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Post by twistedcamper on Apr 8, 2021 1:47:06 GMT -8
I’m getting ready to completely restore my 1968 Starflyte. The current framing is in bad shape and needs replacing due to rot. It’s mostly 3/4 inch “studs” throughout. My question is, is there any reason that I shouldn’t use 1 1/2 inch material for the studs? Sure it would add some weight but it would be so much stronger. It would also make it easier for me to instal electrical.
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Post by vikx on Apr 8, 2021 9:49:18 GMT -8
2 bys are overkill for your trailer. I would follow the original design as they were supposed to be "light weight" and "easy to tow". These trailers have lasted for decades with 1 by construction, no reason to change it now.
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Post by aslmx on Apr 8, 2021 16:24:01 GMT -8
I agree, overkill plus your trim around the windows won’t fit right on the inside. I’d just do the 1x. Do some lumber math, with the cost of lumber now days it might be cheaper to buy wider 1x and rip them down to the size you need. I was lucky being on a construction site and scored some roof top ac crates. 90% of my framing was free.
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Post by 57 Trotwood on Apr 9, 2021 8:00:01 GMT -8
I agree, overkill plus your trim around the windows won’t fit right on the inside. I’d just do the 1x. Do some lumber math, with the cost of lumber now days it might be cheaper to buy wider 1x and rip them down to the size you need. I was lucky being on a construction site and scored some roof top ac crates. 90% of my framing was free. now that is thinking outside the box, or in your case the "crate" |
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Post by aslmx on Apr 9, 2021 11:04:58 GMT -8
I agree, overkill plus your trim around the windows won’t fit right on the inside. I’d just do the 1x. Do some lumber math, with the cost of lumber now days it might be cheaper to buy wider 1x and rip them down to the size you need. I was lucky being on a construction site and scored some roof top ac crates. 90% of my framing was free. now that is thinking outside the box, or in your case the "crate" Hehe, it was one of the perks of being on the job. My framing was free, butyl tape was free, insulation was free, my 120v is all wired in hospital grade mc cable that was free. Those days are over. I’m lazy office personnel now. |
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Post by flameout on Jul 5, 2021 12:10:36 GMT -8
It's been a while since I've been on here, but I restored my 68 Shasta Starflyte a few years back. I used all select 1x for the walls, using the old layout as my template. It was my 1st ever restore and I made a few mistakes One was I used too cheap of a paneling. I wasn't concerned about cost, but I was trying to find something close to original, and I did, but I wish I hadn't used it now. I also glued it to the 1x framing, which I see now was a bad idea. I should have nailed it. I also would add a few additional 1x into the framing, especially under the side rear windows. For the minimal amount of weight it would add, it would be worth my. Some of my paneling is bowing and there is nothing to nail it to I have a ton of photos, and if this link works, you can see some of them here www.flickr.com/photos/flameout/ |
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Post by danrhodes on Jul 5, 2021 13:23:47 GMT -8
It's been a while since I've been on here, but I restored my 68 Shasta Starflyte a few years back. I used all select 1x for the walls, using the old layout as my template. It was my 1st ever restore and I made a few mistakes One was I used too cheap of a paneling. I wasn't concerned about cost, but I was trying to find something close to original, and I did, but I wish I hadn't used it now. I also glued it to the 1x framing, which I see now was a bad idea. I should have nailed it. I also would add a few additional 1x into the framing, especially under the side rear windows. For the minimal amount of weight it would add, it would be worth my. Some of my paneling is bowing and there is nothing to nail it to I have a ton of photos, and if this link works, you can see some of them here www.flickr.com/photos/flameout/We all have regrets about our first, but at least we did it which is more than many can say. I even made a list of things I would do differently once but I can't find it now... |
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Post by vikx on Jul 5, 2021 18:16:45 GMT -8
My first build was GLORIOUS!!! And boy, did I make mistakes... It was a 1952 Hanson canned ham with aircraft aluminum. 1. I tried to fix it "piecemeal". This was a bad idea and I ended up tearing it all apart down to the frame... 2. I wired all 110 Romex IN the walls. Thankfully, I used stud guards but a trailer should never be wired in the wall cavities if you can keep from it. 3. Same with the 12 volt wiring, impossible to get to now. 4. I placed the converter/110 box in a nice vented compartment UNDER THE BED. Since I am no longer a string bean, very difficult to reach the breakers and fuses. 5. The coroplast belly is pieced into place between frame members. I used foam board insulation, but the edges of the coroplast are not very well sealed. This will be accomplished with black spray foam on the belly only. 6. The panels received painted matching screws to help secure to the framing; glue wasn't enough 7. Luckily, thru the build, I did take photos and measurements of everything. The trailer turned out to be a real looker and sound as a dollar. 8. The Hanson received several overkill "extras" that will never be used: a. Refrigerator area framed to hold a modern 24" RV refrigerator, wired for 12 volt with gas nearby. b. 110 lighting also has 12 volt wiring in place in case a person wanted to go all 12 volt lighting. c. There is a RV antifreeze valve in place to pump antifreeze thru the plumbing system. Completely unnecessary with a single faucet and no traps... The system is a tank, small pump and single faucet. d. A 12 volt battery cut off is in place to prevent overcharging the battery. However, this disables part of the 12 volt system when operating. OOPS. 53hansonlovebug.shutterfly.com/ Click on pictures and videos to view the albums. The build pictures show a real newbie trying to do a top notch job...Enjoy. |
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Post by flameout on Jul 6, 2021 6:37:34 GMT -8
Even with my mistakes, I still get lots of compliments. I have no idea what it might be worth if I were to sell, but right now that's not an option (of course everything has its price lol). I'm glad I wasn't the only one to make mistakes. I did the same with the fist car I restored, but without mistakes, I guess we never learn
I posted the link to the photos hoping the original poster might find them useful, but I see his last longon was a day after he started the thread
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