mobiltec
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Post by mobiltec on Mar 27, 2017 8:27:58 GMT -8
One of my viewers sent me this slide show of their trailer. It captures the essence of how people are covering up the rot and mold with Putty and Paint for a quick profit... Now they are in the process of rebuilding their Play-Mor trailer.
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Post by danrhodes on Mar 27, 2017 14:16:37 GMT -8
I wonder if even a barn find wouldn't have dry rot after so many years. I sure wouldn't pay that price without the repair photos.
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Post by mrmarty51 on Mar 27, 2017 14:28:19 GMT -8
That is too bad that some people have to be such cheats, liars and scammers.
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Post by mobiltec on Mar 27, 2017 14:35:56 GMT -8
I wonder if even a barn find wouldn't have dry rot after so many years. I sure wouldn't pay that price without the repair photos. I've seen my share of barn finds and yes they do have weak points. Just because you see no water damage doesn't mean it didn't happen. It takes quite a while for the damage to become visible. If the trailer got stored in a barn before it reached that point, much damage could have been done to the framing before it got locked up. So again, you never really know until you raise the skins. Unless you are ready to do a frame up restore, do not buy a trailer that has been painted on the inside.
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Post by danrhodes on Mar 27, 2017 15:45:38 GMT -8
That is too bad that some people have to be such cheats, liars and scammers. The problem isn't always with the seller. Many sellers are as ignorant as the buyers. When purchasing an antique, you need to do your research ahead of time...just like you wouldn't buy a 60 year old house without an inspection, you shouldn't buy a trailer without learning what to look for yourself. Ever since joining this forum, I've tried to spread the good word to others interested in the hobby. I talked to my neighbor about his recent Shasta purchase and told him to check in here to learn about repairs. He told me it was all original, stored outside yet had no rot or water damage of any type. Nothing I could say would convince him it might be dangerous...I just noticed it got a brand new, gorgeous paint job this weekend. Lipstick on a pig.
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Post by vikx on Mar 27, 2017 20:02:11 GMT -8
I had a friend drop by with a gorgeous "all original" Silver Streak. It was pretty but far from all original. The flooring had been replaced, hinges and smalls as well. He didn't think that should count.
He was here to get ideas on trying to keep the original look on a new water heater install. LOL.
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Post by nccamper on Mar 28, 2017 4:54:41 GMT -8
... I sure wouldn't pay that price without the repair photos. ...Unless you are ready to do a frame up restore, do not buy a trailer that has been painted on the inside.Two great pieces of advice.
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