stabiline voltage regulator looks pretty clean considering where it's been for a bunch of years.
Are the other two in as good condition as the one pictured in your post?

Axiomhead · 29th June 2007, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Remoteness

That Stabiline voltage regulator looks pretty clean considering where it's been for a bunch of years.
Are the other two in as good condition as the one pictured in your post?

Actually, I'm amazed at how well the stabilizers have weathered... All 3 look to be in good shape! The worst of it seems to be the corner of the face plate on Stabilizer #3...

3 beautiful Stabilizers!

The corner of stabilizer #3. The racks kept all 3 protected pretty well. This is the only visible corrosion on the 3 units, and looks to be cosmetic only.

Me in front of the truck... My bro says it looks like the intro to my new sitcom on CBS :)

**Jules** · 29th June 2007, 04:35 PM

That's not a remote truck! That's a small VILLAGE on wheels!

big country · 29th June 2007, 04:37 PM

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in law owns Weekend Warrior trailers. let me know If you need some help
with parts.who makes the chassis ? most trailer companies buy their
chassis and add on to it. weekend warriors I think still use Zieman.
the worst he can say is no
being a good business man, he likes to put his name out
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big country · 29th June 2007, 05:01 PM

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q...rrior-ext3.jpg

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Weekend Warrior Toyhauler Trailers

can it be plastic boxes?
http://www.a1warriortrailers.com/08i...rrior-bath.jpg
great Idea?
still waiting on the tube frame mark

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Axiomhead · 30th June 2007, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big country

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q...rrior-ext3.jpg

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Weekend Warrior Toyhauler Trailers

can it be plastic boxes?
http://www.a1warriortrailers.com/08i...rrior-bath.jpg
great Idea?
still waiting on the tube frame mark

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I'm not sure what we're talking about in that last post but... I'm in desperate need of a Morse PART # 30W301-LR it's a 30:1 Worm drive with double output shafts. If you can get a great deal on one PM me so we can talk! Thanks

Axiomhead · 30th June 2007, 01:59 AM

At least one of the Stabilines seems to work!

And another one really wants to work...

Anyone wanna take bets on the 3rd?

**Remoteness** · 30th June 2007, 06:13 AM

Put an external volt meter on the output of those unitsto confirm that the meters are correct... The meters may need to be calibrated.

As you may already know, you can adjust the amount of output voltage you want.
Have you played with those controls yet?

stevep · 30th June 2007, 08:39 AM

Man nice project !

Pics look great ! Nice work

Axiomhead · 30th June 2007, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Remoteness

Put an external volt meter on the output of those unitsto confirm that the meters are correct... The meters may need to be calibrated.

As you may already know, you can adjust the amount of output voltage you want.
Have you played with those controls yet?

I can adjust the output voltage from 20V to 150V... with varous sensitivities. These things are pretty cool!

I hooked up #3 and was only getting 60V at the meter but 148V at the output. After a bit of detective work I found some leads to the meter that had been chewed through (damn desert rats!). I hooked them up and now the meter is reading correctly. I do suspect however, that unit #2 just needs to be calibrated. I may get around to checking that later today. Thanks for the suggestion Steve.

How cool is that? All 3 units are working!

stevep · 30th June 2007, 06:41 PM

To bad that sucker wasent powered up when that rat was chewing on it ,,
weed have one less rat

.

**Remoteness** · 30th June 2007, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Axiomhead

I can adjust the output voltage from 20V to 150V... with varous sensitivities. These things are pretty cool!

I hooked up #3 and was only getting 60V at the meter but 148V at the output. After a bit of detective work I found some leads to the meter that had been chewed through (damn desert rats!). I hooked them up and now the meter is reading correctly. I do suspect however, that unit #2 just needs to be calibrated. I may get around to checking that later today. Thanks for the suggestion Steve.

How cool is that? All 3 units are working!

Sweet!

Axiomhead · 3rd July 2007, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Remoteness

How's the worm gear situation coming along?
Did you find a source or will you need to fabricate one from scratch?

I've been on the horn all day with vendors and reps about this silly worm gear. I really, really wish I could deal directly with the manufacturer. I've had a wild variety of quotes (up to $1600) but I finally found a place in PA that can get the parts sub $300. Boy am I relieved. I just hope the right parts show up at my door 3 weeks from now.

Axiomhead · 3rd July 2007, 10:01 PM

Today we removed an old tape machine rack that was smack in the middle of the new mix position... Everything metal in this truck (except the frame railing) is made of 1/4" Steel. I also learned that a 9" grinder can recoil back hit you with the power of 6 horses... Ouch.

I've also spent a little time building a model in Sketchup...

Everyone have a safe and fun holiday tomorrow!

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1st November 2006, 10:47 PM	#1
Axiomhead Gear maniac Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wilmore, KY Posts: 182	She's arrived! I don't know If I should have posted this in the good news forum but... We finally have our remote trailer home safe and sound! Now the real work begins... :) Many Thanks to all the fellow Slutz who have helped thus far.

2nd November 2006, 04:56 PM	#5
Remoteness Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 4,880	I understand completely... But, before and after shot have value. Good luck and all the best! __________________ Steve Remote AuraSonicLtd.com the home of ASL Mobile & Location Production Remoteness on the Linkedin Network Remoteness on Myspace

7th March 2007, 06:08 PM	#7
Remoteness Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 4,880	Keep those pictures coming... Make me proud to be a Remotester on the Remote Possibilities forum at Gearslutz.com! __________________ Steve Remote AuraSonicLtd.com the home of ASL Mobile & Location Production Remoteness on the Linkedin Network Remoteness on Myspace

28th June 2007, 06:44 PM	#8
Axiomhead Gear maniac Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wilmore, KY Posts: 182	discovering the past... Yesterday and today we've been removing the top layer of enamel in prep for body work and new paint... Heres what 2 cans of oven cleaner and a pressure washer revealed... After the first layer of Easy Off... This was previously not visible. I guess CBS painted over this before they decommissioned the truck. After the 2nd application... Looks good as new, to bad I have to remove it. We also hooked up all the platforms and stairs... if you look closley you can see another huge CBS logo waiting to be revealed. __________________ Wes Kawaja - 328 Recording - The Woodsongs Old time Radio Hour - Trenches

2nd November 2006, 12:47 AM	#2
Reza Gear addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 409	Damn!!!!!!! That's wicked. Congrats and all the best!

2nd November 2006, 03:45 AM	#3
Remoteness Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 4,880	Sweet deal dude! Let us see more pictures! __________________ Steve Remote AuraSonicLtd.com the home of ASL Mobile & Location Production Remoteness on the Linkedin Network Remoteness on Myspace

28th June 2007, 07:51 PM	#9
Versatile255 Lives for gear Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 837	ohh man definetely wanna see pics of this when its finished post them pics as you go.

28th June 2007, 09:36 PM	#10
Remoteness Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 4,880	Awesome bro -- I'm so proud of you! If there's anything I can do to help facilitate your project let me know. As you may already know, I have a lot of extra new and used "extras" laying around. How's the worm gear situation coming along? Did you find a source or will you need to fabricate one from scratch? Keep up the good work my man! __________________ Steve Remote AuraSonicLtd.com the home of ASL Mobile & Location Production Remoteness on the Linkedin Network Remoteness on Myspace

29th June 2007, 08:12 AM	#12
Remoteness Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 4,880	That Stabiline voltage regulator looks pretty clean considering where it's been for a bunch of years. Are the other two in as good condition as the one pictured in your post? __________________ Steve Remote AuraSonicLtd.com the home of ASL Mobile & Location Production Remoteness on the Linkedin Network Remoteness on Myspace

29th June 2007, 04:35 PM	#14
Jules Gearslutz.com admin Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: London, UK Posts: 11,701	That's not a remote truck! That's a small VILLAGE on wheels! __________________ Jules "your requirements are arbitrarily mandating a non-native solution" - Peeder

29th June 2007, 04:37 PM	#15
big country Lives for gear Join Date: May 2006 Location: Brea Ca, Posts: 5,229	holey crap! <TABLE id=HB_Mail_Container height="100%" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0 UNSELECTABLE="on"><TBODY><TR height="100%" UNSELECTABLE="on" width="100%"><TD id=HB_Focus_Element vAlign=top width="100%" background="" height=250 UNSELECTABLE="off">thats friggin rad.cant make any promises , but my brothers father in law owns Weekend Warrior trailers. let me know If you need some help with parts.who makes the chassis ? most trailer companies buy their chassis and add on to it. weekend warriors I think still use Zieman. the worst he can say is no being a good business man, he likes to put his name out good luck , </TD></TR><TR UNSELECTABLE="on" hb_tag="1"><TD style="FONT-SIZE: 1pt" height=1 UNSELECTABLE="on"> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> __________________ Matt in the game of monopoly , statisticly what are the odds of landing on go to jail? http://www.soundclick.com/members/de...er=1bigcountry

29th June 2007, 05:01 PM	#16
big country Lives for gear Join Date: May 2006 Location: Brea Ca, Posts: 5,229	http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q...rrior-ext3.jpg<TABLE id=HB_Mail_Container height="100%" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0 UNSELECTABLE="on"><TBODY><TR height="100%" UNSELECTABLE="on" width="100%"><TD id=HB_Focus_Element vAlign=top width="100%" background="" height=250 UNSELECTABLE="off">new line of motor homes. Weekend Warrior Toyhauler Trailers can it be plastic boxes? http://www.a1warriortrailers.com/08i...rrior-bath.jpg great Idea? still waiting on the tube frame mark </TD></TR><TR UNSELECTABLE="on" hb_tag="1"><TD style="FONT-SIZE: 1pt" height=1 UNSELECTABLE="on"> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> __________________ Matt in the game of monopoly , statisticly what are the odds of landing on go to jail? http://www.soundclick.com/members/de...er=1bigcountry

30th June 2007, 01:59 AM	#18
Axiomhead Gear maniac Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wilmore, KY Posts: 182	Good News!! At least one of the Stabilines seems to work! And another one really wants to work... Anyone wanna take bets on the 3rd? __________________ Wes Kawaja - 328 Recording - The Woodsongs Old time Radio Hour - Trenches

30th June 2007, 06:13 AM	#19
Remoteness Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 4,880	Put an external volt meter on the output of those unitsto confirm that the meters are correct... The meters may need to be calibrated. As you may already know, you can adjust the amount of output voltage you want. Have you played with those controls yet? __________________ Steve Remote AuraSonicLtd.com the home of ASL Mobile & Location Production Remoteness on the Linkedin Network Remoteness on Myspace

30th June 2007, 08:39 AM	#20
stevep Lives for Jesus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: orange county ca. Posts: 2,938	Looks GREAT ! Man nice project ! Pics look great ! Nice work __________________ Steve Perkins Creation Recording Studios .com Take a Kid Fishing Outreach John 3:16

30th June 2007, 06:41 PM	#22
stevep Lives for Jesus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: orange county ca. Posts: 2,938	To bad that sucker wasent powered up when that rat was chewing on it ,, weed have one less rat . __________________ Steve Perkins Creation Recording Studios .com Take a Kid Fishing Outreach John 3:16

3rd July 2007, 10:01 PM	#25
Axiomhead Gear maniac Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wilmore, KY Posts: 182	Removing the old racks... Today we removed an old tape machine rack that was smack in the middle of the new mix position... Everything metal in this truck (except the frame railing) is made of 1/4" Steel. I also learned that a 9" grinder can recoil back hit you with the power of 6 horses... Ouch. I've also spent a little time building a model in Sketchup... Everyone have a safe and fun holiday tomorrow! __________________ Wes Kawaja - 328 Recording - The Woodsongs Old time Radio Hour - Trenches