ladywendolyn
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Post by ladywendolyn on Mar 7, 2017 20:18:06 GMT -8
I would love to see your photos but the link is empty. It says "gallery empty" and whatever photos you tried to post on this page are not showing either. You need to press "go advanced" on the bottom right of the page, choose the photo option and enter the image address for each photo. Hope to see your photos soon...
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mrmarty51
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Post by mrmarty51 on Mar 8, 2017 7:07:25 GMT -8
Hello sherrifriend. I may have already welcomed You to the forum, if not, Welcome to the VTT forum. To Me, any wood that is discolored as, shown in Your pics, means that the wood is compromised and may or may not hold up okay. I do know from working on My camper that if the wood is discolored then the screws and nails are probably going to be rusted through to the state of almost non existent and they too should be replaced. Even on the interior of the closet and cabinetry. At least that was in My experiences.
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Post by mrmarty51 on Mar 24, 2017 12:31:01 GMT -8
How thick is the plywood that is going over that crippled spot ? If it is 3/8ths or 1/2 inch then I would mark the plywood where that joint is and apply screws to each side of it. If it is 1/8th inch then a triangulated piece could be cut, from a 2X4, that would fit under the crook and then screwed in from the bottom of the triangulated piece to support it. That is if You were not going to completely rebuild the walls. others with better options may come along with better suggestions too so listen to them. they know more about this than I do.
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Post by vikx on Mar 24, 2017 19:56:50 GMT -8
Make a board to fit between the wall studs and just under the "break". You'll have to cut to fit the shape. Glue and screw to support the top board. Marry it to what's there, and attach to both wall studs.
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Post by mrmarty51 on Mar 26, 2017 14:37:35 GMT -8
Looks like You are progressing right along. There might be someone that has the dimensions of the board that You are cutting to shape.At least then You would know it is right. I believe that the little one will enjoy this camper when the time comes that You can pull it out and use it.
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Post by mrmarty51 on May 17, 2017 18:50:18 GMT -8
The larger hole is for the outer jack housing. The smaller hole is where the inner pipe cranks down through. I dont know why they do that, I guess for better stability. I seen a tongue and jack set up like that, the part of the jack that extends down when the cranky handle is spun, it had a kink in it from that smaller lower hole. Apparently someone had either forgot to raise the jack, or if they had raised it, did not have it cranked up high enough and hit something with it. The jack would not raise any above that kink in the lower tube. I cut out the kink and welded the lower tube back together, the jack works just fine after all of that. LOL No, not was not Me that bent the jack, I bought it out of the recycler for a quarter. LOL
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Post by mrmarty51 on May 17, 2017 18:53:52 GMT -8
One more thin to do, as a precautionary measure. Lay one wall atop of the other wall, or stand them side by side and check that they are both the same. Unless You built one wall structure then built the other wall on top of it. Funny things happen to roofing if the walls are not very close to being the same. :WHISTLING: LOL
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Post by azshastanut on May 18, 2017 7:44:20 GMT -8
A belt sander might be a better tool to use.
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Post by mrmarty51 on May 18, 2017 11:35:45 GMT -8
A belt sander might be a better tool to use. I agree. With 80 grit sand paper it will cut quite quickly.
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Post by Ten on May 18, 2017 15:39:29 GMT -8
Yup, looks the best it has looked in years....All Compacts this age should look like this at the start of their rebuild.
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Post by pathfinder3081 on Aug 29, 2017 10:58:17 GMT -8
WoW, Nice work there. This looks to be a very interesting thread..
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Post by vikx on Aug 29, 2017 20:46:20 GMT -8
Shellac needs at least 3 coats to look good. Hang in there.
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Post by RinTin on Aug 31, 2017 5:37:54 GMT -8
Looks like you are doing a nice thorough job, good for you! Thanks for pointing out the bushing replacement. A lot of folks can get hung up on knowing what to look for with their axles and springs.
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Post by mobiltec on Aug 31, 2017 12:56:53 GMT -8
Shellac needs at least 3 coats to look good. Hang in there. Yep and what I do is 3 coats of amber and then two coats of clear.
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Post by mrmarty51 on Aug 31, 2017 20:34:55 GMT -8
Shellac needs at least 3 coats to look good. Hang in there. Yep and what I do is 3 coats of amber and then two coats of clear. With sanding between coats, at least I would.
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