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02-23-2019, 01:33 PM
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ECT on Tacoma
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Doing that will also save a lot of wear and tear...
Doing that will also save a lot of wear and tear on your torque converter clutch and additional heat in the fluid. It's there for a reason, use it.
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07-01-2018, 08:40 PM
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I have not sold it yet. Couple guys backed out of...
I have not sold it yet. Couple guys backed out of looking at it after I was very honest about it.
But.....I got another reply from a lady that sent me pictures of her old one. Similar. Not quite...
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05-29-2018, 06:43 PM
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I put it up for sale but I'm kind of hoping it...
I put it up for sale but I'm kind of hoping it doesn't sell I actually do really still want to finish this because it's so cool, I just don't have time.
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04-21-2018, 01:20 PM
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Yeah you're stuck with me.
Yeah you're stuck with me.
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04-21-2018, 10:38 AM
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new one is fiberglass too, So I get to still hang...
new one is fiberglass too, So I get to still hang out here :)
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04-20-2018, 11:09 PM
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Bring this home tomorrow night ...
Bring this home tomorrow night
https://i.imgur.com/vkwN2mX.jpg
I've still got too much stuff to do to get the sunrader ready this year.
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04-17-2018, 02:58 PM
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I am..... Stubborn. So I may end up finishing...
I am..... Stubborn. So I may end up finishing this thing anyway just out of sheer spite. But at the same time I'm not getting any younger and just buying something is very easy
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04-15-2018, 04:49 PM
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Wife is wondering if we should sell and buy...
Wife is wondering if we should sell and buy something newer.
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02-15-2018, 05:56 PM
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Not really looking to sell it, at least not at...
Not really looking to sell it, at least not at this point.
Everything has a price though.
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09-30-2017, 08:17 PM
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Posted By
Rix
Nearly, but they are tinted plastic. Curtains are...
Nearly, but they are tinted plastic. Curtains are still necessary though.
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09-29-2017, 08:27 PM
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Finally got an hour's help ...
Finally got an hour's help
https://i.imgur.com/BSe7AVS.jpg
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05-22-2017, 10:10 AM
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Rix
Well we got one of the main side windows in. What...
Well we got one of the main side windows in. What a huge pain in the arse.
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05-19-2017, 10:31 PM
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Rix
I'm hoping to get back on this. Trying to get an...
I'm hoping to get back on this. Trying to get an additional set of hands on this big awkward stuff is.....difficult....with a 3 year old floating around.
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09-19-2016, 07:30 PM
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Rix
Once it's built and connected to my...
Once it's built and connected to my satisfaction,it'll tow this way. I hope.
I generally over build things. I hope I'm headed the same way with this.
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09-18-2016, 01:19 PM
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Posted By
Rix
Sounds good. Thank you sir.
Sounds good. Thank you sir.
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09-18-2016, 09:30 AM
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Rix
What're the words of wisdom for sealing the...
What're the words of wisdom for sealing the seams of window gaskets? (where the two ends will meet)
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09-15-2016, 11:33 AM
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Posted By
Rix
Tub is built, support deck is on, and now the...
Tub is built, support deck is on, and now the thing it sitting on it's tub.
I've since removed the metal frames and jacks, and it's directly on the deck.
...
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09-12-2016, 12:31 PM
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Posted By
Rix
I'm going to wait a bit on the windows I got...
I'm going to wait a bit on the windows
I got a good start on the new tub though
Sturdier, heavier of course much more rot resistant too
...
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06-29-2016, 07:53 PM
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Rix
Trim loc stuff showed. It doesn't ship with the...
Trim loc stuff showed. It doesn't ship with the lock strip. lol
So gotta wait a little longer.
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06-25-2016, 09:27 AM
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Rookie vs. 1990 Casita (Project Thread)
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I'm kinda feeling your pain with my current...
I'm kinda feeling your pain with my current project. Live and learn I guess.
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06-24-2016, 10:49 AM
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Posted By
Rix
There was never any rigid foam insulation in this...
There was never any rigid foam insulation in this thing. Later ones maybe. If it's not 'glass, it's wood 'glassed into/onto outer panel, or encapsulated into the outer panel (the roof). The interior...
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04-27-2016, 07:55 PM
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Posted By
Rix
Life has taken me..... Elsewhere lately. But...
Life has taken me..... Elsewhere lately.
But I'm about to get geared back up and get back into this.
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11-25-2015, 06:38 PM
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Rix
All the wood is glued in. Next comes 'glassing...
All the wood is glued in. Next comes 'glassing the roof in, then i *think* i'll work on the tub. Trying to figure out which direction is the correct one for keeping it all "squared up" and the...
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09-27-2015, 06:05 PM
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And another ...
And another
https://www.fiberglassrv.com/attachments/photobucket/img_550919_0_c082854ef0c727013d50dca3d2cbf215.jpg...
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08-27-2015, 07:45 AM
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Rix
Nothing major but I got another pics of wood in...
Nothing major but I got another pics of wood in the roof.
https://www.fiberglassrv.com/attachments/photobucket/img_544591_0_04abffc88eb67bfc72cbbdff56451b01.jpg...
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08-20-2015, 12:59 PM
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Rix
I can see that being the safest bet. Some of...
I can see that being the safest bet.
Some of the stuff that's already there is glassed over, a couple aren't.
Better to ask I think.
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08-20-2015, 10:31 AM
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sunrader
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Posted By
Rix
Sorry, blocks of wood for cabinet/framing stuff.
Sorry, blocks of wood for cabinet/framing stuff.
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08-20-2015, 08:36 AM
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sunrader
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Posted By
Rix
SO is more resin the best thing to adhere to old...
SO is more resin the best thing to adhere to old fiberglass? Or is there something better to glue stuff to the raw 'glass?
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08-19-2015, 05:22 PM
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sunrader
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Posted By
Rix
I'll be looking into that, thanks.
I'll be looking into that, thanks.
Forum:
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08-19-2015, 02:03 PM
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sunrader
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Posted By
Rix
The condensate problem is all I was thinking...
The condensate problem is all I was thinking about actually. That's what I was thinking when i mentioned spray on, like lizard skin or something similar. It had soft foam glued to the walls, which...
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08-18-2015, 10:08 PM
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sunrader
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Posted By
Rix
Lol My Google fu says maybe some spray in stuff...
Lol
My Google fu says maybe some spray in stuff then just some sort of backing to the wall covering.
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08-18-2015, 09:15 PM
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sunrader
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Posted By
Rix
Anyone have a suggestion for some insulation?...
Anyone have a suggestion for some insulation? Nothing REAL serious needed, but something to help a little with colder nights? The shape makes me think that the flat board sheets might be a little...
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08-16-2015, 01:40 AM
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Rix
It's pretty much gutted now. ...
It's pretty much gutted now.
https://www.fiberglassrv.com/attachments/photobucket/img_542312_0_0653fbb1047adc8d444855f71d692a85.jpg...
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08-12-2015, 07:47 AM
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sunrader
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Rix
Not sure raising the roof is going to be the...
Not sure raising the roof is going to be the answer. Looking at the structure of the tub (?) I may have to adjust the rear plate of that.
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08-11-2015, 10:25 PM
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Rix
I'm just about ready to relaminate the roof...
I'm just about ready to relaminate the roof section.
Looks like I need to fix a bit of body bowing. That could get interesting
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
08-08-2015, 12:34 PM
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sunrader
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Posted By
Rix
He said he used a trim loc one piece.
He said he used a trim loc one piece.
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08-06-2015, 04:46 PM
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sunrader
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Posted By
Rix
found this Window rubber seal locking gasket...
found this
Window rubber seal locking gasket for locker, car, boat, caravan and heavy equipment (Per Foot) - Weatherproofing Window Insulation Kits - Amazon.com...
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08-05-2015, 03:52 PM
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sunrader
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Rix
That link takes me to my photobucket. lol I...
That link takes me to my photobucket. lol
I think I saw them all, though, yes.
I still have so many questions. HA!
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08-05-2015, 09:48 AM
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sunrader
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Rix
Joined there. That's a bit tougher to navigate.
Joined there. That's a bit tougher to navigate.
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08-04-2015, 10:38 PM
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sunrader
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Posted By
Rix
I'm currently cutting out rotted wood and...
I'm currently cutting out rotted wood and fiberglass.
https://www.fiberglassrv.com/attachments/photobucket/img_539778_0_9caf8d34307cba17e4f82637f273dceb.jpg...
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08-03-2015, 10:34 PM
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sunrader
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Rix
I was given a messed up flagstaff cobra a while...
I was given a messed up flagstaff cobra a while back. Figured I'd use it for a donor for as much as I can.
So I changed gears a little and assessed what I had to work with. ...
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08-03-2015, 05:01 PM
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sunrader
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Rix
I'm not sure. the overhead has a (flimsy feeling)...
I'm not sure. the overhead has a (flimsy feeling) carpeted section, then there's a piece of wood with the matching carpet on it, and a lip on one end, that isn't connected. It is free to move about,...
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08-03-2015, 03:56 PM
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Rix
That's the monkey right there. A few small...
That's the monkey right there. A few small details are different. The interior layout and the rear part of the bottom. Mine wraps around the outside of the truck bed. But that's definitely it.
EDIT...
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08-03-2015, 12:42 PM
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sunrader
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Rix
I can't find ANY info on this. Not so much as a...
I can't find ANY info on this. Not so much as a single picture on google.
Fortunately (or unfortunately) I'm not doing an original resto on this.
So tracking down original stuff isn't on the menu....
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08-03-2015, 09:30 AM
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sunrader
I'm Rick. In tacoma wa.
SO I bought this slide in for cheap
(I have to imagine this sounds familiar)
Sunrader made by gardner pacific sometime in 1975
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