A project begins

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Hi All
Thats phase 1 completed.I wanted it out of the way so I could enjoy camping in my 17footer.The rest will be a slow process from here on in.
Thanks for all kind remarks.:wave

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Maggie O.

On our Trillium we found one of the four "U" bolts that hold the body of the trailer to the frame was missing. The other three were very rusted, and were also replaced. The frame itself was okay.

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Orginally posted by Chester Taje

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How many men does it take to unscrew a Boler:conf
Ans...Depends on the size of the hat!:banana

Hi Rick and Karen
I lived most of my young life in Cow town,So it only takes one good Calgarian.
:jester :jester [/quote]

As long as it's not Calgary from November 1st to April 30th (or sometimes in June/July...or August!) :o

Ches - I almost missed this thread - nice work. Keep us posted on the project! :wave

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Hi All
My Project moving along slowly now.Remove both side windows today as they were damaged.Using spare parts rebuilt a new set .I was lucky and got two window cranks to work.Now both sets in good working order.Will reinstall after exterior is painted.
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Nice work Chest--I just noticed you live in Hosmer BC--did you get
the Chief and His Daughter from Hosmer Mountain to help.
We used to live in the Crowsnest Pass (Gas Plant) and traveled that area a lot. So pretty and so much history. There is a small road that
follows the Frank Slide, cannot see from highway. We lived in the last house at the base by the lake at bottom of the Slide. Could hear
rocks fall from the mountain and splash into the water. Rather un nerving until you got used to it. Lots of neat fossils in that rock pile
close to the base and away from the highway.
Wonderful place to ride horses, many old mines in area, and scenery
is great. Fernie has changed so much now with the ski hill etc.
Have fun with your new project.
Willma

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Hi Wilma
I used to live in Bellevue. I know the area well.We Might even Know each other. Have a great day.
PS--- The ghost Rider Is Doing OK.

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Faster than lightening, I'd say.

I'd still be :conf trying to figure out how I was going to get it off the frame so I could put the new one on!

Now you're getting into the fun stuff!

Great job!

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Hi All
I took my 13ft Boler for a test run today.I wanted to make sure it tracked ok with new frame and all.Worked great,now to really making it ready to use.

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Good Show, Ches! :banana

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Hi Ches,

Your project has an uncany resemblance to mine...right down to the color. My trailer is currently on blocks with the frame out for repairs. I have the same damage, the front members are 1.5" X 3" square tubing that was pressed to make the A at the front of the trailer. My frame has cracked at these two bend points. Did you patch yours or put in new steel? Also I was wondering if you have any photos of what is behind the fridge in your trailer? I have completely gutted mine and there are some brutal modifications behind the ice box to pipe in heat through some stove pipe??? I now it sounds crazy but that is what it looks like it was set up for. I want to return it back to original but being that this is my first Boler I have no idea what it is supposed to look like.

Thank you

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Hi Mark
As Requested.

<img src=http://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/uploads/3ee4dc91ea596icebox.jpg/>

<img src=http://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/uploads/3ee4dcad41cf5icebox1.jpg/>

<img src=http://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/uploads/3ee4dcc1cf6dficebox2.jpg/>

As you can see my top was cut out so I will have to fix it up.Nothing in behind where icebox was.

The frame I put in was totally rebuilt It was all boxed.
Hope this helps.


Mark
Is this what your seeing in your Boler.If so it is from a heater which was installed at one time.

<img src=http://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/uploads/3ee4fdbc86795cover.jpg/>
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Thanks for the phots Ches,

The best I can describe my situation is that the trailer originally had a fridge that must have quite working and they ripped the guts out of the fridge converting it to an icebox. Behind the fridge are two vents. the upper one is fixed while the lower one is hinged. Someone cut a roundhole the size of a stove pipe through both vents so they could pump heat from the outside into a home made metal box behind the icebox. Wierd!

Did you ever replace your hinges? If so what did you replace them with?

Again, Thanks for the help,
Mark

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Hi
No I have not replaced my hinges YET.My 17ft Boler is ok,but my 13ftBoler may require changing.I have seen photos of Scamp hinges which will work also Casta hinges.I will go to casita hinges if I have to change.

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I am doing exactly the same to my 14 surfside tt. Rebuilt the frame like yours and working on interior. I have had a lot of satisfaction so far, by throwing out the "rulebook" and building what I want.
If there is a Lordco parts store near you they can supply you parts from Western Marine and many of the fittings that I have used are marine all stailess and built for rough service (like door hinges)
I put in a skylight and a boat hatch in the roof and it make the tt feel twice the size. I have a fridge and lpg heater I am not needing if it will work for you.
(tony@boatsurvey.bc.ca) White Rock BC

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Hi Tony
I am going to go with a new ice box if I can find one.I am trying to stay simple with the 13ft.The heater might be something I could use.PM me with detailes please.
Thank you

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I gotta say, you went _way_ further than I did and people were accusing me of going overboard in the restoration of our 1973. My kudos to you.

Here's ours, btw.

http://www.beer.org/boler/

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Chester - I have the icebox that I took out of my 13 Scamp. It is in good shape, and I am planning to sell it -- just haven't gotten around to it. PM me if you are interested.
<img src=http://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/uploads/3ef1060e791feImg_0004.jpg/>
<img src=http://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/uploads/3ef106242626dImg_0005.jpg/>
This will probably go up on eBay shortly, as Ches doesn't need it. I'll post in Items For Sale when it does. Jana, I'll wait to hear from you.

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Hi Paul
Got a Ice box.Thanks for your offer.Much appreciated.

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Orginally posted by Herb Peyerl

I gotta say, you went _way_ further than I did and people were accusing me of going overboard in the restoration of our 1973. My kudos to you.

Here's ours, btw.

http://www.beer.org/boler/

I Herb
Welcome to this forum.
This 13ft Boler I got was almost a gift.It gives me something to do and I don't have to rush.I think I will make it into a Dog house for me when Wife gets mad at me.
:laugh :laugh :laugh

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Hi All
Working with Fiberglass doing repair work.I find it easy and not hard at all.



<img src=http://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/uploads/3ef3a85b30a4dfg1.jpg/>

<img src=http://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/uploads/3ef3a8702d4e7fg2.jpg/>

Door hinge holes filled in and door going to be rehung.

I looked at a Airstream today and was impressed with their one hinge setup.I might try that.Sagging doors are a real problem.