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Post by tylerbes on Aug 11, 2012 18:17:39 GMT -5
pretty interesting. How much did they knock you for the spray job. I gotta think it will help with leak proofing as well. BTW that avatar pic of yours has gone too far!  |
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Post by schweetcruisers on Aug 11, 2012 18:34:06 GMT -5
To Quote Ferris Bueller "A: you can never go too far, B: If I'm gonna get busted, it is *not* gonna be by a guy like *that*."
The guy is a buddy of mine, I use him on remodels, it was $0.50 a square foot because I knocked it down and shaped it myself, otherwise his price is $1.25 a stroke. He had 215 strokes on mine
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Post by kto17 on Aug 11, 2012 21:13:00 GMT -5
Just what the estimated R-value is for that thickness of foam? I was thinking of using a heavy mil water barrier under the skin if I restore one. I'm also from new home construction. Now I'm surviving in commercial. I find the Cutter avatar battle entertaining. We will have to keep updating them with new ones. |
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Post by schweetcruisers on Aug 11, 2012 21:33:55 GMT -5
The R-value is 6 per inch of thickness. My main motivations for using spray foam are-
1) structural strength
2) sound proofing
3) water barrier
4) Complete even coverage, using foam board you have to notch or cut around wires, and this is bonded to the frame so its air tight!
Once I saw your avatar I was already looking for a updated one!
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Post by Gone Kayaking on Aug 16, 2012 12:33:50 GMT -5
Even at his full price that's less than $300....not bad. Schweet you are pushing all of us to consider new options!
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Post by schweetcruisers on Aug 19, 2012 9:23:19 GMT -5
A Few small Steps, new door, I built a new mag rack, and new copper gas lines(sorry no pics yet)! I was able to rebuild my door this week, I also have a NOS L-66 coming from fellow member Montanablue! Before-   Brand spanking new door-    Shellac'd and insulated-   Mag rack rebuilt and shellac'd-  |
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Post by schweetcruisers on Aug 22, 2012 22:21:38 GMT -5
I had to do it, the receipt file was getting out of hand. It took me well over an hour to add up all the receipts and including the initial investment I have spent right around $6500.00...Ouch!   Whats really sad is except some welding and spray foam I have done all the work myself and that figure doesn't even take into account my labor. |
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Post by vikx on Aug 23, 2012 0:38:50 GMT -5
I hear ya Schweet... Never tally. It shows the worth tho.
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Post by tylerbes on Aug 23, 2012 6:30:37 GMT -5
Door looks great. For some reason that was one of my favorite things to do it mine. It was just so simple and straightforward. Plus it makes a huge impact once you get that nice new door hung on the trailer. Its nuts... and I am not suprised at all by the figure you are up to... plus you are putting new skin on right!? I hit the 6 grand mark and stopped counting. Then I added the three storage tanks, hot water heater, and shower . I did have one advantage. All of the wood for my framing I got for free. its only Pine but every little bit counts. I think I am going to do the spray insulation method you did on my Airflyte once I get to working on it... you know my ORIGINAL Airflyte . OF course I am sure I will put a full bathroom in that one too. So whats your timing on the exterior work... looking forward to seeing it. |
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Post by schweetcruisers on Aug 23, 2012 22:02:13 GMT -5
Tyler, the company fabricating my skin is about a week out, I am just waiting on some $$, jobs to finish etc.
The sad part about my figures is all the expensive stuff is coming up, Skin, Wings, Lighting, Wings. Upholstery, Wings. Paint, did I mention WINGS!
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Post by Hamlet on Aug 25, 2012 9:45:58 GMT -5
The wings are iconic, and I was a little concerned that ours might get torn off by some kid wanting a status symbol, like they did with the Mercedes hood ornaments back in the '80s. But then I realized that a homie would look really dumb with a giant wing hanging from a chain around his neck.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2012 20:44:32 GMT -5
schweetcruisers
Who's doing your skin? Are you having it fabricated with a 6" run? I got quote from all-rite but wanted to get another for a different vendor. I'm finding most places can't do a 6" run on automated equipment. All-rite had a 20 foot brake the could do the large panels by hand.
thanks
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Post by flyingham on Aug 26, 2012 20:11:37 GMT -5
Sorry I missed this. Your doing a great job! The cabinetry is superb! I really dig the rounded corners. Was it expensive to have those corners machined?
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Post by schweetcruisers on Aug 26, 2012 22:23:03 GMT -5
Smccusk-I'll let you know in a couple of days, we have a local company that has told me on numerous occasions that they can do it, but other VSTF members I sent have told me they can't, we'll see when I take a piece in for them to match up! If not I'm in trouble!
Flyingham-thanks, your very well documented thread made it possible, in fact I used one of your pictures when I built the frame to figure out the the front curve and roof slope!
The corners wern't the expensive part, it was the set up, I think I paid 200.00 for 60 l/f of them and $125 was just the setup charge!
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Post by flyingham on Aug 27, 2012 7:56:28 GMT -5
Those corners just seemed to make a huge difference. I really like them. Im right there with you guys. I'm sure I'm over 6k, maybe 7k by now. I don't regret it...
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Post by kto17 on Aug 27, 2012 12:18:47 GMT -5
Looks great for an amputee! Keep up the good work. That thing will be a lot easier to tow. X2 on the cabinet corners!
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Post by vikx on Aug 28, 2012 1:27:23 GMT -5
Somehow, "amputee" seems a bit derogatory... Perhaps chopper is a better description...
You are right on, kto17! Great trailer.
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Post by tylerbes on Aug 29, 2012 7:20:33 GMT -5
"The sad part about my figures is all the expensive stuff is coming up, Skin, Wings, Lighting, Wings. Upholstery, Wings. Paint, did I mention WINGS! "
So by my count from this quote you want 4 sets.... no problem, but sure its going to cost you a few bucks extra:).
Are you making a new roof? I would highly recommend it. Get away from the individual panels that they used and make a solid roof... worked out well for me.
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Post by kto17 on Aug 29, 2012 22:31:47 GMT -5
Somehow, "amputee" seems a bit derogatory... Perhaps chopper is a better description... You are right on, kto17! Great trailer. Vikx, your right. That was a little offensive. We can just call him Stubby! |
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Post by vikx on Aug 30, 2012 0:56:03 GMT -5
Oh. No.... LOL.
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Post by oldfashioned on Aug 30, 2012 8:33:24 GMT -5
Schweet, Keep us posted on the skin progress. We are six months out on the '65 and that is just about our last big question.
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Post by becinala on Aug 30, 2012 14:51:06 GMT -5
this has been the most interesting forum that I have read thus far.. Please keep the photos coming
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Post by schweetcruisers on Aug 31, 2012 17:58:04 GMT -5
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Post by universalexports on Aug 31, 2012 18:05:42 GMT -5
WOW, that is totally awesome! a work of art.
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Post by LittleVintageTrailer on Aug 31, 2012 18:33:03 GMT -5
Amazing work!!
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Post by Hamlet on Aug 31, 2012 19:41:07 GMT -5
It's looking great, we can't imagine what you could have done with a REAL Airflyte!
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Post by schweetcruisers on Aug 31, 2012 21:22:48 GMT -5
Ummm Hamlet, it is a real Airflyte! (You need to read that in a mean girls voice!)
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Post by Hamlet on Sept 1, 2012 0:12:44 GMT -5
Your work is impeccable, schweet, Hamlet just has to be able to tease about SOMETHING!
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Post by vikx on Sept 1, 2012 0:39:19 GMT -5
Great kitchen area, Schweet!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2012 20:17:51 GMT -5
Very nice, can't wait to see the finished trailer.
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