Darrylthe67Scotty
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Post by Darrylthe67Scotty on Feb 15, 2024 21:43:29 GMT -8
Hi everyone!
Thanks for adding me. I've been lurking for awhile, as the trailer project has been in development for a few years. But the trailer finally arrived at my house this fall, and I've started (slowly) going to town on it, so it seemed a good time to formalize this particular relationship. Thank you all so much for providing such wonderful information! I am in other trailer groups, and even as a newbie to this, I can see that there are so many people who have no idea what they're getting into and that there is a lot of bad advice. I'm sure in many ways I also have no idea what I'm getting into, but at least I know I can't just paint it and call it a day. 
My trailer is a 1967 Serro Scotty (13' Gaucho model) and he's in tough shape, as he spent a fair number of years as a hunting shelter in a field in Missouri. Currently he has a "Bone Collector" sticker prominently displayed on the side, which always cracks me up, a legacy of his most recent past. The good thing about this is that there were never any illusions about whether this would be a total rebuild or not, that much has always been clear. He does still have some good qualities though, as well as most of his hardware and logos, and I'm hoping to retain his essential character, even though much of him will be newly constructed.
I took this project on in part because I think it will be a great way to learn a ton of excellent skills. Most of them will be new to me, but I'm not a completely hopeless DIYer, and I'm pretty good at doing my research on how to do things and following instructions. My uncle is advising me from afar (he was the one who rescued Darryl in the first place), and I think I have quite a few community resources who will lend a hand where needed locally. I have a very clear vision for how I want him to finally look, which isn't what I should focus on right now, but hey, it keeps me going! I'm lucky enough to have a two-car garage and only one car, so I've got a very good space to work on Darryl year-round.
I'll keep studying up on how to add photos here, but in the meantime, I am maintaining an active Instagram account for this project if you're on there and would like to follow (@dabblingwithdarryl).
Thanks for having me!
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Post by vikx on Feb 16, 2024 12:47:59 GMT -8
Welcome. Scotties have plywood walls and are a little different to rebuild but do-able. Have fun with it.
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Post by jester76 on Feb 16, 2024 17:53:59 GMT -8
Welcome aboard! Cant wait to see some pictures of your adventure in restorations, as you well know there are so many people here who have a vast wealth in knowledge and experience and are glad to help.
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Post by nccamper on Feb 17, 2024 0:26:53 GMT -8
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Darrylthe67Scotty
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Post by Darrylthe67Scotty on Feb 17, 2024 9:47:23 GMT -8
Alright, I've created a Flickr account, just for this board! Here are some pre-demo photos of Darryl.  Darryl waiting in my uncle's driveway (to my aunt's great annoyance  ) to come home with me.   Darryl in his new home.  My uncle actually did an initial clean before bringing him up, and this photo is after that "clean," so I really hate to imagine the condition he was in before!    Some interior photos after removing all of the crap and doing some cleaning.   True to Scotty form, there are significant rotting issues.  Where I'm currently at: windows and doors are all carefully removed, and most interior trim and fixtures are taken out. I've got the j-rails (or whatever they are *really* called!) off. I think the next step is skin removal, but for some reason I am terrified to do this. I think I'm afraid he's just going to collapse into splinters once the skin is off! |
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Post by jester76 on Feb 17, 2024 12:50:24 GMT -8
That remark about the skin being taken off, and how you may be aprehensive about it, I thought the same way, and then i just pulled the trigger and it was actually quite easy, just like eating an elephant, one piece at a time. trust me, you got this.
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Post by vikx on Feb 17, 2024 13:17:57 GMT -8
It is doable. If you like, you can remove the roof/front/rear and do 1 side at a time... The cabinets should keep it from collapsing. If the floor is gone, you may have to go down to the frame. Also, Scotty frames may need welding, so inspect closely for breaks and rust out.
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Post by jester76 on Feb 17, 2024 20:41:13 GMT -8
when i pulled my skins off, I had very limited space like i see you have, dont have, so i just unzipped my roof, a lot of screws and a whooole lot of very small 3penny nails,and then just lifted it to the ceiling, the walls were smaller panels so i just stood them on end against one wall.  20230622_182000 by Jesse Kunda, on Flickr you can see it here in the top right corner. |
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Post by nccamper on Feb 17, 2024 22:37:53 GMT -8
"I think the next step is skin removal, but for some reason I am terrified to do this. I think I'm afraid he's just going to collapse into splinters once the skin is off!"
Funny....we've all been there. I had one camper that literally crumbled while taking it apart. That's why you need to photograph and measure everything. Especially if you're reusing the skin.
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Post by Darrylthe67Scotty on Mar 9, 2024 8:54:18 GMT -8
Funny....we've all been there. I had one camper that literally crumbled while taking it apart. That's why you need to photograph and measure everything. Especially if you're reusing the skin.
Oh no, I was hoping you'd say "That's ridiculous, they never collapse just from removing the skin!" 
I've done my best to record, measure and photograph as much as I can with the skin on. So, I guess I will hope for the best! I'm definitely scared I'm going to have a pile of camper in my garage though. Poor Darryl.
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) to come home with me.