Project LM 365

[davebennington]

I just purchased a light kit off ebay. Apears to be OK, not installed yet. Total cost $26.00

dave

 

[porthole]

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[Jesstruckn/Jesstalkn]

Ok thanks ill erase some more

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[Jesstruckn/Jesstalkn]

Update 12/11/16
I installed the 6" actuator to get more travel out of the boom
(Part #4) https://heartlandowners.org/showthread.php/54076-Project-LM-365?p=520033&viewfull=1#post520033

Update 11/27/16
Added lift brackets and bar (Part #3) : https://heartlandowners.org/showthread.php/54076-Project-LM-365?p=517916&viewfull=1#post517916

Mod #103 is done

(Part #1) https://heartlandowners.org/showthread.php/54076-Project-LM-365?p=515796&viewfull=1#post515796

(Part #2)
I finished the lift for the BBQ today.
Picked up the parts from powder coating

25.7 pounds

I then had to make a teflon washer out of a plastic cover I found for the tower to privet on

I then assembled it all together and bolted it in.

I had planned on doing both the remote control and the hard wired switch control. The remote unit is a POS after the first one didn't work and the second one only work for a few minutes. So I took it out and will send them both back.

Added brackets on 11/27/16

If I did it again version 2.0 I'm not sure I would need to change a thing. Maybe move the upper mount back a tiny bit so it will lift an inch higher. But if I did that then it probably wouldn't go down far enough.
I really think I hit the happy medium where it's at.

My next project on this will be to make the legs fold and unfold easier like the RecTec legs.
It's on my list.

https://youtu.be/1FQC3kGho3I




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[billk263]

Looks pretty cool!
Your future is so bright, you gotta wear


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[TravelTiger]

Wow, very cool.


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[Bones]

Mod #103 is done

Part #1) https://heartlandowners.org/showthread.php/54076-Project-LM-365?p=515796&viewfull=1#post515796

Part #2)
I finished the lift for the BBQ today.
Picked up the parts from powder coating




25.7 pounds



I then had to make a teflon washer out of a plastic cover I found for the tower to privet on







I then assembled it all together and bolted it in.


I had planned on doing both the remote control and the hard wired switch control. The remote unit is a POS after the first one didn't work and the second one only work for a few minutes. So I took it out and will send them both back.

If I did it again version 2.0 I'm not sure I would need to change a thing. Maybe move the upper mount back a tiny bit so it will lift an inch higher. But if I did that then it probably wouldn't go down far enough.
I really think I hit the happy medium where it's at.

My next project on this will be to make the legs fold and unfold easier like the RecTec legs.
It's on my list.

https://youtu.be/1FQC3kGho3I




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Jerrod can you weld a lifting lug on the smoker/grill?

 

[Jesstruckn/Jesstalkn]

Dave I'm trying to come up with a solution on that now. A I bolt in the top of the barrel will bend it. I need to bolt it down the side or grab it from underneath.


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[Bones]

Dave I'm trying to come up with a solution on that now. A I bolt in the top of the barrel will bend it. I need to bolt it down the side or grab it from underneath.


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Nice video. by the way. can you bolt a cross brace from the sides across the top avoiding the hood and then add an adjustable hook.

 

[Jesstruckn/Jesstalkn]

Yes that's kinda what I'm thinking.

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[Jesstruckn/Jesstalkn]

Wow, very cool.


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Thanks Erika, it was another fun project.

 

[jbeletti]

Dave I'm trying to come up with a solution on that now. A I bolt in the top of the barrel will bend it. I need to bolt it down the side or grab it from underneath.


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How about two slings around the barrel, then a pipe through the slings above the barrel with a hook in the center of the pipe.

 

[TikiDawg]

Awesome Mod! You've also stepped up your game by adding video presentation to your thread. Great job!

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[Jesstruckn/Jesstalkn]

I have a plan. More along the lines of Dave's suggestion.
I'll make 2 brackets. And bolt one on each end of the barrel then use a 1/2" or 3/4" square tube with the eye on it. The tube can slide side to side the find that balancing point. Hopefully I can keep everything as close to the top as possible to give me more clearance.
Once I get it all done I'll try to powder coat it the same color as the Traiger if he has that color. If not black always works.

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[Jesstruckn/Jesstalkn]

Awesome Mod! You've also stepped up your game by adding video presentation to your thread. Great job!

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Steve that was Jim B's fault. He wanted to see a video of it working.

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[TikiDawg]

Now that you've done it, I'm sure it won't be the last.

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[Jesstruckn/Jesstalkn]

Mod #104
I seen Terry Hershberger 's hitch with the permanently mounted teflon plate I said "I WANT THAT"
He gave me the name of the place to get one.

Teflon plate was from Dhitch 1-800-354-4824

Of course it had to be modified to fit my new B&W hitch.

I cheated and took it to Tap Plastics to let them cut it on there band saw.

Then I clamped it in place and marked the holes.
Removed it and ground the paint off. Reset it clamped it back in place and welded each washer on one at a time. And squirting it with water after each one to keep the plate from melting.

I then taped it all off cut out the holes and painted it with some green paint i had in the cabinet.

New color of paint

It's ready.... The new truck should be here this weekend.

I received a email today that it has come off the train in Benicia CA and will be delivered between Thursday to Monday.
BOUT TIME !!!!!!

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[IronJ]

Ok the grill hoist is over the top cool....but i aint retired yet and aint got time fo dat!!....luckily i got a ramp up the back of my trailer...so i use this from costco

Its super handy and folds up tiny!!

Now that lube plate i do want...where to order and how did u weld the buttons on??.is it no longer removable/replaceable???

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[TravelTiger]

Mod #104
I seen Terry Hershberger 's hitch with the permanently mounted teflon plate I said "I WANT THAT"
He gave me the name of the place to get one.

Of course it had to be modified to fit my new B&W hitch.

I cheated and took it to Tap Plastics to let them cut it on there band saw.

Then I clamped it in place and marked the holes.
Removed it and ground the paint off. Reset it clamped it back in place and welded each washer on one at a time. And squirting it with water after each one to keep the plate from melting.

I then taped it all off cut out the holes and painted it with some green paint i had in the cabinet.

It's ready.... The new truck should be here this weekend.

I received a email today the it has come off the train in Benicia CA and will be delivered between Thursday to Monday.
BOUT TIME !!!!!!

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Wow Jerod, nice! We had Dually Depot in Elkhart do ours, but not near as nice a finished product.

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[Jesstruckn/Jesstalkn]

Thanks
I got the Teflon plate from
DHITCH
Dhitch 1-800-354-4824
I think there in Indiana.
I also think they have 2 sizes. I believe this is the large one.
Yes once you weld it on its staying on. If you ever have to replace it you could always grind off the welds or drill them out.

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