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Post by egar on Apr 1, 2012 17:29:19 GMT -5
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Post by egar on Apr 1, 2012 17:31:20 GMT -5
One more photo of the closet. Lots of rot and mouse turds. Paid $400 and towed it through the worst rainstorm of my life yesterday. Hail, lightning, a tornado and no rear running lights. Made it home alive
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Post by egar on Apr 1, 2012 18:35:00 GMT -5
Where can I find this fabric or something similar? The benches are trashed. It looks like a light green but hard to discern after 60 years.
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Post by persimmonpal on Apr 1, 2012 19:44:42 GMT -5
Congrats! Awesome looking camper.. love the shape. Looks like some work to do, hope you have fun seeing the progress you make! Lots of resources on here. I love the stove!
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Post by 65callie on Apr 1, 2012 19:55:40 GMT -5
So cute! Love it!
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Post by egar on Apr 1, 2012 20:01:22 GMT -5
I cannot find anything about these runabouts except the info on the badge by the door. The wood screen door is intact
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Post by tekirby on Apr 1, 2012 20:04:03 GMT -5
This is one of the neatest campers , very unsual and unique..good luck...
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Post by 61 Shasta on Apr 1, 2012 20:45:19 GMT -5
Great find! I love the style of this camper. I should make for a great restore! Please keep us posted.
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Post by boandsusan on Apr 1, 2012 20:51:04 GMT -5
Love it, love it. Wow! How cool it will look restored. Congrats on the great find!
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Post by vikx on Apr 2, 2012 0:55:54 GMT -5
Very cool. It reminds me of my 54 Bellwood. Same stove, similar body. Really a nice one.
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Post by thehorsepeople4 on Apr 2, 2012 10:26:08 GMT -5
Congratulations! She's a beauty and will be something to enjoy when you get done. Blog on...I'm doing a Deville and a blog for the first time. There are any number of wonderful restoration stories right here on this site. Some are by folks that have vast experience and some are by folks like me....diving in for the first time. All have information that is helpful and shows a number of ways to do things. I sent you a PM regarding a site that I find helpful. Good luck and take lots of pictures...the folks here love pictures. Regarding the fabric swatch....find an upholsterer in your area and work with them. My wife knew what she wanted for our dinette and found it at Walmart and we took that to our upholstery guy. He also had a wide selection of stuff to choose from. our59deville.blogspot.com/
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Post by egar on Apr 2, 2012 19:20:58 GMT -5
Thanks horse peep. Trying to figure out how to check messages. All help is appreciated
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Post by lopo on Apr 2, 2012 19:25:57 GMT -5
It really is a find. I wish I had the skills to take on one like that. Shoulda paid more attention in shop class. Can't wait to watch you bring it back to life! And PM's (Personal Messages) show up at the top of the page, to the right of the big logo, when you're signed in. (Palm Bay where? Florida, by any chance?)
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egar
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Post by egar on Apr 3, 2012 10:37:13 GMT -5
I used to be a builder-cabinetmaker in my 20s so I am looking forward to this. I need to find a sheet of the robbed aluminum for the lower front. No luck after checking local metal shops.
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Post by thehorsepeople4 on Apr 3, 2012 11:24:24 GMT -5
Try contacting Hemet Valley RV and see if they can't help you out. They make all the different types of aluminum for the older trailers and ship it. Ask for Steve. They will be making some custom pieces for me when we get to that part of the restoration. www.hemetvalleyrv.net/contactus.html
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Post by egar on Apr 3, 2012 11:59:46 GMT -5
I used to be a builder-cabinetmaker in my 20s so I am looking forward to this. I need to find a sheet of the robbed aluminum for the lower front. No luck after checking local metal shops.
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Post by cowcharge on Apr 3, 2012 13:58:32 GMT -5
Cool, good luck! How many slices does it toast at once (sorry, couldn't resist)? I think they call non-Shasta's "SOBs" here in the forum, for "Some Other Brand" (at least I hope that's what it stands for).
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Post by egar on Apr 3, 2012 19:20:58 GMT -5
Thanks horse. I knew someone would have the knowledge. You rock!
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Post by egar on Apr 4, 2012 18:24:48 GMT -5
So what is this thing? I opened it and it was full of rat turds. It leads to a sealed metal box in the closet above the wheelwell
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Post by egar on Apr 4, 2012 18:28:17 GMT -5
Tried polishing a spot just to see what would happen. A jewel is hidden underneath methinks
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Post by egar on Apr 4, 2012 18:30:48 GMT -5
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Post by egar on Apr 4, 2012 18:33:18 GMT -5
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Post by boandsusan on Apr 4, 2012 22:55:18 GMT -5
So what is this thing? I opened it and it was full of rat turds. It leads to a sealed metal box in the closet above the wheelwell Its the water fill. Don`t trash it. Originals go for $200 plus on ebay.
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Post by egar on Apr 11, 2012 19:33:24 GMT -5
Electricity! First try! Wanted to share
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Post by LittleVintageTrailer on Apr 11, 2012 21:12:33 GMT -5
This is going to be so great when you are finished with it!
Vikx, I saw a 55 Bellwood the other day and oh my word was it CUTE! So round too. Loved it.
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Post by vikx on Apr 12, 2012 1:04:15 GMT -5
Egar, I love the water fill! Be gentle with it. The metal thing *was* the old water tank. It's a tosser... The dents in aluminum can be straightened with patience. Not my forte' but worth the time.
Kel, my Bellwood is one of the best built trailers ever. The edge trim is very sturdy 1" stock and the framing was quite beefy for a ham of that age. Interestingly, a second 54 I saw didn't have the fancy edge trim.
Always wonder about the history on our little gems....
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Post by egar on Apr 14, 2012 9:49:20 GMT -5
Thanks vikx. My last motorbike project may be sold today and everyone will begin seeing a major transformation. Been doing a lot of research and I think this will be a piece of cake after restoring old houses back in newcengland. Same concept but in miniature
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Post by Hamlet on Apr 14, 2012 11:34:25 GMT -5
Egar - if you're having no luck with metal shops, you might want to try some RV repair places.
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Post by Hamlet on Apr 14, 2012 11:39:26 GMT -5
Oops, sent that too soon. Anyway, yours looks like the aluminum with the 6"break that was so widely used in the 50s and 60s. Many, if not most RV repair shops can get it for you. There is a standard dimension in one direction, and the other is variable, but you'll have to ask around. Good luck. This is going to be a gorgeous little camper!!!
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Post by egar on Apr 14, 2012 15:57:35 GMT -5
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