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Post by thasandman on Mar 6, 2015 22:47:42 GMT -8
I rescued a 1967 Stern caravan last summer, and am now in the throes of restoration. Before and after:   I love all the help here, lots to learn! |
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Post by nccamper on Mar 7, 2015 9:39:22 GMT -8
Cool camper. The lack of framing surprised me. The Germans usually over build. But it lasted a long time, so it worked.
I see you're working outside. A bold man!
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Post by thasandman on Mar 7, 2015 14:00:33 GMT -8
Thanks nccamper - The sides are fairly well framed, but yeah, the top never even had insulation! Just that one middle rib and a few cross beams.
We've had a stretch of sun lately, so I check the weather constantly. No other place to work on it either - at least the table saw fits into the carport, but the camper is too tall.
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Post by nccamper on Mar 8, 2015 5:59:19 GMT -8
I have a 62 Shasta Compact that also had sparse framing. I added several cross supports. Especially in the rear where we might lean on the wall. It helped a lot. check out www.cannedhamtrailers.com/57shasta.htmI think video 7 or 8 deals with framing. It's a great series. |
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Post by thasandman on Mar 8, 2015 9:08:16 GMT -8
Some of the frame was as small as 1/2" x 3/4", and I am using all 3/4" x 1.5". Where they used 3", I'm using 4"....it's gonna weigh a heck of a lot more, but it will be indestructible. I am also using some interlocking joints to help in some areas (the bottom of the door had a mortise and tenon joint on either side, so have to replicate that one).
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Post by elewayne on Mar 8, 2015 11:54:39 GMT -8
Keep the pictures of that one coming. I'd love to see more of how it was assembled.
Wayne
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Post by thasandman on Mar 8, 2015 15:47:08 GMT -8
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Post by ladywendolyn on Mar 8, 2015 21:15:50 GMT -8
Wow.. Great detailed blog
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Post by elewayne on Mar 9, 2015 14:55:19 GMT -8
Cool trailer, really. Curved pieces can be laminated, using thin enough strips to make the bend and layered up until the thickness is right. You have to make a form and clamp and bend the pieces around the form with glue in between the layers. IT really isn't all that hard.I'm a wood worker by trade and can be of more help if I can, just ask. My site is SilverLodger.com I have some pics of laminated top rails.
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Post by thasandman on Mar 9, 2015 17:39:49 GMT -8
Thanks elewayne, cool trailer on your site there. Since I have very limited space, I am building my frame attached to the old frame - I am hoping I can laminate the curbing while in place. I am actually reinforcing most of the spans under the curbing with an additional 1x2, so there will be something to clamp to. I am worried about some of the really bendy spans, however, but since it will be next to the old curbing, I should be able to get the flex just right...stay tuned for a drastic change of game plan if it doesn't work though! |
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