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 Apr 8 2009, 08:29 PM
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Member
Location: Surrey B.C.
RV Type:1972 Boler
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Newbie from BC here working on cleaning up an egg for the summer vacation. One thing led to another and figured it was easier to fix it right the first time. 1972 fairly abused Boler that I picked up last month in need of some freshening up. After some rust repairs and a quick paint, it should be back on its frame tomorrow. I read a number of posts regarding the bolts/screws that hold them together. I helped a neighbor with his late 80`s model, and found out the earlier ones sure have a lot more rusted, hard to get out screws!! I have some engineered flooring to install, clean up and repair the cabinets, benches etc., rewire, replace the side windows and several other list items. Seems like everytime I view the other mods and alterations on this forum, the list gets longer. Not sure if I will make the weekend in Fort Langley but will see how things progress and still need to get the tow vehicle, a 55 Chevy pickup, sorted out as well.
This post has been edited by RogerH: Apr 8 2009, 08:40 PM
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Apr 9 2009, 02:34 AM
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Location: Caledonia Ontario
RV Type:1978 Boler 1700
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Good start Roger. It will go back together faster than you think. I did it to my Trillium in Feb. Love the truck (gearhead here)...original V8 or 6 cyl truck?
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Apr 9 2009, 07:43 AM
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Member
Location: Surrey B.C.
RV Type:1972 Boler
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QUOTE (Don N @ Apr 9 2009, 03:34 AM)  Good start Roger. It will go back together faster than you think. I did it to my Trillium in Feb. Love the truck (gearhead here)...original V8 or 6 cyl truck? Truck is fairly original besides the paint and still has it`s 6 cylinder 3 on the tree powertrain. Roger
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Apr 9 2009, 07:55 AM
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Location: Upper Sandusky, Ohio
RV Type:Pearl, Uhaul CT13
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Rodger,
How much did the shell weigh?
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Apr 9 2009, 10:23 AM
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Member
Location: Surrey B.C.
RV Type:1972 Boler
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QUOTE (Pat B Ohio @ Apr 9 2009, 08:55 AM) Rodger,
How much did the shell weigh? I am not sure as we used an automotive jack to lift with 4x4 beams for support.
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Apr 9 2009, 08:17 PM
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Member
Location: Fairway Estates, Maple Ridge, B.C. Canada
RV Type:1975 13 ft. Trillium
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ROGER!!! BRING THE TRUCK, Bring The Truck, bring the truck! Come talk with the rest of us Eggers at the Fort (best time is Saturday). I know of no fewer than 3 frame off Boler restos going on right now in M'Ridge. I don't know IF any of them know of our board here, let alone the twice yearly GEM (Glass Egg Meet) at the Fort.
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Married to the "Trailer Goddess"
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Apr 9 2009, 08:57 PM
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Member
Location: Surrey B.C.
RV Type:1972 Boler
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QUOTE (Doug Mager @ Apr 9 2009, 09:17 PM) ROGER!!!
BRING THE TRUCK,
Bring The Truck,
bring the truck!
Come talk with the rest of us Eggers at the Fort (best time is Saturday).
I know of no fewer than 3 frame off Boler restos going on right now in M'Ridge.
I don't know IF any of them know of our board here, let alone the twice yearly GEM (Glass Egg Meet) at the Fort. Mated the frame with the body this evening with a fellow Boler owner who will be there that weekend and the person I was going to share a site with. Either way we will be there dragging a project or not. Roger
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Apr 10 2009, 07:03 AM
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Member
Location: Fairway Estates, Maple Ridge, B.C. Canada
RV Type:1975 13 ft. Trillium
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Lookin forward to meeting ya....
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Married to the "Trailer Goddess"
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Apr 13 2009, 08:43 PM
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Member
Location: Surrey B.C.
RV Type:1972 Boler
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QUOTE (Pat B Ohio @ Apr 9 2009, 08:55 AM) Rodger,
How much did the shell weigh? I had 3 neighbors and myself do the lifting and a 4th slid the frame in place. It was an easy lift so suspect it does not weigh too much.
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Apr 22 2009, 01:58 PM
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Member
Location: Surrey B.C.
RV Type:1972 Boler
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Windows are finally in after 2 days of fiberglassing the corners and sanding to contour. Corners will get color when I paint the rest of the body. On to the benches, closet, kitchen and overhead cabinet in order to make the Fort.
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Apr 22 2009, 02:09 PM
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Member
Location: Surrey B.C.
RV Type:1972 Boler
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Some pictures of the frame after sandblasting, paint and welding the new battery box holder. Also replaced the lino with engineered flooring.
This post has been edited by RogerH: Apr 22 2009, 02:13 PM
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Apr 22 2009, 05:25 PM
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Member
Location: Toronto, ON
RV Type:'72 Boler American
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Looking good!
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Owning a trashed trailer does not make one trailer trash.
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Apr 22 2009, 06:30 PM
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Member
Location: SW Ontario
RV Type:boler 84
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Things are looking good.  Did you beef that pretty frame up any?
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Apr 23 2009, 07:43 AM
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Member
Location: Surrey B.C.
RV Type:1972 Boler
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QUOTE (james kent @ Apr 22 2009, 07:30 PM) Things are looking good. Did you beef that pretty frame up any? No real need to as it was in good shape with no cracks. I added some metal to the lower floor perimeter as it had rusted through. Also added an "A" frame coupler as mine was bent.
This post has been edited by RogerH: Apr 23 2009, 07:46 AM
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Jun 14 2009, 01:18 PM
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Member
Location: Surrey B.C.
RV Type:1972 Boler
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Still plugging away and have made lots of progress over the spring but unfortunately never made the Fort with the trailer. I installed a stainless steel countertop with a Smev sink/cook top combo, new engineered flooring, repainted the benches, closet etc, retaped the seams, installed a power converter, 110 GFI outlet inside and one outside by the door. I decided not to use a range hood and instead mounted 3 flush pot lights under the cabinet along with a 12 volt rv unit from Princess Auto plus 2 more either side of the closet. Rewired the running lights and 110/12 volt circuits. Installed a new faucet assy, plumbed for water and gas so the kitchen is now up and running. Modified the cooktop for electronic lighter thanks to previous posts on this forum. I just have some interior trimming to complete and a 12 volt water pump to work out/install before the end of the month. I ordered a Shademaker awning this morning and need to make a upper bunk to complete the inside. Hope to clean up the outside and paint early July.
This post has been edited by RogerH: Jun 14 2009, 04:29 PM
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