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Post by danrhodes on Oct 3, 2014 8:44:26 GMT -8
I have a very well equipped shop but I am doing this project with simple affordable tools that most people could afford to acquire in order to DIY their trailer. That is a very selfless thing to do. Not sure about the widespread appeal of a book, but a website with ads might make you a few bucks. You certainly are right in the window of peak popularity right now.
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Post by danrhodes on Oct 3, 2014 9:18:41 GMT -8
Interesting. The wife just found a few photos of a 1953 F&S and it has the exact same configuration. Bumped out box on the left (no icebox in it though). Box on the right has drawers built in, instead of useless like mine. The most interesting part to me is that the corner cabinets don't seem to even touch the overhead, giving me more confidence I can remove mine without any structural issues. Mostly just posting because some of the birch beauty crowd might get a kick out of this cupcake trailer.
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Post by bigbill on Oct 3, 2014 13:00:25 GMT -8
I have a very well equipped shop but I am doing this project with simple affordable tools that most people could afford to acquire in order to DIY their trailer. That is a very selfless thing to do. Not sure about the widespread appeal of a book, but a website with ads might make you a few bucks. You certainly are right in the window of peak popularity right now. Not thinking of making any money just wondering if I could do it, and it would be nice to have an inexpensive guide that would suggest different ways to do things on a budget. Probably won't ever get it done but it would be cool if I did and it became popular. Might be my last chance at Fame who knows.
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Post by nanat on Oct 3, 2014 15:38:27 GMT -8
Hmmm..I notice the grain is turned on the panel on the stove side and also on the cabinets under the sink. Definately a makeover but nothing wrong with that Dan. Only shows it was loved in the past. Really cute trailer and lots of ways to make it more user friendly. Keep us posted on your progress.
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Post by John Palmer on Oct 3, 2014 16:00:56 GMT -8
Interesting. The wife just found a few photos of a 1953 F&S and it has the exact same configuration. Bumped out box on the left (no icebox in it though). Box on the right has drawers built in, instead of useless like mine. The most interesting part to me is that the corner cabinets don't seem to even touch the overhead, giving me more confidence I can remove mine without any structural issues. Mostly just posting because some of the birch beauty crowd might get a kick out of this cupcake trailer.
I rebuilt a 1963 Field and Stream. It was the exact same floor plan as the "Pinky" above. The square cabinet on the left side of the kitchen counter (behind the toaster oven) was "originally" a gravity feed fresh water tank. The tank had already been removed by the time I got the trailer. The trailer used a "very thin" wall construction, not much quality.
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Post by danrhodes on Oct 3, 2014 16:09:54 GMT -8
I rebuilt a 1963 Field and Stream. It was the exact same floor plan as the "Pinky" above. The square cabinet on the left side of the kitchen counter (behind the toaster oven) was "originally" a gravity feed fresh water tank. The tank had already been removed by the time I got the trailer. The trailer used a "very thin" wall construction, not much quality.
Yeah, it definitely has it's deficiencies. I'm more worried about the frame that stops at the wheel wells than the wall construction. We all do our best to improve upon the original designs, so I'm sure some strategic use of plywood and wider framing under the skin will make it more sturdy. Overall, I really like the layout and the exterior appearance, and it's definitely a type you don't see often (at least you can't find much info online). Do you have any photos of that restoration? Did you do much with the cabinetry?
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Post by John Palmer on Oct 3, 2014 16:17:22 GMT -8
I rebuilt a 1963 Field and Stream. It was the exact same floor plan as the "Pinky" above. The square cabinet on the left side of the kitchen counter (behind the toaster oven) was "originally" a gravity feed fresh water tank. The tank had already been removed by the time I got the trailer. The trailer used a "very thin" wall construction, not much quality.
Yeah, it definitely has it's deficiencies. I'm more worried about the frame that stops at the wheel wells than the wall construction. We all do our best to improve upon the original designs, so I'm sure some strategic use of plywood and wider framing under the skin will make it more sturdy. Overall, I really like the layout and the exterior appearance, and it's definitely a type you don't see often (at least you can't find much info online). Do you have any photos of that restoration? Did you do much with the cabinetry? Sorry, I'm not a photo poster. I did a "full rebuild" on the trailer.
It's currently red and silver, with black strips. The owner attends many of the California Vintage Rally's.
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Post by mobiltec on Oct 3, 2014 19:27:17 GMT -8
Yet they let him in here anyhow LOL....
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Post by John Palmer on Oct 3, 2014 21:26:27 GMT -8
Yet they let him in here anyhow LOL.... Larry, They told me I'm still on probation, until I start posting construction photos. Vikx runs a tough site.
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Post by mobiltec on Oct 3, 2014 22:31:05 GMT -8
Yet they let him in here anyhow LOL.... Larry, They told me I'm still on probation, until I start posting construction photos. Vikx runs a tough site.
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That's funny John. You know that I have posted one or two photos of your trailers and didn't even know it until you told me.
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Post by vikx on Oct 3, 2014 23:10:52 GMT -8
PHOTOS John, or it didn't happen... snicker, snicker.
PS: I wrote a book. I'm happy with the response but the actual book part is a pain. Lots of work.
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Post by danrhodes on Oct 4, 2014 5:56:23 GMT -8
Yeah, it definitely has it's deficiencies. I'm more worried about the frame that stops at the wheel wells than the wall construction. We all do our best to improve upon the original designs, so I'm sure some strategic use of plywood and wider framing under the skin will make it more sturdy. Overall, I really like the layout and the exterior appearance, and it's definitely a type you don't see often (at least you can't find much info online). Do you have any photos of that restoration? Did you do much with the cabinetry? Sorry, I'm not a photo poster. I did a "full rebuild" on the trailer.
It's currently red and silver, with black strips. The owner attends many of the California Vintage Rally's.
Well, I'm only 90 miles up the coast...Maybe I should bring the camera to you ;-)
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Post by John Palmer on Oct 4, 2014 9:40:51 GMT -8
Sorry, I'm not a photo poster. I did a "full rebuild" on the trailer.
It's currently red and silver, with black strips. The owner attends many of the California Vintage Rally's.
Well, I'm only 90 miles up the coast...Maybe I should bring the camera to you ;-) LOL, Dan I'm a big "believer" in digital photos taken during construction. I usually take 300 to 500 digital photos during each complete rebuild to document the full re-construction for future appraisals. Each trailer has it's own card, that stays with the trailer as a permanent record.
The problem I have, is prying those little photos out of the camera, mailing them to some anonymous "cloud in the sky", and having them fly back into a TV screen on earth! I'd rather just build trailers.
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Post by danrhodes on Oct 4, 2014 15:45:13 GMT -8
Well, I'm only 90 miles up the coast...Maybe I should bring the camera to you ;-) LOL, Dan I'm a big "believer" in digital photos taken during construction. I usually take 300 to 500 digital photos during each complete rebuild to document the full re-construction for future appraisals. Each trailer has it's own card, that stays with the trailer as a permanent record.
The problem I have, is prying those little photos out of the camera, mailing them to some anonymous "cloud in the sky", and having them fly back into a TV screen on earth! I'd rather just build trailers.
But we're not "anonymous"...we're your online Trailer Compadres. I imagine just 1-5% of those 500 photos would help dozens or more do things the "right way" the first time. Be warned, next time I'm in Santa Ana, you still might see a long lens over your fence....
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Post by vikx on Oct 4, 2014 22:07:01 GMT -8
When John is desperate, he emails photos to me... And I post them. LOL.
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