mobiltec
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Post by mobiltec on Feb 18, 2022 8:53:44 GMT -8
I kinda feel like installing the cabinets without walls and taking it to a rally. LOL...
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Post by Teachndad on Feb 21, 2022 20:18:14 GMT -8
I kinda feel like installing the cabinets without walls and taking it to a rally. LOL... A guy can dream can't he. I wish you could. I can just imagine the wind tearing the wardrobe down and flying away in the wind. Hi Friends, Today, I was working on finishing up on my Marvel mini fridge. I cinched down the bolts to the base that holds the compressor, fan, and condenser to the frame. I even cleaned off the surface rust on the bottom of the fridge frame and then painted over the rusty areas with some anti rust primer just to tidy things up a bit. I had to chase down two different sizes of clear vinyl tubing for the drain tube. The ice tray drip tube requires an ID of 5/16” and the lower one out the floor requires a ¼” OD. I did manage to do some bending back in place of the freezer in the fridge. Below you can see the bent horizontal shelf in the freezer unit and the bent section at the bottom of the freezer unit. I “McGyvered” a bar clamp and a few pieces of scrap wood to bend it back in place. I got pretty close, but couldn’t get it perfect. Who’s gonna see, though. Before During After The blue tape is temporary. That trim is very brittle. I put my hand up on the left side trim and squeezed for support and I put a crack in it. I am going to try to replace the broken interior door trim with a product made by MD Products, that's a self adhesive based door sweep made out of vinyl. It can be cut with scissors and has an adhesive strip on the back side. It comes in white and can be found easily at one of the home improvement stores. I met someone at a vintage trailer rally that had done this and claimed success and durability using this method. Cheers, Rod
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Post by vikx on Feb 22, 2022 11:47:59 GMT -8
Rod, you can use floor trim to replace the fridge trim. Be VERY careful attaching on the freezer side, as the t'stat tube runs up that side...
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preacher
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Post by preacher on Feb 22, 2022 19:09:27 GMT -8
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Post by Teachndad on Feb 22, 2022 20:37:05 GMT -8
Cool table, Preacher!
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Post by mobiltec on Mar 3, 2022 15:47:53 GMT -8
It's happening...
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Post by mobiltec on Mar 4, 2022 15:09:35 GMT -8
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Post by Teachndad on Mar 6, 2022 7:07:52 GMT -8
I am envious! Nice, Larry. Very very nice. Rod
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Post by tpcm5000 on May 1, 2022 4:49:44 GMT -8
Finished the entryway. Fun job, lots of little details and order of rebuild to keep straight. Vik's chapter on it a big help. Funny this was where I started, hoping it would be about it, then a ceiling, roof, pulled and painted panels and sill repair later, and I am back where I started. Ha! Before: IMG_2743 by Tom Myers, on Flickr IMG_2745 by Tom Myers, on Flickr After: Untitled by Tom Myers, on Flickr Untitled by Tom Myers, on Flickr Untitled by Tom Myers, on Flickr The front most joist/sill was hanging a little so lowered on a jack, then added a steal brace in addition to screws using a jig underneath, and a couple extra screws through the plywood to draw it up and level-ish. Untitled by Tom Myers, on Flickr Untitled by Tom Myers, on Flickr
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Post by adderall on May 21, 2022 12:45:53 GMT -8
Getting the WRAP on the 54 Jewel. I'm envious of your talent and your shed. I'm Greatful for whatever video you're shooting.
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Post by adderall on May 21, 2022 12:55:55 GMT -8
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Post by mobiltec on May 21, 2022 16:40:50 GMT -8
Very nice job on the metal indeed... I'm impressed.
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Post by turbodaddy on May 21, 2022 17:51:48 GMT -8
Does anyone know if the spring clips for the marker lights can be found made with stainless?
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Post by preacher on May 21, 2022 19:40:44 GMT -8
Plumbing: It's another job that's not photogenic, but it is an important step ahead. l got the plumbing done, all except mounting the drain spigot for the gray water, and making a connection to the water heater. I decided a while back that the best thing for me to do was to take out the old black tank. My guess is, it was less than 10 gallons. I really had no choice, the old plastic had turned brittle. The top part shattered like glass. I couldn't figure a way to put in a black and a gray tank, so I decided to go with a small, 10-gallon, gray tank and use a porta-potty type toilet. It'll be set up as a wet-bath. Tank's in. - Shower pan is in place.
- Drain from kitchen sink & shower pan installed.
- I had already installed a new fresh-water tank, gravity inlet for the tank, and inlet for city water, 12v. pump.
- The old, original faucet shined up pretty well. The old sink was in good shape. Used them both.
- Except for the lines connected to the pump, all the freshwater lines are new pex. The connections to the pump are reinforced flexible tubing--per the manufacturer's instructions.
- It took a lot of figuring and measuring to get the gray tank in, and route the line to it. I think I have it so it will work fine. I have an air-vent, as well as the obvious in and out. Since it is gray water. It'll drain through a hose bib.
- I salvaged an old aluminum signboard, that I used to make patches for the belly where I had to open up the black board stuff to gain access. Frolic has a 1.5 inch space between the plywood floor and the black homasote--or whatever it is. (whatever it is, it has held up well for 52-years)
- I'll mount a small propane demand water heater on the wall in the wet-bath. At least for the present, the shower wand will feed straight out of the heater. I'll mount a cutoff somewhere.
Now, I'll move on to installing the acrylic panels for the wet-bath. Then I basically have a "punch list" of odds and ends. (Have you ever wondered why there aren't "evens" and ends?) Pictures will come. Everyone asks, "How is Frolic coming along?" It's coming along.
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