egar
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Post by egar on Jul 6, 2012 18:14:40 GMT -5
First window rebuilt and ready to reinstall. All new seals and screws. Yay.
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Post by paigenmarc on Jul 6, 2012 22:14:50 GMT -5
Nice job so far! We have a round one, too and it was really hard reframing the back end. When we finished, we couldn't get the aluminum back on and had to get a new panel made : )
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Post by cowcharge on Jul 7, 2012 1:44:41 GMT -5
Every time I see one of these taken apart to this extent I thank the gods that mine wasn't quite that bad (although worse than I thought when I bought it, like most I guess), and that the rot phase is behind me. Heck of a job on a massive project, egar!
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egar
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Post by egar on Jul 7, 2012 15:23:38 GMT -5
My tins may be a tad off. I notice that the holes for the bolts at the bottoms of the skins are about 1/2 off from the holes in the frame. I've adjusted the skins as best I can and am hoping for the best. I got two window reinstalled today and am rebuilding the third window right now. Will post pictures if anyone is interested. Then, I'm going to start tearing off the skins on the other side. I may work from front to back this time. AFter that, I should be able to really get moving. This has taken me a lot longer than I expected. I bought the thing on April 8 and today marks three months. It's a bit daunting.
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egar
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Post by egar on Jul 11, 2012 7:09:39 GMT -5
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Post by egar on Jul 13, 2012 12:53:57 GMT -5
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Post by egar on Jul 14, 2012 15:14:02 GMT -5
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Post by harrison429 on Jul 14, 2012 17:37:53 GMT -5
it's looking great and no need to apologize for making it YOUR trailer. i'm glad that phase is way behind us too. everything we did took 2-5 times longer than we ever expected so you're making great progress.
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Post by kayaxi on Jul 15, 2012 9:25:49 GMT -5
What a great project! I apologized to the purists too for painting the interior of mine. They're pretty forgiving here. The lights you mentioned reminded me that I got some recessed brake and reverse lights off an old camper at a recycling place and I need to post them here to see if anyone needs them. That or save them for the teardrop I hope to build one day. Keep the pictures coming. This project is coming along nicely. Can't wait to see things progress!
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egar
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Post by egar on Jul 15, 2012 12:29:36 GMT -5
I've read the debates about rolling on oil base dpaints and the limited number of colors available from brands like Rustoleum. I found out that Ace will mix any color in an oil based enamel gloss. After agonizing over colors my wife chose two winners. Photos don't do them justice. should be really 50s when Im done. The trailer will look like camo in the Keys, which are only a few hours away from home.
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egar
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Post by egar on Jul 18, 2012 16:55:38 GMT -5
My sidelights came in today and so did my moon hubcaps but the hubcaps don't fit. Anyone need a set?
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Post by LittleVintageTrailer on Jul 19, 2012 22:43:07 GMT -5
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egar
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Post by egar on Jul 20, 2012 5:34:25 GMT -5
Actually, I'm trying not to alter it too much, but some items like the marker lights were completely shot.
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Post by LittleVintageTrailer on Jul 20, 2012 11:55:37 GMT -5
That is totally understandable. I think some things you can't help but replace with an alternative. I love those marker lights that you chose by the way. Way cool!
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egar
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Post by egar on Jul 22, 2012 8:47:57 GMT -5
Wrapping up front corner today. Then, one more corner to frame
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egar
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Post by egar on Jul 22, 2012 13:32:13 GMT -5
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Post by egar on Jul 30, 2012 18:18:20 GMT -5
I get jealous of those of you with old fans in your rigs so I found one on craigslist and cleaned it up. It's an oscillating Eskimo fan.
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Post by harrison429 on Jul 30, 2012 19:25:47 GMT -5
lol...i just bought one too, in blue, the same fan with the flower grill
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egar
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Post by egar on Aug 8, 2012 21:00:27 GMT -5
Heat has slowed me down, but evenings I'm restoring windows.. Hehr handles, before and after.
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Post by egar on Aug 24, 2012 20:08:31 GMT -5
Finally had time to begin the final corner, it is going quickly and should be wrapped up this weekend if the weather holds out. Paint will be next.
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egar
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Post by egar on Sept 9, 2012 18:50:25 GMT -5
Framing is finished and turquoise Armstrong floor is in. Flooring was a Craigslist find. Paint will be next so I can install and wire exterior lights
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egar
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Post by egar on Sept 16, 2012 18:49:12 GMT -5
Got my fantastic fan installed. Tested it with my trickle charger in the livinroom. It was tricky getting the old one out but the installation took all of 15 minutes. Too dark for pix but I will post one soon. Also got the awning track back on the roof. Prime and paint within the next couple of weeks. Need to go to Ga. Next weekend to see my son graduate from basic training at ft. Benning
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egar
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Post by egar on Sept 20, 2012 12:05:43 GMT -5
Scored a brand new roll of aqua boomerang fornica on Craigslist for $60. Worth the hour and a half drive, yes? Also got the sample piece.
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egar
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Post by egar on Sept 20, 2012 13:06:18 GMT -5
Fantastic fan installed. Blue tint is my tarp
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egar
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Post by egar on Sept 29, 2012 16:33:39 GMT -5
Haven't posted in a while but I have been busy working on the miassis dragon every night and weekends. Began priming today. Oct 8 will be 6 months since I dragged her home. Going so slowly but I am excited to start laying on the aqua and cream paint and cut into my aqua boomerang laminate sheet!
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Post by elewayne on Sept 29, 2012 19:54:22 GMT -5
That's really coming along nicely. Keep going, keep posting. Wayne
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Post by rbnhd76 on Oct 2, 2012 20:12:25 GMT -5
I like it. Keep us updated please.
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Post by vikx on Oct 3, 2012 1:32:40 GMT -5
IMPRESSIVE.
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Post by harrison429 on Oct 3, 2012 7:35:59 GMT -5
I remember feeling like it would never end but it does and your progress is remarkable. You're telling a good picture story for others to learn from. I can't wait to see it painted!
(btw the fan works great but it is scary fast with those nice sharp blades!)
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egar
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Post by egar on Oct 6, 2012 14:15:54 GMT -5
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