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Old 06-06-2014, 11:56 PM   #1
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Sometimes it takes a long time...

http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f...-jr-49049.html project got started in November of 2011. I cannot believe it has been over 2-1/2 years!
After focusing on my house remodel, I am back to work on the Compact Jr. In review this is what I've been doing:

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ID:	72035BEFORE. Bought back a trailer I had owned before.

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ID:	72036Stripped it down to just fiberglass and metal.

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  1. New axle with brakes
  2. Powdercoated wheels
  3. New Baby Moon Hubcaps
  4. New tires
  5. added a framework to drop the floor in the old kitchen
  6. New paint
  7. New tongue jack
  8. Propane bottle.

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Old 06-07-2014, 12:09 AM   #2
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Now to work on the fiberglass!

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ID:	72043Mold 2 fiberglass pieces in a $0.99 cake pan.

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ID:	72044Measure, Mark, and cut holes in the back of the trailer.

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ID:	72045Push the new 8" in diameter pieces out from the inside, aligning the flat surface vertically.
5/8" reveal at the top, 1-1/8" reveal at the bottom

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ID:	720461st coat of primer. Needs to be sanded with 200 grit

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Old 08-15-2014, 06:52 PM   #3
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Red face

Now I have the whole main body in primer.

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I have become a little annoyed. I had decided to paint the trailer turquoise, but EVERY picture of a recently redone trailer I have seen on the vintage sites is either turquoise, teal, or aqua. I want mine to be different and unique (which is why I've chosen 7" round tail lights instead of the rectangular ones it came with).
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Old 08-15-2014, 07:06 PM   #4
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How about Neapolitan? Like a brick of ice cream.
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Old 08-15-2014, 07:11 PM   #5
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You have those "too cool" wheels in red. Maybe Red on the bottom and white on the top?
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Old 08-15-2014, 10:36 PM   #6
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How about Neapolitan? Like a brick of ice cream.
THAT brings back memories...
I haven't seen ice cream "bricks" in years! It's all sold in cylinder cartons with lids here, that you need a scoop for... Mom used to slice up the Neapolitan bricks with a huge butcher knife. Ten members in my family divided up a whole brick between us.
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Old 08-15-2014, 10:52 PM   #7
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Well, its vintage, if nothing else.
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Where did those "too cool" wheels come from?
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Old 08-15-2014, 11:48 PM   #9
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Where did those "too cool" wheels come from?
I sent the original wheels out to San Diego Powder & Protective Coatings. They sandblasted them and powder-coated the RED finish on.
I got the baby moons from HubcapMike.com.
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Old 08-16-2014, 05:27 AM   #10
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I'm a member of several vintage sites, and I must admit that turquoise is the "go to color". I'm not putting it down, but it would be the last choice for me because it has become so common.

Love that red !! What about two tone, red and a cream color (not bright white). Or a creamy white background with red, and turquoise graphics?
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Bronze or gold... or both together. But it might look odd with the red wheels.

Actually, does anyone remember the red/orange/yellow color combo that was popular in the mid '80s? I put some on my pickup back then. Solid red on the trailer with some accent color stripes would look good.
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Or maybe some of this stuff, from the boating section: Crestliner 4673 Strp 1540 Yellow Orange Red 3 in Boat Pinstripe | eBay
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Actually, because I collect Flamingos to decorate my campsite with, this color popped out at me: Flamingo Orange.
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I vote for Pam's red and cream color scheme. I always like the two-tone Bolers. Those wheels are killer too! Have fun with it.

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Pink is often viewed as feminine. If you paint it pink, you'll probably have a bunch of people thinking that you have a wife who picked that color and made you use it! Little would they suspect...
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Turquoise

Brought the Compact Jr home from Maaco yesterday. They did a very good job and I am a happy camper.

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I weighed the trailer at this stage...
  • completed undercarriage
  • repaired and painted fiberglass
  • roof section inside trailer
  • no floor installed
  • no windows installed
  • no door installed
Axle = 620 lbs
Tongue = 60 lbs
Total = 680 lbs
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Looks great, love that colour.
Did they charge you the same as a car?
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Old 09-21-2014, 09:47 AM   #17
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Did they charge you the same as a car?
I chose them on recommendation from a co-worker at the scale company who had her Toyota Camry painted there. She just dropped it off and they fixed everything that needed fixing before they repainted it the same as the original color.

On the other hand I did all of the trailer's major fiberglass repair myself. I "rattle-can" spray painted 2 coats of primer and masked all of the frame that was not to be painted. When I delivered the trailer to them I removed the tires & wheels and bolted a pair of casters to the bottom of the leaf springs, so they could spray the inside of the wheel wells. They did fix a few minor spots that I missed before their final sanding before they did their painting.

I paid about half of what my co-worker did.
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Old 09-22-2014, 06:31 AM   #18
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It's beautiful!
Congratulations to you for going with what you truly want and not letting styles and trends determine your course.
It will look Great with the flamingos!!!
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LOVE the colour Frederick!!! Very retro! can't wait to see what you do with the inside of it!
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Items checked off the list:
  • Entry door installed √
  • Tail Light, Side Marker Lights, and Back-up Light fixtures installed √
  • Bumper "chromed" (a faux finish) √
  • Wood floor installed, 16 bolt washer & nut assemblies tie body and floor to frame. √
  • 3 Compact Jr. Logos installed √
  • Water Tank fill port & City Water port installed √
The windows were just set into the holes for the photo op.
The upper fridge vent is just sitting on the roof to check position.
Overturned trash can on tongue covers propane bottle... brainstorming a hard single bottle cover...
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