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Forum: General Chat 04-26-2020, 12:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,279
Posted By Gippeto
The window gasket can be had at any automotive...

The window gasket can be had at any automotive glass shop...even a NAPA should be able to get it. It was used in a lot of vehicles as windshield gasket.
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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-26-2020, 12:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,837
Posted By Gippeto
I can somewhat understand why they'd be on the...

I can somewhat understand why they'd be on the expensive side...I pack my mold three or four times before getting ONE to pull cleanly...a lot of time investment to "maybe" get one part. That...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-25-2020, 11:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,650
Posted By Gippeto
I started this today actually...ran both sides...

I started this today actually...ran both sides through a thickness planer removing 3mm from each side. Made mine a slip fit. Will be adding a back and some structure to mount it flush with the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-25-2020, 11:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 642
Posted By Gippeto
Glad they were able to weld that up for you! ...

Glad they were able to weld that up for you!

Any chance you still have them off the trailer?

I've been trying to make some for our '69, but not real happy with what I've come up with so far....
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-15-2018, 09:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,924
Posted By Gippeto
Tempered glass cannot be cut ..perhaps you meant...

Tempered glass cannot be cut ..perhaps you meant safety glass? Not all glass shops will carry that in sheet form...better odds in an agricultural area.

Polycarbonate is very impact resistant, but...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-14-2018, 10:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,924
Posted By Gippeto
Glass panes are easily and inexpensively...

Glass panes are easily and inexpensively replaced. Any glass shop worthy of the name can cut them.

For that matter...cutting sheet glass is REALLY easy to do.

Al
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-10-2018, 08:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,749
Posted By Gippeto
I think it's a given/common sense that while...

I think it's a given/common sense that while working on the windows they are on a work bench and not physically "in" the trailer.

The goal IS to heat the aluminum around the screw...using it's...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-08-2018, 08:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,749
Posted By Gippeto
Did my windows recently. Found that applying a...

Did my windows recently. Found that applying a little heat from a propane torch helped with getting the more stubborn screws out. Used stainless screws when I put them back together.

Another...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-26-2018, 12:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,692
Posted By Gippeto
Hand written BOS's have never been an issue for...

Hand written BOS's have never been an issue for me either, but things they seem to be a changin...

Sandblasted my frame and found the original serial number. It matches the registration card from...
Forum: General Chat 07-25-2018, 08:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,074
Posted By Gippeto
Fairly clever solution, kudos. Do you have a...

Fairly clever solution, kudos.

Do you have a mechanical lock of some sort (pins) or is the load stored on the cables?

Al
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-20-2018, 08:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,169
Posted By Gippeto
Thank you K Corbin, having the correct...

Thank you K Corbin, having the correct terminology is very helpful.:cool:

Will check these guys out when I get back;
...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-19-2018, 09:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,169
Posted By Gippeto
Boler door...rotten to the core ;)

Scrambling to get the frame, shell and cushions ready and left the door till now...

Area around the lock was hollow, so intended to just open it up and put some wood in there for things to screw...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-16-2018, 11:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,463
Posted By Gippeto
As a suggestion...the nuts will likely be rusted...

As a suggestion...the nuts will likely be rusted on fairly solidly. Ours sure were lol.

Look into getting a nut splitter from your favorite "tool obtaining emporium"...shear the nuts off and pop...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-09-2018, 10:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,219
Posted By Gippeto
Don't know quite where you're at, but I just...

Don't know quite where you're at, but I just finished fitting a Flexiride axle w/electric brakes from City Spring in Edmonton...quick service and very good product knowledge at the parts/sales desk....
Forum: Hi, I am.... 07-09-2018, 09:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,579
Posted By Gippeto
This may be of some help....or not. ...

This may be of some help....or not.

https://www.vintagetrailergaskets.com/img/cms/Hehr%20Gaskets%20011818.jpg

Gaskets, Seals, and Rubber for Vintage Hehr and Woodlin Windows - Vintage Trailer...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-09-2018, 08:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,653
Posted By Gippeto
Have a measuring tape handy? ...

Have a measuring tape handy?

https://www.etrailer.com/question-223638.html

Al
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-09-2018, 06:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,586
Posted By Gippeto
John in Michigan....That's the stuff I'm...

John in Michigan....That's the stuff I'm referring to. My best guess for the original stuff is some kind of Urethane...but I'm not sure they even "had" urethane adhesives in '69. Mine was grey and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-08-2018, 10:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,586
Posted By Gippeto
Adhesive on Boler jalousie windows?

Have been working busily on the '69 Boler 13' and making some good headway.

When we dismantled the side windows, there was an adhesive in the corners of the main frame...the one which houses the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-08-2018, 06:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 787
Posted By Gippeto
Can you "glass" in some supports? Don't know the...

Can you "glass" in some supports? Don't know the scamp at all, but fibreglass is fairly simple to work with.
...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-04-2018, 11:35 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,199
Posted By Gippeto
We use a short 10lb...like a stubby 20lb. I like...

We use a short 10lb...like a stubby 20lb. I like that it's lighter, the full width base makes it more stable than the skinny 10lb or 5 lb bottles.

Usually have a propane tree mounted on it with...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-04-2018, 11:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,167
Posted By Gippeto
From a '69 Boler and not including the mounting...

From a '69 Boler and not including the mounting flange. Flange is roughly 1/4" thick.

Length 44 1/2"

Height 11 3/4"

Depth (at the bottom) 11 3/4"

Door openings (3) 9" x 11"
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-03-2018, 07:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,893
Posted By Gippeto
Autosol is awesome stuff.... X2:cool: Al

Autosol is awesome stuff.... X2:cool:

Al
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-27-2018, 12:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 925
Posted By Gippeto
Where did you get it? Local glass shop had the...

Where did you get it? Local glass shop had the two piece seal in stock...$3/ft with the locking strip.

If you can, might be an idea to run it down to a glass shop...get a pros opinion....

Al
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-27-2018, 08:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 676
Posted By Gippeto
Check with your local glass shop. If you have...

Check with your local glass shop. If you have tools and want to DIY, have a look at Homeless Despot or similar place...they should have the materials.

Al
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-27-2018, 07:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 925
Posted By Gippeto
Hard to tell from the pics but....the seal has...

Hard to tell from the pics but....the seal has one narrow and one wide "slot" for the shell and plexi....is it possible the seal is in the wrong way?

If you got the seal from a glass shop it comes...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-22-2018, 09:26 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 504
Posted By Gippeto
Hello

The wife and I have had a few 13' Bolers over the years, tearing into the last one now for a resto/mod...1969 flat top that's been sitting since we bought it in '05.

Off to a good start...every...
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