I did the paint touch-ups today and while that was drying swapped out the 2002 date coded galvanized tire/wheel sets for some brand new 2020 date coded Carlisle tires on solid white wheels. Also installed the nose jack wheel. Then I got stuck on what to do next.
As mentioned, I have zero idea why I snagged this little Dilly other than I've refurbished a bunch over the past 20 years. They are built like little tanks, beat the Harbor Freight trailers into the ground, are easy to work on/easy to find parts and have a cool tilting bed capability. I've got the wiring/light kit ready to install but was looking at adding the aluminum decking on top and figured the rear lights would be in the way during the deck install. Same for the fenders.
Where I'm stuck is how to deck it. I have a 4x8 sheet of 1/8" alum ready to plop on top of the trailer with a little trimming, yet I'm concerned there will be too much flex in the middle. The trailer is 48" wide and it's another 48" from the rear towards the front next frame cross member as noted above. That leaves a 48x48 square unsupported other than the 2" edges. I really don't want to go purchase some C-channel and weld that in place at the moment. Thus my 'stuck' comment. I also have no idea what I'll use this for at the moment which doesn't help matters.
I also have no idea what something like this is worth if I were to sell it. New Timken bearings (inner/outer), new grease seals, new tires/tubes/wheels (4.80x8), new nose wheel, new LED light kit and hand-sanded to smooth the big stuff followed by a couple of rattle can coats. I see a couple on CL for $450. Is that reasonable?
Thoughts appreciated...