ericsfrolic
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Post by ericsfrolic on Jan 30, 2020 18:53:35 GMT -8
Hey all. Just obtained a decent 60s model Frolic I'm hoping to learn about. In my searches thus far, I have yet to find any photos of others with dual axles. The condition I consider good restorable from what I see initially. The body and outside trim is all there and with very little damage or need of repair. Interior is all there, but much may need completely restored or replaced. There was some water damage and it has a small leak to fix. But for the initial cost it's in incredible condition compared to many other fixer uppers I've priced in the past year. Hoping to learn alot and have the Frolic on a site by Summers end in 2020 if all goes well. Will get a few photos up as soon as they're uploaded.
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Post by vikx on Jan 30, 2020 21:09:42 GMT -8
Welcome. We look forward to your photos.
You will have plenty of time to study and learn here before starting on your trailer. We're here to help; ask lots of questions.
Trailers such as yours are repaired from the outside in after the skins are lifted. It sounds as if you will be able to save a lot of your interior, which makes for an easier build.
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Post by nccamper on Jan 31, 2020 10:39:20 GMT -8
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Post by ericsfrolic on Jan 31, 2020 14:24:53 GMT -8
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Post by ericsfrolic on Jan 31, 2020 14:30:12 GMT -8
Considering the recommendations to pull the skin to avoid removing the interior wood....what if I intended to change the floor plan of the trailer? Currently the floor plan has one crawling over the main bed (if set up) to get to the bathroom from outside. I'd rather redo the floor plan so the bath is easier accessible. Any thoughts? What if I find floor damage requiring new flooring? I have abundant access to quality supplies at inexpensive pricing (I work at Lowes). And I have the mechanical skills to do anything I'd need to do. Is it still recommended to avoid fully removing the interior and starting ground up inside? Thanks in advance.
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Post by vikx on Jan 31, 2020 21:53:27 GMT -8
Do not gut the trailer. The correct way to repair a stick and tin trailer is from the outside in. You can't get to the lower wood or sills from the inside anyway, and that is what is mostly rotten. Yes, you may have to repair the floor and much of the interior. It is still recommended that you lift the skins. It's very easy to do. Riveted trailers are repaired from the inside out with the skin left in place. Please watch Mobiltec's videos at cannedhamtrailers.com/ I believe they will help you understand why we do repair the way we do...
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