Something Old... Something New...
Gayland's latest project happens to be the building of a chuck wagon! So, to the mule traders out there, keep us in mind. watch below as the wagon begins to take shape.
Where Should We Begin????
It doesn't look like we're ready for the camp cook, yet!
The axles of an old chuck wagon have given Gayland his "JUMPING OFF" point. Once again we're treading new waters. Maybe the gators won't get us!
The Work Begins!
Gayland has begun to create new axles for the wagon.
Not ready for a drive just yet, but the axles are taking shape!
Wagons, Ho! Gayland's moving ahead!
The Chassis seems to be taking shape nicely!
The Paint Goes On! Just as it was taking shape, it all came apart for paint!
Chassis is near completion!
The Hubs begin to take shape!
The Spokes come to Life!
The Latest Invention - The Tenon-Cutting Spoke Machine
Formerly known as the drill press!
The Wagon's definitely Rollin' along!
Into the Fire it Goes!
Setting the Hot Rim is Quite a Task!
The Steel Rims are Set!
Now comes the Boring. You can see Gayland's newest invention pictured here - the hub boring machine!
One down and Three to Go!
The Wheels are Done and in Place! Now, that was some work!
The brakes are taking shape!
The Work Continues...
The Floor Goes In and Looks Great!
The Bed is Taking Shape.
Can you smell the cookin'? We can hardly wait!
We're almost ready to roll! We have many pictures to add to show how we got here, but here's the latest of the wagon.
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