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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2018 10:40:50 GMT -8
Great...thanks for the advice. As soon as I get the trailer home, I'll take some measurements and begin doing some research on a replacement.
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Post by Ten on Jan 8, 2018 15:55:57 GMT -8
I would recommend starting with trailertrasher for the window once you have the size measured. eBay is notably not the best place to look for anything close. Needle-in-a-haystack style search. Not to mention everyone selling on eBay has the idea that anything called "vintage", especially when it involves trailers, is somehow worth its weight in gold. In defense of window-selling, they are a bear to package to ship. And if the cost of the window don't get ya, the shipping cost will.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2018 16:07:19 GMT -8
Maybe I'll find a beat up truck camper for free that has a right-sized window or two. Do you see any issue with changing the opening to fit the size of the window as long as it is close?
Also - the door knob needs to be replaced as well. Where is a good source for that type of stuff - trailertrasher again? Does he have a website?
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Post by Ten on Jan 8, 2018 18:48:38 GMT -8
There should not be a lot of issue in changing the size, especially since the wall will be opened up for rebuilding the framing anyway. A slightly larger size opening should be no problem framing in...smaller would give you definite headaches when it comes to the siding. I am not sure if the rear was originally a solid panel window or one that opened up, but if it were me I would look for one that opens to vent the rear bed area.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2018 20:19:03 GMT -8
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2018 20:34:21 GMT -8
Where do you believe those wheels came from? Maybe a Ford Mustang or something from the 80s or 90s? What would you suggest is correct - steel rims and caps like baby moons?
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Post by silvertonguedevil on Jan 9, 2018 9:27:02 GMT -8
They're from a mid 80's to mid 90's Ford Ranger 2 wheel drive pickup.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2018 12:05:50 GMT -8
Thanks! I'll do a little research and see if I can get a few bucks for them, unless you all believe I should keep? I'm assuming not, especially if I want to restore this back to original.
Where should I find original wheels and caps for this trailer. I'm 99% sure it is a 1964 or 1965 Winnebago D216.
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Post by Ten on Jan 9, 2018 12:34:14 GMT -8
This is what I would do with it.... www.vintagecampers.com/viewpart.php?partID=928www.vintagecampers.com/viewpart.php?partID=955And, get rid of those passenger tires, put on some good quality trailer tires. There are lots of different makes, and just as many opinions about brands. When it came time for 'em on my 16SC, I bought the Maxxis M8008 6-ply radial. I also put some custom touches on it, instead of baby moons, I used a pair of old Ford caps, and added the chrome trim rings too. Just for the heck of it....
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2018 20:06:29 GMT -8
Thanks Ten for the recommendation. Definitely and upgrade from Ford Ranger rims and beat up old passenger tires!
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Post by nccamper on Jan 10, 2018 9:55:01 GMT -8
When it came time for 'em on my 16SC, I bought the Maxxis M8008 6-ply radial. (Thread Hijack) Ten, I'm shopping for good tires now. I assume you're happy with these. How long have you had them on the camper? How many miles? Right now I have a brand called PowerKing (cheapo) but we're considering a long road trip next Spring so it's time for new tires. I've heard good things about Maxxis.
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Post by Teachndad on Jan 10, 2018 15:03:49 GMT -8
Hi Friends,
John Palmer was big into the Maxxis 8008s. I remember researching the trailer tires and that brand and model came up. I would have bought them for my Rod and Reel when I retrieved it, but I didn't get them because I knew my R and R would be a driveway princess. So, why should I spend more for tires on a trailer that will sit almost all year.
Cheers,
Rod
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2018 15:37:11 GMT -8
Being the motor head that I am, I want good old Goodyear Endurance tires on my rigs. A great American made tire just launched this year. Nothing better than Goodyear lettering on the side of your vintage trailer. My opinion anyway!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2018 21:09:44 GMT -8
OK...back to the main topic of this restoration thread.
This 60's Winnebago is a 1965 based on some paperwork I found when retrieving it this past Saturday (more on that below). About a (2) hour trip north to McGregor, Minnesota on the shores of Big Sandy lake. Hooked it up to the truck, plugged in the lights (they worked!), checked for air in the tires, brushed off the snow, finished some paperwork with the seller, and I was on my way back home.
I made a quick stop at the nearest gas station to confirm it was still following me, grabbed a fresh cup of coffee, and took a photo for DLW (the wife).
It was already dark when arriving home, so I snapped a few more exterior photos Sunday morning with it sitting in front of my shop next to a couple others in the restoration queue. Good thing I picked it up Saturday, as it snowed about (4) inches here throughout the day Sunday.
I cleaned out the inside of some trash and rearranged the stuff that belonged the best I could. Here's a few photos of the interior with some commentary along the way.
Note the opening for the ice box. The gas line runs up through the space to a wall-mounted gas light. The stove is a Holiday, and there is a hand pump faucet included with the sink. Not sure if I should find a vintage ice box, replace with a 3-way Dometic, or install a newer dorm fridge. Any suggestions?? Tiles for the backsplash are correct, however the original plastic ones were replaced with newer ceramic tiles somewhere along the way. I believe I'll try and replicate the original plastic tiles for the restoration. Thoughts?
The opposing wall consists of a wardrobe and furnace adjacent to the entry door on the left. The right hand side towards the rear would have been the main bed with storage underneath and access to the trunk. Any suggestions on what to do with the bed area?? Above the main bed is an overhead sleeping area. Note the cool maintenance checklist still posted in the wardrobe.
The front table and one of the benches are gone. The other bench houses the water tank. The tank is plastic and not sure if original to the trailer?
The wall material is in OK shape. I'll try and salvage this vertical grooved paneling as best I can. The ceiling will need lots of work. The main portion is covered with bead board and the end areas have paper thin fabric peeling away from the hardboard. I believe this white or cream colored fabric material was originally covering the entire ceiling. Not sure if I should try to replicate this look - any suggestions??
While scrounging through the drawers, I discovered a few treasured documents - some literature that describes the trailer in pretty thorough detail, and photos taken before and after a minor restoration project back in 2008. It looks as though this was a previous owner's marketing materials for selling it at that time. Thus the "$1,000.00 OBO" handwritten on the face of the first document.
So there you have a 1965 Winnebago Model 216...a pretty good find for $350!!
I'd like to restore this trailer to as original as possible, both inside and out. I'll be looking forward to your help along the way!
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Post by vikx on Jan 15, 2018 21:48:07 GMT -8
Ditch the cloth covered ceiling and the grooved panels. They are pretty but not really original. I love the paperwork and am happy you got her home in one piece!
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