Rebuilding my Holsclaw

Rebuilding my Holsclaw 13 years 2 months ago #46075

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OK I tore her all down, fix a few shaddy additions made by the previous owner.i added a spare tire mount, ordered all new rollers.
It all went to the powder coaters this morning !!
Will be needing new tires and zi will be doing sometihing differ4ent
with the tail lights.Think I will mount them to the vert roller arms,Better visability and keep them dry !!
I upgraded the reciever to a 2" now all my toys have the same Ball.
I am doing it all in red to match the boat`s upper !
I am looking for some baby moons ,and white walls,I mat have to make my own !!12" tires not much of a choice out there ??

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Re:Rebuilding my Holsclaw 13 years 2 months ago #46078

robert-lorigan Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 2524 Karma: 60 Thank you received: 4	Powder coat would be nice. How much will that set you back? I just did my TeeNee with Rustoleum. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Rebuilding my Holsclaw 13 years 2 months ago #46079

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I do a lot of work with a company for work, so he does me right!!!
I have never had to pay for any of my personal projects with them !!
So,,,,, The price is right,,,and I do not have to strip it down,They do all the sand blasting..
When I get everything back I will post some pics of the reassembly !!
Your trailer is looking good--a-lot of work !!

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Re:Rebuilding my Holsclaw 13 years 2 months ago #46093

robert-lorigan Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 2524 Karma: 60 Thank you received: 4	That's sweet. Without the fenders you can't see the effect. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Rebuilding my Holsclaw 13 years 2 months ago #46107

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Interesting Holsclaw, FANTM, don't know that I've seen one configured quite like that. The folding tongue part must have been added by a previous owner? Peter Crowl (in Denver) had some of the moon hubcaps, don't know if he has any left or not. We've got the part number for Monroe Magnum replacement shocks back in the archives here somewhere if you need it, just holler. Can't wait to see it when the powder coating is done. I think I would do the fenders (and maybe the winch stand) in white, but that's just my opinion. I'm sure it will look great either way.

I agree, Robert's trailer turned out really nice!

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Re:Rebuilding my Holsclaw 13 years 2 months ago #46269

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The folding tongue was an add on that I removed,,,,Really crappy work.I`m surprised it made it home ??The welds were all cracked and it was brazed not welded !!I reinstealled the solid design.
I was kicking around the options of white accents..But since I am getting free powder coating,,I did not want to push my luck by addind too many differten steps.So it is going all red too match the boat,,,with white walls and moons it should turn out pretty cool !

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Re:Rebuilding my Holsclaw 13 years 2 months ago #46316

bseguin Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 115 Karma: 5 Thank you received: 0	Carlisle makes some pretty good 12" trailer tires. Haven't seen any white walls though. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Rebuilding my Holsclaw 13 years 2 months ago #46318

FANTM58 Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 130 Karma: 3 Thank you received: 0	I want to replace the rope in my winch.Is there any special type or strength I need to use,,,I want to find red rope if possible ?? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Rebuilding my Holsclaw 13 years 2 months ago #46327

john-gibson Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	fantm,if you could get 13 inch rims for your trailer here is a place for 13 inch white wall tires,they are firestone , www.widewhitetires.com/firestone.html ..and walmart sells winch straps cheap if it would work for you,john Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Rebuilding my Holsclaw 13 years 2 months ago #46334

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If your winch can take a strap, do that. Straps wear longer and just look neater. If you're sold on rope, any kind of poly rope that has capacity for what your rig weighs will do the trick.

All this talk about white walls is interesting. First thing I look for in tires is if they're made for a trailer, then I want radials. I have never seen radial trailer tires with white walls, but that doesn't mean they're not made. You can always add white walls to any tire you get, check out the porta walls here: www.portawalls.com/

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Re:Rebuilding my Holsclaw 13 years 2 months ago #48003

FANTM58 Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 130 Karma: 3 Thank you received: 0	OK a little progress, I cleaned and painted all the hardware, to match the trailer,,,when I get it back ?? I bought a set of used 12" tires, almost new 155 sr 12`s for cheap. I will be painting white walls on them today.And I will try to secure a strap type hook to my rope winch.. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Rebuilding my Holsclaw 13 years 1 month ago #48367

FANTM58 Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 130 Karma: 3 Thank you received: 0	OK update .... I picked up the parts from the powder coaters yesterday,And dropped off my 2 gas tanks and a spare rim to coat as well. Last nite I started to reassemble the trailer..No surprises yet ??? Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Rebuilding my Holsclaw 13 years 1 month ago #48373

MadProps Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 703 Karma: 27 Thank you received: 0	looks great, I like the assembly part of the job with all new clean painted parts. I got the original Holsclaw hubcaps for mine, 3 of them newly powder coated...Im done Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Rebuilding my Holsclaw 13 years 1 month ago #48378

MarkS Offline Moderator Posts: 5348 Karma: 118 Thank you received: 5	Looks like a shinny new "Build you own Holsclaw" kit, SWEET! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Rebuilding my Holsclaw 13 years 1 month ago #48379

JetDeville700 Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 3271 Karma: 38 Thank you received: 3	I'm still trying to figure out how to get the original pins out of the rollers. Nothing I've tried so far works, and I need to get it figured out soon! Frank Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Rebuilding my Holsclaw 13 years 1 month ago #48382

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Are you talking about the bunk rollers, Frank? One end looks like a carriage bolt head (rounded), and the other is like a rivet peened over all around? Drilling the peen off is the only solution I can come up with on those.

I'm putting off replacing all the rollers on my Holsclaw because they're weird sizes, (keel rollers especially), and many of the shafts would have to be replaced in the procedure mentioned above.

Anybody got a trick to rejuvenate old rubber rollers so they don't mar the hull?

(Sorry about jumping your thread, Fantm!)

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Re:Rebuilding my Holsclaw 13 years 1 month ago #48396

JetDeville700 Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 3271 Karma: 38 Thank you received: 3	Yes Mark, the bunk rollers. I guess I need a bigger drill bit. I tried one that I thought might be too big, and it didn't work. I'll get back at it soon. Thanks! Frank Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Rebuilding my Holsclaw 13 years 1 month ago #48504

FANTM58 Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 130 Karma: 3 Thank you received: 0	I was able the drive them all out !! I bought all new rollers. Most are not the same size , but I will make them work !! I will post updates on that portion of the rebuild !! A few more pictures of some progress last nite > WOW my dog looks posessed in that last picture !@#$ Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Rebuilding my Holsclaw 13 years 1 month ago #48511

MarkS Offline Moderator Posts: 5348 Karma: 118 Thank you received: 5	WOW my dog looks posessed in that last picture !@#$ He sure does! Better be nice to him and treat him right. Coming along great Fantm, will be watching for your updates. Please pass along the size (and source) on the rollers you use, I think it would be helpful to many of us. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Rebuilding my Holsclaw 13 years 1 month ago #48527

MadProps Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 703 Karma: 27 Thank you received: 0	PC1000 wrote: I'm still trying to figure out how to get the original pins out of the rollers. Nothing I've tried so far works, and I need to get it figured out soon! Frank I heated mine and drove them out with hammer and round chisel Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Rebuilding my Holsclaw 13 years 1 month ago #48585

robert-lorigan Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 2524 Karma: 60 Thank you received: 4	That red sure comes right out of the picture and grabs ya. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Rebuilding my Holsclaw 13 years 1 month ago #48722

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As far as the source I will have to look it up ?
For the Keel rollers, I bought some that require some modifications.
I need to sand about .25" off and replace the shaft with a .5" bar
and secure them with thoes little "hat" caps

As far as the other rollers, I am considering using boards for the sides instead of the original rollers.
the rear roller will work , I just need to replace the shaft with a 5/8" bar.

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Re:Rebuilding my Holsclaw 13 years 1 month ago #48730

john-gibson Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	its looking great,i have a holsclaw and might replce the old hard rollers with bunks.nice job fantm!,john Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Rebuilding my Holsclaw 13 years 1 month ago #48813

robert-lorigan Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 2524 Karma: 60 Thank you received: 4	I had the same roller I used to replace one on my Electra trailer years ago. I had to sand it down also. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Rebuilding my Holsclaw 13 years 1 month ago #48925

FANTM58 Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 130 Karma: 3 Thank you received: 0	Mad prop Mabel some pictures would help ? I need to see something to really get my mind around it . Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Rebuilding my Holsclaw 13 years 1 month ago #48953

MadProps Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 703 Karma: 27 Thank you received: 0	FANTM58 wrote: Mad prop Mabel some pictures would help ? I need to see something to really get my mind around it . Im guessing that mine was taken apart before I got it as I dont see what the difficulty is ....I removed the cotter pins and drifted the pins out no problem Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Rebuilding my Holsclaw 13 years 1 month ago #49013

FANTM58 Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 130 Karma: 3 Thank you received: 0	Sorry mad Prop I meant to address that one to Frank !! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Rebuilding my Holsclaw 13 years 1 month ago #49066

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Holsclaw bunk rollers; (Each on a 4' "rail)

You can't really see them as well as I had hoped, I think they're a little different that what yours has on it Fantm. The keel rollers have the cotter pins and or cap nuts, as MP described, but these are "peened" (for lack of a better word) at the factory (top pic).

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Re:Rebuilding my Holsclaw 13 years 1 month ago #49075

FANTM58 Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 130 Karma: 3 Thank you received: 0	They do appear different than mine .cant quite tell from pics ,but drill and grinder ? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Rebuilding my Holsclaw 13 years 1 month ago #49387

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I got an early X-Mass gift yesterday !!
My baby moon`s showed up.....and they fit !!!
bought them off E-Bay $35.00 for a set of 4
last nite I was sanding down the rollers to fit between the frame
when my sander motor burned up !@#$%
But it did last 30 yrs ?
heading to grainger to find a replacement motor .

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Re:Rebuilding my Holsclaw 13 years 1 month ago #49412

robert-lorigan Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 2524 Karma: 60 Thank you received: 4	That is a nice looking set og wheels and tires. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Rebuilding my Holsclaw 13 years 1 month ago #49414

Shelby18 Offline Contributing Member Posts: 436 Karma: 18 Thank you received: 0	That is a fantastic looking set-up. I hope my Hilltop looks half that good when it is done. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Rebuilding my Holsclaw 13 years 1 month ago #49447

FANTM58 Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 130 Karma: 3 Thank you received: 0	Thanks guys,,I think the trailer will look better than the boat ! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Rebuilding my Holsclaw 12 years 11 months ago #54531

FANTM58 Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 130 Karma: 3 Thank you received: 0	OK I got some work done this weekend,I installed my bunkboars on my roller brakets. I have a few pictures of the precedure,if anyone is interested. Or if someone has concerns, please let me know.. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Rebuilding my Holsclaw 12 years 11 months ago #54544

skipthescrounger Offline Contributing Member Posts: 903 Karma: 33 Thank you received: 0	Really sharp looking job you have done there. I like how you mounted your bunks, really looks first class and should last for years. Nice color also, just kinda jumps out and grabs you. Keep up the good work and keep us posted. Skip. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Rebuilding my Holsclaw 12 years 11 months ago #54548

MarkS Offline Moderator Posts: 5348 Karma: 118 Thank you received: 5	Really nice work Fantm, looks great. Did you fabricate those bunk board brackets (the black part)? I like the way they turned out, at any rate! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Rebuilding my Holsclaw 12 years 11 months ago #54552

FANTM58 Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 130 Karma: 3 Thank you received: 0	Thanks guys, And yes I used 4x4x.25" plates and some old shelving legs.I drilled 2 .25" holes over the tubing and then mig welded then in. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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