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Post by danrhodes on Dec 31, 2016 13:01:11 GMT -8
You are doing what I planned originally, painted cabinets and wood walls and it looks awesome.
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Post by windborn on Dec 31, 2016 13:20:21 GMT -8
You are doing what I planned originally, painted cabinets and wood walls and it looks awesome. Thanks! It wasn't what I would have chosen if I started with a blank slate, but I'm liking it so far! I may eventually paint the cabinet doors if it's feeling a little too "wood" but I'm going to live in it a while and see how it feels.
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Post by kevinc on Jun 19, 2017 17:32:44 GMT -8
How is your rebuild going? I just stumbled across this thread and spent the last hour reading and viewing all the photos. I also have a sportcraft that I'm thinking of doing a rebuild so I was super excited to see your posts!
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Post by windborn on Jun 20, 2017 5:33:03 GMT -8
How is your rebuild going? I just stumbled across this thread and spent the last hour reading and viewing all the photos. I also have a sportcraft that I'm thinking of doing a rebuild so I was super excited to see your posts! I've been meaning to update this thread for a while and maybe now's the time! I actually "finished" rebuilding last February. (But are these projects ever really done?) Then I towed her down to Texas and lived in her for a few months before towing her back up north for the summer. Here are some photos I had on my phone. If I have the time I'll try to do more of a write-up soon. I painted & installed my table (it's on a Lagun pedestal which swivels and was so nice to work at this winter) I ended up using contact paper on my counter, which looks surprisingly nice and has been holding up well to water and even a little heat. I'll likely replace it with some kind of real counter-top material one day but this works for now! You can see I peeled some of my paint off in the process. I also ended up installing some wood trim on the edge of the counter to keep it from popping off. Not the nicest picture but I sewed and installed curtains. I made little leather tie backs that work wonderfully. I'll try to get a photo one day. Installed upper cabinet doors. The camper came with sliding doors but these are so much easier to use. I used magnetic latches and was surprised how well they kept things inside. On particularly bumpy roads a pot lid would occasionally slip out. I even found it in my bed after driving through NJ I got my stove working thanks to VTT & especially vikx! I tested the line and it was fine. So all I needed was to buy a regulator and the fitting to connect the regulator to the existing line. I installed this locking hasp which I wrote about here: vintagetrailertalk.freeforums.net/post/79203/thread Though I've been less than pleased with it. At some point in the trip my key just got stuck in there and now I use it simply to keep the door from opening when towing. Fortunately, I've only left my trailer on its own in very safe spots. I also installed a foot pump for the sink which I love! If I'm ok with a lantern & a headlamp (which I am), I can just roll up somewhere with no hookups and have most of the conveniences for cooking and living. Yet I don't need to worry about batteries or solar panels or all that. I wrote more about the foot pump here: vintagetrailertalk.freeforums.net/thread/8116/foot-pumpThere are still things I need to do: I never did anything to the flooring, I haven't reupholstered the cushions (though I tucked fabric around them which held up really well and is nice because I can take it off and shake it out), I still need to build a screen door, etc. I'll try to keep this updated when I get to all that! I also tend to post quick updates over on instagram: www.instagram.com/willie.the.wandering.gypsy/And here's just some pretty pictures: (not so pretty, but here's more info about what not to do when driving across the country: vintagetrailertalk.freeforums.net/thread/8074/drive-texas-mistakes)before & after. I love, love, love to cozy birch + shellac and am so happy I didn't paint the walls.
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Post by windborn on Jun 20, 2017 5:34:28 GMT -8
PS I'd love to see your Sportcraft! I haven't seen many out there!
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Post by tomoryan on Jun 20, 2017 7:01:56 GMT -8
Good looking trailer!
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Post by mel on Jun 20, 2017 7:26:54 GMT -8
Your trailer looks great! I like the birch walls against the white cabinets, and you decorated it very nicely, I enjoyed seeing your photos
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Post by 57 Trotwood on Jun 22, 2017 8:30:03 GMT -8
Omg, I am so jealous, I hope to have my 57 Trotwood done next July and travel a bit too. Your set up looks so peaceful and simplistic and unplugged. Great thread. I hope you have continued good fortune.
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Post by windborn on Jun 24, 2017 16:50:19 GMT -8
Thanks, y'all!
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Post by Teachndad on Jun 24, 2017 20:47:50 GMT -8
Hi Friends, I love this photo! Yah, and the interior works well with the painted cabinets. Rod
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