Modifying my classic trailer for Drag and Drive Events! (For Vice Grip Garage)

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Let's get a trailer made for our drag and drive events. Has to be light, but able to carry the necessary tools and equipment!
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[@dennisonbrower7680]

My two year old daughter just crawled up on my lap while I was watching this on my phone. After about ten seconds she said “Is that Derek?!” Guess you’ve got a little fan here. Thanks for the kid friendly content on your channels!

[@jbur9135]

My daughter does the same thing. She hears the intro music on the Garage channel and goes "DEREK!!!!"

[@muddboss3309]

My 5 yr old daughter is the same way she love Derek

[@twowheelingnut7898]

In retrospect you may of wanted to put a set of crash bars on the trailer. Awesome content as always.

[@Daermos]

Exo roll cage

[@retep8891]

maybe should have added that support for holding the tires on too ;)

[@DarkFlamage]

Not crash bars, out-riggers!

[@mikepraed4623]

Hindsight being 50/50

[@Zoknz1]

I was going to say the same thing until I saw your comment. :-)

[@The-Deadbolt-Deputy]

Little did you know that you were gonna put her through the “high speed flip test”. But she held up good. Nice work. I’ve built several racks like this for Jeep’s. I enjoy these little projects. Seth from North Carolina.

[@adamwhite3584]

This guy shows us how to win at life. A real positive for a world in need.

[@brent225]

you were right about the tires not staying on

[@FinalFinishDetail]

Already watched all of VGG racing Sick week. Saw this awesome little trailer in all the episodes, not saying how everything turns out but will say every fan out there needs to watch Derek and family on all his episodes. Keep up the great family friendly stuff Derek!!. Cheers 🍻 to Derek and family from my family to yours. From: Final Finish Detail washington maine.

[@JDLarge]

I picked up one of those “Cub” trailers years ago for about $45 I believe. It came with the roof rack already built on it and I towed it behind my Kawi Voyager with no problems. It’s perfect for a week or weekend getaway and you’d be surprised at what it can hold. It’s a handy lil addition. That rack came out sweet too, thanks for taking us along, it was fun😉 👍🏼👍🏼from this guy!

[@magiccarvettrides]

My grandparents had one of those back in the 80's. They used to fill it full of beer and ice. I've camped in it as a kid. The bearings went out and the last I recall seeing it, my cousins were using t as a swimming pool. So many good memories!

[@douglasarmstrong2748]

Great mod! I had the larger version (4x6?) that I purchased in 1977 to add some "trunk" room to pull behind my new 77 Firebird. It had a brown steel lower and a cream colored clam shell top. Man I used the heck out of that thing for years and it held up well. There are times that I wish I still had it but not as much as I wish I still had that beautiful Bird! Firethorn red inside and out and it flew like its tail feathers were on fire.

[@richarda996]

The 8” tires can be swapped for 12” tires, same bolt pattern. May have to flip axle, did that 50 years ago on a small camper. The 12” last a little longer. Also place the spare tire on the tow bar preferably under side . The weight needs to stay low. 12” to 18” longer trailer tongue will smooth out the towing vehicle as well as backing up.

[@blumobean]

I had a Coleman boat in the early 80's. It was made from 2 shells (Lexan plastic), filled with foam. It was light, yet tough. I really enjoyed it for a few years, and gave it to a friend who needed a fishing boat, but was flat broke. 15hp Chrysler motor made it run pretty good.

[@puddleduckist]

It turned out great and survived your ultimate independence stunt flip! Thanks for all you do Derek, your a joy to watch and listen to no matter what a fellar is up to!!!

[@teresaharmon4405]

Don't change Derek!!! Love you and the Fam! You are so blessed.

[@mikebelcher5111]

The trailer was made the same year I was 82 good year, good year.

[@andrewfletcher5584]

My dad had a trailer like this that he pulled behind his Honda 750k when he came south west. Great little trailer, hope this wasn't too damaged!

[@raysplace6548]

Some V.G.L. with dinner!?!?!? Absolutely..🍻🍻🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@cassfracassi7825]

Glad you put another episode up. Thanks for what you do.🇺🇸

[@terilife7365]

Never knew Coleman made a trailer. That would be awesome to pull behind the sports cat.

[@vincentdorsey8545]

Its nice to see you put this video together, 2 weeks after you rolled the trailer. Now I can see why its so unstable. Just like I thought, you overloaded it on top and with the top heavy loading it was just a matter of time before the poor thing rolled.

[@Microphone73]

Great to see the behind the scenes! Thanks Derek.

[@johnwebber2471]

If you're going to be in those drag and drive events, then I have a suggestion you might want to consider... Build a trailer specially designed to be efficient, store more, can take a roll over, and has two spare tires. Make it out of sturdy aluminum. Be sure that everything is easily accessible from the outside, and can be organized to hold more. When all that you need to use on each segment of the route has to be protected, then build a trailer that is compartment. Give the trailer a wide stance to match the width of the car. And... build it so you can use the same trailer year after year.

[@cabin_fever]

diamond mesh is what we call that 'chicken wire' type stuff around here. looks good derek!

[@bradbutcher3984]

My grandfather and grandmother had one. They both had Honda gold wings in the 80s/early 90s when they retired and my grandfather pulled it with his motorcycle. They went to all 48 contiguous states, Alaska, Mexico, and Canada with that little trailer. I never knew what color it was because it was completely covered in stickers of places they had been. So cool to see one again.

[@brett6804]

EXPANDED metal is the one you're looking for!! 😂 I was like corrugated chicken wire?! huh?!🤣 fun stuff to watch get made, once you see it, you'll never forget the name

[@micheltremblay4774]

Derek, weld the top bolt on your tire hanger plates, easier to set the wheel by 1 guy. Take care.

[@JadeDragon407]

Cool Derek! Glad to see you lodgin' it here again. Thanks for sharing, it's been a great setup and man, may I say good job on your welds, they were lookin good!

[@jeremyfdavies]

Nice to see the "Lodge" back... great video. I'm amazed how strong the shell is, especially after having seen it flip!

[@larrydavidson3402]

Turned out real nice, those are neat little trailers. Lowering the tires on the sides will also lower the center of gravity,

[@spideybrent]

Hello from Saskatchewan, Canada thanks for sharing.

[@minnesotatomcat]

Great rack design, that’s a handy little trailer. The only improvement I would do is find a wider axle to get some sturdiness out of it, those narrow little trailers like that can get sketchy real easy and do the heart attack shuffle on a guy.

[@Blazer02LS]

1320 has video of a few trailer burnouts and one of them was a Caddy that took off and had the trailer just dancin' behind it, too the point it was starting to wag the dog.

[@adamwhite3584]

Also... We can be sure on the way home a guy designed the next trailer build in his head a wee bit differently! Physics can be a humbling lesson and often times is ;)

[@WreckDiver99]

Got you some stubby screw machine drills there...NICE. A feller could always use those for things don't-cha-know.

[@thisoldrelic]

I saw that on the sick week videos and I don't think those smaller tires are DOT rated any longer. But typically its common to get a Harbor Frieght trailer modify it to a 4x4 and put one of those roof top carriers on it typically you can get those cheap used. Or just keep the 4x8 and have plenty of room for a full set of tires. They now come with 85mph 12" wheels/tires on them.

[@mikerose7865]

This came out great, and judging by the videos, held up really nice, even after the roll over!! Nice work, think I might have to find one of these......

[@colinklang]

Those are pretty neat little trailers and apparently pretty durable.

[@brentmcmillan646]

Sorry about your luck flipping it over! Your the only person I know of that can measure pounds with a tape measure!!! Keep up the great video content! We all enjoy it!!!

[@granitebeardsley9803]

Good work keep it up,I watched your speed week videos were real fun to watch

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

seems very handy to have. it fight you a tiny bit on the last trip

[@jaystrades3188]

0:99 consider putting the front springs you took off Independence on the sides of tha trailer.. Ya know.. Stickin outwards.. For bounce back... Apparently them trailers roll easy...

[@stevetaylor9265]

I really respect that you posted this seeing that you had problems with it. Looks great and my dumb ass would probably have done the same.

[@justingarrard]

5:00 on Friday and a VGL video can't get much better.

[@DLDdrumshop]

Black pearl Drum set got my eye .... As you can see too. It is all about drum. When all your video are seen

[@Saltshaker2016]

Brother even brings in a parenting tip! Wish we could hang out Derek. Y’all the best.

[@Saltshaker2016]

Also, bud, that plastic top is not grade 8, so, i mean, probably grade 5 will hold good enough.

[@brandongreene3213]

Ooh! A great day for vice grip videos!

[@brandongreene3213]

It took me way too long to notice that his Bill-lay wheels were billet... Waaaaaaaay too many cold snacks. Perfect.

[@hallmark2511]

Dang. That's cool. Thanks for sharing Derek..blessings to you and yours....

[@fahoooooooooooooood1]

Try to add a piece of metal underneath the plastic lid where you had the bolts on so you can have some rigidity in the trailer because the bolts will eat through the plastic when you drive and expose the trailer to the roads and vibrations ,, just sandwich the plastic between two piece of metals with some bolts 👍

[@MrChief101]

All of us regulars are trying to see where you made that *one* little mistake... But the wheels stayed on, so it's still a win!

[@davidszelinski5021]

When that turns into a yard sale on the interstate I love to see the pictures

[@idiot-proofgarage3739]

I would suggest putting the fuel in front of the trailer mounted on braced mounts on either side of the tongue for more tongue weight and a lower center of gravity on turns. Also put guards in front of them so things don’t kick up and puncture the plastic. Would add more storage on top when you relocate also. Just a thought.

[@RoundTownWithMike]

I am a subscriber and I have one of those trailers in "like-new" condition! And mine is a "show trailer". I say that because it has chrome baby moons on it! It is a really cool trailer! I'm gonna pull it behind my '56 Chevy 210 post sedan. NICE!

[@timothymetzler7715]

I love how your not changing with the population that is watching ya now I love your videos and your style been watching for a few years

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

You can fit a bunch of metal 5 gallon gas cans in there Derek if your white jugs are to Large just an idea they should fit into the compartment you made for the gas jugs @Vice Grip Lodge

[@JayHutchG]

Hey Derek - Love your video's & get lots of tips and fun watching. This old gear head loves to see a young whippersnapper who knows how to bring the old stuff back to life. I did something similar with an old Harbor Freight cargo trailer kinda like your Coleman. Diff might be you have tougher plastic shell. I spent a great deal of time planning, Mig welding, burning fingers, etc only to see that after the weight of may fabricated cage I could place maybe 16-18 ounces of cargo on top before it was clear that road vibrations would trash the lid. Hope you had better result as mine was a fail.

[@gregupole2259]

Another great video Derek. Love you guys. God Bless.

[@chaddesantis4191]

Hindsight is probably 20/20 here, but you might consider swapping those slick tire mounts with a spare set of front hubs for the car. Probably would have been convenient if a feller had 10 extra lugs, studs, and a set of wheel bearings for sick week. Always a good idea to use a spare trailer hub to mount your spare trailer tire, too. You might not always smoke the wheel bearings on the trailer, but when you do the parts store won't have the right one.

[@jerryantaya1266]

Always hopin for more content on here. Glad to see a new video. It turned out pretty nice and I could really relate to the making it up as you go along. It sounded exactly like me talking myself thru a project while building stuff like that for work. Great video. 👍🏻

[@blaakrose]

Seeing that drum set sitting behind you, please do a video or even go live for a bit and shred the guitar again like you did that one night. Consider making some reels for Instagram and shorts for youtube jamming on the guitar. It would get a lot of views 💯

[@jakeshirley764]

Love everything you and your family does! Trailer idea. Maybe mount the wheels on the tongue of the trailer? Go up w square tube and T off with your hub bolts? Keep up the good work!

[@kylegraumann8412]

Was actually just going to comment on the VGG channel about when you were going to post something on this channel, and I see now that you beat me to it! Love all the content Derek, keep it up!

[@chipanzee7507]

I'd like to thank you. I have one of these, but in 2 years never had any idea what it was. Now I know what it is! Thanks derek.

[@michaeljamison8254]

Cool to watch, that trailer is neat! On the tire mounts, I built a lot of them when my dad and I had a trailer dealership. If you get a bolt that's the same thread as your lug nuts you can use lugs to retain the rim to the mount and then weld the bolts to the mount. Easy way to carry a few spare lug nuts along as well.

[@ViceGripLodge]

check out fishing clash here: fishingclash.onelink.me/dkOM/ViceGripLodge

[@RearEngineShop]

And durability testing is complete. 👍

[@Nxt2nothing3133]

Would have included a roll bar if only you knew what was gonna happen to that poor trailer on the trip lol. Glad to see a new video on the lodge channel. Keep up the good work!

[@AlarianDarkwind]

The steel mesh you have is Expanded Metal. Worked in a factory that made that in the summers while going to college.

[@northerntranquility1614]

Great little trailer when your tight for room, great addition with the rack new subscriber

[@elsdp-4560]

Thank you for sharing. Enjoyed.👍👀

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Came out pretty Nice Derek @Vice Grip Lodge

[@ryanshadders750]

If a feller was smart he would start a third channel called Vice Grip Rods and maybe do a little fishing from time to time. Then it would qualify as work and could be easier justified. That's my free advice for the day keep up the great work I love the channels

[@ragnarironspear1791]

Love the channel love to you and your family from Northern Ireland aka Ulster in the UK

[@midnightsun7166]

A guy was watchen another guys other channel, got done with that and this little gem popped up. WIN WIN.

[@sapshootervt]

Feller should have taken a propane torch to the plasteeek It'd a really brought errr back to life ... Look like new .

[@cl18od6]

Interesting trailer concept. Too mount the wheels you maybe, should have made wheel mounts like the trucks from the fifties that carried their spare on the side of the bed and dropped them down to about 6 inches off the ground, using two L shaped brackets, one upright facing out over the edge of the trailer and the other upside the side of the trailer, to which the wheel mount would be attached to. Of course hind sight is twenty, twenty. Love and Peace. Blessed Be. Doug.

[@mediocreman2]

Looks nice! I would reinforce the underside of the top with some bigger washers since that's going to be quite a bit of wind resistance pulling on that lid. Also, I would reconsider putting the wheels on the side and up high. You want weight like that to be down low or up front and centered. Maybe you can reweld those bars facing forward and put the wheels there. I've run small trailers before and what can happen is if you go around a corner even at seemingly normal speeds the trailer can lift up one wheel or even tip. With all that weight on top and on the sides, you'll probably notice it. Unless you can find a way to get the heavier weight lower.

[@rocirwin8214]

I like every video you post.

[@michaelpaton7127]

You need to give your work shop a good clean out Derick.😂😂😂

[@yellowgruts8340]

Full chassis, twice the length, caboose mounted in the middle, steel boxes front and rear of caboose. Removable tyre rack between boxes. Done

[@matthewmcclintock5806]

Should've mounted some spindles low on the side to mount the slicks so whenever the trailer tries to flip over the trailer will have training wheels on it to keep it from flipping over lol

[@StageRightvideo]

Just a little hint. You have raised the centre of gravity on a lightweight & narrow wheelbase trailer. So it could be worthwhile adding some sort of ballast plate underneath the trailer to compensate and bring the c of g lower again.

[@loralkinney]

May want to consider a Dual Mini-split for the garage. I know it's not insulated but it will heat the garage pretty good and you can get them pretty cheap and install is DIY on some units. Better than having to deal with the fumes on the heat maker you have. Maybe one of your viewers near near will help you out?

[@robertamaro67]

I really want to see Derek's sketches of his fabrication projects..."are you following along?" LOL

[@professornuke7562]

I used to fit my son out with a walkie talkie when he was a kid. They're cheap, and give you a bit of peace of mind.

[@thomasboulay3309]

Love these creative videos, keep em coming, and thanks.

[@hydroy1]

Oh my, that trailer is SO top heavy on them little old 8 inch rims, that thing is going to flip over the first good size pothole it hits. Get rid of them 8 inch and go to a 14 to 16 inch rim on that trailer to stabile that heavy load or you're going to be picking it up off the road in very short order.

[@dodgeramsport01]

Good Job! At least you didn't over kill the build with un needed welds and gusset's and such!

[@AlaskaTony]

I'll be Dipped, that looks Factree great work as always

[@tkskagen]

Such a simple build and VERY Economical!

[@dennishartford2077]

Looks like its going to be top heavy!!!

[@noisefuljoy]

I've been wondering about the Lodge channel since the family move. LONG commute.

[@terrycraig7596]

Never fails, when painting is to be done the wind never cooperates. I have found in Florida that if you just buy the kids a few kites and send them out to fly them. No more wind. Funny how it works

[@slimwantedman6694]

Good morning from Southeast South Dakota

[@adamfibish1911]

Love that shop

[@dozerdavidson4148]

I have the exact same trailer I bought to pull behind my bike. It has a tag on the tongue where it was sold in 1977 by Harley Davidson.

[@chrisparola3949]

Lol we had one of these back in minot ND (tragic city) The hitch popped off on broadway and dragged it into the town and country mall parking lot on the safety chain That thing would bounce all over the place empty We used it for duck hunting and camping

[@michfloridaman]

So excited this finally came out! I heard you mention it in a VGG episode earlier and you didn't disappoint! Awesome drag week videos and this is a total cherry on top to compliment them! A feller would recommend a spare tire / carrier by way of a u-bolt through the tongue frame maybe... 👌

[@tkskagen]

It lasted durring SICK WEEK, so not a bad build!

[@donnie2533]

Great video glad you posted keep them coming thanks

[@scottjrichter]

A members video, a lodge video and a VVG video. A feller is spoiling us.

[@DeadReckon]

Just don't flip it... Oh.. wait.. Too late! Haha 😆 Keep up the great work Derek

[@twilkinson960]

Expanded metal, not corrugated steel. My new VGG hat came today. Lovin' it.