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Post by lilwayne on Jan 25, 2021 14:12:32 GMT -8
Hi I just bought a 64 Fleetcraft. The camper part is about 14ft. It is as you call "gutted" and is a rolling frame of sorts. (I just read your newb comments on the dreaded gutted) I bought it for 100$.
My question is, can I fabricate J-rail? Or endcaps? I have free access to a metal shop, a bender, and a lot of other stuff. Most of the metal I have seen seems too thick, and some of the aluminum sheets are colored and have plastic peel coat that protects the color. The trailer doesn't have any sides or metal on, so I don't have anything in my possession to really look at. But I have been looking here at some images.
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Post by lilwayne on Jan 25, 2021 15:24:27 GMT -8
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Post by nccamper on Jan 25, 2021 18:17:00 GMT -8
I buy my jrail from Hemet Valley RV. If you need new skin, buy it all at once to reduce shipping costs. Not cheap.
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Post by mobiltec on Jan 26, 2021 8:08:29 GMT -8
Hi I just bought a 64 Fleetcraft. The camper part is about 14ft. It is as you call "gutted" and is a rolling frame of sorts. (I just read your newb comments on the dreaded gutted) I bought it for 100$. My question is, can I fabricate J-rail? Or endcaps? I have free access to a metal shop, a bender, and a lot of other stuff. Most of the metal I have seen seems too thick, and some of the aluminum sheets are colored and have plastic peel coat that protects the color. The trailer doesn't have any sides or metal on, so I don't have anything in my possession to really look at. But I have been looking here at some images. $100 worth of trash. |
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Post by lilwayne on Feb 1, 2021 16:06:33 GMT -8
I buy my jrail from Hemet Valley RV. If you need new skin, buy it all at once to reduce shipping costs. Not cheap.
Hi thank you so much for your response. I appreciate the help. I spoke to them today and was able to get a quote. |
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Post by lilwayne on Feb 1, 2021 16:10:14 GMT -8
Could anyone please advise me on what gauge the j-rail is?
I was able to view some jrail drip rail moldings but they were not vintage camper specific.
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Post by lilwayne on Feb 1, 2021 16:13:55 GMT -8
Hi I just bought a 64 Fleetcraft. The camper part is about 14ft. It is as you call "gutted" and is a rolling frame of sorts. (I just read your newb comments on the dreaded gutted) I bought it for 100$. My question is, can I fabricate J-rail? Or endcaps? I have free access to a metal shop, a bender, and a lot of other stuff. Most of the metal I have seen seems too thick, and some of the aluminum sheets are colored and have plastic peel coat that protects the color. The trailer doesn't have any sides or metal on, so I don't have anything in my possession to really look at. But I have been looking here at some images. $100 worth of trash. Hi- and thank you for your reply. The camper isn't as much a "shell" or gutted as I originally replied. But what is there will need to be updated. Structurally the parts are there but are missing doors on the cabinets and closets. After viewing a large portion of your youtube videos I can now see the importance. |
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Post by mobiltec on Feb 1, 2021 16:37:12 GMT -8
Yes that's right. The cabinets are what hold the trailer together along with the wrap connections. When the paneling is ripped from the inside the structural integrity has been damaged.
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Post by Teachndad on Feb 4, 2021 18:12:42 GMT -8
Hello and welcome.
I appreciate your stamina to forge ahead. J rails and other trim I hear is hard to come by due to covid 19 and its impact down the supply chain. Try some of the teardrop trailer supply websites, but they may be out also.
Good luck in your project. You are in the right place. Can we see some pix?
Rod
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