german to US tank trailer conversion - Printable Version

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Re: german to US tank trailer conversion - faraway - 06-03-2012

Got the decals, added license plates, moved the ladder and modified the end to look more america.
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Re: german to US tank trailer conversion - jwb - 06-03-2012

Very good job, I think it looks convincing. Here's a shot of the rear of a very similar tank trailer:     It's a little hard to tell what you've added from your photo, but US trailers have a bar (or in this case an extension of the rear assembly) that goes below floor level to prevent automobiles from underrunning the trailer in case of a rear-end collision. (This would decapitate anyone in the car while taking off the roof.) You can probably get good dimensions from one of your US prototype trailers.

Re: german to US tank trailer conversion - faraway - 06-03-2012

jab Wrote:...would decapitate anyone in the car ...
That is serious and needs immediate action!
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Re: german to US tank trailer conversion - Puddlejumper - 06-03-2012

Very well done!