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Post by aslmx on Jun 22, 2022 17:30:51 GMT -8
Very nice work
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Post by adderall on Jun 28, 2022 7:01:04 GMT -8
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Post by adderall on Jun 28, 2022 7:02:20 GMT -8
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Post by mobiltec on Jun 28, 2022 9:06:50 GMT -8
OH I didn't know this was going to be a Kiosk Trailer. I might suggest that you have at least one floor to ceiling cabinet but it's a little late for that now as they are usually attached from both inside and outside the trailer. The ceiling and floor attachments being the most important part of that cabinet for structural integrity. Also you can weld the corners of that door frame back together using Alumi-Weld. I did a video on that. OR you can just mount the frame and then use gray gutter seal in the corners. Better to weld the frame back together though. Excellent job on the metal.
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Post by adderall on Jun 28, 2022 13:50:40 GMT -8
Thanks for the tip on the Aluminum. We tried to build the walls rigidly enough to get rid of the flex as the GF didnt want a floor to ceiling cabinet. Thankfully theres a few places where we could add one and just pocket hole it and glue it from the inside - left or right of the window, and on the right side of the door. I could just use a multi tool to cut trough the flooring to the plywood below for a solid weld. It may be a technical oops, but we're not planning on going on any interstates, nor going over 60mph towing it. OH I didn't know this was going to be a Kiosk Trailer. I might suggest that you have at least one floor to ceiling cabinet but it's a little late for that now as they are usually attached from both inside and outside the trailer. The ceiling and floor attachments being the most important part of that cabinet for structural integrity. Also you can weld the corners of that door frame back together using Alumi-Weld. I did a video on that. OR you can just mount the frame and then use gray gutter seal in the corners. Better to weld the frame back together though. Excellent job on the metal.
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Post by Teachndad on Jun 29, 2022 5:54:51 GMT -8
I agree. Nice job on the metal.
Are those school bus lights on the rear? Looks good.
Cheers,
Rod
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Post by adderall on Jun 30, 2022 3:49:13 GMT -8
I agree. Nice job on the metal. Are those school bus lights on the rear? Looks good. Cheers, Rod I'm not sure. We found them on etrailer and the diameter was almost the same as the original Chicago made lights.
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Post by Teachndad on Jul 14, 2022 4:27:01 GMT -8
Hi Friends, Between all the summer house chores, I was able to mount the junction box for the 7 pin wiring to the frame of my '57 Westerner. I bought it pre-wired. Planning is also part of the process of restoration. I have begun planning how to utilize the small space in my carport efficiently enough to work on the walls of the trailer. Cheers, Rod
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Post by mobiltec on Jul 14, 2022 14:55:45 GMT -8
Hi Friends, Between all the summer house chores, I was able to mount the junction box for the 7 pin wiring to the frame of my '57 Westerner. I bought it pre-wired. Planning is also part of the process of restoration. I have begun planning how to utilize the small space in my carport efficiently enough to work on the walls of the trailer. Cheers, Rod
That's what I use. Glad to see the Westerner is finally moving along.
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Post by Teachndad on Jul 15, 2022 4:39:33 GMT -8
- The Phoenix - I think it's kind of cool, the trailer is a Phoenix. Rising from the "ashes". I got Plains Envy looking at the background of your video and the images. Look at all that open space! This from a guy in the suburbs. I can imagine stepping out of the house at the break of dawn. Thank you.
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Post by adderall on Aug 21, 2022 16:03:07 GMT -8
Today and the past week... Finally got the damn spring in place. Good pics demonstrating how jank the pot metal bargman used is. Pro tip - you need two strong, long, narrow jaw needle nosed pliers and a third hand to tap the pin into place. Let's flatten this and make it fit better And fit even better And better-er Cap head screws are #4-40 from Menards. They fit the OEM thread pitch but the thicker rubber i cut a new gromet from meant they sat so high they pushed the bolt off course. Enter the dremel... Screw math I'm never going to need it... until I need it... If you're going to be stupid you have to be creative. Brushed aluminum scrap cut to cover the cut that I over cut because I cut math class And finally some black rattle can epoxy. Preferred method of covering flaws and identifiable markings used by bike thieves.
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Post by adderall on Sept 8, 2022 17:41:19 GMT -8
This is a link to a video of me closing the door. I didn't want to deal with YouTube this time around. imgur.com/a/xu18NGi
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Post by tpcm5000 on Sept 28, 2022 6:09:31 GMT -8
First window down. All new gaskets, minus one that was still in good shape. new_window by Tom Myers, on Flickr Method to remove gunk, to add to the many techniques posted here: 1. stiff brush, lots of soap and water, rinse and dry 2. 000 steal wool with Goo Gone as lubricant, moved to steal wool with Sunny Brite as lubricant, performed even better 3. rust around screw holes came off quick without any scratching using a surface conditioning pad conditionng disc by Tom Myers, on Flickr 4. wipe down, tried an aluminum polish, got close to a mirror finish on one section, but wow that was a lot of work, decided I will be happy with a matte finish and coated with some regular car wax to brighten up some, and maybe protect a bit Only snag was glazing. I have 3/16" windows and have the right glazing from VTG, but could not get the pane back in the frame, used lots of liquid soap, even opened the end of the channel up a bit, could not get the window pane back in. The new glazing looks twice as thick as the old, but guessing the old has just deteriorated over time. The old glazing was still in decent shape so reused it, but will need to try to figure out a new technique as I have two other panes to replace. May be the glazing was not taut enough, or I'll need to disassemble the entire frame.
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Post by adderall on Oct 14, 2022 9:54:32 GMT -8
the aluminum is really soft, which is why on my GF's kiosk camper we used a blue nylon wheel - easy touch ups. When you get to the point of a mirror finish, yoy might want to consider a clear lacquer over the top to protect from scratches.
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Post by adderall on Oct 15, 2022 16:46:23 GMT -8
Catching up from my last post. i.imgur.com/EQJCbnu.mp4Why make things straight and consistent when you can just not do it? Made in the USA too haha 2-3/4 inch screws holding the pintle all the way though the casing, the aluminum, and the inner 2x8 frame Nailed it McMaster Carr, Amazon, and Gas Spring Shop all contributed to this Fit tighter than skinny jeans and gray sweatpants. i.imgur.com/mKz9qEx.mp4Getting branded Still lot to do. Cutting for the drink lines Finding a suitable generator since zero 4500 watt generators seem to include a 50amp plug... Sanitary sinks and handwash station installation... And of course it goes from 80 days and 60 nights to 60s days and 30s nights in the span of a week.
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