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Post by handkey on Apr 25, 2017 8:16:23 GMT -8
Mr Marty
Hats off to you on your build up! I think the hardest trailer to rebuild would be a one off. You don't have dozens of examples out there to to use as reference points. I image a lot of noodling went on as to how it should come back together and you pulling it off with style!
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Post by mel on Apr 25, 2017 9:46:59 GMT -8
Butyl tape comes in handy for all sorts of things. I'd keep it. It doesn't go bad, so no worries there... I use butyl in areas particularly prone to leak; L trim is one example. Tacky tape (1/2 x 1/16) is great for door and cargo trim. Also, you can stretch butyl a lot thinner to fit almost any application. I accidentally bought some butyl in the fall, I realized right away and bought a roll of putty tape too, which I just used for the first time the other day to install my sink/counters. But it would be nice not to waste the butyl, when you say L trim are you referring to what some people call J rail? or are you talking about something else?
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Post by mrmarty51 on Apr 25, 2017 9:58:09 GMT -8
Butyl tape comes in handy for all sorts of things. I'd keep it. It doesn't go bad, so no worries there... I use butyl in areas particularly prone to leak; L trim is one example. Tacky tape (1/2 x 1/16) is great for door and cargo trim. Also, you can stretch butyl a lot thinner to fit almost any application. Oh thank You vikx. That is a relief to not have to remove components, clean and replace putty tape. LOL Thank You handkey, those are great words of encouragement. If it were not for the VTT forum, there is a LOT of mistakes I would have got caught up in.
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Post by mobiltec on Apr 25, 2017 14:38:57 GMT -8
I usually refer to it as Corner Cap Rail... L Trim is exactly what it sounds like though. It does not seal very well in my opinion but it saves lots of labor time at the factory. No fold over to deal with. They just butt cut the metal to the end of the framing and then cover the corners with L Trim or Corner Cap. Which ever you want to call it.
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Post by mrmarty51 on Apr 25, 2017 15:11:31 GMT -8
I usually refer to it as Corner Cap Rail... L Trim is exactly what it sounds like though. It does not seal very well in my opinion but it saves lots of labor time at the factory. No fold over to deal with. They just butt cut the metal to the end of the framing and then cover the corners with L Trim or Corner Cap. Which ever you want to call it. That would make it a lot quicker, to not have to deal with the fold over the sides of the roofing. In My opinion, it would not look as nice.
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Post by mobiltec on Apr 25, 2017 16:47:41 GMT -8
I usually refer to it as Corner Cap Rail... L Trim is exactly what it sounds like though. It does not seal very well in my opinion but it saves lots of labor time at the factory. No fold over to deal with. They just butt cut the metal to the end of the framing and then cover the corners with L Trim or Corner Cap. Which ever you want to call it. That would make it a lot quicker, to not have to deal with the fold over the sides of the roofing. In My opinion, it would not look as nice. On some trailers like the 57 Shasta they used a bit of both. The roof was folded over with J Rail and from there down on the front and rear they used corner cap. LOL... I changed that by replacing the front and rear lower metal and just made it all J Rail. Not only does it look better but it seals much better as well.
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Post by handkey on Apr 25, 2017 17:57:07 GMT -8
Corner cap! Do you have a source for it?
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Post by vikx on Apr 25, 2017 19:12:46 GMT -8
Don't get me wrong; butyl is sticky and hard to trim and tends to ooze in hot weather. It seals well for certain applications.
I don't recommend L rail or corner cap instead of J rail. If the metal is wrapped, that's one more protection against leaks.
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Post by mrmarty51 on Apr 25, 2017 19:44:49 GMT -8
OOOOHHHhhhh, BOYyyyyy, I hope it stays in place. well, if it comes a ooozin out, I`ll then remove windows, door and trim, clean up the mess and replace it with putty tape. LOL
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Post by ladywendolyn on Apr 25, 2017 20:21:54 GMT -8
My trailer has L cap, but it is put on top of folded over skin. I don't know why but I'm glad because it seems to have saved the roof from leaks
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Post by vikx on Apr 25, 2017 20:56:12 GMT -8
LadyW, your trailer is made like a TANK. Foresters and my B & B come to mind...
Marty, I don't think the butyl will ooze "out" just show a little more. If you see gaps, a little clear OSI should take care of it. Give it some time, it may be perfect.
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Post by mrmarty51 on Apr 25, 2017 23:58:42 GMT -8
LadyW, your trailer is made like a TANK. Foresters and my B & B come to mind... Marty, I don't think the butyl will ooze "out" just show a little more. If you see gaps, a little clear OSI should take care of it. Give it some time, it may be perfect. And that I will do. LOL
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Post by mobiltec on Apr 26, 2017 7:15:38 GMT -8
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Post by mrmarty51 on Apr 26, 2017 8:20:55 GMT -8
I clicked the link. It took Me to the tear drops home page. Looking at the pics. in the gallery, I see now where this L molding is used on the corners.
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Post by mobiltec on Apr 26, 2017 9:28:11 GMT -8
I clicked the link. It took Me to the tear drops home page. Looking at the pics. in the gallery, I see now where this L molding is used on the corners. Yep. There is no fold over. The metal just butts up to the corners and this molding covers it and keeps it in place. I will be doing the same thing with the 47 Mainline when I get to that point. That's how it was originally built and the Mainline is an all solid plywood trailer just like the Teardrops and other trailers such as the Corvette and the Serro Scotty.
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