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Post by strange1 on Sept 11, 2019 14:39:27 GMT -8
Sun's just gone down...
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Post by strange1 on Aug 7, 2019 7:36:18 GMT -8
I will try the gutter seal. I know this was an issue in the original design because the rear wood on this thing was completely rotted and replaced during my rebuild. I also ended up replacing a good portion of the plywood floor in the back. Had to be this window that was the main culprit.
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Post by strange1 on Aug 6, 2019 11:05:21 GMT -8
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Post by strange1 on Aug 6, 2019 8:45:34 GMT -8
Thanks for the tip on the nozzle. I love mine too but it doesn't burn bright at all. At first I thought maybe I was using the wrong mantles...switched from coleman to the ones VTS sells and I'm getting the same results. I'll see if I can clear the nozzle. BTW, love your build!
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Post by strange1 on Jul 29, 2019 11:39:05 GMT -8
Thank you all...no fun having them if you don't use them.
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Post by strange1 on Jul 23, 2019 20:49:23 GMT -8
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Post by strange1 on May 28, 2019 18:34:30 GMT -8
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Post by strange1 on May 8, 2019 11:28:30 GMT -8
The ebay description does say "fits a 1 1/2" finished door". If you measure things you'll see the door is thicker than the walls in these little trailers. If you look at the pictures of the wood I used in my door you'll see 2x2's that I had to rip down a little to fit in the original door skins. The window fits perfectly in my mid 60's toaster trailer.
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Post by strange1 on May 7, 2019 16:06:49 GMT -8
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Post by strange1 on May 6, 2019 8:19:34 GMT -8
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Post by strange1 on May 1, 2019 12:53:55 GMT -8
I put a window in my mid-60's Airflyte. Here is a link to my build with photos: vintagetrailertalk.freeforums.net/thread/9371/mid-60s-shasta-refurbI purchased a window off of Ebay (15" x 21" tempered trailer window). You'll have to take the door skins apart & removed the interior egg crate cardboard and build a wood frame from solid lumber. Take some good measurements...I had to rip the 2x2's down a little to make them the correct thickness. I then drilled holes in the exterior frame and installed like all the other windows with butyl tape, etc. I also installed an eyebrow to match my other windows...this however created it's own unique problem as you'll need a door stop to keep the eyebrow from denting your siding when the door is swung open... Here are a few pics. You'll see at the bottom of my door I had to fab up a door holder. This is about as far as it can open without the eyebrow making contact with the siding... But it worked out well and looks great...
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Post by strange1 on Apr 25, 2019 10:30:41 GMT -8
Here is the ORANGE paint I used on my trailer. I know the image looks very red in this picture...but it is my orange as seen in all my other pictures. It's a single stage urethane paint and it looks great. Hope that helps.
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Post by strange1 on Apr 25, 2019 10:13:29 GMT -8
Well, I finally bought the awning off of Amazon...my order is on it's way (poles too). As soon as I get it I'll post some images, but hoping to have it ready for my camp out in a couple weeks. I understand that since it's a kit for a different application there might be a little of fabbing up to do, but I'm ready.
Couldn't beat the price...details to follow.
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Post by strange1 on Apr 18, 2019 6:50:54 GMT -8
It's a Chevy Orange... I could pull a code off of the can. I'll check and get back to you.
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Post by strange1 on Apr 8, 2019 21:32:04 GMT -8
I learned a long time ago to not look at the receipts. I also restore old cars and you gotta do it for the love of the game...otherwise they're all a money pit.
I can't imagine how anyone makes a living at restoring these things, my hat's off to them. For me it's all about the finished product. If I ever saw the actual numbers I know I'd be disgusted. Certainly the wife would be;)
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