Post by 57 Trotwood on Feb 7, 2019 8:47:59 GMT -8
I guess you can ask a lot of questions before you begin your restoration but the answers just don't make sense until you actually begin your restoration. I was wondering for a long time how the walls were attached, "on top of the floor" or bolted to the outriggers?
Well I finally know about my 57 Trotwood. The walls sit on the flooring and are carriage bolted down to the outriggers by means of a wood joist that runs the length of the camper.
I know now that the inside paneling runs from side to side under two layers of bent wood ,at least in the front.
Also, my siding does not go from back to front in long pieces but is in smaller pieces about 4'x4' with vertical and horizontal joints. The panels overlap vertically from front to back with butyl tape and screws, "60 year old tape is still plyable".
I was surprised to find that so far the rot is only from about the top of the front window down on the front corners.
The floors are solid even where the walls are bolted, I will replace the bolts with new since they are rusty.
My plan is to remake new cabinets, floors, paneling, electrical, new roof and mechanicals.
My plan will be as follows to begin, I think;
1. Remove all windows - done
2. Remove front siding and first section of siding (siding will be reused) on curb and street side to expose wood. - done
3. Replace rotted wood on front curb and street side.
4. Remove the roofing, it will be replaced with one piece.
5. Repair and replace roof supports.
6. Build all new cabinets and install while the front framing is out.
7. Run new electrical for ceiling lights
8. Install new paneling on the ceiling
9. Install new paneling on the front side and reframe
I have watched so many of Larry's videos and I am gonna have at it. I have been a mechanical/piping designer for 30 years, furniture and cabinet maker, painting business, kitchen and bath remodels, built my own house but larry has given me the confidence so I can do this. I now realize how the campers are constructed and why.
Wish me luck, Any comments or suggestions are appreciated
Photos will be soon as soon as I set up flickr account.
Well I finally know about my 57 Trotwood. The walls sit on the flooring and are carriage bolted down to the outriggers by means of a wood joist that runs the length of the camper.
I know now that the inside paneling runs from side to side under two layers of bent wood ,at least in the front.
Also, my siding does not go from back to front in long pieces but is in smaller pieces about 4'x4' with vertical and horizontal joints. The panels overlap vertically from front to back with butyl tape and screws, "60 year old tape is still plyable".
I was surprised to find that so far the rot is only from about the top of the front window down on the front corners.
The floors are solid even where the walls are bolted, I will replace the bolts with new since they are rusty.
My plan is to remake new cabinets, floors, paneling, electrical, new roof and mechanicals.
My plan will be as follows to begin, I think;
1. Remove all windows - done
2. Remove front siding and first section of siding (siding will be reused) on curb and street side to expose wood. - done
3. Replace rotted wood on front curb and street side.
4. Remove the roofing, it will be replaced with one piece.
5. Repair and replace roof supports.
6. Build all new cabinets and install while the front framing is out.
7. Run new electrical for ceiling lights
8. Install new paneling on the ceiling
9. Install new paneling on the front side and reframe
I have watched so many of Larry's videos and I am gonna have at it. I have been a mechanical/piping designer for 30 years, furniture and cabinet maker, painting business, kitchen and bath remodels, built my own house but larry has given me the confidence so I can do this. I now realize how the campers are constructed and why.
Wish me luck, Any comments or suggestions are appreciated
Photos will be soon as soon as I set up flickr account.