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 Post subject: 1966 Apache Tent Trailer
PostPosted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 11:50 am 
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I do have a non vw project I've been working on for a few weeks, I have to get this one done before I can get another VW; wife's orders!

It's a 1966 Apache aluminum bodied tent trailer, body size is about 5X6. I was going to get one of these to tow behind my bus and have it lowered and on bags but we all know how that went :oops:

Instead this one is going behind my jeep and beefed up to handle trails and forest service roads. Raised with trailing arm suspension, bags, shocks and 35" tires.

Here it is the day I picked it up

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The tent was in really good shape; had it cleaned and treated.

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 Post subject: Re: 1966 Apache Tent Trailer
PostPosted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 11:53 am 
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That thing is sweet! Would be killer behind a bus for sure.

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 Post subject: Re: 1966 Apache Tent Trailer
PostPosted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 12:33 pm 
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I had one of those a few years ago. Light and easy to pull. :thumbs:

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 Post subject: Re: 1966 Apache Tent Trailer
PostPosted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 12:34 pm 
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Never seen it before but it's cool. :thumbs:

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 Post subject: Re: 1966 Apache Tent Trailer
PostPosted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 3:12 pm 
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Start of the new frame.

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 Post subject: Re: 1966 Apache Tent Trailer
PostPosted: Tue Sep 04, 2012 11:38 am 
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Another update on the traile; frame mostly complete, still need to add upper bag mounts and skid rails for the sides and fenders.

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64 Ford Galaxie 500 Fastback
2016 Toyota Tacoma (The Tacoroamer) Expedition Built
2018 Ram 2500 Towrig



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 Post subject: Re: 1966 Apache Tent Trailer
PostPosted: Tue Sep 04, 2012 11:42 am 
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Body stripped and cleaned up; body work started and test fitted the body on the frame.

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67 Land Rover Series 2a 109 (Australian Build RHD)
64 Ford Galaxie 500 Fastback
2016 Toyota Tacoma (The Tacoroamer) Expedition Built
2018 Ram 2500 Towrig



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 Post subject: Re: 1966 Apache Tent Trailer
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Wicked! :thumbs:

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 Post subject: Re: 1966 Apache Tent Trailer
PostPosted: Tue Sep 04, 2012 11:49 am 
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that is cool

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 Post subject: Re: 1966 Apache Tent Trailer
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That thing is nuts Jeff, I love it!!!

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