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Post by bagpipeswest on Jan 2, 2012 0:54:27 GMT -5
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Post by thehorsepeople4 on Jan 2, 2012 13:03:26 GMT -5
Talk about seeing the possibilities.....! You are a very talented individual to take on a rescue like this. It is obvious that you have the skills and imagination to see beyond the mold and rust to the finished product. Looks like it will be better than new when you get it finished. Thanks for sharing....you give me hope as I work on our Deville.
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Post by bagpipeswest on Jan 2, 2012 20:42:29 GMT -5
Wow thanks. I don't have the skills at all. But I have ADD. Maybe that's what gives me the determination. I'm learning as I go making mistakes as well. I found the hardest part is starting the next phase. ie. cutting the birch panels or making templates
I took woodworking in high school over 30 years ago and failed it. So if I can take on this project anyone can
Thanks for the kind words
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Post by bagpipeswest on Feb 6, 2012 8:46:30 GMT -5
I added some more pics to my blog.
Cheers BM
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Post by Redwings on Feb 6, 2012 11:43:29 GMT -5
Fab Fab Fab-u-lous! Great documentation as well as a fine job. Thanks for putting up the blog to show us how it can be done.
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Post by sodashoponwheels on Feb 19, 2012 19:15:25 GMT -5
Wow! It's coming out great! I can't wait to see the finished trailer. You are doing a wonderful job. Love those original appliances too!
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Post by offspringin on Feb 20, 2012 9:04:19 GMT -5
wow, you have made AMAZING progress. I wish i had failed woodworking in high school. I love the way its turning out. Flooring choice is great, whole kitchen assembly works great together. When your done your going to have one super sweet trailer. Congrats. Looking forward to seeing this one done too.
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Post by nomad on Feb 20, 2012 17:38:35 GMT -5
Your definitely passing now !! ADD seems to work well for you....great job!
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Post by philandrenee on Feb 26, 2012 14:32:56 GMT -5
Nice work! I hope yo are going to re-skin it when you're done with the inside, it makes a world of difference!
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Post by bagpipeswest on Feb 29, 2012 21:43:08 GMT -5
thanks for the great encouragement, in some places there are 7 coats of poly urnathane with sanding between every coat. the little magazine racks are still the orginal shellac, I used violin cleaner/polish on them. dont go out and buy that stuff , I just had it when I restore my fiddles.
I now working on the back bed. cheers BM
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Post by bagpipeswest on Feb 29, 2012 22:02:35 GMT -5
I'm just putting this one out there... Do you guys take out, cataloge, store, destore, polish the screw head, and re-install it back in the same place?
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Post by boandsusan on Mar 11, 2012 1:26:46 GMT -5
Wow! Super nice. Love the green colour and fabric choice for your seating. Can`t wait to see this one complete.
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Post by boandsusan on Mar 11, 2012 1:36:29 GMT -5
I'm just putting this one out there... Do you guys take out, cataloge, store, destore, polish the screw head, and re-install it back in the same place? We, remove it and place it in a zip-loc. We write on the zip-loc where it was removed from. We have been known to reuse screws but usually we purchase new. We only zip-loc them as a reminder what to purchase and how many and where they go.
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Post by bagpipeswest on Mar 25, 2012 22:33:36 GMT -5
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Post by cdavis on May 25, 2012 13:08:49 GMT -5
Wow! We have a '56 Rainbow that we bought in 2010... your basic template with a clear title. We have put off working on it while we jockey the floor plan around on paper trying to make room for a larger bed & portal potty closet. It was already pretty well butchered when we got it, so we don't feel too bad about updating for amenities. Does have original stove & icebox, & most of the original cabinetry to copy for 50s flavor. Your blog is very encouraging- thanks!
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Post by persimmonpal on May 25, 2012 19:21:53 GMT -5
Your work in the trailer is absolutely beautiful.. Love everything! I was wondering if I could ask where you purchased your flooring? I really love it! Great job!
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Post by bagpipeswest on May 27, 2012 20:30:39 GMT -5
I got the flooring locally but it's called bubble fun by "easy living"
I hope that helped BM
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Post by cowcharge on May 30, 2012 3:56:38 GMT -5
If you restore fiddles you've obviously learned a lot since shop class, lol.
"Catalogue, store, destore, polish"? Nah, I just generally sorted the screws I removed by length and type, but I did reuse a bunch of old twisty nails for the new ceiling, and a bunch of the old black square-bit wood screws on my new kitchen counter.
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Post by bagpipeswest on May 30, 2012 21:40:23 GMT -5
Am I losing it? Did I mention somewhere in old posts that I fix fiddles? who did you know that. I have only varished one fiddle (15 coats). the other 3 had been restored along with a good cleaning.
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Post by cowcharge on Jun 1, 2012 4:49:51 GMT -5
"thanks for the great encouragement, in some places there are 7 coats of poly urnathane with sanding between every coat. the little magazine racks are still the orginal shellac, I used violin cleaner/polish on them. dont go out and buy that stuff , I just had it when I restore my fiddles." ^
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Post by bagpipeswest on Mar 30, 2013 10:00:42 GMT -5
its been 11 months since my last post. I so bad
I joined and rock band as a bass player. I didn't really know how to play. Long story short, just finished a 3 1/2 hour jig over 40 tunes and now its time to get back into the trailer.
I'll get some pics up soon. I peeled off the roof skin and replaced the ceiling panels and replaced the roof and my seat were finished just in time for a planned camping weekend.
my hot water tank is up and running and I now have a flush toilet. I have to box in (hide) those two things and all be all done but the paint. I went camping in it old girl last year in Oct. The fumes for the finish were a bit high still.
cheers Brent
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Post by bagpipeswest on Mar 30, 2013 13:18:02 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Mar 31, 2013 10:25:18 GMT -5
Beautiful - just beautiful!
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Post by mobiltec on Apr 1, 2013 21:50:15 GMT -5
That looks like something one could actually sleep on. Nice job Brent.
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Post by Hamlet on Apr 2, 2013 9:09:15 GMT -5
Standing ovation!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2013 15:37:05 GMT -5
Your trailer looks fantastic! Nice job!
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Post by boandsusan on Apr 3, 2013 0:04:37 GMT -5
Super nice!
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Post by bagpipeswest on Apr 6, 2013 14:10:25 GMT -5
thanks for all the great comments. This week I took the (very) old tires off took the rims.and took the rims in to get powder coated. should be done in two weeks.
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