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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-07-2015, 08:04 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 36,870
Posted By Squidley
Hi Brian: I live in Grand Forks which is about 5...

Hi Brian: I live in Grand Forks which is about 5 hrs. from Langley, depending on how you drive of course.
Are you looking for someone to do the work for you or are you looking to sell your B15??...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-18-2012, 08:22 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 36,870
Posted By Squidley
Just wanted to add a few more pics. Donna said...

Just wanted to add a few more pics. Donna said she likes pics.

Sid
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-18-2012, 05:48 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 36,870
Posted By Squidley
Hi All: I just looked back and it's hard to...

Hi All: I just looked back and it's hard to believe, my last post was May 2012.
I worked hard on the B15 in May and had high hopes, but you all know what happens to the best laid plans or good...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-17-2012, 10:32 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 36,870
Posted By Squidley
Hi Rick: In answer to your questions, we have...

Hi Rick: In answer to your questions, we have just decided on the floor plan. The bed will go across the back end. The head and foot will be 48"
wide (we are not big people). Of course the middle...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-14-2012, 11:37 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 36,870
Posted By Squidley
Hi All FG enthusiasts. Finally got around to...

Hi All FG enthusiasts. Finally got around to taking some pics to show what I have done over the last month.
Picked up my paneling at Escape Trailers in Chilliwack a few weeks back and have been...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-30-2012, 11:43 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 36,870
Posted By Squidley
Hi Willis: I tried to send you a private message,...

Hi Willis: I tried to send you a private message, but must be doing something wrong. If you would e-mail me at rosid@telus.net, we could arrange to meet after you get off work on Apr. 10th. Thanks...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-17-2012, 11:32 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 36,870
Posted By Squidley
When I told people about my experience with the...

When I told people about my experience with the bison, I was told about the lady with the corolla. Apparently it happened not long before mine. Probably the same old bull. He went from 0-30mph in...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-16-2012, 11:13 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 36,870
Posted By Squidley
I spent 4 years in Hay River working in the X-ray...

I spent 4 years in Hay River working in the X-ray department in H.H.Williams Memorial Hospital. Did you mean Territory Gov.? Or was that tongue in cheek? I even spent one week filling in at the Fort...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-16-2012, 08:51 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 36,870
Posted By Squidley
Thanks Rosemary!! I do have all the pics on a...

Thanks Rosemary!! I do have all the pics on a flash (thumb) drive and can show them on an electronic picture viewer. My wife is into scrap booking so she could easily do up an album.
We are in the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-16-2012, 08:39 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 36,870
Posted By Squidley
No, but I lived in the NWT from 1976 to 1980 and...

No, but I lived in the NWT from 1976 to 1980 and in Vulcan AB from 1969 to 1973.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-15-2012, 11:11 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 36,870
Posted By Squidley
Hi Willis: Thought I'd better follow up on our...

Hi Willis: Thought I'd better follow up on our last connection. It's going to soon be time to get to work on the Beachcombers. When will you be ready to get yours out of storage. If you can send pics...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-01-2012, 01:46 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 36,870
Posted By Squidley
Thanks Tamara. Every little bit of info helps. ...

Thanks Tamara. Every little bit of info helps.

Sid
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-09-2012, 03:45 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 36,870
Posted By Squidley
Thanks again for even more pictures. They all...

Thanks again for even more pictures. They all seem to help even though I am making a number of changes.
There is one measurement I could use. It's not critical, but would be helpul.
What is the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-07-2012, 09:28 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 36,870
Posted By Squidley
Hi Tamara: WOW is really the right word. Boy it...

Hi Tamara: WOW is really the right word. Boy it looks like your Beachcomber has been kept well stored for the last 30 plus years. The interior looks almost new. Looks like you can go camping as soon...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-30-2012, 11:39 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 36,870
Posted By Squidley
Tamara: I've been thinking about decals too, but...

Tamara: I've been thinking about decals too, but wouldn't have any idea where to get them. They'd probably need to be made by a sign shop. I'd need to get some good pics of the originals.

Sid
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-30-2012, 10:33 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 36,870
Posted By Squidley
Hi Tamara: Just read your comment. When my wife...

Hi Tamara: Just read your comment. When my wife read it she chuckled and said "Neither can we". Right now it's in the thought process....
I see you have a 78 B15. Do you have plans to renovate??...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-23-2012, 11:18 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 36,870
Posted By Squidley
Hi Rick: So you picked up another Beachcomber. Is...

Hi Rick: So you picked up another Beachcomber. Is this one going to be a complete rebuild like the other?? What kind of condition is it in?? Does this mean you now have one for each Bronco?? LOL....
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-21-2012, 05:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,187
Posted By Squidley
Hi Ryan: I am in the process of totaly rebuilding...

Hi Ryan: I am in the process of totaly rebuilding a 1977 B15. I have posted numerous pics of the process under the posts "my 1977 B15". Rick N has also done a rebuild on a 1978 TM15 Beachcomber. All...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-18-2011, 08:38 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 36,870
Posted By Squidley
Hi: I tried to send you a follow up message, but...

Hi: I tried to send you a follow up message, but don't know if you received it. We will be in Kelowna from early Mon. Nov. 21st to Noon Thursday Nov. 24th. It would be great to get together and talk...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-29-2011, 07:06 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 36,870
Posted By Squidley
Hi Willis, thanks for responding. Pics would be...

Hi Willis, thanks for responding. Pics would be great, but so would ideas.
Also, we'll be making a number of trips to Kelowna in the near future. A personal viewing would be even better if we could...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-28-2011, 06:17 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 36,870
Posted By Squidley
Hi All: I thought it was about time to update the...

Hi All: I thought it was about time to update the posts on my B15 Reno. I haven't accomplished a lot in the last month or so. In Aug. my wife was diagnosed with breast cancer. I am happy to report...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-02-2011, 10:09 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 36,870
Posted By Squidley
Hi All: Does anyone know where I could purchase...

Hi All: Does anyone know where I could purchase the plastic strips for the belly band on the B15 Beachcomber?? The strips that I removed are not in the best shape. I find that there is lots of 3/4...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-28-2011, 10:03 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 36,870
Posted By Squidley
These posts are a bit disjointed as I'm trying to...

These posts are a bit disjointed as I'm trying to catch up re: a couple of hiccups in our time schedule over the last few weeks.
Regarding the unsatisfactory paint job, I called my car painter...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-28-2011, 09:32 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 36,870
Posted By Squidley
It was a big job sanding down what I believe was...

It was a big job sanding down what I believe was Tremclad RV white. That paint is amazingly hard when you don't want it to be.It was still very shiney, but there were some runs and a lot of pinholes...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-28-2011, 09:06 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 36,870
Posted By Squidley
Attempt # 3

Attempt # 3
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-28-2011, 08:57 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 36,870
Posted By Squidley
Oops, I'll try those pics again. Sorry, now...

Oops, I'll try those pics again.

Sorry, now I'mtold there is an internet problem.
I'll shut down and try again. The pics don't want to upload.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-28-2011, 08:48 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 36,870
Posted By Squidley
Aug. 28/11 Hi All FG Enthusiasts: I've been...

Aug. 28/11
Hi All FG Enthusiasts:
I've been putting in a lot of time on my B15. Sure glad I don't need to do this for a living. To date, I have the framing almost completed. All but the very...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-22-2011, 09:19 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 36,870
Posted By Squidley
Hi again: I included a couple pics of my TV. You...

Hi again: I included a couple pics of my TV. You can see why I need to keep the weight down. It's rated to pull up to 2,000 lbs. Rick I almost look at your Bronco with envy.
To follow up my previous...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-22-2011, 09:07 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 36,870
Posted By Squidley
Hi everyone: I'm finally getting around to some...

Hi everyone: I'm finally getting around to some updates. I now have my cedar roof support all in and it is pretty solid. I can hang my weight (175 lbs) from the roof vent opening and it supports me...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-17-2011, 10:07 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 49,891
Posted By Squidley
Hi Rick: I've beengoing over some of your...

Hi Rick: I've beengoing over some of your previous posts and noticed that you said window slider felts are on order. Where did you order them and what about the other window pieces, like plastic...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-10-2011, 11:23 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 36,870
Posted By Squidley
I previously said I needed to rethink my ceiling...

I previously said I needed to rethink my ceiling supports. Well, I've re thought and changed my approach. I removed the metal and wood stringers and replaced with cedar that I cut to fit the arch in...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-08-2011, 09:48 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 36,870
Posted By Squidley
Thanks again Rick for the pics re your ceiling. I...

Thanks again Rick for the pics re your ceiling. I may just have to re think this whole thing.

Nightsailor: I believe your suggestion is similar to Rick's except that you are talking Glass and he...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-08-2011, 09:35 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 36,870
Posted By Squidley
Thanks Donna: Now I just have to figure out how...

Thanks Donna: Now I just have to figure out how to move my note pad messages to this forum. I'll work it out. It may just take me awhile. Just another small challenge.
Sid
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-08-2011, 12:42 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 36,870
Posted By Squidley
roof support

Hi Rick: Thanks for your quick reply.
Do I understand correctly then that your roof is not totally flat on top but has a slight arch which allows water to run off easier?? Also, it looks and sounds...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-07-2011, 11:18 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 36,870
Posted By Squidley
Pic follow up

Hi again: First three pics show some floor drains that I have installed just in case water enters the trailer.
Several pics show the B15 with windows removed. Several show the roof supports. I have...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-07-2011, 11:06 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 36,870
Posted By Squidley
Hi: I will try again, with pics first.

Hi: I will try again, with pics first.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-07-2011, 05:20 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 36,870
Posted By Squidley
confused

Hi everyone: I just typed a long post, added 10 pics, but when I tried to submit, I was told I wasn't logged in. When I tried to log in, I lost my Post. This has happened numerous times. I log in...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-07-2011, 03:50 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 36,870
Posted By Squidley
Hi Willis: Sure great to hear about another...

Hi Willis: Sure great to hear about another Beachcomber so close (about 2 1/2 hrs.) We get to Kelowna about once every 1-1/2 mos. It would be great to get together and talk about these hobbies of...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-01-2011, 08:40 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 36,870
Posted By Squidley
Hi Donna: I guess to be charitable to the PO of...

Hi Donna: I guess to be charitable to the PO of my B15, they had purchased it with the intent of renovating. He was a house renovator. Afte purchase he fell at work and died. I guess that explains...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-01-2011, 08:19 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 36,870
Posted By Squidley
In my prev post, I attached a pic showing a...

In my prev post, I attached a pic showing a patched break in the frame. It was not a crack, but a total break with about 3/16th inch gap between the sections. Even the patch had broken loose on one...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-01-2011, 05:32 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 36,870
Posted By Squidley
My 77 B15 Beachcomber

After reading all posts re: Beachcombers, and numerous other posts, and after communicating with Rick n about his TM15 rebuild, I am following his suggestion and starting a new thread.
I purchased...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-30-2011, 09:34 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 49,891
Posted By Squidley
Hi Rick: Great to hear you're back at it. Work on...

Hi Rick: Great to hear you're back at it. Work on mine has been slow. I had originally hoped to be able to use the trailer by mid Aug. but now it looks like I'll be lucky to have it sealed up for...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-27-2011, 05:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,015
Posted By Squidley
Hi: I recently purchased a 77 B15. I found the...

Hi: I recently purchased a 77 B15. I found the serial number on the curb side of the frame about 2 ft back from the hitch. I noticed your post is from awhile back, but I hope this helps.

Squidley
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-07-2011, 07:07 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 49,891
Posted By Squidley
Hi Rick: I will try those pics again. ...

Hi Rick: I will try those pics again.

Squidley
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-07-2011, 05:50 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 49,891
Posted By Squidley
Hi Rick: Finally got around to getting some pics...

Hi Rick: Finally got around to getting some pics of my B15. Hope I get them posted OK. As far as I can tell, the unit is much like yours. It had no fridge so I'll need to find one. The pics will tell...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-21-2011, 06:37 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 49,891
Posted By Squidley
Hey Rick: I think I am going to enjoy this....

Hey Rick: I think I am going to enjoy this. Thanks for your quick response. If you saw my B15 you wouldn't think it's more refined. I hope to take some pics soon. Then I have to learn how to post...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-21-2011, 05:05 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 49,891
Posted By Squidley
Hi Rick: I have really enjoyed following your...

Hi Rick: I have really enjoyed following your posts re your Beachcomber TM15. Whats the diff. between that and the B15 that I just purchased??
I have been anxiously awaiting some new spring posts. I...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 04-21-2011, 04:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,157
Posted By Squidley
Squidley in G.F. BC

Hi: I am just learning how to communicate through this site. It takes me a while to catch on.
I have been reading a lot of interesting topics here for a few months, while trying to locate a fibre...
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