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Post by dawn on Mar 25, 2014 9:16:39 GMT -8
Corvettcrzy, I love this thread and the progression your build story has taken. And the window is stinking amazing. And txoil, pouring water on the window to check for leaks around the glass: such a great tip, and something I wouldn't have thought to ask or even think about. Sitting here reading posts in lieu of working on the trailer since cold and snow has returned to the city, and as usual have been both inspired and educated.
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Post by CorvettCrzy on Mar 25, 2014 12:51:15 GMT -8
Great job so far! Have you tested that rear window for water tight integrity? The actual glass seals may leak, so lay it down flat and pour water on the glass to see if it seeps through to the other side...if it does you will need to remove the glass and replace the glass seal. Better to do it now then find out it leaks when you've reinstalled it. Thanks for the suggestion, I will check them. I hope they're ok since I replaced the seals, but it's definitely a good idea to test them. I didn't thing about it.
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Post by CorvettCrzy on Apr 20, 2014 19:35:28 GMT -8
Finally some progress on the Frame. After several setbacks, mostly due to timing and weather, we were able to POR15 the frame, springs, axle, and wheel wells today! Feels great to have them done. I am so tired of carrying that frame around!! Outside - inside, - back outside, back inside.....................................Hopefully we'll be able to find the correct U-bolts and we can put it back together.
We did decide ultimately to use all of the POR15 materials, including the cleaner and metal prep. We decided it wasn't worth taking a chance of premature failure and we don't want to have to do it again.
Going to need to spend some time watching Mobiltech vids as I don't want to forget to do a step that's needed before we start assembling the floor.
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Post by John Palmer on Apr 20, 2014 19:58:45 GMT -8
Remember to "Top Coat" the POR15, which is just a primer. It's not UV safe and any areas like the tongue, jack, tanks, or wheels with turn chalky after about six months in the sun. Areas "protected from the sun" will stay glossy.
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Post by CorvettCrzy on Nov 16, 2014 18:42:40 GMT -8
Well, I've been lurking in the shadows for the last few months. We were pretty busy this summer doing repairs on our cottage and The Man has been working a lot of overtime (mixed blessing) and just when things started to slow down.........well as you can see "The Motivator" is on her last leg. I will say that there have been a few updates. Jim is working on the walls. He glued and biscuit joined the plywood and has cut the new (old) profile onto one and last I heard was working on the second. The plywood is down on the floor and just needs to be trimmed. He decided he wanted the floor on the frame so he could use it as a table for the wall construction. I sent him out to get me some Amber shellac right before the "event" and now it sits. Cold weather is here, snow on the ground, so it's looking dismal. I really would like to have the frame and interior back up by spring. So here I sit. Waiting for bones to heal. I guess I'll use the time to study electrical systems (which really scares me), but I want to get it right. I may not be the one doing the work, but I want to understand it so I make sure I get what I need before the skins go on. Besides visiting here and reading all your wonderful posts may be the only thing that keeps me sane while I sit here watching the minutes tick by........................
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Post by vikx on Nov 16, 2014 21:01:53 GMT -8
Oh My! Hope you mend rapidly...
PM me if you need electrical notes on the Corvette. Ours is run thru the cabinets and across the ceiling. No place in the walls.
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Post by SusieQ on Nov 17, 2014 10:32:32 GMT -8
Oh dear, Corvt. I hope you heal quickly! Looks like you have some good company. At least you should be back on your feet by the time the snow is gone. Let us know how YOU are progressing, too as well as the trailer.
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Post by CorvettCrzy on Apr 24, 2016 20:48:47 GMT -8
Well it's been quite awhile, surgery, physical therapy and of course life............but The Motivator is back!!! He wasn't able to do much after he became the "sole" parent for about 6 months, but once I got back on my feet he managed to get the frame and wheel wells finished/rebuilt and the plywood floor down. Sides are built and I finished priming the exterior of them today. I spent the better part of a year reading and re-reading all of your posts and advice, prior to my accident. I retained bits and pieces and faint memories of where to go to find it and re-read again. Hopefully I won't bother you with questions I've already asked, but I can't promise anything. Anyway, I'm planning on posting updated pics tomorrow (if I can remember how). I'll be lurking in the background watching shellac vids and reading about electricity.
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Post by modernme on Apr 24, 2016 21:35:43 GMT -8
Wow, sounds like you've had more important things than trailers to be worrying about. Glad to hear that you are 'back on your feet'. Welcome back to the board. Nice to know that you are still making progress. Looking forward to seeing the pictures. Take care-
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Post by vikx on Apr 24, 2016 22:08:22 GMT -8
Welcome back! Glad you are on the mend and able to kick everybody into gear...
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Post by CorvettCrzy on Jan 2, 2017 0:15:00 GMT -8
+ Well, I guess we're at it again. The floor has been rebuilt and installed. Wheel wells renovated rather than replaced. Axle rebuilt and installed. Hopefully we can stay at it for a while.
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Post by CorvettCrzy on Jan 2, 2017 0:20:26 GMT -8
Walls were built using the old walls for pattern. And my link to Vikx wonderful picture tutorial on their Corvette. It was quite a challenge for Jim to join the sections and feel good about their stability. Much care had to be taken. The exteriors were primed and interiors were sanded. The original interior walls were shellaced and we considered coating them with birch instead but ultimately went the original (and cheaper) route. I guess passing time was in my favor as now our local independent lumber yard has 1/8" birch in stock. I picked up some panels in the late summer and managed to get a coat on each board. Now I'm trying to figure out a way to add coats in below freezing temps. The barn isn't heated, but our garage is, however I'm concerned about fumes and an open pilot light. I'd really prefer to get additional coats before assembly, but if getting it together means I shellac later inside then so be it.
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Post by msgoehring on Jan 2, 2017 15:01:01 GMT -8
Welcome back, as far as shellac goes, I've found that the fumes it emits is really minimal compared to other stuff. I've been shellacing my paneling in the house one piece at a time cause I don't have room for more. My husband put shellac on the bed frame and a couple of other things out in the garage without a problem. I think as long as you aren't standing right next to open flame you should be fine. Oh, yeah, we do use a fan in the house so the air keeps moving.
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Post by CorvettCrzy on Jan 2, 2017 20:17:06 GMT -8
My husband, family safety engineer, has been telling me it isn't a good idea.........then tonight he brought his torch in the kitchen and used it to heat VCT right next to the vinyl table cover and my oak table.......soooo I'm probably going to give the garage a try. I'll do as you suggest and hook up a small fan, leave the door cracked a little and maybe turn off the heater once I warm it up if it gets really stinky.
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Post by msgoehring on Jan 2, 2017 22:24:14 GMT -8
My husband said that he had the garage door cracked a little bit and the fan running and that was with the furnace running and he didn't have any problems. He says it will cool down a little with the door open and the fan going so I'd definitely try with the heater on first. I figure if it's safe enough for me to do inside the house, and I've seen mobiltec shellac in his little trailer also, then you should be fine in the garage.
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