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Forum: General Chat 09-18-2020, 08:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 802
Posted By Doobie
I'm planning to use spry cork when I get to the...

I'm planning to use spry cork when I get to the interior. There is a few products on the market for do it yourself, or you can get a commercial guy to apply it. if you diy need to rent a hopper to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-16-2020, 06:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 664
Posted By Doobie
Hi Adam, I recently picked up an older...

Hi Adam,

I recently picked up an older Dometic 3 way fridge, I believe it was built in 1982. I went looking for parts, and did not have much luck. I contacted Dometic and they no longer carry...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-28-2020, 08:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,778
Posted By Doobie
Good question. I emailed the Corkco rep and...

Good question. I emailed the Corkco rep and waiting to hear back. I'll make sure to ask if it can be applied in multiple coats, recommended paints (if someone wanted to change colour later) R value,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-24-2020, 09:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,778
Posted By Doobie
Hi Shellvet, I have been planning to use spray...

Hi Shellvet, I have been planning to use spray cork on the interior on my 72' Boler for some time. I believe there is a minor R value, 8 seems to come to mind, somewhere I read. As for condensation I...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-12-2020, 09:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 985
Posted By Doobie
Hi Katherine, welcome! This is a great community,...

Hi Katherine, welcome! This is a great community, lot's of people who are super helpful with great ideas. I'm doing a complete restoration of a 13' 1972 Boler and truthfully would be lost if it...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-31-2020, 08:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,462
Posted By Doobie
Finally got my frame back from being sandblasted...

Finally got my frame back from being sandblasted and an epoxy coating applied, pretty happy with it overall. Forgot the bumper, need to go and pick that up. Cut up the old frame and dropped off at a...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-19-2020, 08:17 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,462
Posted By Doobie
Hey Tenneille, my Boler was also built in Peace...

Hey Tenneille, my Boler was also built in Peace River (1972) and like yours the bench is/was fiberglassed to the outer wall. Had to be a reason, maybe to add strength? I found on mine it pulled the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-03-2020, 09:32 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,462
Posted By Doobie
Frame Update

Dave and I (mainly Dave) finished 90% of the new frame yesterday. Poured rain, but we set up a folding tent and it kept things dry for the most part. I'm going to pick up both frames Tuesday night, ...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-03-2020, 08:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,462
Posted By Doobie
Thanks Fred, going to post a few more pics today....

Thanks Fred, going to post a few more pics today. Good idea about letting the body warm up in the sun. Just so happens my garage is pretty full with my Landcruiser and other stuff, so most of the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-01-2020, 10:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,462
Posted By Doobie
Starting on the frame

Starting from the back and working forward, we cut and tack welded the rear cross member, followed by the brace behind the axle and then the front to complete a rectangle. Dave decided we build the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-01-2020, 10:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,462
Posted By Doobie
Thought I post an update. I towed the old frame...

Thought I post an update. I towed the old frame out to a friends place on Thursday. Dave's a welder by trade, we actually went to trade school together after high school. He stuck with it, I didn't....
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-25-2020, 11:45 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,462
Posted By Doobie
Hi Michelle, out of fairness, Fred above asked...

Hi Michelle, out of fairness, Fred above asked first, so I am holding it for him until he comes into town. That said, I do have another piece on the ceiling that I will pull off in a week or two when...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-23-2020, 07:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,462
Posted By Doobie
Body Removal

The basement reno is completely done and with the good stretch of weather it was time to turn my attention to the Boler. Using a floor jack and cribbing I started to raise the body off the frame. As...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-17-2020, 09:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,202
Posted By Doobie
Hi Lena, I'm in Burnaby and just starting a...

Hi Lena, I'm in Burnaby and just starting a complete frame off restoration on our 72 Boler. It is a total basket case. Like Material Guy above, I am using Pacific Spring and Axel for a Flexiride...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-16-2020, 08:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,462
Posted By Doobie
Silver Lining to the madness

Like everyone, did not see this coming. In January I posted that my wife and I would be spending a month in the Yukon & NWT later in the summer and this would give me a deadline that I had to meet....
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-05-2020, 10:15 PM
Replies: 259
Views: 62,430
Posted By Doobie
Wow! It looks awesome, the colours really jump...

Wow! It looks awesome, the colours really jump out. Super clean lines, you've done a great (and inspiring) job!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-01-2020, 11:48 PM
Replies: 259
Views: 62,430
Posted By Doobie
Forgot to mention, love the colours!

Forgot to mention, love the colours!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-19-2020, 06:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,462
Posted By Doobie
Sadly no, the weather has been a big deterrent...

Sadly no, the weather has been a big deterrent and halfway through a bathroom reno as well. I am hoping to lift the shell off the frame next month and start the new frame. We are planning to spend a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-26-2019, 10:25 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 798
Posted By Doobie
1975 Boler Challenge

I've got an 82 I am going to do a complete frame off rebuild as soon as the weather gets warmer. I'm curious how you remove the ensolite? After it's removed and I run conduit, etc thinking of...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-24-2018, 01:53 PM
Replies: 259
Views: 62,430
Posted By Doobie
Hey Shanos, curious where you live, I'm in...

Hey Shanos, curious where you live, I'm in Burnaby. I really like the idea of framing around the door opening as well, just gives the shell much more strength and keeps everything in-line. I'm...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-22-2018, 05:35 PM
Replies: 259
Views: 62,430
Posted By Doobie
Shanos, the work and detail are amazing! I think...

Shanos, the work and detail are amazing! I think I will need to go this route as well in the spring. My 72 Boler has the typical upper corner split, cheap repair job and the existing door had it's...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-02-2018, 12:31 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,462
Posted By Doobie
Hi Dave, thanks for the warm welcome. I do plan...

Hi Dave, thanks for the warm welcome. I do plan to remove all the Ensolite, some is just to far gone to salvage. One idea I'm entertaining is spray-able cork for sealing and insulating the interior....
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-02-2018, 12:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,462
Posted By Doobie
Thanks KC, at the risk of sounding like a total...

Thanks KC, at the risk of sounding like a total noob, could you explain the gauge blocks in more detail please? Would I attach them before I lift the shell off the old frame, use them to align onto...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-01-2018, 06:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,462
Posted By Doobie
Randy's really ambitious Boler restoration

Hi Fiberglass RV community, Randy here, thought it was about time I introduced myself and start a thread showing my restoration project. I've followed this forum for about 18 mos, all the while...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-21-2018, 08:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,832
Posted By Doobie
Hey Rob, Really like the frame you built....

Hey Rob,

Really like the frame you built. I've looked at a few on the forum and yours is the one I'd like to put under my 72 Boler. I just bought it this month and its still stored in Langley for...
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