Not sure if anyone is watching this thread any more, but I gotta tell someone that understands this stuff, that I am "turning the final curve" to bring my "resurrect my '98 dual axle steel trailer" project to the finish line. Had both the stern and midships cross members to which the bunks are attached replaced and welded into frame of trailer by a metal fabricator pro ($700). Ground down all the rest of the surface rust areas (and a small piece of my middle finger on my left hand; I'd add a pick of that , but you might be offended

) Put on the two coats of POR15, correctly applied, plus two coats of "topcoat" Rust-oleum. New winch installed (had to order shorter handle (6 inch; came with 8 inch) to clear bow guides), new bow roller installed at bow bunks, new spare tire mount, new rubber handle for the trailer tongue elevation winch. Got tired of getting my hand pinched between the handle and the cap nut. Learned how to get "cap nuts" with decades of rust off---finally!

Mostly just have left to build new bunks, carpet them, and attach to cross members. I bought a less powerful grease gun so I, hopefully, will deal with my bearing buddies with a less heavy hand and not blow out rear seals as last time. Will need to have my 2013-installed disk brakes checked out by a pro. Not familiar with that gear enough to know what to do. They rub a little when you turn the front tires. That and remount lights and license plate, and I am back in business. I'll wait on the picture until it is all finished, but my hope is to get another ten years of use out of this puppy. I'll be 85 y/o then and most likely ready to pass on my "X" to a younger man and his "admiral".
