Utility Trailer Bed Replacement/ Board Replacement

My method for replacing the treated boards in my utility trailer without a ot of cutting and welding.

[@joshparavicini6405]

Jim Cooke is the man his tip was great thank you

[@castman109]

Great idea!!! Man that’s way better than what I seen

[@UNITED2009100]

I just got done doing the exact same thing. The old boards were nailed like yours. I took a hole saw and cut off center around each nail. popped out the wood around the nail that was still sticking up, cut the boards in half and removed them. Then, like you, I used a grinder to cut off the nail tops. Yes, they used a gun to shut those nails in. The force and speed almost welds the nails in place. Cut the front top angle just like you did and now I have all new wood flooring that is smooth, straight and all edge glued together. I keep my trailer inside which will minimize any water issues that can occur if a trailer would hold water. Thanks for your video and idea. I was going to do that, but you did and a great job.

[@davidrowland3138]

Smartest solution to this trailer redeck problem I've heard out of all these projects on KZbin. No way that little piece of flat iron is going to compromise the integrity of the trailer. Gentlemen this is a perfect example of not "going around your ass to get to your elbow ".

[@ronaldcardwell8914]

After the wood cures you can treat it with used motor oil and the wood will last for a very long time.

[@wittydisplayname1761]

I did the same thing except I did not grind all way through. Left about 3/16 on each side and bent the metal up.

[@msclecarcrzy]

I have the exact same trailer with a few rotten boards! Mine is a carry on 6X12. Thanks for this advice I never thought of doing it that way!

[@BruceComeau-u2m]

What size trailer do u have❤

[@jimcooke640]

@@BruceComeau-u2m 5X10

[@brianmorrison9937]

I cut my angle iron for my 4x8's however, I am having a very hard time sliding the boards. The new wood is thick and barely fits. I'm using a hammer but still they just don't want to slide very well. I'm worn out... I'll try another day that it's not 100 degrees outside.

[@jimcooke640]

@@brianmorrison9937 yeah, heat ain’t no joke. Be safe!

[@larrywyse6281]

Great idea! Thx for sharing.

[@rs4425]

Same predicament, here. Was struggling with how to do this.. Thanks!

[@mikespillane1838]

Nice job !

[@dogboyendicott5211]

Great job, it helped me

[@michaelc7283]

Hi, Thanks for that cut out tip on the metal. What did you do to cover the cut out on the front ?

[@jimcooke640]

I never covered it back up. I think i just put a couple carriage bolts through it to keep it from bouncing up.

[@michaelc7283]

@@jimcooke640 Pretty cool. I have to change my boards and I have the same issue. Thanks

[@kenthompson3730]

Maybe take the flap you cut out and reapply it with a tack weld. Heck… even JB weld.

[@pileOmonkeys]

Thank you for this

[@gogitr8904]

I love it!

[@kaseycasece1340]

no , axles whole the load

[@MrBubbahunt9]

What size trailer is that....thanks

[@jimcooke640]

5 X 10