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Post by mobiltec on Mar 17, 2018 11:38:48 GMT -8
Ok so more severe damage than apparent in the photo. Bummer Yep but that's OK. This was a great find no matter. And I just love the Westerners. I'm glad he has the original upholstery which although a little damaged, will be saved. These Westerners all had the same embossed upholstery with patterns of guns, branding irons, horse heads, cowboy hats and boots and gloves..... It's just great.
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Post by mobiltec on Mar 17, 2018 15:05:38 GMT -8
Just a little bit of motivation for David... This is one of the two that I have done. Also did a 54.
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Post by nccamper on Mar 17, 2018 15:32:48 GMT -8
Mobiltec, when sitting at the dinette does the front window seem low like in a Mercury? I'm 6' and the Mercury front window (top) sat below my line of sight.
I agree, the Westerner is really beautiful.
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Post by mobiltec on Mar 17, 2018 16:00:08 GMT -8
Mobiltec, when sitting at the dinette does the front window seem low like in a Mercury? I'm 6' and the Mercury front window (top) sat below my line of sight. I agree, the Westerner is really beautiful. Everything looks low to me LOL... I never really noticed that though. I spend so little time inside these things.
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Post by desertphile on Mar 19, 2018 10:55:09 GMT -8
Thank you. Looking over the videos Larry made, I see the work will be a time-consumer, but not all that brutal. I am fortunate that the 1957 Westerner is in good shape. I will post more images, perhaps smaller than the whopper I just uploaded. :-) Love the big photo = and the truck!! I am a 53 yr old single gal- doing this myself with the great help of Larry and this forum. It does take time- but it is so worth it! Don't be afraid to ask questions- I have gotten a wealth of info from the forum gurus!! Have fun Thank you. I watched Larry's videos as he restored the Shasta and gosh I was impressed.
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Post by desertphile on Mar 19, 2018 11:13:19 GMT -8
Ok so more severe damage than apparent in the photo. Bummer Yep but that's OK. This was a great find no matter. And I just love the Westerners. I'm glad he has the original upholstery which although a little damaged, will be saved. These Westerners all had the same embossed upholstery with patterns of guns, branding irons, horse heads, cowboy hats and boots and gloves..... It's just great. Indeed the yellow Naugahyde is still good, and I will see about saving as much of it as I can, to use on the new seats.
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Post by Teachndad on Jan 1, 2020 7:33:05 GMT -8
Mobiltec, when sitting at the dinette does the front window seem low like in a Mercury? I'm 6' and the Mercury front window (top) sat below my line of sight. I agree, the Westerner is really beautiful. Hi Everyone, Before I ripped my Westerner apart in pieces, I really enjoyed sitting in it on my driveway. The front window does sit nice and low and I would sit in it and do grading. I loved my little man cave. It's that view out the front as well as the large side windows on the Westerner Delux that let in a lot of light and make for a great realm. I am convinced that the Mercury trailers were started by some dudes that left the Westerner factory. The shape is identical with the exception of some of the windows. BTW, I bought my Westerner for $1000 in 2013. It had no door window, no cushions, no oven, and no ice box, no door grab handle, no screen door, and actually, no rat poop . I had much more water damage than in yours as well especially along the rear radii of the trailer. All cabinets, dinette bases, all cabinets, and bed frame were still installed. You got a great deal, David. Cheers, Rod
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