Abandoned Horse Trailer Restoration - Start to Finish

This was one heck of an undertaking. I literally didn't think I could do it. I almost gave up multiple times. Made countless mistakes. Yet here we are. May this be a testament to what motivation, hard work, and a good attitude can produce. Thanks to my subscribers for all the encouragement along the way. We did it.
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[@blessed020506]

anyone who puts this much time and effort into ANYTHING always gets a clap from me👏👏

[@mystisith3984]

Great video. The more I think about trailer reconversion, the more I like the idea of repurposed horse trailers, big and small. The height, the narrow windows, the whole "steel & nothing else" that gives a clean canvas without too many bad surprises, the good suspension if one decides to drive a lot... Yep, I love this trend.

[@jeremyanddebballon4811]

This is a product of a creative and a skilled smith in one. Amazing work. I don't have these skills, but I love watching these for the satisfaction factor. LOL.

[@MacleodCustomsLLC]

this video has been my main inspiration for the past month as i’ve watched it countless times. for the past year i have bought and sold older 2 horse trailers to different companies that convert them into bars. i always found the final product to be special and i’ve been wanting to build my own. i stumbled across your video over a month ago and it completely motivated me to follow through with building a mobile bar. i’ve used your video for reference throughout much of my process. i’ve spent the last five weeks just on prepping for paint. ive had to learn how to bondo and how to cut and grind with an angle grinder. it’s gotten me out of my comfort zone and gave me confidence to bring my vision to life. i just want to say thank you. your video not only inspired me but it shifted my perspective. building this trailer has been rewarding and challenging at the same time. thanks for documenting your build. this is currently my favorite video on youtube lol.

[@WoodnessGoodness]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MISHASHOOTS]

That is the coolest thing I ever seen!!! I am picking up an old trailer today to fix it up so we can move out of Portland on a budget. But this!! I am so inspired to rebuild a trailer with all the bells and whistles 🔥🔥🔥 also love the video itself , so fun to watch! Thank you💪🏼🙏🏻🤙🏼

[@andrewwheeler2599]

Did you make it out of Portland?

[@freeshrugs63]

Although I would not let him babysit my two-year-old, he seems like a very skilled and capable young man! ; )

[@WoodnessGoodness]

Hahahahahahhahah

[@freeshrugs63]

@@WoodnessGoodness . I hope no offense. Just making a funny based on how close it looked like the baby was to the power tools. Reality is often different, plus, what do I know, there could have been another adult hovering close by for extra safety! Hope you enjoy your trailer.

[@WoodnessGoodness]

@@freeshrugs63 hahaha nah I love it! So far she is now obsessed with doing little jobs and pretending to fix things. So maybe it will turn out!

[@bdmenne]

Bro, this is GORGEOUS! I can see this thing Parked in a Barn converted for celebrations or even in a luxury house. 5 Stars!!!

[@jasminebible8910]

Graeme, I am flipping blown away by your talent! You crushed this! Can't wait to see this beauty in person someday!

[@WoodnessGoodness]

❤️❤️❤️ you butter me up!

[@picdon2067]

I'm from Indonesia and will support you. greetings from Indonesia

[@brettmoritz3698]

Wow! You’re a ninja with that angle grinder! Superb work all around.

[@I.thrive365]

Wow! This is absolutely AMAZING!!! 😱 You’re so talented from the trailer to the edit of this video. I was brought here while searching ideas for a mobile dessert trailer. Watching this video just makes me feel even more motivated to conquer my dreams. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@WoodnessGoodness]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@robertshrewsbury4241]

This is a beautiful recovery job. It is sad to see an ailing horse trailer and the reversal to useful and safe is very nice.

[@kennieloo6357]

Incredible work. We were gifted an old trailer and this is what I think I’d like to do to it. I have no idea what kind of shape it’s in so hopefully I don’t have to do that much work lol

[@lynniemac9684]

Really really enjoyed watching this video! Amazing work you put into it all, loved watching each step and progress. Well done you are so talented. 👏👏👏

[@TheOwen1974]

I am doing this in the summer of 2023..I have spotted three 70's vintage trailers in my area. going to make an offer on one or two of them in the spring of 2023. This video pushed me to take on the challenge.. Thanks..

[@WoodnessGoodness]

Let’s go!

[@glg3945]

Amazing 👏Well done! Very cool.😎 "Iron Horse Bar" 🤑👍🍾🍷🍸🍹🍺🍻🥂🥃🧊🐴 Peace and good fortune and good health to you and your family. Your Daughter is so precious 💖.

[@kennethmclean3679]

I always enjoy seeing things recycled. This is creative and useful. Great idea.

[@billisham451]

Ambitious project. Glad I finished watching, because I thought you just spent who knows how time and labor restoring a straight load horse trailer that sells for $2500 all day long. Cool project. Solid labor.

[@DavidShutter]

AMAZING JOB! Very inspirational seeing what you accomplished. My wife and her bests friend are taking about going in on a mobile bar business so I've been looking at trailer builds like yours. I'm handy with tools and DIY around the house but nothing like you, especially with the metal work.

[@WoodnessGoodness]

Honestly I learned a lot as I went. Really fun to have the challenger and come out of it with this thing! I ended up selling it but made a nice little chunk of change!

[@BuffaloWill]

I gave up watching the bar build updates, but I finished this one. WELL DONE YOU!

[@chriscapaccio3463]

Nice job big G. I've seen all the segments of this build but a total time lapse give a nice perspective on it. Thanks for entertaining us with the content you give us on a regular basis. Now don't go crashing this into any trees now .... lol. 😘

[@joankline343]

That is one very impressive work of art and very well done. ❤

[@TobyGonzalez-j5e]

Respect! Well done professional amateur! In a through away society, your efforts have given me hope!

[@dennishill676]

Well Mr. semi professional amateur I’ve worked with metal my whole life and let me tell you you did an impressive job. As for the majority of that was done with only two hands you did an excellent job.

[@colewilson6633]

Awesome build looks amazing!!!!They also do make a cordless Milwaukee rivet gun I think you would love.

[@judichristopher4604]

Excellent job... ... In New Mexico that BLACK would be SSSOOOO HOT... I'd painted it a lighter color to keep it COOL, in the Summer Months. Thank you for sharing this great video. Good Luck and God Bless.

[@iselin9324]

What an absolute amazing artist you are. Oh the details. Loved it all

[@captnsquid8151]

Good trailer and nice job. I maybe would of placed a bead of caulking behind those meteal stripes going left to right?

[@livelikesiberian]

Awesome build! I want to learn how to build as you do. Everything you build, Awesome!

[@SupercarAlex150]

Before and After video! Thanks!

[@diananeuenschwander5560]

Beautiful work! Add a roof top tent and you are ready to go camping

[@OutlawEntertainmentlmc]

Solar hot water tubes up top? Ive been working on one for several months, is amazing to look back at your work and attention to details is what i recognized. Awsome job young man, mabey take orders andmake a little side hustle. Thanks for sharing

[@andrewstewart7425]

I really like your video. I took a bunch of tips for the trailer I am redoing. Your little boy is adorable!!

[@69Gibbert69]

I could have sworn I watched this already. But I'll go another round. Lol

[@MrVenezuelamagic]

Hey Graeme hope you’re hanging in there and excited for your grand return. Could you give us a cost breakdown for this restoration?

[@co2treasuresadventures354]

That's a awsome idea! The extra loft part of the trailer would make a sweet spot for them liquor shelfs!

[@natasharose6889]

There's an attachment that goes on your drill for rivets ... Save your arms, shoulders and hands. Beautiful build though, gave me so many ideas for my horse trailer I'm converting to a mobile office.

[@nazy0078]

You are awesome, a carpenter, a welder, an engineer , electrician ! Not only making a cabin but make teardrop trailer. Have you gone to school for that ? Anyhow I enjoy watching your videos🥰

[@GreenHorn1Acre]

Fabulous footage & montage 👌🏼 You can defiantly see the hard work of a Semi Professional Amateur in this video. I give it a 👍🏼👍🏼 !!! 🤙🏼😁👍🏼

[@judylloyd7901]

Defiantly?? Definitely* Lol

[@lazerlinec1770]

I selfishly need to ask when we get another build video like the teardrop build? Pitter Patter!

[@WoodnessGoodness]

Soon my friend very soon!!!!

[@BornN2Grave1]

I can't believe you went through all that effort but left the horrible rust. Covering it up or even spray canning it won't make it disappear.

[@taicronck9559]

great work. I was wondering if you were to turn that into a small camper with windows. looks amazing

[@brittanymckissack5879]

This is absolutely insanely cool. I’ve been wanting to buy an old float and slowly do it up. The only thing I will say is that I would never put my horse in a float with the axles/floor structure that rusted. Seen far too many horror stories where horses have fallen through floors mid journey. I’d be stripping it down and replacing bit by bit.

[@brittanymckissack5879]

Also this comment was for anyone watching that was wondering about rebuilding a float for horses not to repurpose it! ☺️

[@need6723]

Thix guy deserves more likes and subscribers

[@greywolfwalking6359]

An interesting build!! Thanks for sharing 👍!! 👍🧙‍♂️🐺!!!

[@papiblack7930]

Hermoso proyecto.. y bastante inspirador.. felicitaciones!!

[@rakhunproductions]

Such a good edit! I can really see how much effort went into the build and the video.

[@WoodnessGoodness]

Thank you! I don’t think KZbin likes this for some reason. Underperforming big time!

[@rakhunproductions]

@@WoodnessGoodness just give it time, and a hack of the algorithm

[@naomibosveld9390]

Amazing! You have such talent! 🙂 Loved watching ❤️

[@markedmead]

Just started watching. Going to do my own conversion soon. Something I noticed. You didn’t use gloves when taking apart that old wood? Damn. Respect.

[@WoodnessGoodness]

Hahaha I might have an illness now who knows...

[@renerocha6334]

Great idea for the bar door. I like those hinges.

[@shaym5190]

Very well done!!! ❤My new inspiration!

[@vincentdebel6899]

Great video and a really neat looking build! Beautiful job!

[@TexasGTO]

0:33 any youtuber that starts a video off like that gets an instant like 😎👍

[@claramullen]

You are very talented that trailer looks fantastic.

[@WoodnessGoodness]

Thank you Clara!

[@bjc3634]

You did an amazing job! Congratulations I loved the video and it inspires me to do one myself! 😎👍

[@KeithElliott]

Great job, that turned out awesome!

[@S.E.C-R]

Well this wasn’t quite what I expected… I thought you were converting it to a camper/tiny home, but still very nice. It turned out beautifully!!

[@WoodnessGoodness]

❤️❤️❤️

[@cotton-Dave]

Hey guy! KZbin goosed me with your teardrop camper video and then I found this one. I have to say that you absolutely grabbed my attention! I'll be here for a while, now. And yes, I DID like and sub!

[@judichristopher4604]

You do know... There is ONLY so much WEIGHT you can Carry in this Horse Trailer... Right? You put a lot of Weight while building this. Wow... But so Pretty...

[@offwhitemke]

Now I want to visit for an epic cookout. Hope you plan something, maybe a big meet up with Wilkerdo’s and other makers. It could be an epic KZbin Makers week.

[@johnnyoutwest]

WOW! Excellent work and fantastic video!

[@freedom456able]

Fantastic JOB! Start to Finish!

[@TheAngelmeese]

good solid job well done , cant help notice fan on the spray can is better than my compressor feed air gun lol .

[@WoodnessGoodness]

Those turbo cans are awesome

[@elliottroll8211]

Epic Build bro, Loved watching every episode learning along the way. Eventually when we start ours I hope it turns out as good as this. Whats your plans with it now mate?

[@WoodnessGoodness]

Renting it out to a vineyard.

[@elliottroll8211]

@@WoodnessGoodness Wow right on man! Thank you for all your amazing videos mate, Came out incredible!

[@smittyneew7829]

I just wonder how many days you spend to restore this thing. Great work!😍😍😍👍👍👍👍👍

[@WoodnessGoodness]

Too many to count!

[@marylott3076]

Awesome Graham! Job well done my KZbin friend.

[@patrickblind998]

I have often wondered why people didn't convert small horse trailers into travel sleeping quarters. Travel the country and save a fortune on hotel costs or without the insane cost of an RV and crazy fuel.

[@mattv3395]

Because their not smart or innovative like my man over here... 🤣

[@patrickblind998]

@@mattv3395 And the one he got was pretty beat up and needed to be almost built back from the ground up. One in better condition would require minimal retrofitting... new floors, insulation, windows (using thick plastic, not glass) and some wiring for recharging of devices (maybe some solar on the roof?).

[@ChamakCosmeticsChocolates]

This looks incredible! Very edgy, clean and polished. 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

[@emandawimberly2385]

Awesome video! Great job, it looks amazing!

[@elliottshaw1709]

This was so satisfying. Sensational stuff, brother.

[@urawinner1987]

15:43 that happy dance is amazing!

[@angela14962002]

Wow! ❤❤❤❣ (After you painted it black, it reminded me of Darth Vader's mask.) :D

[@miloe1er]

This came out so good! Well done

[@davidk609]

Quite riveting.

[@chrisclausen6587]

Pretty epic build!!! I'll drink to that!

[@Tommy_Boy.]

Beautiful, beautiful! And very entertaining! Thanks! How about names of either “Trailer Trashed Bar” or “Pony-Up Bar”? 👍🍺👍🐎

[@arbeiterba1715]

this dude just paints the rust away XD

[@judichristopher4604]

NO... No One can "Paint the Rust Away..." LOL

[@Missauthentic716]

Love the happy dance and I wish you lived near me... my horse trailer is like a bomb shelter!

[@cata8065]

I absolutely love the lighting. But what happens if those lights go out on the roof, are they easily replaceable? Im curious to know so I can possibly incorporate this into my trailer that is being renovated now. 🙂

[@WoodnessGoodness]

I hope they never go out!

[@cata8065]

@@WoodnessGoodness same here lol

[@mattv3395]

@@WoodnessGoodness @Woodness Goodness Amazing work! one of your Amazon links got expired for the turbo primer. Is tht the paint you used for outside or nautical paint?

[@chrisniner8772]

Painted black so it's hotter than the 4th plane of hell.

[@_Merica_USA]

Very good video and workmanship! 👍😁

[@benjaminbrew2911]

That'd make an awesome coffee cart!

[@rosantygarcia1969]

Hi! This was an amazing transformation! I am looking to convert my own trailer into a bar, and wanted to ask what do you estimate something like this would cost, and how much time did you work on it? thank you!

[@ericfifer7932]

No hell no

[@ericfifer7932]

Nowyie are g has

[@davek471]

Yeah baby! This bad boy is a true beauty!

[@merlin0215]

Darth Vader! Good job!

[@mohamedzulkifly8966]

Was waiting for you to turn GREEN pulling out that plywood😂😂😂

[@WoodnessGoodness]

Hahahaha

[@rrain3375]

Awsome restoration.

[@highlightoftheday7058]

Very nice build. Well done.

[@xiomaraperlaza5981]

This was amazing - can you share more of the electricl layout and how you set up plumbing? Thank you~

[@WoodnessGoodness]

The plumbing is super simple. A drain into a bucket I can empty and the electrical plugs into a solar generator.

[@susielopresti7879]

So clever! It's dreamy. Great job. S

[@randyhamilton6567]

Wow. Very nice. More than thought? . It looks sharp. Would like to know the total time it took ..I am working on one. I habe several other projects going on so it is on the back burner. Keep up the great work.

[@dinobaggio150]

golden hand..BRAVO .

[@blkstang83]

That is Sharp!! Great job!!

[@inspirationalpostbyleverso6263]

Absolutely outstanding

[@BirdieBrietling]

You did a very good job

[@lanawhite1670]

I want that in my back yard!

[@leviharderdiy6946]

I was sitting here saying "why is he closing off all of the air flow? The horses will get HOT" then I realized. Haha great job looks awesome

[@ilovehorses5714]

The bottoms are the most important parts. So much rust, then the rotted floor boards. Good job, though! My friend bought a used one- looked like new- seriously did! We have horses. This time, she decided to pick up some furniture and stuff and haul it in the horse trailer instead of the horses or other animals. Well, the stuff she was hauling right right through the floor! It was awful. She was alright, but the sides and what u see can be pretty on the outside, but look under it and beef it up good on the bottom of those trailers . She was so lucky!

[@ilovehorses5714]

Also, check the wheels, the axle , etc. Things we learned from that trailer!

[@lodollar23]

Dude...sound effects for every accomplishment haha 😂😂😂...I'm the same way! My wife makes fun of me hahaha. I gotta sub now just for that.

[@georgetorres8834]

Really nice work!!!