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Post by desertphile on Mar 23, 2018 17:14:36 GMT -8
It isn't easy to find time restoring a vintage trailer when one is a cowboy, but I started the project. Blog is here: 1957 Westerner, Santa FeLarry Mobiltec of course has already helped me greatly on the project. And gosh, why wasn't the domain name "1957westerner.com" not already taken? |
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Post by maddan on Mar 24, 2018 6:56:40 GMT -8
Your pix bring back memories of vintage 57 Westerner rot. The PO in my case had removed all the paneling from the inside (w/o removing skins), which resulted in all the curbing being ripped out, and not replaced. Found this out after starting my project. Needless to say, a complete frame off. Will be following your blog on progress.
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Post by desertphile on Dec 5, 2019 7:44:28 GMT -8
Your pix bring back memories of vintage 57 Westerner rot. The PO in my case had removed all the paneling from the inside (w/o removing skins), which resulted in all the curbing being ripped out, and not replaced. Found this out after starting my project. Needless to say, a complete frame off. Will be following your blog on progress.
Yikes! Removed the paneling from the inside?! Argh! Gosh, what a mess that must have been.
I have updated my image blog.
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Post by nccamper on Dec 5, 2019 8:23:58 GMT -8
Welcome!
Your camper is really great. I'm glad you're giving it the restoration it deserves.
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Post by ekimnamniets on Dec 5, 2019 13:18:36 GMT -8
Looks like you've a good start on it. Liking the '54 pickup too!
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Post by mobiltec on Dec 6, 2019 16:41:25 GMT -8
Glad to see you posting here David. Looking great.
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Post by Teachndad on Jan 1, 2020 7:16:48 GMT -8
Hi David, Catching up today on some older posts. You are doing nice work. Looking forward to watching your progress on your blog. I like how you added duel bed supports on the bed frame rebuild. Definitely needs it in that area. Did you post the back story on how you got the Westerner anywhere on the forum? (Edit) Never mind. I just found it. For anyone researching, here's the link vintagetrailertalk.freeforums.net/thread/9604/great-find-westerner-complete-1200Cheers, Rod |
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