oddball
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Post by oddball on Nov 5, 2016 20:09:22 GMT -8
Love the Banana Splits Keychain! I think it is a picture of Fleegle.
I just bought a 61 Astrodome. My first goal is to get it cleaned up and functional enough to sleep in. Then I'll decide what to do from there. Will be following your work as well.
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mrmarty51
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Post by mrmarty51 on Nov 5, 2016 23:24:32 GMT -8
I like the looks of the Astrodome. Good luck on that project and I`ll be watching this thread.
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Poquito
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Post by Poquito on Nov 6, 2016 5:20:10 GMT -8
I love the vinyl floor color/pattern. Way cool. Good luck with your camper!
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Post by vikx on Nov 6, 2016 21:51:40 GMT -8
SNIP. Sorry, feeling mean tonight...
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hairba11
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Post by hairba11 on Nov 27, 2016 16:28:52 GMT -8
Love the look of that! Unique for sure. By "cutters" are they referring to removing the bunk? Would seem to defeat the purpose of trying to rescue it.
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Ten
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Post by Ten on Nov 27, 2016 17:11:23 GMT -8
The bunk on these and similar models are notorious for catching water in the seams, and becoming rotten messes. That does not even take into account the ones that were damaged by clearance issues involving tow-vehicles. Replacing paneling and framing is more extensive repair than that in the rounded-off fronts. There are those that wish to maintain the original shape and function of the camper as it was intended so many years ago. Then there are those that subscribe to the notion that the camper itself is better served by removing the hang-over, and ridding it of those issues. So far as whether it qualifies as an actual "rescue", or remodel, or re-purpose, or restructuring...well, let's just say that the friendly debate continues... It has been done before, and although this is not the only example, it is my favorite: schweetcruisers.blogspot.com/The blog is in reverse chronological order, so a little digging is in order, but it is a great diary of the journey of one "cutter"... Before: After:
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hairba11
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Post by hairba11 on Nov 27, 2016 19:54:17 GMT -8
Ok. I gotcha. Better to 80% save one, than junk it and find a different one. Seeing the amazing work people are putting into these I would try and save the bunk simply because you never see them. Then again seeing what I own, I'm a fan of weird.
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kirkadie
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Post by kirkadie on Nov 27, 2016 20:32:39 GMT -8
Forward bunks are cool, as most all agree but some of us just love the sound of 'snip-snip-snip' on that old Jimmy Durante nose, eh.
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msgoehring
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Post by msgoehring on Nov 27, 2016 21:16:47 GMT -8
And I'm very anti snip, I love the big bunk hangover even if they do cause more problems. I hope that more people save than snip otherwise we'll only have pictures to remind us of these cool trailers.
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Post by vikx on Nov 27, 2016 23:41:49 GMT -8
Oddly, the hangovers are popular until the owner delves into a complete repair. These are often passed forward and the newbie is not aware of what it takes to save the appendage...
I say SNIP AND SNIP again.
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hairba11
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Post by hairba11 on Nov 28, 2016 5:21:25 GMT -8
Reminds me of the "to bob or not to bob" conversations about removing one axle and 5' of frame from a 2.5 ton army truck to make a big 4x4 with a 9' bed instead of 6x6 with a 13' bed. Although I could argue there are a few more deuces running around than bunkhouse campers.
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Post by HOTRODPRIMER on Dec 3, 2016 11:59:47 GMT -8
To each their own,some like the campers with the overhang birth and some don't,I remember seeing one locally in very poor condition and I ask about it with the intend of removing the (In my minds eye)the offending appendage,
the owner said he and his son-in-law were going to restore it,but I watched it literately fall apart over the next 5 years then one day when I was in that area I saw the remains being piled up close by and the men were making a car trailer from the frame.
At that time I didn't have a camper or think about trying to salvage the hardware or appliances,which I could have had for hauling them off.
Live and learn. Danny
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kbman
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Post by kbman on Jan 19, 2017 16:48:24 GMT -8
Looks like a great project, and an interesting Shasta for sure Definitely listen here...before you get really serious about a full restoration, please leave the yellow paper towel holder, and keep the original duct tape as well All kidding aside, I love it!
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Post by decodan on Mar 23, 2017 18:54:07 GMT -8
Just a FYI update. The process has started. Just received some of the new parts for the resto-Mod of this trailer. New furnace, on demand water heater, electric panel and some other small parts. Have new layout figured out. Started unscrewing and drilling the many many screws. Once I get skin off and disassemble interior I will check out stove and refrigerator to see if replacement is necessary.
Trying to get a good start on project before the frame for my tow vehicle comes back home for drive train install.
Once I have trailer stripped to frame I will make modifications to accept new water systems and extend hitch for safe towing. Then off to the races to get it done. I will start posting pictures as work continues.
Thanks for watching and commenting, it all helps.
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decodan
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Post by decodan on Mar 30, 2017 16:10:09 GMT -8
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