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Post by Ten on Apr 15, 2018 15:48:42 GMT -8
In answer to your question, yes, Shasta did use Ford rims. The style with the nubs for the snap on Baby Moon caps.
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Post by aslmx on Apr 15, 2018 15:59:17 GMT -8
Very nice job. I’ve enjoyed your build thread because it’s close to the same one I’m building. Has it been in a rain storm yet? That’s my biggest fear is that when I ever get mine to this stage that I will have a leak. I’ve read some threads that people try to simulate a rain with sprinklers to check for leaks or actually sit in the trailer during a storm to check for leaks.
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Post by strange1 on Apr 15, 2018 20:39:35 GMT -8
Very nice job. I’ve enjoyed your build thread because it’s close to the same one I’m building. Has it been in a rain storm yet? That’s my biggest fear is that when I ever get mine to this stage that I will have a leak. I’ve read some threads that people try to simulate a rain with sprinklers to check for leaks or actually sit in the trailer during a storm to check for leaks. Yes a little rain...before I had it sealed completely. Nothing since I feel it's all buttoned up. I live in AZ and rain hasn't been my biggest concern...not like the 10 years we lived in Oregon!!! I am concerned though. I really don't want anymore water damage. But I think I did everything possible to seal it up. I used an automotive seam sealer around all the seams / joints before painting, then good butyl tape everywhere else. Really my biggest concern is the rear window. The way the back of the trailer is designed it slopes the window in at the top making the bottom edge pron to catch / hold water and allow it to leak. Sunny weather preojected all this week so I don't anticipate any problems our first time out... It's stored under a cover so really the only time it'll see rain is when we're camping. It's bound to happen but hopefully not this first time out. |
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Post by aslmx on Apr 16, 2018 5:17:37 GMT -8
Very nice job. I’ve enjoyed your build thread because it’s close to the same one I’m building. Has it been in a rain storm yet? That’s my biggest fear is that when I ever get mine to this stage that I will have a leak. I’ve read some threads that people try to simulate a rain with sprinklers to check for leaks or actually sit in the trailer during a storm to check for leaks. Yes a little rain...before I had it sealed completely. Nothing since I feel it's all buttoned up. I live in AZ and rain hasn't been my biggest concern...not like the 10 years we lived in Oregon!!! I am concerned though. I really don't want anymore water damage. But I think I did everything possible to seal it up. I used an automotive seam sealer around all the seams / joints before painting, then good butyl tape everywhere else. Really my biggest concern is the rear window. The way the back of the trailer is designed it slopes the window in at the top making the bottom edge pron to catch / hold water and allow it to leak. Sunny weather preojected all this week so I don't anticipate any problems our first time out... It's stored under a cover so really the only time it'll see rain is when we're camping. It's bound to happen but hopefully not this first time out. yea I’m thinking the back window will be the culprit on mine. Did you rebuild the rear window with new gaskets? |
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Post by strange1 on Apr 16, 2018 6:17:52 GMT -8
No I did not rebuild. Probably gonna be my biggest issue. We'll see...Stay dry!
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Post by strange1 on Apr 16, 2018 18:56:41 GMT -8
Okay...Got the wheels all on and looking good. I installed 205/75-15's. I sure wish they made a lower profile trailer tire but this is as small as they get. The trailer had 225/75-15's on it when I got it and they were way too fat and rubbed. Glad these are a little shorter and quite a bit narrower. Take a gander. Chrome beauty trim rings from Amazon and center hub caps from VTS. Be careful installing them. They are very thin and will dent easily. But they do look great!   |
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Post by cheekie on Apr 18, 2018 12:48:48 GMT -8
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Post by cheekie on Apr 18, 2018 12:50:36 GMT -8
Can you please tell me where you got the countertop edging? I'm looking for something similar for my 1972 Shasta.
TIA
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Post by aslmx on Apr 18, 2018 13:14:07 GMT -8
Can you please tell me where you got the countertop edging? I'm looking for something similar for my 1972 Shasta. TIA read above the first pic. He said he got it from Home Depot. |
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Post by strange1 on Apr 19, 2018 7:40:06 GMT -8
Can you please tell me where you got the countertop edging? I'm looking for something similar for my 1972 Shasta. TIA I purchased at the Home Depot...but you've got you order it...they don't normally stock it. It comes in 8' lengths. I purchased 3 pieces I think...It worked great and looks beautiful. You've got to drill your own holes, but that works out better I think. That way you can put screws in where you need them. Careful on the bends...it tends to kink if you bend tighter than about a 3" radius. Here is a link... www.homedepot.com/p/Alexandria-Moulding-1-4-in-x-15-16-in-x-96-in-Metal-Mira-Lustre-Grooved-Edging-Moulding-AT018-AM096C03/205576705Good luck. |
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Post by strange1 on Apr 22, 2018 19:04:22 GMT -8
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Post by vikx on Apr 22, 2018 20:26:27 GMT -8
Love the pix Strange1. Thanks for sharing!
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Post by mel on Apr 23, 2018 3:47:40 GMT -8
Looks like you had a great time, love the pics. You trailer looks awesome, I like how you put the shasta logo on your mini fridge. Glad everything went well for your first trip out. Let me know how that little colorado towed, the good and bad, feel free to message me.
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Post by aslmx on Apr 23, 2018 8:46:33 GMT -8
Looks like fun. So I’m guessing your new brakes and hubs worked well?
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Post by strange1 on Apr 23, 2018 10:19:57 GMT -8
Hubs and tires worked well...I don't have a brake controller or wiring for brakes yet on my truck so I can't comment on the trailer brakes working...but that's in the works to get the controller installed. My truck had no issues braking or stopping this little trailer so no scary moments on the highway.
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