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timcantwell

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All I can say is.............WOW!
 

GT0987

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I was originally looking for a Haulmark Edge Pro but can't seem to find one in stock anywhere close to me - and they seem heavy. I have found a dealer with a Haulmark ALX 28' with cabinets etc. BUT it weighs 5100# and has 5K axles. Seems to me that an all aluminum trailer shouldn't comprise over half the capacity weight. He also has a Mission with everything that I am looking for, still has 5K axles but only weighs 3250# so I can haul car plus a toy. I'd never heard of Mission before but he tells me they're common in the race world. Can you tell where the weight savings comes from? I more comfortable now seeing what you're hauling, beautiful Corvette by the way (my 67 just got painted last week). How do you plan to trailer your GT? D-rings or will you install the etrack?
 

Specracer

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Is the Halumark, a FULL aluminum trailer? Their site says "our best aluminum skin trailer" which leads me to believe that its a standard steel framed trailer with an aluminum skin. I just looked at their site, as I was curious, as I didn't think Halumark made full aluminum trailers.
 

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Is the Halumark, a FULL aluminum trailer? Their site says "our best aluminum skin trailer" which leads me to believe that its a standard steel framed trailer with an aluminum skin. I just looked at their site, as I was curious, as I didn't think Halumark made full aluminum trailers.
Intech out of Nappanee Indiana make all aluminum trailers with side doors. Makes it a lot easier getting in and out. My Intech trailer is an extra 6" high as I also tow a Lightning from time to time which needs the extra height. 24 foot length, cabinets, and winch; weighs 4500 lb.
 

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ChipBeck

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Holy shit Steve that Corvette project is mind blowing. I love watching projects like that come together. Why don't you start another thread detailing that build and keep this one focused on your trailed. Well done.

Chip
 

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Awesome Vette Steve.

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Awsum GT

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Looks great Steve! Can't wait to see her completed and on the road
 

GT0987

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I wasn't aware of an all-aluminum Haulmark until I found this dealer. It's the ALX model which says aluminum frame, no steel. Supposedly they got into the market 2-3 years ago and have over engineered the product to start out. 5100# just seems heavy for all aluminum because still 16" center spacing etc etc.
 

Xcentric

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5100 seems heavy for steel.

For reference, 20+' Trailex/Blowex (thanks Steve for that!), is under 2000 lbs. More, of course when you add the weight of all the spares you need to carry.
 

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For reference, 20+' Trailex/Blowex (thanks Steve for that!), is under 2000 lbs. More, of course when you add the weight of all the spares you need to carry.

Spares?!?
 

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SteveA

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I've towed my '05 with "D" rings for thousands of miles without an issue but if I'm fortunate enough to get a new GT I may install Etrack, will just have to see.
 

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I have a cheap steel trailer (Wells Cargo) about 3500 pounds with winch and E track - almost 7K with my GT loaded, but I haul with a RAM Megacab diesel dually, so no trouble at all.
 

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I think Blowex is a horrible misnomer. The obvious choice is Failex.
 

usmcfred

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Steve, is that the stock '62 Sateen Silver? Looks great!

I had a silver over red '62 327 340 HP 'vette in the day. I still miss it.

usmcfred
 

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No it's not. Sateen is a very flat silver and since the car isn't stock I went with a more modern Mercedes racing silver. I did last month finish the car however. A few of the completed interior.
 

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