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Post by shastatom on Apr 18, 2017 16:58:30 GMT -8
I thought it was maybe time to post all my progress in this one thread. I am going to start with the rebuild since I know of a frame ready to rebuild. The frame was sandblasted and painted grey. Here is is my starting point.  IMG_1448 by Tom Ress, on Flickr I will continue to post my updates to this thread as I go. |
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Post by vikx on Apr 19, 2017 21:09:49 GMT -8
Thank Tom for posting. It's DEFINITELY a frame up...
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Post by shastatom on Apr 20, 2017 17:31:59 GMT -8
Sorry no update yesterday but today I cut the metal for the wheel wells. If I did them wrong I did both wrong because I use the first one as the template. Here is the pattern I used. I am going to cover the birch plywood side with metal as well to help it last longer.  IMG_1449 by Tom Ress, on Flickr  IMG_1451 by Tom Ress, on Flickr |
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Post by shastatom on Apr 23, 2017 5:02:45 GMT -8
I worked on getting the floor back onto the frame.  IMG_1455 by Tom Ress, on Flickr |
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Post by shastatom on Apr 23, 2017 13:23:13 GMT -8
Today, worked on the floor framing and then started to make sure the floor was going to fit right. Was working on a filler piece for the front floor and steel support. Then had a little issue.  IMG_1462 by Tom Ress, on Flickr  IMG_1464 by Tom Ress, on Flickr  IMG_1471 by Tom Ress, on Flickr 11 stitches later I may have to slow down for a few days. |
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Post by mel on Apr 23, 2017 13:27:23 GMT -8
Oh no!! What a bad spot to get stitches, right where you hand bends. I think your going to have to take more then a few days off. heal up
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Post by ladywendolyn on Apr 23, 2017 20:44:34 GMT -8
Oh that's awful! I've had a few close calls along the way too. Get well soon...
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Post by vikx on Apr 23, 2017 22:30:19 GMT -8
I hope you didn't bleed on the new build...
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Post by shastatom on Apr 25, 2017 17:56:34 GMT -8
Got the birch plywood today. Looks great.
With my hand goofed up I did some painting and some looking for a gray and fresh water tank.
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Post by mrmarty51 on Apr 25, 2017 18:10:36 GMT -8
I can feel the pain of that wound. Been there several times.
Yeah, take care and do not get into too big of a hurry, let that injury heal.
It seems that this group of people likes to have fun, but, We too are a concerned lot.
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Post by shastatom on Apr 26, 2017 4:42:03 GMT -8
has anyone used 18 gauge staple to attache the birch walls and ceiling panels to the 1x2s?
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Post by mel on Apr 26, 2017 11:33:22 GMT -8
has anyone used 18 gauge staple to attache the birch walls and ceiling panels to the 1x2s? I used 18g staples on seam areas where the strips of wood will cover, but then used twisty nails where the strips wont cover. And I will use twisty nails to hold the strips on. But Im not done yet so I cant say how it holds up in the long run... |
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Post by shastatom on Apr 30, 2017 15:45:10 GMT -8
Did some work today. Filled in the front gap on the frame where the floor will connect to the floor. Also did some painting.  IMG_1497 by Tom Ress, on Flickr Added some metal so I can add a bumper later.  IMG_1496 by Tom Ress, on Flickr |
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Post by shastatom on May 2, 2017 4:26:28 GMT -8
Did some more painting and cleaning up the frame. Waiting for the sheet metal to get bent so I can put the floor down. Got the tile yesterday so to show the wife what it will look like I mocked up the tile on the floor.  IMG_1501 by Tom Ress, on Flickr |
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Post by nccamper on May 2, 2017 9:54:44 GMT -8
The frame looks nice and solid. Really good work. Only 1000 hours more work and you'll be finished.  I actually enjoy the work more than the camping. |
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