wall covering on trillium

[Lee Trenholm]

Hi all, im new on here, so hopefully im in the right spot to post this.
I have a 72 trillium 13 ft, the foamy wall covering on the wall looks a bit scadgy. does any one know where I could get some new stuff, preferably in british columbia, and I also need some of the plastic trim that clips in between the joints,

[Daniel V.]

Hi all, im new on here, so hopefully im in the right spot to post this.
I have a 72 trillium 13 ft, the foamy wall covering on the wall looks a bit scadgy. does any one know where I could get some new stuff, preferably in british columbia, and I also need some of the plastic trim that clips in between the joints,

Define scadgy.

If it's not painted or damaged, household cleaner with bleach does wonders on dirty ensolite, and shrunk/puckered trim can be re-stretched in hot water. Ensolite that is peeling off can be re-attached with contact cement, and can also be painted with proper preparation and the right choice of paint.

[Lee Trenholm]

Define scadgy.

If it's not painted or damaged, household cleaner with bleach does wonders on dirty ensolite, and shrunk/puckered trim can be re-stretched in hot water. Ensolite that is peeling off can be re-attached with contact cement, and can also be painted with proper preparation and the right choice of paint.

some parts have small tares and some parts are wrinkley, not real bad but enough it needs some fixing, iffin I can I might go out an take a picture and see iff I can post it on here

[Doug Mager]

Lee ...from a fellow T lover from another (yet Canadian) site, http://www.canadianrodder.com ...!!!

Your query about the inner linings of a Trillium sorta have me stumped.

Sagging fabric can usually be reglued with an injection of whatever sort of adhesive stuff appeals to you and that can be injected into the 'bulge', and flattened out by hand and loose dangly pieces may need to be amputated, LOL at their roots, leaving a rather unsightly mess. There is also a way to use chalk as a conceiler. There IS an earlier 'pre-hack' thread on these seam hiding strips but I can NEVER find'm, relying most often on fellow lady rodder Donna to direct to the appropriate thread. DONNA, can you work your magic once again and come up with the thread(s) on seam joiners (the plastic paneling strips, PLEASE???

[Lee Trenholm]

Lee ...from a fellow T lover from another (yet Canadian) site, http://www.canadianrodder.com ...!!!

Your query about the inner linings of a Trillium sorta have me stumped.

Sagging fabric can usually be reglued with an injection of whatever sort of adhesive stuff appeals to you and that can be injected into the 'bulge', and flattened out by hand and loose dangly pieces may need to be amputated, LOL at their roots, leaving a rather unsightly mess. There is also a way to use chalk as a conceiler. There IS an earlier 'pre-hack' thread on these seam hiding strips but I can NEVER find'm, relying most often on fellow lady rodder Donna to direct to the appropriate thread. DONNA, can you work your magic once again and come up with the thread(s) on seam joiners (the plastic paneling strips, PLEASE???

thanks doug. one more question for ya iffin I could, I have a 102 wheel base on my model t. what is your wheel base on yours and do you find yer trillium pushes you around at all

[Booker B.]

Wow Doug, that's a lot of pressure to put on Donna =)

Daniel V. posted a great description on how to repair Ensolite.

Cheers!

[Doug Mager]

Lee, it goes something like this.... with the T

[Doug Mager]

and like THIS with the Plymouth....the frame under my T was never built/designed to haul the weight of the Trillium.... see another post below

[Doug Mager]

but IF you planned ahead, your T could pull something like THIS IF the trailer had electric brakes. Another rod buddy from the BCHRA DOES tow a Boler with a 27 T roadster turtle deck though...
The pic added here shows a Shay replica that towes a 17ft Escape (made in Chilliwack). The Shay is a pinto powered 4 banger with auto tranny, but the frame is BUILT to haul the weight of the Escape!!

[Lee Trenholm]

I have a after market mcclanders frame and it looks pretty scookum, all boxed, and a 302 to pull it. I guess I will find out soon enough aye hahaha .I weighed it on the government scales last night and I was surprised it was onlly 320 kgs or 705 pounds hell thats only three fat guys like myself hahaha

[Lee Trenholm]

this is the ugly on my wall, and yer right Doug its easyier to post pics on here than anywhere ive been

[brendadave]

I also need some of the plastic trim that clips in between the joints,

The plastic strips are available at hardward stores. I didn't buy any, but the prior owner of our Trillium said he bought it at Home Depot.

Those tears are rather big, I'll have to think on that.

[Daniel V.]

this is the ugly on my wall

Is it localized or in many spots? It could be improved, but ultimately depends on how much work you want to put into fixing it. I doubt you'll find new ensolite like the old one, unless you pull it off another area in your trailer (or someone else's ).

Or...... you could just hang your hat over it.

[Lee Trenholm]

Is it localized or in many spots? It could be improved, but ultimately depends on how much work you want to put into fixing it. I doubt you'll find new ensolite like the old one, unless you pull it off another area in your trailer (or someone else's ).

Or...... you could just hang your hat over it.

there is a couple of other little spots but that is the worst by far, sounds like maybe I will have to just patch it up the best I can, and just live with it

[Daniel V.]

there is a couple of other little spots but that is the worst by far, sounds like maybe I will have to just patch it up the best I can, and just live with it

Depending on where it is, you could also put something useful there, like one of those small fire extinguishers.

[brendadave]

this is the ugly on my wall,

Okay, so here is a thought, I have seen at stores (like Canadian Tire) a product that is a liquid vinyl repair, for repairing torn car seats etc. Since the ensolite covering is a vinyl of sorts, you could use the repair liquid to close the tear/hole.

[Doug Mager]

Lee, it REALLY looks like you've got it all!!

A Hot-Rod T with Mcclanders frame, an interest in Glass Eggs AND a Ford lover to boot!!!
....doesn't get much finer than THAT!!

[Lee Trenholm]

they both still need a little loveing ,but were workin on it. and hopefully they will both see the bonneville salt flats this summer

[Connie M.]

For your rippied ensolite spots, you might be able to glue down any loose bits, and then put some caulking in the cracks, stippling it with a wet paper towell. Some folks have removed all the interior trim coveriing the ensolite seams, caulked, and then painted, with very nice results,

[Lee Trenholm]

thats a good Idea Connie, I think i will try the glue and caulking Idea