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Crackedegg
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
06-23-2013, 07:21 PM
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76 Boler Reno/Rework
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59,793
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Crackedegg
Body work
Hi,
I'm just going to start fixing the small spider cracks and filling some holes in my 79 boler. I was wondering how your bondo was holding up? I am deciding on what to use either bondo or west...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
12-05-2012, 01:13 PM
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30
HELP -- I need to drill a 1 1/8" hole in fiberglass
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7,548
Posted By
Crackedegg
I would use a forstner bit available at any home...
I would use a forstner bit available at any home builder supply.
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
10-29-2012, 12:37 PM
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5
PROVEN Useful tools for renos.
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1,547
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Crackedegg
PROVEN Useful tools for renos.
I was working on my Boler 1700 stripping the last of the Ensolite out today and thought I would recommend a few tools for the job. That got me thinking to suggest a new thread specifically for a...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
10-27-2012, 10:52 AM
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1974 Boler Restore - Penticton BC
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5,568
Posted By
Crackedegg
Nice work! I had my frame inspected for my 1700...
Nice work! I had my frame inspected for my 1700 and the rv techs said it was good to go but I would rather a new frame as I'm doing a complete reno on the unit.
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
10-18-2012, 09:24 AM
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1974 Boler Restore - Penticton BC
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5,568
Posted By
Crackedegg
Marine Vinyl
Hi, I was wondering where you purchased your vinyl from? Thanks
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-16-2012, 03:53 PM
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Boler Floor
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1,757
Posted By
Crackedegg
Ours seems to be one piece on the bottom but I...
Ours seems to be one piece on the bottom but I still have a restricted view. I'm having trouble seeing where the wood is fastened to the frame. Any ideas? Thanks
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-15-2012, 01:47 PM
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Boler Floor
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1,757
Posted By
Crackedegg
Floor again!
Anyone know of Boler's either having a gelcoat on the bottom of the shell or a fiberglass bottom under the floor? All I can see is gelcoat matching the top when looking underneath the trailer. Just...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-13-2012, 06:17 PM
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Boler Floor
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1,757
Posted By
Crackedegg
Thanks for the response. When I am underneath my...
Thanks for the response. When I am underneath my Boler all I can see is the shell bottom. So to confirm: the shell was put on the frame and then the floor was bolted to the frame through the shell...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-13-2012, 06:07 PM
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Boler Floor
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1,757
Posted By
Crackedegg
Boler Floor
:confused:I have to replace the sub floor in my Boler so I was wondering if anyone had a thread or info on how to replace the sub floor in a Boler. I need to know how it is secured and fastened to...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-12-2012, 07:15 AM
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Anyone have these beside their Boler Door?
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1,753
Posted By
Crackedegg
Thanks very much. I was thinking they were as I...
Thanks very much. I was thinking they were as I don't know who would get them manufactured. I'm going to replace them with some plywood supports.
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
10-07-2012, 10:35 AM
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1971 "Ocean Boler" Reno
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6,948
Posted By
Crackedegg
Thanks very much! This is a great "primer"...
Thanks very much! This is a great "primer" tutorial for me! Pun sort of intended...
As as the 16 year old is concerned:
Perfection is achieved, not when there
is nothing more to add, but...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
10-07-2012, 08:48 AM
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1971 "Ocean Boler" Reno
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6,948
Posted By
Crackedegg
I was wondering how hard it was to prepare the...
I was wondering how hard it was to prepare the gelcoat for paint? Other than filling holes etc... I was most interested in the preparation/priming process.
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
10-07-2012, 08:06 AM
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1971 "Ocean Boler" Reno
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Posted By
Crackedegg
Awesome! Thanks a million!
Awesome! Thanks a million!
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
10-07-2012, 07:45 AM
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1971 "Ocean Boler" Reno
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6,948
Posted By
Crackedegg
Hi Peter, Great work! What kind of primer and...
Hi Peter, Great work! What kind of primer and paint did you use? It looks great.
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-07-2012, 07:24 AM
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Boler - Rivet Size? - Curtain Rod Bracket/Emblem
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Posted By
Crackedegg
Hi Kurt, May I ask how/where you had your Boler...
Hi Kurt, May I ask how/where you had your Boler emblems cast? We were thinking of sourcing some but I haven't been able to find any yet.
Thanks,
Graeme
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-07-2012, 07:23 AM
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Need help with a 1979 17' Boler Water Heater
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6,282
Posted By
Crackedegg
Hi there BCDave! I was wondering what unit your...
Hi there BCDave! I was wondering what unit your rv shop put in your trailer? I'm contemplating replacing mine in my '79 1700.
I'd appreciate any advice on these.
Thanks,
Graeme
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
10-06-2012, 07:22 PM
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Modified Boler project
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3,949
Posted By
Crackedegg
I like what you are doing Voytek! I had a...
I like what you are doing Voytek! I had a similar idea for my 1700. I just replaced the floor in one of my utility trailers which is very similar to your trailer frame. I think you definitely want...
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General Chat
10-06-2012, 02:02 PM
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exterior access hatch and exterior shower
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7,562
Posted By
Crackedegg
Great! Now who are they?
Great! Now who are they?
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-06-2012, 12:12 PM
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Anyone have these beside their Boler Door?
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1,753
Posted By
Crackedegg
Anyone have these beside their Boler Door?
On either side of my door in my Boler 1700 I have these "supports". Anyone know if they are after market or factory installed? They were screwed into the trailer and not riveted so I am unsure. ...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
10-05-2012, 06:52 PM
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Water Heater????
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2,734
Posted By
Crackedegg
Awww Crap now I don't know what I want!!! ...
Awww Crap now I don't know what I want!!! Actually I think I'll be taking it out... Although it will depend on whether or not we can find a cheap bathroom as the one we have is cracked and will need...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-05-2012, 06:43 PM
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* * HELP PLEASE * * How to Remove Old Paint on Ensolite
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3,279
Posted By
Crackedegg
Try kilz made by zinsser or another sealer it...
Try kilz made by zinsser or another sealer it will cover up the mildew very well. I've used it many times and it works very well.
RustOleum.com (https://www.rustoleum.com/zinsserhp.asp)
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General Chat
10-03-2012, 11:09 AM
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36
exterior access hatch and exterior shower
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7,562
Posted By
Crackedegg
Its an option if you are buying new or do you...
Its an option if you are buying new or do you know if it can be ordered as a retro fit?
Forum:
General Chat
10-03-2012, 07:50 AM
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36
exterior access hatch and exterior shower
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7,562
Posted By
Crackedegg
Thanks everyone for the input. Keep it coming! ...
Thanks everyone for the input. Keep it coming! Follow up question: What is the insulation package???
Forum:
General Chat
10-02-2012, 05:10 PM
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36
exterior access hatch and exterior shower
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7,562
Posted By
Crackedegg
It is great to hear the different perspectives...
It is great to hear the different perspectives (that's why I enjoy the posts) as someone may be in a different situation than I am now. Maybe we'll keep it and see about a new shower/toilet(can I...
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
10-02-2012, 05:05 PM
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22
Water Heater????
Views:
2,734
Posted By
Crackedegg
Wow $1000 in value really? I would not have...
Wow $1000 in value really? I would not have thought that given that the unit is 1979 original equipment. We may rethink the shower and heater but not for resale value as we're doing this as a...
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
10-02-2012, 02:25 PM
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22
Water Heater????
Views:
2,734
Posted By
Crackedegg
Water Heater????
So we're deciding on what we need for our egg Boler 17'. We are thinking we will take out the shower but leave the toilet. This leads us to thinking I may take out the water heater as we would only...
Forum:
General Chat
10-02-2012, 01:44 PM
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36
exterior access hatch and exterior shower
Views:
7,562
Posted By
Crackedegg
Thanks for the reply Carol. I think resale is...
Thanks for the reply Carol. I think resale is not an issue as this is going to be a "retirement" project for my wife and I to travel in when we are retired... like 20 years from now! As for the...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
10-02-2012, 10:29 AM
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24
Your thoughts?
Views:
2,686
Posted By
Crackedegg
I am going to use something like this... Net...
I am going to use something like this...
Net Mounting Instructions - CargoGear Car and Truck Accessories (https://www.cargogear.com/infolib.aspx?lookup=HIBULKNET&image=netinstallationbgif)
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
10-02-2012, 10:26 AM
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24
Your thoughts?
Views:
2,686
Posted By
Crackedegg
Great reading your posts. I am planning the...
Great reading your posts. I am planning the remodel of my 1700 Boler right now and hate the upper bunk as it is either in the way or doesn't give very good storage. I am going to add a permanent...
Forum:
General Chat
10-02-2012, 10:18 AM
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36
exterior access hatch and exterior shower
Views:
7,562
Posted By
Crackedegg
Just reading through past posts to help in my...
Just reading through past posts to help in my renovation for our trailer. Its funny, how one post can help you out so much. We are going to remove the shower from the bathroom and put it outside. ...
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
09-15-2012, 01:47 PM
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SubLime Hotel ... 1973 Boler
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19,780
Posted By
Crackedegg
What applicator do you use? Spray booth...
What applicator do you use? Spray booth equipment etc...?
Thanks
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
09-14-2012, 03:38 PM
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66
SubLime Hotel ... 1973 Boler
Views:
19,780
Posted By
Crackedegg
Hi, We love the look of your paint! Nice work. ...
Hi, We love the look of your paint! Nice work. What type of paint did you use for your cabinets. Did you fiberglass your cabinets first?
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
09-09-2012, 07:30 AM
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7
Furnace or No Furnace
Views:
2,350
Posted By
Crackedegg
I think after reading your replies and some other...
I think after reading your replies and some other threads I'm going to put one in. I don't know if I'll use it or not I think it would be a good thing to have just in case.
Now I have to find a...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
09-08-2012, 04:55 PM
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7
Furnace or No Furnace
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2,350
Posted By
Crackedegg
My old Coleman's propane furnace required 110 for...
My old Coleman's propane furnace required 110 for the fan to work do other furnaces just need 12v electricity to ignite and run the fan?
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
09-08-2012, 04:14 PM
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36
1978 Boler 1700 Before and After
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8,999
Posted By
Crackedegg
Hi, I'm just starting a reno on a 1700 any...
Hi,
I'm just starting a reno on a 1700 any advice would be awesome! Did you do any work on the windows? The trim around mine have dried and shrunk and leak so I need to fix them I'm just not sure...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
09-08-2012, 04:12 PM
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7
Furnace or No Furnace
Views:
2,350
Posted By
Crackedegg
Furnace or No Furnace
I'm renovating my egg and am debating on putting in a furnace or not.
I was wondering why so many people have furnaces that run off their propane but still need electricity to operate.
Would it...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-23-2012, 10:09 AM
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Boler Frame Thickness
Views:
2,406
Posted By
Crackedegg
Thanks so much. I am going to take the body off...
Thanks so much. I am going to take the body off now for sure. I think I'll strip if first to lighten the trailer and then see if I can fit it in my garage. Princess Auto is a great resource.
Your...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-22-2012, 09:31 PM
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7
Boler Frame Thickness
Views:
2,406
Posted By
Crackedegg
Wow! Congratulations and thanks for sharing! ...
Wow! Congratulations and thanks for sharing! I've been very curious seeing some scary stories about cracked frames on the highway and such. I don't think I'm going to be able to do the reno not...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-22-2012, 09:53 AM
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Boler Roof Template
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1,139
Posted By
Crackedegg
Boler Roof Template
I was thinking of building my own cabinets and was wondering if anyone had "templated" the roof line in order to build different sized cabinets for their boler? I know I can use the old ones for...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-22-2012, 09:48 AM
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5
3 Reno "Little Questions"
Views:
1,320
Posted By
Crackedegg
What epoxy do you use Robert? Thanks. I was...
What epoxy do you use Robert?
Thanks. I was thinking of using the West system for the wood block gluing. How many blocks do you use for the upper cabinets. In my Boler 17' there is a bunk...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-21-2012, 08:54 PM
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7
Boler Frame Thickness
Views:
2,406
Posted By
Crackedegg
Wow that's thin. I would have thought it would...
Wow that's thin. I would have thought it would be thicker.
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-21-2012, 05:34 PM
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Boler Frame Thickness
Views:
2,406
Posted By
Crackedegg
Boler Frame Thickness
Anyone know what the thickness is of a Boler Frame? I have a LE welder but only does up to 1/8".
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
08-21-2012, 05:13 PM
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My Snoozy ReDoozie
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1,650
Posted By
Crackedegg
I'm just about to rip out our trailer (Boler 17')...
I'm just about to rip out our trailer (Boler 17') and would love to see more pics for ideas. You are doing a great job.
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
08-20-2012, 12:45 PM
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The Pine Cone Update
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3,452
Posted By
Crackedegg
Thanks yep its windows and hatches. I have to...
Thanks yep its windows and hatches. I have to reseal the windows and get new hatches.
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
08-20-2012, 12:02 PM
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The Pine Cone Update
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3,452
Posted By
Crackedegg
I love the woodwork inside. I'm not sure what to...
I love the woodwork inside. I'm not sure what to do yet with mine yet. I do woodworking and have my own shop to do work(can't fit the egg in though). I saw Siris takes out the cabs etc and...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
08-19-2012, 12:53 PM
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1974 boler restoration (start to finish)
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15,928
Posted By
Crackedegg
Hmmm.... Never worked with fiberglass before...
Hmmm....
Never worked with fiberglass before but I know I'm going to have to.
Is the main reason you use fiberglass to repair the cupboards etc... so you don't have to make new ones?
I'm...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
08-19-2012, 11:39 AM
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1974 boler restoration (start to finish)
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15,928
Posted By
Crackedegg
Hi, When you took out your shelves/cupboards...
Hi,
When you took out your shelves/cupboards etc... how are you fixing them? Are you fibreglassing over the original shelves/cupboards? Sorry I'm new to the site and trying to find ways to fix my...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-18-2012, 11:24 AM
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Boler 1700 Windows need resealing and Glazing
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1,846
Posted By
Crackedegg
Boler 1700 Windows need resealing and Glazing
Hi anyone know where you can buy (cheaper is better) new seals for ALL the windows in a Boler 1700(1979).
Also any advice for resealing (especially a Boler)would be great.
Thanks
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
08-17-2012, 12:41 PM
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1974 boler restoration (start to finish)
Views:
15,928
Posted By
Crackedegg
This is awesome for me. We just picked up a...
This is awesome for me. We just picked up a Boler 1700 in Montreal yesterday and brought it back to Ottawa. I'm scaring my wife with my ideas. If I can show her your results she'll get on board...
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08-17-2012, 12:37 PM
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New to us Egg hatched yesterday!
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1,169
Posted By
Crackedegg
Forgot we named him/her too.
BTW his name is F.R.ägg(Free Rang Egg). That is Swedish(well th ägg part is the F.R. stans for Free Range). Not that we have to but is a trailer usually referred to as female like a ship/boat? ...
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