roadtripper
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Post by roadtripper on Dec 9, 2016 20:29:53 GMT -8
Bringing her home in a couple of weeks as soon as I get a carport put up out by the shop. Looking forward to it! She seems pretty solid but with some obvious rot in the rear and some suspect areas in the front. The plan is to fix the structural, deal with the utilities and then the interior and cabinets. And hopefully finish off with an exterior paint job. Will go as original as possible but will add a 12 volt system as this never had one---only driving lights and brakes. I'v worked up a schematic for battery (or two), converter, interior light, pump, etc. Will share it at some point. Most plumbing needs redone too. Will replace the mish mash of copper, pvc, various hose (radiator type?) with pex and install a new 6 gal propane heater as the old is shot and clean fresh water tank. Also a new propane/elect refer. Interior and cabinets are not too bad but as a life long woodworker I will probably make new birch and keep the exact style of what's there. Oh, and the tires are old and the wheels are 16 inch split rims which I should change out. I've enjoyed looking through this site the past few weeks and thanks to all for all the tips so far. Look forward to chiming in once in awhile if I figure out how. I also need to look at the tips on posting pics. And finally, as a builder, I'm already aware that EVERYTHING takes longer and costs more than you think is should. Yes? We are only a few years removed from sleeping on the ground on our trips and currently do so in our T@B which has been fun. Looking for something a little larger brought us to this.
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Post by vikx on Dec 9, 2016 22:08:01 GMT -8
Welcome Roadtripper! You seem like us, just be careful, vintage trailers are ADDICTING...
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msgoehring
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Just call me Margaret the shellac, buff, sand an shine queen.
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Post by msgoehring on Dec 9, 2016 22:21:37 GMT -8
Welcome to the forum, make sure to check out mobiltec's website and videos at www.cannedhamtrailers.com and vikx book at vintagetrailerrepairmanual.weebly.com . They are so valuable to people who haven't ever restored a trailer it isn't funny. At least you're a step ahead of my husband and I, you know building and woodworking, we're learning as we go, but it's been a lot of fun and I'm sure you'll find it really worth whatever you end up paying.
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Post by nccamper on Dec 10, 2016 5:56:50 GMT -8
Welcome!
Everything does cost more than expected but it's worth it in the end. Without buying new skin I estimate $4000 per camper for materials. Sometimes it's less, sometimes more. Depends on the camper.
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roadtripper
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Post by roadtripper on Dec 10, 2016 13:08:45 GMT -8
HI and thanks for the welcome and input. I've checked out some of the cannedham site. I'll look into the book. Yes, the 4K in addition to the purchase price is about what I'm thinking providing I dont get too carried away. The existing skin is in excellent shape. Tons of free labor is a given.
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Vintagehotdog
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Hi, we are Paul and Irvina, Currently rebuilding a 12' 1958 Easy Traveler
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Post by Vintagehotdog on Dec 10, 2016 14:54:50 GMT -8
Tons of free labor is a given. Welcome, you will have a great time at this forum and doing your first trailer. There very well may be more. "Tons" is a conservative estimate.
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