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Post by mobiltec on Jun 7, 2013 21:28:41 GMT -5
Installed all the drawer catches, towed it around to see if they'd hold! They did!! Ya gotta take it around some hairy corners like in the Mickey Mouse and Goofy cartoon to make sure... The hardest test is the first wash job. I hated that but blasted the crap out of her with the squirty hose and no leaks... She's had two baths now.
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Post by schweetcruisers on Jun 7, 2013 21:39:16 GMT -5
Installed all the drawer catches, towed it around to see if they'd hold! They did!! Ya gotta take it around some hairy corners like in the Mickey Mouse and Goofy cartoon to make sure... The hardest test is the first wash job. I hated that but blasted the crap out of her with the squirty hose and no leaks... She's had two baths now. I live in a place where we get snow tin to May, mine is sealed!! It's been tested over and over since November when I put the roof on!
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Post by kirkadie on Jun 7, 2013 22:32:26 GMT -5
Mobiltec, Your statement on May 31 about being "all by myself in here" got my guilt pangs going. Last fall I picked up a scotty hilander that I knew would be a total rebuild. I'm an old guy so I suspected it would be a press, but when Spring sprung I got out all the tools that y'all said I'd need and today all that I have left of my $200 prize is most of a street side wall sitting on the floor and frame. Meanwhile, 9 of the 11 windows have been buffed and regasketed, door frame ground free of surface rust and primed, new A/C 5 ply side walls (worthy of shellaq but will most likely be painted, but not scotty blue with 'mouse turd fleck)traced from original walls and cut and fitted. I'm a 64 year old retired stringed instrument restorer so this is kind of a stretch for me, and my wife's idea of camping is me and the scotty in a Holiday Inn parking lot while she looks down from her suite on the third floor, but I'll carry on till that happens. I just want to say, after months and months reading and watching all your (the whole gang) trials and tribulations doing what I'm doing and leading the way, I'm having a blast. No mysteries left as I know what section to refer to, VTS knows what I need next and looks forward to seeing my credit card, and I'm even starting to enjoy your hokey music at the start of your great videos (remember though, I restore classical instruments and so could suggest some appropriate Symphonic pieces, like Beethovens 5th for your current project). Every one of you are friends I've never met but never the less share with me, every morning over coffee and computer, some new insight on how to get beyond what ever mental stumbling block that presents itself, and so I move on with confidence (also knowing I can tow it to the scrap yard down the street if it gets to be too much)... So tomorrow the dremmel will cut more straight slots to help remove stubborn nasty illbegotten screws, wood blocks, clamps, and the absolutely necessary 'bigger hammer' will straighten more mangled J rail, and at the end of the day, with a neat glass of Irish whiskey and an etude on my $15 portable radio, I will enjoy whatever I've accomplished and also know that I am not "all by my self in here" Here's to all of you, and that's what I've done today.
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Post by mobiltec on Jun 7, 2013 22:34:24 GMT -5
Im usually more afraid of the windows than I am the roof. Especially when you squirt water at them LOL...
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Post by mobiltec on Jun 7, 2013 22:41:55 GMT -5
Mobiltec, Your statement on May 31 about being "all by myself in here" got my guilt pangs going. Last fall I picked up a scotty hilander that I knew would be a total rebuild. I'm an old guy so I suspected it would be a press, but when Spring sprung I got out all the tools that y'all said I'd need and today all that I have left of my $200 prize is most of a street side wall sitting on the floor and frame. Meanwhile, 9 of the 11 windows have been buffed and regasketed, door frame ground free of surface rust and primed, new A/C 5 ply side walls (worthy of shellaq but will most likely be painted, but not scotty blue with 'mouse turd fleck)traced from original walls and cut and fitted. I'm a 64 year old retired stringed instrument restorer so this is kind of a stretch for me, and my wife's idea of camping is me and the scotty in a Holiday Inn parking lot while she looks down from her suite on the third floor, but I'll carry on till that happens. I just want to say, after months and months reading and watching all your (the whole gang) trials and tribulations doing what I'm doing and leading the way, I'm having a blast. No mysteries left as I know what section to refer to, VTS knows what I need next and looks forward to seeing my credit card, and I'm even starting to enjoy your hokey music at the start of your great videos (remember though, I restore classical instruments and so could suggest some appropriate Symphonic pieces, like Beethovens 5th for your current project). Every one of you are friends I've never met but never the less share with me, every morning over coffee and computer, some new insight on how to get beyond what ever mental stumbling block that presents itself, and so I move on with confidence (also knowing I can tow it to the scrap yard down the street if it gets to be too much)... So tomorrow the dremmel will cut more straight slots to help remove stubborn nasty illbegotten screws, wood blocks, clamps, and the absolutely necessary 'bigger hammer' will straighten more mangled J rail, and at the end of the day, with a neat glass of Irish whiskey and an etude on my $15 portable radio, I will enjoy whatever I've accomplished and also know that I am not "all by my self in here" Here's to all of you, and that's what I've done today. Well Im glad you are getting along ok with your project. And I'm glad I could help with the vids. Take photos and keep us up to date on your project. I love seeing people succede at this stuff. I have a video that you may like. This was a year long project that I did for the operator of the tower crane. We set up a web cam and I took photos of the project for a year. Hope you like it.
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Post by znorm on Jun 8, 2013 0:17:36 GMT -5
I am finally installing the vents for the frig. and the sink vent, Last week I had the 2" stripe polish to a mirror finish. All the cushions are done and look fabulous. The J-rail and the door are to be installed tomorrow. All the trailer lights work with without a problem. I have 5 weeks before we go camping. Everyday is a busy one.
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Post by ndpap on Jun 8, 2013 6:23:17 GMT -5
@ Kirkadie......Ditto. When my boyfriend ripped open the back end of our SOB I cried. But then I started watching Larry's videos. I got up early with my coffee and watched before work, on lunch breaks and any time I had a few mins. We got it done and back together thanks to everyone on this site. Well we caught that bug that many here have and got another project. Larry and many others here give use advise on a regular bases. I joke with my boyfriend that Larry is my west coast boyfriend because of the time I send watching the video's and reading his posts.!!!! Yesterday I even made gimp/ welt or my version of it. I used Grey screen spline and bottom weight fabric from Joanns. I plan on shellacing it but not sure f I should do it prior to using it of after it is up. I made 200 Ft for about $30. I don't that much but I got it!!! s1367.photobucket.com/user/ndpap/media/welt_zpsd33f4dfa.jpg.htmlThanks Larry and everyone else how inspire all of us on a regular bases to move forward and Git ur done!!!! Nancy
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Post by mobiltec on Jun 8, 2013 8:29:28 GMT -5
@ ndpap...
Thank you for the kind words and it makes me happy that some of my vids helped you.
As far as doing the shellac before you put it up is concerned, I have heard of people doing that but you must use brand new paneling and get it up quick. Do not let it set around or the shellac will check. (little lines) where you bend it. I understand why you did it having made the gimp yourself and wanting to keep it the same color. What you might do is just do the two coats of amber shellac, put the paneling up and then do 3 coats of clear. Clear-coating the gimp also in the process. Try clear coat on a test piece of the gimp itself first to see how it looks. All the manufacturers shellacked the gimp too because they just sprayed it on. They sprayed it on everything. The aluminum door jamb, all the window trim, even the hinges and drawer pulls in some cases. I always soak the hardware in denatured alcohol and then wipe them down real good before taking 4 ought steel wool to them to shine them back to new.
Again thanks for the kind words. This community has been a great help to me as well. I don't know everything but I try to bring the things I learn to You Tube in order to help others. And with none of that unwanted advertising either.
Good luck and keep us posted on your project.
Larry
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Post by tvernon on Jun 8, 2013 11:51:43 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2013 15:11:50 GMT -5
I'll bet you'll get a real nice breeze on the highway.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2013 15:42:36 GMT -5
When you put the table back in you may need a box to keep some large rocks in...to hold the napkins down....
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Might I point out that with the addition of a small electric motor, you could add a roll-back roof and make an open deck feature out of it....Umbrella tables and Mimosas and such...
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Post by txoil on Jun 8, 2013 17:28:49 GMT -5
We removed the windows, doors, exterior trim, most of the J rail before rain threatened and we had to cover Tallulah Bell up again. Tomorrow we pull the skins, begin removal and replacement of the water damaged birch paneling. We have had most of the chrome parts redone and have collected other items needed. The plan is for maximum thrash for two weeks and hope to have paneling replaced, new 120VAC system installed, new plumbing and tankless heater installed and exterior in place and buttoned up.
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Post by mobiltec on Jun 8, 2013 20:51:44 GMT -5
I finished it...
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2013 20:56:52 GMT -5
That is one sweet trailer. So many talented folks on this board!!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2013 20:59:22 GMT -5
Shrieking applause for a (insert your own very best superlative here) job! Something the rest of us novices can only hope to have photos of in our scrapbooks....
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Post by bigbill on Jun 8, 2013 21:42:44 GMT -5
Not bad for a Guy that jumps out of airplanes.
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Post by mobiltec on Jun 8, 2013 21:44:05 GMT -5
Shrieking applause for a (insert your own very best superlative here) job! Something the rest of us novices can only hope to have photos of in our scrapbooks.... Thanks Guys. I can honestly say that I'm not a novice at this but I am not a pro either. I have learned a lot from you folks too and am still learning. I've found that the more I learn, the more I find that I don't know. Every trailer has new surprises but that is kinda what makes it fun. Each trailer is an adventure in itself. All I can say is thank you to all of you who have helped and please use these photos as a motivation tool when you get frustrated and start making up new cuss words. In the end, it was all worth it. I think life in general is kinda like that.
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Post by bigbill on Jun 8, 2013 21:54:11 GMT -5
mobiltec Have a safe journey to Colorado and let us know if you find that new camping buddy.
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Post by mobiltec on Jun 8, 2013 21:59:10 GMT -5
mobiltec Have a safe journey to Colorado and let us know if you find that new camping buddy. Thanks Bill I will be sure to be safe on my trip. I'm bringing my skdyiving gear LOL... I will be doing videos and I will be on line the entire trip so we'll be talking and seeing how this "taking my act on the road" thing goes. Should be a lot of fun really... By the way, the reason you don't see any Shasta emblems or stickers on it is because they have not shown up yet. Must be the fact that it's the season and everyone is out of everything. The owner Shastazepher/Ed is going to put that stuff on when he get's home. That way he can say he worked on it too. There are actually a number of things he is going to do when it get's home. New axle and springs for one thing. That means brand new brakes. He's also going to have a refrigeration guy change the fridge over from Butane to Propane. I'm sure he will think of other amenities to install over time like we all do. Larry
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Post by tvernon on Jun 9, 2013 13:39:28 GMT -5
Today I undid what I did yesterday. The majority of the back wall is framed with nice new pine and really cool joints, thanks to my Kreg Jig. I love that thing! I've decided it would be easier to do this work if one were smoking the same thing they were smoking at the Shasta plant when they "built" these things. :-) s1279.photobucket.com/user/Pima67/library/Framing?sort=2&page=1
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Post by schweetcruisers on Jun 9, 2013 16:12:42 GMT -5
Remember the ground is higher here!
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Post by mobiltec on Jun 9, 2013 16:53:14 GMT -5
Remember the ground is higher here! That's what I hear. About 4000 feet higher from what I understand. And it makes landing a lot harder due to the thinner air.
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Post by tryvintage on Jun 9, 2013 17:55:34 GMT -5
Finally after over a year, we brought our Shasta to our house to start working on it. For various reasons we haven't been able to get it here since it was given to us. Today that changed. It is home and now to access what needs to be done. :-)
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Post by universalexports on Jun 9, 2013 18:45:36 GMT -5
I started putting in the 1/4 flooring over the old tiles in preparation for the new tiles.
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Post by txoil on Jun 9, 2013 20:22:42 GMT -5
Nothing. It rained off and on all day.
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Post by mobiltec on Jun 9, 2013 21:46:06 GMT -5
I watched it go away.... and ya know what? All this time I thought it was a 57. It's a 56... I looked at a 56 and see no difference what so ever.
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Post by universalexports on Jun 10, 2013 18:01:18 GMT -5
I finished up the subfloor, I'm just putting it where tile will be, it will be a couple of inches up under the galley, bed, bathroom, and chest of drawers/AC. I scrapped the floor with a razor scraper and cleaned the original tile really well, sanded anything that looked like it needed it, maybe it will work. I drilled a pilot hole for each screw and countersunk each one a bit by using a larger drill bit to make a hole for the screw head. and it was super hot out.
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Post by tvernon on Jun 14, 2013 9:55:18 GMT -5
Partially removed street side skin, removed what was left of the wood between rear street side corner & wheel well then removed about half of the silicon sealant that PO(s) used to try and seal the rear window. Must have been at least a pound of that stuff on there!
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Post by mobiltec on Jun 14, 2013 17:43:34 GMT -5
Partially removed street side skin, removed what was left of the wood between rear street side corner & wheel well then removed about half of the silicon sealant that PO(s) used to try and seal the rear window. Must have been at least a pound of that stuff on there! Isn't removal of silicone fun? And it never works for sealing anything that is exposed. Goop is NOT the answer to a leakage problem as most of us now know.
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Post by schweetcruisers on Jun 14, 2013 17:51:30 GMT -5
Partially removed street side skin, removed what was left of the wood between rear street side corner & wheel well then removed about half of the silicon sealant that PO(s) used to try and seal the rear window. Must have been at least a pound of that stuff on there! Isn't removal of silicone fun? And it never works for sealing anything that is exposed. Goop is NOT the answer to a leakage problem as most of us now know. There are times I want to start on another one, but then someone mentions sillycone and I flash back to my original trailer and shiver, I get over it real quick!
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