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Post by mobiltec on May 13, 2016 5:44:45 GMT -8
Thanks RinTin...
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Post by tmdreamer on Jul 15, 2016 11:43:57 GMT -8
On post #13 you reference an epoxy float and fill agent, would you mind sharing if you remember what you used?
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Post by msgoehring on Jul 15, 2016 14:50:23 GMT -8
On post #13 you reference an epoxy float and fill agent, would you mind sharing if you remember what you used? Hey tmdreamer, I did a Google search for a product like that and found these PC-Rot Terminator, PC-Petrifier, Git Rot Penetrating Epoxy and CPES™ Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer. But at the price of these I can't think of anything in a trailer that would be worth saving that way. I don't know if RinTin had some around the house already from a previous project or what, but that stuff can be spendy. Hope that helps.
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Post by Teachndad on Jul 16, 2016 3:08:20 GMT -8
I have been gone for a while and my first read in months brought me back to this thread.
Greg's fine workmanship and detailed recording of his experiences continue.
Narrowing the plywood pieces for the gaucho cushions to eliminate the scratching of the side wall is a "take home" for me when I get there myself.
Thanks Greg!
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Post by theresa on Jul 31, 2016 19:28:55 GMT -8
My little pocket camera does not pick up the color of the paneling very well. I walked into the shop early one evening and there was some great evening light which created a really nice glow inside the trailer which I tried to capture. My camera almost got it but not quite. I’d really like a decent DSLR camera along with the know how to use it. I realize this post is now nearly a year old, and I'm researching and taking notes from your most amazingly informing thread. I had considered forever lifting the cab and rebuilding frame-up that way, but due to several suggestions, I'm going to remove the walls and restore that way. SO, in reading through this thread, I would like to make the offer that I will BUY you a DSLR AND teach you to use it (I'm a part-time photographer and teach a beginner's course in DSLR use) if you would entertain driving to scenic Northern Maine with free lodging at my rental camp to help me finish my restoration?? haha SaveSave
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Post by RinTin on Nov 21, 2016 18:15:11 GMT -8
Haven't been spending as much time on the board lately but I haven't forgotten this thread and promise to finish what I started. I know many of you have rebuilt your ice boxes but I haven't seen a thread dedicated to one, so here's how I did mine. While in metal work mode I decided to rebuild the ice box next. This ice box is not original to the trailer but a Craigslist find that matches the one used in my 1960 Aloha. I modeled the re-designed kitchenette from the 1960 Aloha, so although no longer true to original, it is at least true to earlier Aloha’s. First I removed the door, then the interior ice block shelf. The shelf was riveted to the back of the box. Grinding the rivets flat before drilling them out makes the job much easier. I then took the rest of the box apart and laid the pieces out. These ice boxes are pretty crudely built and it’s easy to see how they come apart. Main frame: Door: Hardware: Box: Ice Shelf: I thought the solder dripping from the drip tube looked pretty cool: All the old paint was stripped in preparation for re-painting: The original main face frame and metal surround were pretty beat up by whoever had removed the ice box before I bought it. I made a new wood face frame and bent up new sheet metal to replace the beat up stuff, then pre-fitted it to the opening before painting: With everything prepped, the inside of the box was painted with rattle can white epoxy appliance paint and the exterior with almond to match the other appliances. It was now ready for re-assembly. The ice shelf was re-mounted with stainless steel machine screws and nylon lock nuts instead of rivets: The box was screwed to the frame instead of stapled as was done originally: The front edge of the shelf was then secured. This process is somewhat difficult to explain, but basically I took measurements from the original frame and located the shelf accordingly in the new frame, making sure the slope was correct and the front of the shelf did not interfere with the operation of the door. Close up shot of the label: The box was then insulated with 1”rigid poly foam and secured with duct tape. I’d have liked to use thicker foam insulation but the tight fit into the cabinet opening didn’t allow it. Nonetheless it is much better insulated than original. Then the metal face frame surrounds were stapled into place along the outside edge, a new rubber grommet and drain hose installed, and for full effect the lower rack put in place: I then did a final test fit: With that out of the way I then re-assembled the door: The door was not yet mounted to the box because I thought it would be easier to install the ice box in the cabinet without a door hanging off it. It will still be easy to install the door with the box secured in the cabinet. The unit will be set aside for now and installed just before the countertop goes on to minimize the risk of damaging it while work continues. Another thing I did was to lay a bead of clear Lexel sealant around the bottom inside corners as a preventative measure against the possibility of water seeping past the seams there.
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Post by danrhodes on Nov 21, 2016 19:11:20 GMT -8
It lives! Are you just parceling out the posts, or is this the current status?
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Post by msgoehring on Nov 21, 2016 19:28:14 GMT -8
Rintin I kept waiting to see you replace the door gasket but you never showed it, is that still the original one? Mine was beyond salvage so we had to replace it and it was a bear finding the right stuff.
How did you paint the inside? I didn't take mine down as far as you did and when I painted the inside I'd have to stop and wait for the over spray to settle before going on. My hands and arms were covered with the stuff, lots of fun.
I like how yours turned out, really nice.
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Post by RinTin on Nov 21, 2016 19:28:27 GMT -8
It lives! Are you just parceling out the posts, or is this the current status? This thread is way behind the project. Too many irons in the fire lately. Currently I'm finishing up the insulation. Hoping for an early spring completion. I'll try to catch up here by the time I'm done with the trailer. Yes, you among others have caught up and surpassed me.
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Post by mobiltec on Nov 21, 2016 20:02:12 GMT -8
Nice work on the Modernaire Ice Box... Thanks for posting this project.
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Post by RinTin on Nov 21, 2016 21:48:38 GMT -8
Rintin I kept waiting to see you replace the door gasket but you never showed it, is that still the original one? Mine was beyond salvage so we had to replace it and it was a bear finding the right stuff. How did you paint the inside? I didn't take mine down as far as you did and when I painted the inside I'd have to stop and wait for the over spray to settle before going on. My hands and arms were covered with the stuff, lots of fun. I like how yours turned out, really nice. I remember you discussing having to buy a new gasket, didn't you find one at McMaster-Carr? Link? I did re-use my original door gasket. It's old and stiff but intact. It was originally stapled to the back side of the door, I did the same. It doesn't seal very well. I am going to try putting some 1/8" caulk backing rod inside it to see if that will help. I may never use it as an ice box anyway, we'll see. Yep, painting inside a box is no fun, long sleeves and gloves required. To paint I turned the box upside down and painted the top first, then turned it over and painted the back and sides, then painted the bottom last. I moved fast, keeping it wet so the over spray wouldn't land on dry paint. It turned out real nice, better than I expected. The door has a couple tiny barely noticeable goobers, I think the almond paint was old. Overall I'm very pleased with how it turned out.
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Post by RinTin on Nov 21, 2016 21:51:15 GMT -8
Nice work on the Modernaire Ice Box... Thanks for posting this project. Well thanks, and thank you for your fine work too.
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Post by msgoehring on Nov 21, 2016 23:57:06 GMT -8
I did get it from McMaster carr, here's the information: McMaster-Carr: www.mcmaster.com/Search for item #: 1142A18, catalog page is 3514 Description: Weather-Resistant Rubber Seal, Surface-Mount, Hollow, 1/2" Overall Width I purchased 6' length and there is plenty to go around the door. It cost $17.12 with shipping and handling. I posted the information under the links section when I saw it was the same. Reading my post made me realize I'd promised to post a picture when I had it installed. I'm a little leery of doing that because my corners are not so nice looking, I had trouble getting them cut so they'd fit like the original one did. But that gasket really seals the door great. We tested it out and the block of ice lasted four days. Of course we didn't open it but once a day to check on it and it was in the garage so that might have helped. Anyway here's the link to my post so you can see what the gasket looks like. vintagetrailertalk.freeforums.net/thread/7130/replacement-gasket-vintage-icebox-doors#ixzz4QioY11H0
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Post by danrhodes on Nov 22, 2016 6:10:06 GMT -8
I did get it from McMaster carr, here's the information: McMaster-Carr: www.mcmaster.com/Search for item #: 1142A18, catalog page is 3514 Description: Weather-Resistant Rubber Seal, Surface-Mount, Hollow, 1/2" Overall Width I purchased 6' length and there is plenty to go around the door. It cost $17.12 with shipping and handling. I posted the information under the links section when I saw it was the same. Reading my post made me realize I'd promised to post a picture when I had it installed. I'm a little leery of doing that because my corners are not so nice looking, I had trouble getting them cut so they'd fit like the original one did. But that gasket really seals the door great. We tested it out and the block of ice lasted four days. Of course we didn't open it but once a day to check on it and it was in the garage so that might have helped. Anyway here's the link to my post so you can see what the gasket looks like. vintagetrailertalk.freeforums.net/thread/7130/replacement-gasket-vintage-icebox-doors#ixzz4QioY11H0My vent had a similar gasket, but cheap prevailed and I used this foam weatherstripping from home depot...works well. E/O 5/16 in. x 1/4 in. x 17 ft. Black EPDM Cellular Rubber Weatherstrip Tape thd.co/2bjq4Qt
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Post by jeremiah on Nov 22, 2016 6:28:18 GMT -8
Great Post and Great pictures. This is the way to show your project details and progress! Thanks
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