pacer 3,173 #1 Posted May 9, 2015 I have one of those 17 cu ft yard trailer/carts from the big box stores and that thing is worth its weight in gold for doodling yard refuse, but I've always wished it had a bit more capacity.... Sooo since I have had it several years and it was needing a 'freshening', I figure while I've got in the 'repair shop' I might as well try and add some to its capacity ability. Of course since it was needing paint it naturally was gonna some RED! put on it! I went to the H depot and looked at what was available, wanted something that was treated because the cart has to live outside and settled on round nose decking, a 2x6 for the uprights. and 6 of those handy support thingys. Construction was pretty straight forward - a drill, handfull of deck screws and a few lag bolts and --- by golly the dang thing looks pretty good! (Course that RED paint is what makes it look REALLY good) Think I just may have to get me a couple 'Wheel Horse' decals from Terry to top it off with.... Thought you guys would like it too and maybe get ideas for your cart.... 14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
groundhog47 347 #2 Posted May 9, 2015 (edited) Ho allright, Bill really nice. Do you need a decal? Measure your hubs and see if any of these 1 5/16 red WH grease caps will fit, still have about 12 and the decal can be trimmed, just put the pot on if you need em! . Would offer a tractor to pull it, but your eye candies would laugh at my poor herd! Edited May 9, 2015 by groundhog47 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,011 #3 Posted May 9, 2015 NICE!!!!!!! It always seems like the pile of leaves (or whatever it is) is always a load and a HALF of the size of the trailer? You probably solved some of that issue but how much you wanna bet the pile will STILL some how end up being a load and a HALF of that new size. Or, maybe this just happens to me! I don't understand the principles of how that works out but somehow it does! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muz123 1,191 #4 Posted May 9, 2015 Looks great, I'm thinking about doing that now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,310 #5 Posted May 9, 2015 ​Looks great, now you can really work hard! Hope you flattened the edges of those little saddles, they are so sharp that they will reach out and grab you as you go by. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,518 #6 Posted May 10, 2015 Looks great! got me thinkin'! Another project for grandsons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
312Hydro 474 #7 Posted May 10, 2015 Really nice work! Wouldn't that look nice with "WHEELHORSE" routered into the sides,letters painted red and clear coated ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 horse 2,581 #8 Posted May 19, 2015 THING OF BEAUTYITS CRYING.....WHEEL HORSE DECAL....GREAT JOB..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexman72 210 #9 Posted May 21, 2015 good looking cart Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #10 Posted May 21, 2015 Looks great, and a much better use of space. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #11 Posted May 21, 2015 Looks really good too...very nicely done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
