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Post by LittleVintageTrailer on Apr 14, 2012 22:09:08 GMT -5
Just keep your eyes on the prize! It will be beautiful when you are finished. How many feet long is this?
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Post by egar on Apr 15, 2012 10:59:40 GMT -5
I measUred 12 and a half not including the hitch.
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Post by LittleVintageTrailer on Apr 15, 2012 18:59:47 GMT -5
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Post by egar on Apr 15, 2012 19:25:01 GMT -5
I can't believe it. Awesome! I'm not alone in the canned ham world.
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Post by LittleVintageTrailer on Apr 15, 2012 20:43:53 GMT -5
Yeah, I'm looking forward to working on this one. I don't plan on rebuilding as it's in good shape though I'm sure I'll have a long list of things that will need to be done to it. But I'm really looking forward to it taking shape how I want it. The PO of this one said that it used to have a full stove/oven. Meaning one of those floor model ones. Gosh, really makes me wish I could find more info on these to see just what they looked like originally inside.
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Post by lamacki1 on Apr 15, 2012 20:57:12 GMT -5
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Post by LittleVintageTrailer on Apr 15, 2012 21:53:27 GMT -5
Lamacki, I saw that one. That one and one owned by a SOTF are the only two I've seen so far while searching online, besides Egars. Hmm, these are mystery trailers for sure.
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Post by egar on Apr 29, 2012 11:06:58 GMT -5
My neighbor saw me buying a vintage percolator for one dollar and a speckled enamel camp pot for fifty cents. He just came over and gave me this
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Post by egar on Apr 29, 2012 18:51:55 GMT -5
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Post by LittleVintageTrailer on Apr 29, 2012 19:03:54 GMT -5
Wow, you've accomplished a lot. Sheesh, you are going to pass me up in your restore. We haven't even started yet. We plan on pulling of the front skin next weekend and hopefully get started on rebuilding that. I'm sort of scattered and need to really write a supply list. What size is the wood framing beams? Also do you know where to get the 1/8th inch birch panels or are you going to use something else?
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egar
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Post by egar on Apr 29, 2012 19:42:47 GMT -5
Framing looks to be one and a half inches thick. I'm going to try going with regular quarter inch panels. And see if it works.
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Post by LittleVintageTrailer on Apr 29, 2012 20:12:40 GMT -5
I think that's all they carry here is the 1/4 inch. Let me know if that works ok for you. I was concerned that it might not bend enough for the front and rear.
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Post by LittleVintageTrailer on Apr 29, 2012 20:13:44 GMT -5
P.S. I've heard of people scoring it (I think that's the word) every couple inches so it bends better.
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Post by vikx on Apr 30, 2012 2:04:12 GMT -5
Egar, I love the Moskeeto Lite! Very good addition. I use 1/8 door skins for the ceiling/curves.
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Post by egar on Apr 30, 2012 17:18:58 GMT -5
Vikx. Where did you find the skins?
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Post by egar on May 12, 2012 16:53:45 GMT -5
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Post by egar on May 13, 2012 16:59:50 GMT -5
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Post by LittleVintageTrailer on May 13, 2012 18:12:04 GMT -5
You are getting there! It looks like you have all the interior paneling removed. That in itself is an accomplishment. I had to stop when I got to the 1/2 way mark. I was tearing out the sides and ceiling and then was told I should stop so the trailer doesn't fall apart on me. But then again we have the front skin off from the window seam down. So I guess I got a little ahead of myself ripping out the interior. So we'll rebuild the front framing and then work our way back so the trailer stays stable.
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Post by egar on May 13, 2012 20:12:59 GMT -5
I'm probably going to rebuild the left side first and support the roof with a deadman.
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Post by egar on May 25, 2012 16:41:24 GMT -5
Getting into the thick of things.
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Post by egar on Jun 1, 2012 6:30:07 GMT -5
Update Rebuilt one window and have begun preparing to build left wall. Super fun now that destruction is done
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Post by boandsusan on Jun 1, 2012 9:16:19 GMT -5
Its a great feeling once the new framing is in. Your little camper sure is cute!
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Post by cowcharge on Jun 2, 2012 16:43:30 GMT -5
I sure don't miss pulling out all that wet fiberglass insulation and mud-wood.
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Post by egar on Jun 10, 2012 16:15:54 GMT -5
Haven't posted in a while but I've been working all weekend in the blazing sun building the port side frame. Curves make everything slow and tedious but I hope my work improves upon the original. I'm using glue and dowels whenever possible and galvie screws. No nails. I have to patch the floor and replace an outer joist before I can tie this huge section into a action I could salvage. Used a router to add the recess for the ceiling beams. Will add more detailed photos if it will help anyone out there.
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Post by egar on Jun 10, 2012 16:21:17 GMT -5
Another view
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Post by cowcharge on Jun 10, 2012 17:03:06 GMT -5
Wow, if I'd known mine was as bad as it was I probably would have kept looking. And yours was much worse, you've taken on a Herculean task, great job!
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Post by egar on Jun 11, 2012 20:05:04 GMT -5
Now I'm thinking I must be crazy, cowcharge
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Post by cowcharge on Jun 12, 2012 5:23:59 GMT -5
Once you get the crappy work done and start on the pretty stuff, you'll feel much better.
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Post by egar on Jun 12, 2012 18:52:52 GMT -5
The whole side almost collapsed when I installed the new frame section. I'm hoping everything is right. I have no reference points anymore. Had to cut up part of the floor to replace an outside floor joist in front of the wheel well.
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Post by egar on Jul 2, 2012 9:13:58 GMT -5
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