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Post by 71kcfdcapt on Oct 31, 2017 20:40:05 GMT -8
The other problem is how the ceiling is put together, the rafters are also the trim inside. They are difficult to remove without destroying them or something else. They are kind of an upside down "T" shape. I have all the ones I could save. I can post some pics in a couple days, at work for the next 48 hours. Happy to answer any questions I can. Good luck!! Were you taking the ceiling rafters out from the inside or from the outside of the trailer? To get them off you have to pull the skin, then the ceiling panels, then the rafters. The rafters are nailed in to the walls with large nails. There is also insulation and wiring in the way. Depends on if you have water damage and need to replace wall panels. So they come off from the outside, impossible to get them down from the inside.
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Post by 71kcfdcapt on Oct 25, 2017 5:23:19 GMT -8
Well I hate to admit it but we gave up on this trailer and tore it down saving all the good parts. We kept all the interior that was salvageable and all the skin. It was just too far gone. The other factor was we picked up a 1954 20' Travalese in much better shape and it has all the original appliances. We will use a couple of things from the big trailer to add a bathroom and fix the front skin on the 20 footer. I have not been on here in a while. We are currently fixing a 1949 Spartan Manor 25'. The travalese comes after that is done. The only advice I have right now is go slow on the twisty nails, they are the biggest problem with that trailer. Takes a lot of patience to get them out without wrecking the aluminum underneath. The other problem is how the ceiling is put together, the rafters are also the trim inside. They are difficult to remove without destroying them or something else. They are kind of an upside down "T" shape. I have all the ones I could save. I can post some pics in a couple days, at work for the next 48 hours. Happy to answer any questions I can. Good luck!!
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Post by 71kcfdcapt on Apr 29, 2014 17:43:11 GMT -8
Vintage trailer supply sells a really cool porch light in chrome, it is expensive but matches a Bargman handle. Made for a Spartan actually. We have that light and a light in the handle.
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Post by 71kcfdcapt on Apr 29, 2014 17:38:08 GMT -8
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Post by 71kcfdcapt on Apr 20, 2014 11:05:00 GMT -8
Well lets see, cast iron skillet, a few pieces of Descoware, vintage salt and pepper shakers, aluminum cups, vintage water jug and thermos. A few odds and ends but always collecting more!
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Post by 71kcfdcapt on Apr 18, 2014 5:07:20 GMT -8
No men can join but you can look at the trailers.
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Post by 71kcfdcapt on Apr 17, 2014 16:06:31 GMT -8
I have not been, I think it is Sisters on the fly. Plan to go next time.
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Post by 71kcfdcapt on Apr 17, 2014 5:16:44 GMT -8
Yep, thats it, Lake Isabella area. I am in Wofford Heights, west side of the lake.
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Post by 71kcfdcapt on Apr 16, 2014 16:15:25 GMT -8
He wants $25,000, it is in a place called Havilah. It is well off the beaten path. I am already buying another piece of property so can't afford both.
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Post by 71kcfdcapt on Apr 16, 2014 7:15:14 GMT -8
I need to rescue it before the mice totally ruin it. The curtains give you an idea how long it has sat there.
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Post by 71kcfdcapt on Apr 16, 2014 5:50:29 GMT -8
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Post by 71kcfdcapt on Mar 30, 2014 6:16:42 GMT -8
The Traveleze is home. I will get some more pics up later, raining now. Now we need to make a plan for the layout, modifications and additions we plan to make. The plan is to add holding tanks, fresh water tank, on demand hot water and a 12 volt system. Once we figure out where to put it all, tear it down time. We start pulling out cabinets and fixtures. Then windows, aluminum, walls and floor. Sounds easy, one problem is the exterior is almost all attached with twisty nails, lots of them. They are not easy to pull, at least the ones that are still tight. We will see how it goes.
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Post by 71kcfdcapt on Mar 25, 2014 5:58:14 GMT -8
Wow, quite a maiden voyage! Trailer looks cool, looks like a lot of fun. Good luck on the rest of the voyage.
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Post by 71kcfdcapt on Mar 25, 2014 5:44:04 GMT -8
It is a complete 1 piece roof made of fiberglass, not edging. No seams to leak as long as the fiberglass is not cracked or broken.
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Post by 71kcfdcapt on Mar 24, 2014 20:40:07 GMT -8
Window looks great, we were amazed how good ours looked after rebuilding. Keep it up!
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