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Post by 62forester on Jan 30, 2017 18:21:53 GMT -8
Hi All, First let me start by introducing myself. My name is Josh and I finally got myself a Ham Can. My background is in mechanics (auto & forklift). I've done a lot of fabrication work on hot rods and 4x4. Now the trailer.... My grandfather always had this little trailer on his property in Southern California and I always asked about it from my mid 20's till now at 44. He finally called and said come and get it. Yippie! I know am the owner of a 1962 14' Forester ham can. When I picked it up, I repacked the bearings, mounted new tires, and crossed my fingers for the 635 mile trip home to Northern California. And she's home and safe. Towed amazing and was quiet pleased. Did some small clean up last night and yes she will need some love. She has some water damage and I'm sure some rot. I have plans to do some temporary repairs, so I can use it this season. Then I plan to do a full tear down resto with some added modern day amenities. Heater, water heater, pressurized water, and updated lighting. But for now, I will be reading ALOT of posts for some amazing information. Hope to see some of you out and about. Josh flic.kr/p/Rt2pRy |
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Post by nccamper on Jan 30, 2017 18:54:51 GMT -8
Welcome! Nice camper. Any photos of the inside to share? I also have a 62 Forester. The front side window is different. This is mine before the recent restoration work started.  |
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Post by 62forester on Jan 30, 2017 19:00:19 GMT -8
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Post by 62forester on Jan 30, 2017 19:04:25 GMT -8
The last 2 are from last night. I was finally able to test out the shore power, and wha la, it works.
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Post by nccamper on Jan 30, 2017 19:55:14 GMT -8
It looks like a slightly smaller version of my camper. I wish I had your ice box.
It's a great camper. An excellent restoration candidate.
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Post by Hamlet on Jan 30, 2017 20:16:29 GMT -8
Your patience paid off. Congrats and welcome!
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Post by 62forester on Jan 30, 2017 22:12:58 GMT -8
This has 2 of the propane lights in it. I'm not sure i want to keep them. Pros & Cons?
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Post by vikx on Jan 30, 2017 22:29:36 GMT -8
I like the availability of at least one gas light. Off grid, they are priceless. No worry about battery power.
Had to laugh when you said Forester. NC and I have been commiserating about trailers built by boat builders. It takes 3 times as long to take them apart. Trust me on that...They still have rot but getting to it can be dicey.
Welcome to VTT.
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Post by mrmarty51 on Jan 31, 2017 5:41:50 GMT -8
Welcome to the forum 62.
If You remove those gas lamps You can just send them to Me. I`ll even pay the postage. LOL
As vokx said, keep at least one of them and send the other to Me. I think that is what She said. LOL
Okay, probably not an option.
My camper does not have a gas lamp. After the main shock of the siding and roofing I orederd is over, i will be getting a new gas lamp and installing it somewhere out of harms way, where a person would not be bumping into it with their{my} head. LOL
Nice camper too.
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Post by mel on Jan 31, 2017 6:21:31 GMT -8
Nice little camper! cant wait to see your work on it  |
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Post by 62forester on Jan 31, 2017 7:17:03 GMT -8
vikx, point well made. I had not thought of that yet. Dang newbie syndrome, LOL. mrmarty51, I will be removing 1 of them and you are welcome to it. It does not however have a globe on it. Everything else is intact. mel, Thank You. I can't wait to start either. I just need to finish a friends buggy. Heres a picture of one of my last remaining projects. LOL, I say that like its true.  Fab work by josh cole, on Flickr |
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Post by mrmarty51 on Jan 31, 2017 8:10:44 GMT -8
vikx, point well made. I had not thought of that yet. Dang newbie syndrome, LOL. mrmarty51, I will be removing 1 of them and you are welcome to it. It does not however have a globe on it. Everything else is intact. mel, Thank You. I can't wait to start either. I just need to finish a friends buggy. Heres a picture of one of my last remaining projects. LOL, I say that like its true. Fab work by josh cole, on Flickr I am interested in the gas lamp. Globes are available for that style. I thank You very much. I will pm You the information, just let Me know what You want for the lamp and how much for to mail it to 59301 Your pic. of the dune buggy/rock crawler. Thats the kind of things I like to do, mechanicals and fab work. Well, until I got into rebuilding this camper, maybe I`m about ready to take a new route. LOL I will someday post a pic. of My 1959 Dodge W100 Power Wagon. |
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Post by ruderunner on Feb 1, 2017 2:25:22 GMT -8
Welcome to the nuthouse on wheels.
Camper looks solid, suppose California weather is nicer than Ohio when it comes to keeping them in good shape.
When you're done with the crawler and camper, you need to fetch that 55ish Ford for a tow vehicle.
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Post by mrmarty51 on Feb 1, 2017 6:03:04 GMT -8
Welcome to the nuthouse on wheels. Camper looks solid, suppose California weather is nicer than Ohio when it comes to keeping them in good shape. When you're done with the crawler and camper, you need to fetch that 55ish Ford for a tow vehicle. That would make a real nice combination. Set the old Ford up with the side oiler 427, 2 four barrels and have a real puller. LOL |
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Post by 62forester on Feb 1, 2017 6:34:58 GMT -8
I've been looking for a 50-54 Chevy pickup to build after the can is redone. Thinking a paint matched stripe on the trailer to match the color on the pickup. But I have to focus on 1 project at a time. I learned, in my early 20's, that more than 1 project is trouble for me LOL
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