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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-21-2021, 08:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,224
Posted By slavandheather
Excellent! You guys did an amazing job. Enjoy the...

Excellent! You guys did an amazing job. Enjoy the journey.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-27-2020, 10:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,224
Posted By slavandheather
Looking great, you guys are doing a fantastic job!

Looking great, you guys are doing a fantastic job!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-12-2020, 02:08 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 136,116
Posted By slavandheather
SOLD! Our Boler went to a new home today!

SOLD!

Our Boler went to a new home today!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-12-2020, 02:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,141
Posted By slavandheather
SOLD!

SOLD!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-09-2020, 01:46 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 136,116
Posted By slavandheather
Thanks so much, Phil! I'm glad you found...

Thanks so much, Phil! I'm glad you found inspiration here! We had big plans for our Boler and it would have been wonderful to see it completed....Take good care and I look forward to seeing your rig...
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 05-28-2020, 11:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 782
Posted By slavandheather
We're in north Seattle area. The interior is...

We're in north Seattle area. The interior is empty and needs to be built - the original had poorly constructed all wood interior (not fiberglass like some Bolers) that was rotten and moldy from all...
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 05-27-2020, 01:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 782
Posted By slavandheather
1978 Boler 13

Hi Folks,

We have decided we won't be able to complete our restoration project and will sell our 1978 Boler. All pictures of progress are in the thread on Fiberglass RV in the Boler section. ...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-27-2020, 01:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,141
Posted By slavandheather
FOR SALE - 1978 Boler

Hi Folks,

We have decided we won't be able to complete our restoration project and will sell the Boler. All pictures of progress are in the thread here...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-27-2020, 01:10 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 136,116
Posted By slavandheather
FOR SALE - 1978 Boler

Hello Everyone,

It has been a long time since I've posted or worked on our Boler. We have decided we won't be able to complete the project and will sell it. All pictures of progress are in this...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-04-2017, 10:22 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 136,116
Posted By slavandheather
Hey Mark, It's been a while since I worked...

Hey Mark,

It's been a while since I worked on my Boler...and totally missed your post too. Sorry about that. How is your rig coming along? I'd like to get going on mine again this year.

Slav
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-15-2016, 11:49 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 136,116
Posted By slavandheather
Hi Tim! Thanks for your note and good words....

Hi Tim!

Thanks for your note and good words. Unfortunately I had to put a hold on my project last year following two family emergencies and the passing of a close friend. I hope to resume this...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-11-2015, 11:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,018
Posted By slavandheather
Our Boler only had front and back bolts, but I...

Our Boler only had front and back bolts, but I suggest you remove everything as to not damage the shell from weight of cabinets when you remove the support of the frame.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-08-2015, 07:11 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 136,116
Posted By slavandheather
Body Work

With a little time here and there I have continued to use body filler on the exterior patching all the rivet and screw holes and chipped away original gelcoat. It sure doesn't look pretty, but a...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-08-2015, 06:07 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,137
Posted By slavandheather
Nice start. Always good to have some inspiration...

Nice start. Always good to have some inspiration on such a project. Robert Johans has made some stunning renovations and his work has really inspired and fueled our project. We still have a ways...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-29-2015, 11:50 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,255
Posted By slavandheather
Sounds good. It will be great to see you bring...

Sounds good. It will be great to see you bring it all to life.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-28-2015, 10:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,255
Posted By slavandheather
Hey, how is your project coming along?

Hey, how is your project coming along?
Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-19-2015, 12:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,890
Posted By slavandheather
Looks very nice overall. Definitely get the...

Looks very nice overall. Definitely get the frame looked at. It might not break where it was reinforced but can somewhere else. They used thin metal and poor welds.

You can pick up spare parts...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-17-2015, 06:29 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 136,116
Posted By slavandheather
Time to Restart This Project!

Greetings everyone! It has been a while since I posted and almost as long since I've worked on our Boler. Between a major surgery I had to go thru followed by recovery and winter...life...the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-04-2014, 01:09 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 136,116
Posted By slavandheather
I walked into that one! :floor

I walked into that one! :floor
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-04-2014, 12:21 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 136,116
Posted By slavandheather
Oh yeah, forgot, after grinding things down on...

Oh yeah, forgot, after grinding things down on the outside I wanted to hit most of the exterior rivet and screw holes with a sander to remove the grime and silicone so I can get to patching them up...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-04-2014, 12:06 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 136,116
Posted By slavandheather
More FG Grinding

I decided to grind down the FG around the rear lights some more so I have plenty of depth for new FG once I trim the flange on the light cups.

75886

As I was grinding down the edge of the FG...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-02-2014, 10:00 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 136,116
Posted By slavandheather
I sure hope so, Dave. I hope it doesn't look...

I sure hope so, Dave. I hope it doesn't look like an old pockmarked goat!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-02-2014, 09:59 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 136,116
Posted By slavandheather
Thanks Kent!

Thanks Kent!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-02-2014, 07:55 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 136,116
Posted By slavandheather
Sticker - What's that number?

Hey, speaking of stickers, does anyone know what the "976" inside the leaf stand for? Is that some permit number or ??? Thanks.

75832
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-02-2014, 07:48 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 136,116
Posted By slavandheather
Fiberglassing Update

After grinding out troughs on the outside of the body over the seams where I patched in FG and modified window openings, it was time to get it all filled in for strength with FG mat. As was...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-02-2014, 11:44 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 136,116
Posted By slavandheather
Hi Steve, thanks for stopping by! I'm going to...

Hi Steve, thanks for stopping by! I'm going to use Reflectix insulation (as many have on the forum) and then cover it with marine Hulliner. Another option is to buy covering from Scamp, but after I...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-02-2014, 11:34 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 136,116
Posted By slavandheather
Thanks Dave! And many thanks for your...

Thanks Dave! And many thanks for your suggestions over the course of the project.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-02-2014, 11:34 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 136,116
Posted By slavandheather
Thanks Mike! Put in a full day on the Boler...

Thanks Mike! Put in a full day on the Boler yesterday, more pics will be posted later in the week. Not sure I'd want to do this for a living, but it certainly is fun to see the project moving along.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-21-2014, 03:13 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 136,116
Posted By slavandheather
Outside Shell Prep

After getting the belly band off I suited up fully, put a respirator mask on and goggles and fired up the grinder. My goal is to make the tail light cups flush with the body and essentially one with...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 08-21-2014, 01:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,261
Posted By slavandheather
Looks like a lot of fun for sure! Slav

Looks like a lot of fun for sure!

Slav
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-21-2014, 01:53 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 136,116
Posted By slavandheather
Hey Chris, If you follow my posts from the...

Hey Chris,

If you follow my posts from the start you'll see our frame was in pretty poor state. The welds looked crappy, the whole thing was eaten by rust, and I've read too many stories of those...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-21-2014, 01:44 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 136,116
Posted By slavandheather
Hey Luis, I don't think I can do that myself and...

Hey Luis, I don't think I can do that myself and I'm definitely out of range of Calgary! :D I'm in the Seattle area...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-21-2014, 10:16 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 34,595
Posted By slavandheather
I know what you mean, those curves were a lot of...

I know what you mean, those curves were a lot of work when I was doing the floor in our Boler.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-21-2014, 09:47 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 136,116
Posted By slavandheather
Belly Band is Off

Finally got a day I could put some more hard work into the Boler. First, wanted to get that belly band taken off and see how things looked underneath. It will need to be restored and shined up for...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-21-2014, 09:20 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 34,595
Posted By slavandheather
Hey Martin, your build is looking fantastic so...

Hey Martin, your build is looking fantastic so far! Really an incredible job on the cabinetry. Thanks for sharing.

Slav
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-19-2014, 12:29 AM
Replies: 345
Views: 168,126
Posted By slavandheather
Got it, thanks. It looks amazing. I still have...

Got it, thanks. It looks amazing. I still have to decide which way to pursue...

Slav
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-18-2014, 12:09 PM
Replies: 345
Views: 168,126
Posted By slavandheather
Rear Lights

Hey Ian, I have a question about how you "frenched" (whatever that term actually means!) the lights in the back. Did you first glass in the cups from the inside and then cut off the lip on the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-19-2014, 12:36 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,810
Posted By slavandheather
Thanks so much for the info, this is super...

Thanks so much for the info, this is super useful!

Slav
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-19-2014, 12:37 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,810
Posted By slavandheather
Looks very sharp! Did you roll and tip or spray?...

Looks very sharp! Did you roll and tip or spray? Any tips from your experience would be appreciated. Thanks!

Slav
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-08-2014, 06:21 PM
Replies: 345
Views: 168,126
Posted By slavandheather
Awesome, thanks so much for your help on this! ...

Awesome, thanks so much for your help on this!

Slav
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-08-2014, 11:48 AM
Replies: 345
Views: 168,126
Posted By slavandheather
Just a work of art! Question about the Scamp...

Just a work of art!

Question about the Scamp hinges: are they pretty identical to original Boler ones and can be mounted in the same shell/door location or does the location need adjustment for...
Forum: Classified Archives 06-26-2014, 09:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,008
Posted By slavandheather
Hey Brian, do you recall where you got those cool...

Hey Brian, do you recall where you got those cool marker lights? I picked up some nice LED ones, but these on your former trailer look so much nicer! Thanks.
Slav
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-25-2014, 01:29 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 29,474
Posted By slavandheather
Cool, thanks!

Cool, thanks!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-25-2014, 12:35 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 29,474
Posted By slavandheather
Man, you are working at an inspiring pace! ...

Man, you are working at an inspiring pace!

Can you tell me what grit paper you use to sand the exterior for priming/painting? Also, just using orbital sander or something different? Thanks!
...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-24-2014, 09:43 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 136,116
Posted By slavandheather
Thanks everyone for the good words! I guess it...

Thanks everyone for the good words! I guess it will be more work, but will take Dave's advice. Don't want all this and upcoming hard work to bite me.

Slav
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-24-2014, 09:38 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 24,589
Posted By slavandheather
That's looking very inviting!

That's looking very inviting!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-24-2014, 05:14 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 136,116
Posted By slavandheather
Side Windows

After a bit of a mess with the first side window, I decided to use scrap FG for most of the work on the opposite side window and the kitchen window. Still did the smaller corners with fresh FG, but...
Forum: General Chat 06-17-2014, 09:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,351
Posted By slavandheather
I would wear a respirator. Never a good idea to...

I would wear a respirator. Never a good idea to breathe in any sort of mold like this.

Slav
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-12-2014, 10:30 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 136,116
Posted By slavandheather
1st Window

Started fitting the 1st window that needed FG work. As messy as it looked before, it looks quite decent now. And after some sanding and body filler I think it will be quite nice.

Here you have...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-11-2014, 12:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,250
Posted By slavandheather
Congrats! Share some pics! Slav

Congrats! Share some pics!

Slav
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