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Post by schweetcruisers on May 12, 2013 15:48:39 GMT -5
Ok this weekend proved to be a lot more work than I planned! I started painting the trailer, I knew I wouldn't have enough paint to get it all done but you can start to see the it coming together. I painted the "Z" stripe and will tape it off to get the correct 2" size.   I am using color called Colonial Cream, it's a factory 1957 Chevy Color.  In other news, I am calling the interior DONE! I still have to install a few catches but my wife got the last 3 cushions done  And folded down  |
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Post by universalexports on May 12, 2013 22:00:43 GMT -5
you need to come over, I could use the help! marvelous work!!!
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Post by familyof6 on May 13, 2013 10:51:44 GMT -5
Schweetcruisers, I love reading through your blog! I have a question regarding your use of Prep and Etch for the surface rust on your trailer frame. Did you do anything before applying the stuff? Or did you apply it and then leave it on overnight. I'd love to know the directions you used. Thanks! My husband doesn't see any obvious cracks.
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Post by schweetcruisers on May 13, 2013 13:07:32 GMT -5
Schweetcruisers, I love reading through your blog! I have a question regarding your use of Prep and Etch for the surface rust on your trailer frame. Did you do anything before applying the stuff? Or did you apply it and then leave it on overnight. I'd love to know the directions you used. Thanks! My husband doesn't see any obvious cracks. I bought a cheap hand spray bottle and sprayed the frame, I let it soak for 24hrs, then the next day I hosed it off. What you really need to know is 1)Wear a tyvek suit and gloves and face shield, it burns really bad. 2)It will discolor any wood it comes in contact with, it will turn it black. 3)It doesn't remove any rust, it converts rust to a paintable surface. 4)I recommend coating the frame with POR-15 rust encapsulating paint. |
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Post by schweetcruisers on May 14, 2013 15:09:31 GMT -5
Sprayed more paint today, I got up to the "Z" stripe, Hopefully tomorrow, weather permitting I can spray some cream!     For anybody who wants to know, I am using a Gravity fed HVLP Gun, so for I have used 2qts of surface prep 2qts Epoxy Primer(1qt of primer and 1qt of catalyst) 1pt of Silver for the stripe 4pts of Yellow 1pt Catalyst hardner 2qt Reducer 2 qts Lacquer Thinner 5 rolls of 2" Masking Tape 2 pack of 400 grit wet sand paper 1 roll 3M handi-mask 3qts of the cream for the upper walls and roof |
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2013 20:53:11 GMT -5
Schweet, How did you do your wheel wells...are you you doing trim after paint (couldn't tell if there was a trim piece there). I just did mine with aluminum trim what a pita for sure. That stuff doesn't bend well.
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Post by schweetcruisers on May 14, 2013 21:04:42 GMT -5
Schweet, How did you do your wheel wells...are you you doing trim after paint (couldn't tell if there was a trim piece there). I just did mine with aluminum trim what a pita for sure. That stuff doesn't bend well. I've been putting that off for the last thing, I've had the extrusion since December and been dreading bending it. I plan the leave it raw aluminum, think I am going start tackling that this weekend. |
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Post by bigbill on May 14, 2013 21:15:24 GMT -5
You better be careful or you will have it done before long. Looking GOOD.
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Post by schweetcruisers on May 15, 2013 17:33:22 GMT -5
You better be careful or you will have it done before long. Looking GOOD. Can't come soon enough! |
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Post by schweetcruisers on May 15, 2013 17:38:09 GMT -5
More paint today, now it looks good!    Ok now for the fun, lets peel the tape...it's like Christmas morning only stickier!  The rock guard...ooooooh,aaaaaah!  Yup even got my tires  Now time to kick back and hope the paint is cured enough since were suppose to get heavy rains tonight! |
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Post by bigbill on May 15, 2013 20:09:46 GMT -5
Now you done it you almost have it finished and then all you will have to do is go camping and enjoy family and a cold beverage.  It really looks nice you should be very proud. |
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Post by schweetcruisers on May 16, 2013 20:17:59 GMT -5
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Post by Hamlet on May 16, 2013 20:41:38 GMT -5
Kudos and congrats from Hamlet and his people. You have done a marvelous job. There just aren't enough superlatives to do it justice. We know that you will enjoy the fruits of your labors even more that the labors themselves. Happy Camping!! |
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Post by Deleted on May 16, 2013 20:43:55 GMT -5
Congratulations!!! She's a beauty...time to hit the road and enjoy a cold one at your favorite camp site. Nice job with those wheel wells and everything else for that matter.
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Post by thumbelina on May 16, 2013 21:13:49 GMT -5
Great job on your year plus in work and love restoring or rather rebuilding from the ground up a new Shasta! Congratulations and Happy Trails!
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Post by znorm on May 17, 2013 0:22:34 GMT -5
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Post by 62shastacrazymom on May 17, 2013 1:40:26 GMT -5
i am super impressed...mine is just a chassis right now...so good to see someone done! (are we ever really done tho?)..the color is beautiful! The rock guard is something mine didn't come with...I will have to see if it had one? Do they all have one? I love the rims...and the color..did I mention the color? Great job and congrats!! Well done
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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2013 6:06:43 GMT -5
Just cannot say enough about the job you did here. It is hard to believe it is the same one that followed you home on the extension hitch.
"Amen" to the "there are not enough superlatives". GREAT job, my friend.
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Post by squirrelmom on May 17, 2013 6:30:11 GMT -5
Beautiful!
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Post by Bob on May 17, 2013 6:39:39 GMT -5
That looks so good, I'd almost be afraid to tow it! You're going to get a lot of lookers on the road and at the campgrounds, better prepare a monologue.
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Post by schweetcruisers on May 17, 2013 9:50:24 GMT -5
i am super impressed...mine is just a chassis right now...so good to see someone done! (are we ever really done tho?)..the color is beautiful! The rock guard is something mine didn't come with...I will have to see if it had one? Do they all have one? I love the rims...and the color..did I mention the color? Great job and congrats!! Well done Mine didn't have a rock guard, I built mine, it was pretty easy. Every pane of glass on the original trailer was either broken or chipped. |
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Post by nomad on May 17, 2013 17:37:32 GMT -5
Awesome! A dome no more and a beauty for sure You inspire us Schweet!!
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Post by universalexports on May 17, 2013 20:36:44 GMT -5
Congrats! it turned out great. love the rock guard!
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Post by Hamlet on May 17, 2013 20:40:08 GMT -5
From one of your earliesst posts on this project...
"So the plan is to basically combine the Astrodome and Airflyte, but make it look like something Shasta could have built."
And you have certainly succeeded!
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Post by schweetcruisers on May 18, 2013 9:50:58 GMT -5
Thanks everyone, I put this together just to remind myself and everyone else what I started with and where I ended!  |
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Post by Gone Kayaking on May 19, 2013 23:54:07 GMT -5
Congratulations, Schweet, one of the truly awesome VSTF journals. Really glad you used photobucket or whatever for the pics so we didn't lose em in the transition.
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Post by vikx on May 21, 2013 0:55:13 GMT -5
MAGNIFICENT! Love that color... This is so special. Congrats.
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Post by boandsusan on May 21, 2013 11:51:26 GMT -5
Absolutely gorgeous! I agree with vikx on the color combo, perfect together. Congrats and enjoy!
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Post by tylerbes on May 24, 2013 18:58:10 GMT -5
Nice Job Man. The Yellow was a good call. So all done? BTW you will never be "All Done" Every season I have some new project to upgrade mine... Enjoy it this year!
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Post by harrison429 on May 25, 2013 8:09:53 GMT -5
Man oh man, what can one say except "Ooooooh-ee...that is one Schweet way to Cruise!"
Awesome job SchweetCruisers, congratulations!!
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It really looks nice you should be very proud.
