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Post by tincanalley on Apr 6, 2022 6:33:03 GMT -8
Well heres a part way through removing the wrap...its a slow process. Not sure how much paneling is salvage worthy. Might be just a full resto will see. lots of holes in the paneling from years of banging around adding etc. should have built my new garage before starting this project, I had it a bit backwards. It will be a challenge! Im have to do a complete frame off resto, because one of the welds is busted on one of the main frame members down below. lots of rot in the corners, plus a bunch of lousy " repair attempts (skin, paneling, goop etc). it will be getting aa complete new skin. the old one is trash. The adventure begins, what started as a "let's just get it going" has turned in to a complete restoration. Thats the fun of getting bit by this bug. Still trying to decide on the wall framing rebuild from new using the existing as templates, or repair whats there. I like the idea of a stronger wall with pocket screw fasteners, the existing framing for the most part is really in good shape except at the radius plywood laminations on the corners. Will see how the bottom plate looks when I actually get the wall off the floor...more to come. Wrap removal by asmay22, on Flickr B9C6D206-3167-4974-A4EE-5BAE28FBAA66 by asmay22, on Flickr 945C4B85-A1FF-4544-B36D-68D0B613DA0B by asmay22, on Flickr
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Post by nccamper on Apr 6, 2022 6:49:23 GMT -8
If you want it perfect do a frame up restoration. Some like a camper to show it's age and they repair panel by panel as needed, sand and refinish everything. As for the frame, is the floor solid or repairable? If yes, you can disconnect the frame and lift the box off the camper, pull the frame out, repair it and put it back in place.
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Post by tincanalley on Apr 6, 2022 7:48:56 GMT -8
The floor needs replacing as well, I think I’m signing up for the full Monty restore. Straighten weld the frame, blast, paint, new decking and start rebuilding.
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Post by tincanalley on Apr 6, 2022 16:03:09 GMT -8
More deconstruction today…I guess I have more of template to rebuild from than anything useable. Kitchen cabinet is toast… Kitchen cabinet by asmay22, on Flickr
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Post by tincanalley on Apr 10, 2022 7:08:39 GMT -8
Almost have it down to the frame, after this photo, I remove the front small section of plywood to discover the first mouse nest. Boy those twisty nails holding the floor in, such a pain. Two more sections of plywood to go. I’m hoping I can complete the trailer in my temporary tent (yes it’s bolted to the concrete so it doesn’t fly away). I have a single car garage shop next door that I’ll be doing all the cabinet restore, milling etc. I was planning on building a new 2-3 car garage but the trailer has taken over. A bit of the cart before the horse. Of well. What started as just a “repair the trailer” to get it back on the road has taken a whole new life of its own. This is a crazy hobby…I’m not on a timeline at all, but would like to get the skin on before next winter (let’s say November). C0F71A96-B2D0-4E71-A801-DB827C12A24C by asmay22, on Flickr
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Post by tincanalley on Apr 10, 2022 10:26:02 GMT -8
Only 4 mice nests! Almost there to the frame! Interesting they only used 1/2” ply for the floor. Wood floor frame by asmay22, on Flickr
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Post by nccamper on Apr 11, 2022 4:16:01 GMT -8
"What started as just a “repair the trailer” to get it back on the road has taken a whole new life of its own. This is a crazy hobby…"
We've all been there...
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Post by tincanalley on Apr 11, 2022 16:31:00 GMT -8
Got it down to the frame. Lots of previous work repairing and re-enforcement of the front part of the frame. Time to go get some new metal, both box channel (might have to make my own with c channel and plate will see what’s in stock) and l channel, to replace one whole section and the twisted front part of the trailer. Not sure how the middle got bent and the rest didn’t. Going to replace the corner sections of the A it’s really twisted. Also the bottom support at the tongue and the left side, I’ll probably re weld. Tried bending it back flat with a pipe wrench, got kinda close but, not flat enough to be level in front. Lots of welding to do. Also discover the 2 outriggers under the door had 4 bolts attached to nothing - this was probably a step at one time. The journey continues… The frame by asmay22, on Flickr Bent front out rigger by asmay22, on Flickr Broken frame inside by asmay22, on Flickr
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Post by vikx on Apr 12, 2022 12:08:19 GMT -8
Sorry the frame was twisted like that... Shades of my 58 Cardinal.
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Post by tincanalley on Aug 14, 2022 16:37:18 GMT -8
Finally got around to repairing the bent frame! 2 days of grinding, cutting, welding. At least I have a have a flat bed to start with now. On to blasting and paint. F1887361-EC34-47BC-9B25-FA1EC5AB100F by asmay22, on Flickr
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Post by sawset on Aug 14, 2022 19:27:29 GMT -8
Sounds familiar. It looked ok on the outside, but in the end only able to save the hardware, windows, and frame, and a pattern for new. At least you have current cabinets to go by. I had outlines.
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Post by tincanalley on Sept 5, 2022 6:18:09 GMT -8
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Post by tincanalley on Sept 10, 2022 8:27:30 GMT -8
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Post by tincanalley on Sept 10, 2022 8:29:22 GMT -8
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Post by tincanalley on Sept 16, 2022 19:23:54 GMT -8
The wheel wells look ok after 60 years or so, they covered them with linoleum and roof tar on the seems. Probably not going to repeat that, but will use undercoat, and my leftover por15 for the tops then maybe a thin insulation layer instead of leftover flooring. The galvanized has not rusted through any where and seems solid, a bit dented but I hammer dollied as best I could. Fold over Seams are are still good. Only area of concern is some splitting on the flat inside flange. I don’t think this justifies building new wells. Looking for opinions from the community on this one. Just use what I’ve got per above or fab new? What say you all? B245FB5E-0436-4721-9F1A-03BC2320ED98 by asmay22, on Flickr
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