Gazza Posted October 8, 2011 Report Posted October 8, 2011 Anyone know where i can get hold of a 'heavy duty' winch post to suit a warrior 165? (needs to be quite high) my last one has failed due to very poor welding , made by Ambrose trailers , i'm no expert on welding but now the galvanised surface has been torn you can see it's quite shoddy welding. Any help welcome, i did try sbs trailers but no response to tech questions yet, or do you know someone who could make one (proper welding essential) Gary Quote
Gazza Posted October 8, 2011 Author Report Posted October 8, 2011 thought you'd be drowning your sorrows after the rugby call you later gary Quote
Rob Posted October 8, 2011 Report Posted October 8, 2011 Mike (codbassandi'mawelder) might be able to help. Or get a clamp on one, the it is fully adjustable. Rob Quote
Rob Posted October 8, 2011 Report Posted October 8, 2011 3/4 of the way down this page : http://www.angleseywelding.com/online-shop.php Quote
Brian Posted October 8, 2011 Report Posted October 8, 2011 (edited) Mine just clamps on, you're welcome to come and measure it to get it copied. Edited October 8, 2011 by Brian Quote
Gazza Posted October 8, 2011 Author Report Posted October 8, 2011 Thanks guys.......yes , mine is clamp on i.e moveable.......It was the actual 'A' frame of the post that the welding failed. Brian, Is youre trailer made by SBS Trailers ?, It looks very similar to the posts on their website. Gary Quote
Jim Posted October 8, 2011 Report Posted October 8, 2011 Hi Gary, If it's only the welding that's failed, could you get it re - welded and galvanised ? Jim. Quote
Gazza Posted October 9, 2011 Author Report Posted October 9, 2011 Cheers Brian, i will give SBS another call as i need to know the width of the foot that clamps to my trailer (50mm)? Jim, not too sure if i can weld on galvinised again or re-coat????but i will leave that option open incase i can't get a new one. Picture of my old one...... Gary Quote
Brian Posted October 9, 2011 Report Posted October 9, 2011 Hi Gary The width of the foot on mine is 60mm. Quote
Barney Posted October 9, 2011 Report Posted October 9, 2011 (edited) Hi Gary On an old trailer, i had the post break at the base weld, I had it re welded and painted it with a galvafloid paint. Worked ok for me. We use the paint for sealing the ends when we cut galvanised cable tray and tranking or support unistrut. Mick Edited October 9, 2011 by Barney Quote
Mikey B Posted October 9, 2011 Report Posted October 9, 2011 Hi Gary, Try giving Peter Blake a call at Sureweld. Tel. 01202532487. 10&12 Yeomans way. Bournemouth Dorset BH8 0BJ At the rear of ASDA at Castle Point open (0800-1700 Mon Fri). He has done no end of welding for me in the past including my front mounted tow-bar. Just take it round to the yard and I'm sure he will make a much heavier set for you and get it Galvanised at the same time. Mikey B Quote
Gazza Posted October 9, 2011 Author Report Posted October 9, 2011 Thanks again Brian, looks like a re-weld if the foot's bigger than the trailer.....possibly making it unstable, i'll wait a few more days for SBS to get back to me If it's no good then i will try Peter Blake recommended by Mickey B I will report back later...THANKS AGAIN Gary Quote
Tomo Posted October 9, 2011 Report Posted October 9, 2011 Hi Mate, If you want to reweld I can do it for you, and then give it a couple of coats of cold galvanizing paint ( Galvafroid), which should be just fine, as it is an industry accepeted standard for welds on galvanized steel. PM me if you need it welded. Tomo Quote
Gazza Posted October 10, 2011 Author Report Posted October 10, 2011 Thanks for the offer Tomo, Still no response from SBS Trailers regarding previous enquires. And not gonna get to sureweld till a 'wet-day' (bricklayer) I will keep your kind offer in mind Cheers Gary Quote
Gazza Posted October 30, 2011 Author Report Posted October 30, 2011 In the end i went for the big heavy duty one from SBS trailers. Gary Quote
Jim Posted October 30, 2011 Report Posted October 30, 2011 Glad it's sorted Gary. You'll be fishing the Open then ? ? ? ? Jim Quote
Gazza Posted October 30, 2011 Author Report Posted October 30, 2011 might do Jim.......see what the weather brings might be worth looking out for a giant rockling are you going Jim.......on Small Fry.....or on your mate's ? Might be worth it ........just to try and get a pint out of you Gary Quote
Jim Posted October 30, 2011 Report Posted October 30, 2011 Not sure yet Gary. But if I do,I'd be happy to buy you a pint - - - - - - - - - But I've got a feeling I'm gonna forget my wallet ! Jim Quote
conger king Posted October 30, 2011 Report Posted October 30, 2011 only if i get invite i will empty garys wallet lol Quote
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