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Post by reedfranklin on Jan 8, 2020 11:57:38 GMT -8
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Post by Getnold on Jan 8, 2020 12:07:01 GMT -8
Looks homemade to me. There were lots made from plans in Popular Mechanics and other magazines back then. Could just be a back of the envelope plan from someone who wanted something custom. Pretty cool lil trailer no matter what. And you have a title!! Bonus!!
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Post by reedfranklin on Jan 8, 2020 12:44:23 GMT -8
Thanks ,
I did not know that, that would explain the all AL sheet construction, It doesnt look like anything I could find online.
It was always used as a communications/sound trailer at a fair grounds and was maybe constructed for that purpose
I at first thought that it was converted from a camper but I am thinking it was constructed for that.
It has fold down sofa-bed a primitive wood pull out legs for a table top that looks homemade, cabintes that are metal more utilitarian that for looks.
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Post by Getnold on Jan 9, 2020 5:32:38 GMT -8
Thanks , I did not know that, that would explain the all AL sheet construction, It doesnt look like anything I could find online. It was always used as a communications/sound trailer at a fair grounds and was maybe constructed for that purpose I at first thought that it was converted from a camper but I am thinking it was constructed for that. It has fold down sofa-bed a primitive wood pull out legs for a table top that looks homemade, cabintes that are metal more utilitarian that for looks. It would be awesome if you'd share some photos of the inside. It sounds really cool. Great find! |
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Post by nccamper on Jan 9, 2020 7:12:29 GMT -8
It looks home made on a very sturdy frame. Any idea what it weighs?
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Post by mobiltec on Jan 9, 2020 9:37:02 GMT -8
I would like to see the inside...
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Post by reedfranklin on Jan 9, 2020 11:25:02 GMT -8
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Post by reedfranklin on Jan 9, 2020 11:29:16 GMT -8
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Post by mobiltec on Jan 9, 2020 11:32:14 GMT -8
Looks like this one will be a monster to restore. All of the inside paneling and cabinets need to be replaced. If this is a wood frame trailer you're going to have to remove all the outside metal skin to do it. Maybe even a frame off rebuild. Remember you can't replace the paneling and framing from the inside. It must be done from the outside in which means the removal of all the metal skin first. Lots of screws there. If those are rivets then it means it's a metal frame trailer in which case you can remove paneling from the inside but it looks like screws from the photos. Which is it? Screws on the outside or rivets???
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Post by reedfranklin on Jan 9, 2020 11:45:02 GMT -8
Here are some pics any information would be appreciated,
The empty shelves and racks held amps and other electronics
the desk pulls into a table with a leaf, pretty nice
The floor is solid , has a little rust underneath
any info on the springs or hitch would be appreciated
anyone know where I can get some marker lights like these?
I am very open to any suggestions about what I should do to repair the ceiling
my thoughts were to pull it down find leaks repair them then put a new one up, it has
as you can see a grey paneling though out.
I am the 4th owner , It was I think originally built by a gentlemen who has passed who was
the sound man for the fair in the 60s, he sold to the next sound man who sold it to the next and who
at this point was using it for storage before I bought it.
I can see where a man would sit in a swivel chair on wheels with the table pulled out and be able
to access all the electronics .
I would like to clean patch it up a bit and use it , I probably will add a table/bed where the racks are.
any suggestions on claeniong the aluminum , patching, and what flooring and ceiling I should use would be greatly appreciated
Thnaks
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Post by reedfranklin on Jan 9, 2020 11:53:12 GMT -8
Looks like this one will be a monster to restore. All of the inside paneling and cabinets need to be replaced. If this is a wood frame trailer you're going to have to remove all the outside metal skin to do it. Maybe even a frame off rebuild. Remember you can't replace the paneling and framing from the inside. It must be done from the outside in which means the removal of all the metal skin first. Lots of screws there. If those are rivets then it means it's a metal frame trailer in which case you can remove paneling from the inside but it looks like screws from the photos. Which is it? Screws on the outside or rivets??? It is crews, I would not be able to do a frame off restoration, the cabinets and walls arent water damaged , although some of the walls have holes in them from mounting electronics |
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Post by reedfranklin on Jan 15, 2020 8:15:30 GMT -8
Looks like this one will be a monster to restore. All of the inside paneling and cabinets need to be replaced. If this is a wood frame trailer you're going to have to remove all the outside metal skin to do it. Maybe even a frame off rebuild. Remember you can't replace the paneling and framing from the inside. It must be done from the outside in which means the removal of all the metal skin first. Lots of screws there. If those are rivets then it means it's a metal frame trailer in which case you can remove paneling from the inside but it looks like screws from the photos. Which is it? Screws on the outside or rivets??? I took out interior paneling, its framing and insulation(pink board then the skin. I watched some of your tutorial;s and have done some homework. Great videos BTW My thoughts are that I would replace the framing that is rotted and reseal the seams . My questions is whats my best option for sealing the seems? I was thinking butyl tape and replacing all the screws with stainless of similar type, round head phillips.  IMG_9404 by reed_franklin2, on Flickr |
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Post by reedfranklin on Jan 15, 2020 8:20:03 GMT -8
It looks home made on a very sturdy frame. Any idea what it weighs? 3220 lbs, I think most of that weight is in the axle, springs, hitch and main part of the frame. All are heavy duty enough to haul a lot of weight. Needless to say it sets very nice on the springs and pulls nice also. |
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