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Post by tomamara on Aug 7, 2011 0:32:02 GMT -5
Just wanted to share some pictures of my 69 Shasta Restoration. This pic is removing skin. Removed a kazillion staples to get to this point.....urrgggg! Attachments:
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Post by tomamara on Aug 7, 2011 0:34:16 GMT -5
This pic shows Shasta in pieces. I will use these parts as patterns. This job is starting to look scary. I am using my friends shop, I told him I would need the shop for a couple of weeks. At this point I think the couple of weeks may be more like 6 weeks. Attachments:
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Post by tomamara on Aug 7, 2011 0:36:41 GMT -5
Chassis and floor put out side to make room in shop to build walls. This photo really upset my wife. I think she was nervous about the scale of the job. Attachments:
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Post by tomamara on Aug 7, 2011 0:40:02 GMT -5
New walls taking shape. I used spruce for the framing and 1/4" Birch plywood with a funky tiger stripe grain. This wall has 4 coats of amber shellac and is ready to be rubbed out. Attachments:
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Post by tomamara on Aug 7, 2011 0:43:07 GMT -5
This photo shows the chassis after the rotten wood has been replaced. The carriage bolts have been replaced and the whole chassis has been given a coat of POR-15 Attachments:
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Post by tomamara on Aug 7, 2011 0:50:10 GMT -5
New 1/2 5 ply ac plywood deck has been sealed on the bottom with 4 coats of high quality marine paint. The deck is screwed down with square drive epoxy coated screws. The seams have backing blocks sealed with the polyurethane sealant that is used on rubber roofs. I hope to install the flooring tomorrow. I will post more pics of the progress in the coming days. Attachments:
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Post by vikx on Aug 7, 2011 1:05:39 GMT -5
Wonderful pictures! Good to see a true frame up. How are you planning to rub the shellac? I'm curious, thanks.
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Post by tomamara on Aug 7, 2011 1:25:32 GMT -5
I am planning on rubbing it out with a lint free cloth folded into a pad. I will dampen the pad with 5 to 10 drops of olive oil and add about 2 thirds of that amount of shellac to the pad and work it into a small area ( no more than 1 sq foot ) at a time. It is a labor intensive job, but the results are quite nice.
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Post by tomamara on Aug 7, 2011 10:18:53 GMT -5
rubbing out can also be accomplished with walnut oil, mineral oil, or even paste wax in place of the olive oil.
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Post by tomamara on Aug 9, 2011 15:21:11 GMT -5
Finally got the flooring installed. Attachments:
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Post by tomamara on Aug 9, 2011 15:22:30 GMT -5
Sides going up Attachments:
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Post by Redwings on Aug 9, 2011 23:43:47 GMT -5
Oh my! It looks like you do real good work. Thanks for sharing the pics. The birch looks lovely.
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Post by tomamara on Aug 10, 2011 0:15:22 GMT -5
Thanks for the compliment Redwings  |
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Post by tomamara on Aug 12, 2011 21:18:56 GMT -5
Got the front closed up this morning :-) Attachments:
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Post by tomamara on Aug 12, 2011 21:22:30 GMT -5
Put the ceiling up this afternoon. My wife and I are starting to get real excited now that the Shasta is starting to look like a Shasta again, I think its time to start planning a fall camping trip. Attachments:
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Post by tomamara on Aug 17, 2011 22:00:05 GMT -5
Been working on the interior for the last couple of days. Here I am test fitting the panels for cabinets etc. The forward counter is the old one and will be rebuilt, I just set it in there as a reference point for the partition to the left of it. Attachments:
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Post by tomamara on Aug 17, 2011 22:06:28 GMT -5
Just another pic of interior fitting. I will be installing these panels and putting shelves in the cabinets this weekend. I hope to have some more pics up by Sunday. I got my refrigerator today, so I will be working on the forward counter top early next week if my regular job allows. Attachments:
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Post by tomamara on Sept 1, 2011 22:46:43 GMT -5
Getting the front cabinets in. The refrigerator is 110 and the cutout above it is for a drop in stove-top. It has been a hell of a week with hurricane Irene. The Shasta is boxed in in the shop to make room for a catboat that was built by my friend the shop owner. We hauled the boat out to save it from the high water and wind. Good thing we did. The storm was nasty and the wind lasted 27 hours. Attachments:
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Post by tomamara on Sept 1, 2011 22:53:28 GMT -5
Got the insulation on. You can see how crowded the shop is. Notice the generator. We ran the generator for 5 days, the power came back on today at about 7:00 pm. The catboat in the picture was launched this spring after 3 years of building it. The builder is 78 years old and quite an inspiration for us all. Attachments:
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Post by tomamara on Sept 1, 2011 22:58:20 GMT -5
Getting the seats framed out. There will be a drop down table that, with the seats will create a 74 inch by 60 inch bed. That is just slightly bigger then a queen size. Attachments:
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Post by tomamara on Sept 1, 2011 23:00:28 GMT -5
The space over this cabinet will be where we set our TV. Attachments:
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Post by tomamara on Sept 1, 2011 23:03:06 GMT -5
The overhead cabinet up front to the right will house the .7 cubic ft microwave. Attachments:
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Post by Gone Kayaking on Sept 1, 2011 23:06:56 GMT -5
Wow almost (and i mean almost) makes me want to tear my trailer apart and start from the ground up. Nice work!!
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Post by tomamara on Sept 1, 2011 23:11:28 GMT -5
Next comes running the wiring for lighting and appliances. Stay tuned. Take care for now
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Post by tomamara on Sept 1, 2011 23:26:13 GMT -5
Thanks for the compliment Gone Kayaking  |
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Post by harrison429 on Sept 2, 2011 3:00:26 GMT -5
Wow, the amount of work you've accomplished in such a short time is amazing. It looks great and I can't wait to see your Shasta finished.
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Post by offspringin on Sept 2, 2011 7:52:24 GMT -5
Getting the seats framed out. There will be a drop down table that, with the seats will create a 74 inch by 60 inch bed. That is just slightly bigger then a queen size. First off your camper is looking amazing, hats off to you for that. Secondly, we are planning to re-frame the bed/benches as well, what size wood did you use in the pictures? Stock size or did you cut something down? We are also getting rid of those storage doors down there and doing a solid panel. The bench flips up anyways. Intending to store all outdoor camping gear down there, so you get there set up and theoretically never need to get under the bench again until you pack up. |
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Post by offspringin on Sept 2, 2011 12:15:57 GMT -5
another question is what exact product did you use to finish your panels? that stage is coming up soon for us. Love the look/color of yours.
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Post by vdubadm on Sept 2, 2011 17:20:21 GMT -5
Wow, looks amazing! You dont mess around!
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Post by Hamlet on Sept 2, 2011 21:23:40 GMT -5
I love how you have used birch (or at least I think it's birch), even though that wasn't original to the trailer. It looks just fantastic!
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