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Post by johnd on Sept 27, 2019 20:20:35 GMT -8
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Post by danrhodes on Sept 27, 2019 20:21:54 GMT -8
That this is awesome. Any idea of the weight? What do you tow it with?
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Post by johnd on Sept 27, 2019 20:27:18 GMT -8
That this is awesome. Any idea of the weight? What do you tow it with? Dan, Thank you! We towed it home with a V-6 Ford Explorer, but I am not sure of the weight of this trailer. It's a 19 footer. |
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Post by Teachndad on Sept 28, 2019 6:26:19 GMT -8
Hi John,
Welcome!
Wow! That interior looks really nice. Congrats!
Your ceiling looks really nice. Very little visible water damage.
Very nice layout.
Thanks for sharing your new found prize.
Rod
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Post by johnd on Sept 28, 2019 8:19:32 GMT -8
I am going to do this one like Gary Bates did his I’m going to take it down to the frame I just have to find a place where I can do it I have a couple of guys that will help me I figure we can get it done within a month or two
Thank you for the welcome and the kind comments
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Post by nccamper on Sept 28, 2019 13:43:47 GMT -8
Welcome!
It looks like a great project worth saving.
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Post by vikx on Sept 28, 2019 20:43:58 GMT -8
Very nice.
Is it riveted or stick and tin? That makes a difference in how it's rebuilt. Let us know.
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Post by johnd on Sept 29, 2019 3:01:59 GMT -8
Very nice. Is it riveted or stick and tin? That makes a difference in how it's rebuilt. Let us know. Vikx, Thank you! It is stick framed with a screwed on skin, I am guessing Aluminum? John |
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Post by vikx on Sept 29, 2019 9:30:44 GMT -8
Ah, thanks. Yes, taking one down to the frame is the way to go with stick and tin. However, your interior looks very good, you may not have to go all the way down. I would lift the skins (yes, aluminum) to see how bad the rot is. You may be pleasantly surprised.
I've found in partial builds that the worst damage is in the lower sills/skirts and below the front and rear windows. Sometimes, you have to go all the way over the top to replace the edge wood. Take your time and if ain't broke, don't fix it...
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Post by johnd on Sept 29, 2019 14:00:31 GMT -8
Ah, thanks. Yes, taking one down to the frame is the way to go with stick and tin. However, your interior looks very good, you may not have to go all the way down. I would lift the skins (yes, aluminum) to see how bad the rot is. You may be pleasantly surprised. I've found in partial builds that the worst damage is in the lower sills/skirts and below the front and rear windows. Sometimes, you have to go all the way over the top to replace the edge wood. Take your time and if ain't broke, don't fix it... Thank you so much for the advice! |
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