mrmarty51
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Post by mrmarty51 on Oct 2, 2017 19:57:59 GMT -8
Don't go too far without paper and pencil drawings and measurements to go along with copious photos. Especially if you plan to reuse old skin. These drawings will help you to remember exactly where wires etc need to be to fit original access holes... ask me how I know that. I'm doing a mix of original sides and new front top and back and am jumping hoops for lack of that drawing. And save everything you remove until you've replaced it with new. Thank you. I'm taking pictures but I love the idea to sketch too. You will find Your sketches invaluable when You re going back together. Just find some real good places to take Your measurements from, edge of a window or door works well. After the staples pulled out on the siding flange, I got out My sketches, did the measure and was able to install screws into the studs. Only missed on one. LOL
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Post by Teachndad on Oct 7, 2017 4:16:29 GMT -8
Go to the parts store, or Snap On tool truck, tell them You want one of those wood handle heavy duty scrapers. When You get the scraper, grind the wood away from the butt end of the handle, leaving a good portion of the steel shank exposed. If You dont do that the wood handles will split. then You can use the scraper like a thin chisel, place it between the two layers and strike the end of the steel shank with a hammer. That will start the twisty nails out, then You can use a claw type nail puller and finish them off. Using this method will decrease the possibility of creating a lot of damage. Hey Marty, You got pix of this? Rod
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Post by Teachndad on Oct 7, 2017 4:21:43 GMT -8
I'm concerned about what's holding the trailer up. So much rot. I feel like the j-rail is holding the whole thing together at this point. Nice progress there, Erica. Hey anyone think Erica should use a "deadman" roof support to support the roof if she is concerned about what is holding up the body? I didn't see one. So forgive me if you already built one. Cheers, Rod
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Post by danrhodes on Oct 7, 2017 5:32:33 GMT -8
Go to the parts store, or Snap On tool truck, tell them You want one of those wood handle heavy duty scrapers. When You get the scraper, grind the wood away from the butt end of the handle, leaving a good portion of the steel shank exposed. If You dont do that the wood handles will split. then You can use the scraper like a thin chisel, place it between the two layers and strike the end of the steel shank with a hammer. That will start the twisty nails out, then You can use a claw type nail puller and finish them off. Using this method will decrease the possibility of creating a lot of damage. Hey Marty, You got pix of this? Rod I assume he means something like this. Good advice as all my plastic handled putty knives are busted from hammering the handles.
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mrmarty51
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Post by mrmarty51 on Oct 7, 2017 7:17:40 GMT -8
Yes,that is the one. Just be sure to grind the wood away from the butt end of the handle or You then will have a cracked wood handle scraper. LOL
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Post by erica b on Oct 19, 2017 22:04:22 GMT -8
Nice progress there, Erica. Hey anyone think Erica should use a "deadman" roof support to support the roof if she is concerned about what is holding up the body? I didn't see one. So forgive me if you already built one. Cheers, Rod thank you! I was planning on doing the front then the back. The next issue to address is bent framing. There are two that have problems. Thankfully, I'm working in a yard with amazing boat builders that can help with welding. But oy! It's an adventure, right?
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