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Post by shastatom on May 7, 2020 18:31:21 GMT -8
Tonight I went for a walk with my wife to look at fields of bluebells so didn't get much done.
Took bed frame out
Cleaned up falling apart wood at front and back
Took off curtain rod holders
Got most of the inside window frames ofg
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Post by shastatom on May 13, 2020 5:17:37 GMT -8
Took the weekend off and was busy Monday night but last night I got the following done.
Removed inside window frames
Light fixtures
Removed front and back window wood framing
Took out stove
Removed roof and rolled it up and put it in a safe spot
Took street side tin off
Removed insulation on wall
Put frame on dollies
Started backing screws out on cabinets secret is to take a pliers from back side of screw and twist them in and it will make getting screws easier to take out inside the cabinets
Took lots of pictures and measurements
My template walls are really bad on the ends, I will need to use the tin to get the right curves.
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Post by vikx on May 13, 2020 21:50:53 GMT -8
Progress is good.
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Post by shastatom on May 15, 2020 19:03:44 GMT -8
I wasn't able to get to the camper yesterday. For some reason other things come up and I am expected to do those as well. OK, OK it wasn't my wife, it was my Mom so of course being a mama's boy I drop everything and do what she wants. So today I got a few things done: - Removed the curb side tin - removed the gas lamp - Removed the shelf over the table - Cut the insulation out of the curbside wall And of course took pictures so I can hopefully put it back together.  20200515_201143 by Tom Ress, on Flickr |
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Post by nccamper on May 16, 2020 3:01:14 GMT -8
The front looks rough but more of the framing survived than I expected.
It's on rollers? I plan to do the same thing and take over the garage next winter but it will be tight.
Thanks for the photos.
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Post by shastatom on May 16, 2020 5:49:14 GMT -8
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Post by shastatom on May 16, 2020 16:10:55 GMT -8
Today I had to do stuff for mom again, get donuts for my wife and till the garden for my wife as well. So I got the roof insulation off, - got the cabinets removed - camper is gutted  20200516_164532 by Tom Ress, on Flickr |
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Post by danrhodes on May 17, 2020 6:39:05 GMT -8
Great, "the hard work is done" |
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Post by nccamper on May 17, 2020 8:10:11 GMT -8
Great, "the hard work is done" True, and the floor is in excellent shape and can be reused without much work. Maybe a little spray foam? (I just wanted to post a comment as if I was on the Facebook Vintage Camper group instead of this forum. It felt good!) |
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Post by shastatom on May 17, 2020 14:11:12 GMT -8
I did start to write a comment earlier today that said, All the hard work is done, it is now a blank canvas for you to do what you want. Come and take it home and have a little slice of the 50s camping experience, and this can be yours for $3500. But I deleted it. But here is what I got done today:  20200517_164541 by Tom Ress, on Flickr Thought I would start with the picture. I think it says it all. If you want to see more images of the process go to the 57 link in my signature. |
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Post by shastatom on May 18, 2020 17:19:44 GMT -8
Today, I got the trailer axle, and tires back on so I can take it to the sandblaster. I also cleaned up the garage and got it organized so I can continue to work on items like the replacement walls and other things. I guess I need to get birch ordered.  20200518_192843 by Tom Ress, on Flickr I am also debating on putting new leaf springs on, I am concerned about metal fatigue once I get this camper back together but I guess I can do this anytime. |
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Post by nccamper on May 19, 2020 5:28:45 GMT -8
Do you get your frame sandblasted at an autobody shop or someplace else? How much will it cost?
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Post by shastatom on May 19, 2020 9:20:27 GMT -8
I got the sandblasting done by a guy whos main job is I think Farming but also does this and basic painting of frames. Last frame sandblasting and painting with grey paint was $300.
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Post by shastatom on May 20, 2020 5:26:02 GMT -8
Took the trailer to the sandblaster last night. Now need to go shopping for wood so I have it ready when the frame comes back Friday.
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Post by shastatom on May 21, 2020 18:18:49 GMT -8
I bought a bunch of wood today to keep the build going. I also got a call that I can pick up the frame tomorrow.
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