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Post by benrogers on Apr 16, 2015 6:01:49 GMT -8
Wow. Just wow. Amazing work but kinda scary knowing what I'm getting myself into with my '66!
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Post by benrogers on Apr 16, 2015 5:44:58 GMT -8
Would you guess three months to do this?
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Post by benrogers on Apr 16, 2015 5:13:33 GMT -8
Thanks for moving this Susie! Did you restore yours in a garage? If not how did you keep it dry?
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Post by benrogers on Apr 16, 2015 4:17:40 GMT -8
Susie, I look forward to that link!
I think my inexperience is what's got me rattled here. There are so many opinions and blogs on what to do and what not to do it's very difficult to determine the best approach.
Don't get me wrong, I had planned on rebuilding the camper from the ground of if necessary because I hate the interior paneling and I know that most of it is stapled to the frame, so the skins would have to come off.
Now, just to put on a coat of paint, not only do I have to remove all these exterior pieces but lift the skins for rot and without a garage that terrifies me. It's not about the tools or the woodworking. I can build and repair all types of stuff. I think a big part is about the time with the skins off if required, keeping the skins attached without the rails. I only see edge screws on mine.
A simple paint job just got very complicated and it has me rattled.
Ben
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Post by benrogers on Apr 15, 2015 16:21:05 GMT -8
So is this a case of ripping it down to the bones and then building back up? This is beginning to sound like my plan for three years into the future.
Susie if I find bad bones with rot do I use a vibrating cutter to take that bad portion out and Kreg in a new piece?
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Post by benrogers on Apr 15, 2015 13:48:06 GMT -8
Any rallies coming up or already planned for 2015?
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Post by benrogers on Apr 15, 2015 12:28:16 GMT -8
I plan on doing the j rails and the c channel. I'm not sure how to do the windows though.
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Post by benrogers on Apr 15, 2015 10:23:06 GMT -8
Was looking for other owners to share ideas with about our specific trailers!
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Admin can you please move this to the Shasta section? I didn't realize it was there.
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Post by benrogers on Apr 15, 2015 9:49:53 GMT -8
I only have a 4 pin connector. Can I just hook jumpers from the Subaru's battery to the trailer battery?
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Post by benrogers on Apr 15, 2015 9:08:46 GMT -8
I'm assuming that I should remove all exterior pieces to do the painting? J-rail, c-channel, windows?
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Post by benrogers on Apr 15, 2015 8:49:42 GMT -8
I'm assuming an oil base won't adhere to the latex? What about using latex again?
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Post by benrogers on Apr 15, 2015 7:49:40 GMT -8
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Post by benrogers on Apr 15, 2015 7:17:15 GMT -8
It would appear the PO used latex on the sides of the camper. What type of paint and I put over this and should it be gloss or semi-gloss?
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Post by benrogers on Apr 14, 2015 12:58:52 GMT -8
Greg, how did you paint yours? I'm thinking rattle cans for me.
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Post by benrogers on Apr 14, 2015 8:56:14 GMT -8
How do you keep the trailer dry while the rails are off for painting. No garage here.
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