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Post by roadtripper on Dec 24, 2016 17:00:49 GMT -8
Wow, thanks mobiltec. Your input is greatly appreciated, and I've been working my way through the videos. I hope to post progress along with more questions once I tear into this ----hopefully starting next week.
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Post by roadtripper on Dec 24, 2016 6:58:31 GMT -8
Thanks for the photo help!!
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Post by roadtripper on Dec 23, 2016 19:18:14 GMT -8
Nice framing. It's not overkill, it's heavy duty. I love heavy duty.
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Post by roadtripper on Dec 23, 2016 17:09:20 GMT -8
Thanks so much. I'll check that out.
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Post by roadtripper on Dec 23, 2016 12:46:55 GMT -8
On my traveleze (62) there are several access doors. Some are good, 2 will need replaced or rebuilt, and some of the hinges are bad. Attached is a pic of the hinge type. I like the concept but cant find anything like this online. Its kind of like an awning rail but not quite. It's two piece and looks quite weatherproof. I'd attach several pics including one of the good doors but can not figure out how to do multiple pictures on one post with flickr. Any one familiar with this hinge style or know where to get new? Thanks much. By the way, this forum is great! IMG_3670 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/
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Post by roadtripper on Dec 23, 2016 9:17:06 GMT -8
Well I see this discussion has been going awhile, but I'll share my experience. I've used both professionally most all my life and have more than one of each. First, for the question on trailer work. I'd say if you could just have one or the other it should be a sliding compound miter saw. I've trimmed out many custom homes and would often take the chop saw and a portable table saw, but really, quite often just the miter saw and never just the table saw. In my opinion, I prefer the 10" saw over the 12" miter saw. It is much easier to lug around and I feel I can cut with more precision on small trim than with the larger one. I like the 12" for framing or when there is a lot of 4x material. I can't see anything in trailer renovation where 10" wouldn't be ok. For a table saw, I would recommend any of the portable pro types or if you have room (and a 220 power source) a good heavy stationary delta or powermatic. Pretty easy to come by used. I have a classic unisaw that I bought used in about 1979 and it has cut and dadoed many miles of lumber since. I had the bearings replaced once and a new switch once or twice and added an aftermarket fence system and we still use it almost everyday. What ever you get, use good sharp blades that are designed for the use at hand. Hope this helps someone.
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Post by roadtripper on Dec 20, 2016 18:17:22 GMT -8
Yes, blueduramax. Love to see a picture sometime. Nice history with traveleze...back to about 1930 I think.
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Post by roadtripper on Dec 15, 2016 19:09:48 GMT -8
Thanks, mrmarty51, looking forward to fishing out the door of this one (but not on the ice).
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Post by roadtripper on Dec 15, 2016 15:25:38 GMT -8
This is the first "before shot" of the 62 traveleze. And no, I don't get to work on it there. They are just letting me keep it there till I get my space ready in a week or two. Mostly just trying to see if I have this picture thing figured out. To me there is no part of building that is as intimidating as this computer stuff. So, picture size ok? Right place to post this? Thanks.
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Post by roadtripper on Dec 14, 2016 6:52:19 GMT -8
Thanks so much for sharing the knowledge and experience.
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Post by roadtripper on Dec 13, 2016 18:10:57 GMT -8
Hi, would like to jump in here as this is where we are too. Introduced myself recently tackling a 62 traveleze. Still working on a carport so the trip home is a couple weeks away still. Thanks viks for the summary. I plan on taking off the trim, windows etc. exterior and then the water tank, water heater and misc plumbing I'll be replacing and then starting outside in from the rear, where the most obvious rot problems are. I have a couple questions. On the side skin there is a seam above the wheel well. If I detach below that will that joint separate or should I just fold it up if the upper part appears ok? Also, under the floor is that old fiberboard kind of flopping around. Most is intact except a couple areas near the edges. Should I cut all of it away between the frame areas to see the plywood and if the floor can be saved just reseal it with Henry's or something? Thanks.
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Post by roadtripper on Dec 10, 2016 13:08:45 GMT -8
HI and thanks for the welcome and input. I've checked out some of the cannedham site. I'll look into the book. Yes, the 4K in addition to the purchase price is about what I'm thinking providing I dont get too carried away. The existing skin is in excellent shape. Tons of free labor is a given.
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Post by roadtripper on Dec 9, 2016 20:29:53 GMT -8
Bringing her home in a couple of weeks as soon as I get a carport put up out by the shop. Looking forward to it! She seems pretty solid but with some obvious rot in the rear and some suspect areas in the front. The plan is to fix the structural, deal with the utilities and then the interior and cabinets. And hopefully finish off with an exterior paint job. Will go as original as possible but will add a 12 volt system as this never had one---only driving lights and brakes. I'v worked up a schematic for battery (or two), converter, interior light, pump, etc. Will share it at some point. Most plumbing needs redone too. Will replace the mish mash of copper, pvc, various hose (radiator type?) with pex and install a new 6 gal propane heater as the old is shot and clean fresh water tank. Also a new propane/elect refer. Interior and cabinets are not too bad but as a life long woodworker I will probably make new birch and keep the exact style of what's there. Oh, and the tires are old and the wheels are 16 inch split rims which I should change out. I've enjoyed looking through this site the past few weeks and thanks to all for all the tips so far. Look forward to chiming in once in awhile if I figure out how. I also need to look at the tips on posting pics. And finally, as a builder, I'm already aware that EVERYTHING takes longer and costs more than you think is should. Yes? We are only a few years removed from sleeping on the ground on our trips and currently do so in our T@B which has been fun. Looking for something a little larger brought us to this.
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