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Post by catherine on Jun 1, 2019 12:41:00 GMT -8
This is Catherine with the 1970 gutted Globestar. I have been thinking on this and have decided to go rehab like you do on your trailers but without your mastery of skills!! So going to start very slow. Do you think it would be okay to remove the bottom front skin to see the area right by frame tongue as I have no idea how that is attached.
Then the major question.. if cannot fit this in basement garage to work on is it possible to do framing and new flooring one section at a time under large tarps while weather is good here in Tennessee. I am not starting anything before get expert opinion. I am going to put in cabinets and try to find layout for the original but it's hard to find. I want cabinets etc to be correct on weight distribution for safety.
I realize this is total project and will take it as slow as need to get it right not perfect looking just right for safety. I am not flush with cash but can afford to work on this in steps with quality tools and products I have seen from Mobiltec videos and here. Not putting toilet as I had great luck with portable toilet. I tricked out an enclosed trailer before with insulation, 8 electric outlets and plugs for 30amp for campgrounds and 15 amp pigtail for hooked up at house, portable ac vented, fold down bed, etc. But that was different animal.
I meant to say just putting in Thetford battery flush toilet like had in enclosed trailer. It was not that expensive and very easy to dump dark water. I forget model but it was good height and held good amount of black water and it was perfect for needs. I don't want any more plumbing than absolutely need. Has anyone put in wet bath like in your trailers as I think that's what was in there before.
Edit: Think if you click on my avatar or whatever they are called you can see photobucket of the poor ole trailer. I feel sorry for it!! Anyway, thanks for this forum. Catherine
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Post by debranch on Jun 1, 2019 15:24:49 GMT -8
With the shape she is in it will be easier to do a frame up rebuild, using the skin as a pattern. The up side is you have a clean slate. You decide your needs and configure it to your needs. You just need to keep in mind weight distribution and adding cabinets to give it strength. The Kitchenette was on the curb side with the stove forward of the door, with the refrigerator just to the right as you entered the camper above the wheel well. Bathroom was at the back curbside. Hope this helps some..... Debra
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Post by catherine on Jun 1, 2019 18:08:03 GMT -8
Debra thank you for information on layout. I will try to sketch it out if can visualize it and put it on paper. Then if I post sketch would appreciate any advice if correct from reading your description of matches what you indicated for layout.
Thanks for help.
Catherine
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Post by nccamper on Jun 2, 2019 3:11:25 GMT -8
I almost always work section by section but I agree with debranch that this seems like a candidate for a frame up rebuild. Gutting it from the inside complicated things by removing the stabilizing cabinets and eliminating the overlapping supporting elements. Having said that, we all work with the space we have. Working under a tarp in rainy TN makes section by section a viable way to go if you're moving slowly.
Have fun with it.
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Post by debranch on Jun 2, 2019 5:00:31 GMT -8
Hi Catherine I'm here to let you know that very few of us have any Mastery of skills here. Most of us are professionals in field other than building. My degree is in plants and trees and my Military education is in moving dirt and building roads, but I love woodworking. If you love to learn like I do and want to pick up some new skills than you are in the right place. I have learned so much on this site already and continue to learn. I got a portable carport from harbor freight to use to keep mine covered, I had to create a riser system to allow clearance for the walls but it is working for me. I'm not sure what the life expectancy of the carport is but I hope to get 2 trailer rebuilds out of it. It is tight working on the outside of the camper under it but we have been making it work. IMG_0454 by debra branch, on Flickr this is a picture of mine before I removed the skin. just showing how much I raised it for roof clearance. There is just enough room on each side for a ladder, 4 foot ladder on one side, 6 foot ladder on the other.... Debra
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Post by catherine on Jun 2, 2019 6:23:55 GMT -8
Debra,
thanks for responding the mastery of skills was in the post to mobiltec ehich I copied and pasted on here. But bet you all have very good skills.
I love projects and am supposed to be retired but it's hard for me to just sit still. Our family farms were largest grower of fruit trees and berry plants east of Rockies so hard work is something I understand. Also understand margins and how to keep some costs down because my husband who passed had same 60 workers through H2A program for 20 years because budding and grafting is an art and we grew over 200 varieties of stone fruits in addition to lots of other fruit. He would use a tractor safely until the wheels fell off. No flashy unnecessary stuff as labor and federally inspected housing was our major expense and could not have succeeded without skills of workers.
However, I was Sales Director not tool or tractor person but when committed to project seek advice from those who know and not those who just talk the talk. That is why on this forum and mobiltec.
Think these aging arthritic hands can get this done just not fast. I am excited to start working and will look into that cover think harbor freight has them on sale sometimes.
Going to make list of tools definitely need to start and if anyone has a list like that would appreciate sharing so can they to sho prices. Lots of stores price match and I live discounts but want quality tools if possible.
For some reason have slight fear of skill saws so need to get some help from someone locally in woodworking to get me over that but other tools no problem.
Have a great rest of weekend and thanks again for information.
Catherine
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Post by debranch on Jun 2, 2019 10:46:42 GMT -8
Here is a link to another thread. Someone else had the same question. I hope this works I'm not very computer friendly.... Debra click> Must have tools?
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Post by ruderunner on Jun 3, 2019 1:31:55 GMT -8
Hi Catherine, since it sounds like you have the proverbial blank slate I reccomend thinking about what you really want to have versus what it was originally. Keeping in mind your current and future physical limitations. I don't worry about resale prices for projects of this magnitude.
As for work area and how to keep things stable, you can build false work inside for stability. Walls and floors can be built in a the garage and leaned against the wall till ready for assembly. Same for cabinets. This keeps the weather sensitive stuff indoors but you will need a few helpers to move things onto the frame later.
Lots of ways to go, just have a good plan to start with, except it to change as you go but at least have a starting point and end point in mind.
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Post by gypsytinker on Jun 3, 2019 10:00:49 GMT -8
I, too, am just thinking about my restoration of 1969 Shasta Compact. PO butchered the inside but now I’m realizing not as bad as it could have been. The upper cabinets and the water closet is still in original place. Just beds and kitchen reconfigured. Weight distribution is extremely important, as I found towing from VT to Maryland. I’ll be following your progress!
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