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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-12-2017, 09:41 AM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,165
Posted By shaggydoink
I've been putting tiny amounts of time into the...

I've been putting tiny amounts of time into the camper over the past few weeks. While at IKEA a couple weekends back I picked up a couple super lightweight folding chairs to pair with the super...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-12-2017, 06:07 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,165
Posted By shaggydoink
Yesterday: ...

Yesterday:

https://www.isoterra.com/isuzu/planetisuzoo/0211171602.jpg

And today:

https://www.isoterra.com/isuzu/planetisuzoo/0212171255a.jpg

Getting there!!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-05-2017, 09:01 AM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,165
Posted By shaggydoink
Forgive me in advance if I'm completely blind,...

Forgive me in advance if I'm completely blind, but do you have a thread going on your 89 restoration? I hunted around and didn't see one...... but would like to, hence my question! :D

Jonathan
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-04-2017, 05:43 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,165
Posted By shaggydoink
This is a wonderful idea KC, thank you! I've...

This is a wonderful idea KC, thank you! I've been teetering on the edge of buying a welder and learning how to use it, this might be a good first project to try. :)

So today as I stood on the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-02-2017, 05:52 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,165
Posted By shaggydoink
One other quick update while I'm here. While the...

One other quick update while I'm here. While the casters I mounted on the back bumper technically worked, they introduced some issues as I learned. I got a bee in my bonnet a couple weekends ago...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-02-2017, 05:40 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,165
Posted By shaggydoink
Hi Linda. I'm sorry for my very delayed reply,...

Hi Linda. I'm sorry for my very delayed reply, I've been stretched thin with work the past little while so out of rhythm with checking in here on the forum.

The fabric itself I secured to the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-19-2017, 06:43 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,165
Posted By shaggydoink
Thank you for the kind words everyone, it really...

Thank you for the kind words everyone, it really means a lot to me!

@ Tom - do you mean this thing?

https://www.isoterra.com/isuzu/planetisuzoo/1230161736a.jpg

If so, then yes - it's a...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-16-2017, 06:09 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,165
Posted By shaggydoink
I've been using Citristrip. I suspect a stripper...

I've been using Citristrip. I suspect a stripper like "Aircraft Paint Remover" would have made the process easier, although not having to deal with the toxic fumes is what motivated me to go the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-15-2017, 06:21 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,165
Posted By shaggydoink
Over the past few weeks I've worked on stripping...

Over the past few weeks I've worked on stripping the black paint on the exterior in small spurts. I won't go so far as to say it's making the poor old camper look much better, but by this afternoon...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-04-2017, 12:02 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,165
Posted By shaggydoink
In theory, yes! My plan to date has been to have...

In theory, yes! My plan to date has been to have the top portion an off-white and the bottom portion the limestone green the vintage Ford Bronco used, I just need to figure out exactly the type of...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-01-2017, 09:57 AM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,165
Posted By shaggydoink
The last item I've been working on is better...

The last item I've been working on is better lighting. With no carpet on the walls to hide wiring I was a little uncertain how I would handle this. After looking at pictures of rustic lodge and...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-01-2017, 09:56 AM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,165
Posted By shaggydoink
Thanks for your kind words and offer Barney! I...

Thanks for your kind words and offer Barney! I still need to do some assessment on the whole door and overall shell thing, but if I end up stumped might take you up on this.

With some time off...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-23-2016, 07:17 AM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,165
Posted By shaggydoink
Thanks Tom! The woodwork in yours looks amazing,...

Thanks Tom! The woodwork in yours looks amazing, I hope you're proud of the work you've done!

The canopy setup you have caught my eye as well. Any details you'd be willing to share? :D
...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-22-2016, 06:47 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,165
Posted By shaggydoink
My work schedule has been fairly light over the...

My work schedule has been fairly light over the past few days, so I was able to spend a little time working on the camper. As silly as it might sound, one of the big things that was bothering me was...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-13-2016, 08:31 AM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,165
Posted By shaggydoink
Thanks for the continued encouragement everyone! ...

Thanks for the continued encouragement everyone! I will get the camper back on its "feet" and play around with the vertical support(s) as suggested, this wonky old egg hasn't beaten me yet! :D
...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-11-2016, 11:31 AM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,165
Posted By shaggydoink
I haven't spent a ton of time working on the...

I haven't spent a ton of time working on the camper over the past while, in part because I reached the point where it became functional so I therefore decided to ease off the throttle and actually...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-15-2016, 08:57 AM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,165
Posted By shaggydoink
Thank you Darrin, that's very kind of you to say....

Thank you Darrin, that's very kind of you to say. :)

Over the past several weeks I've been focused on various outdoor trips so haven't had a chance to make any progress, although I've got a small...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-08-2016, 06:56 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,165
Posted By shaggydoink
Sorry for my delayed reply, I've been out in the...

Sorry for my delayed reply, I've been out in the wild for the past several days.

On mine, there was a thin, large nut that secured the drain to the shell - it required a big monkey wrench to...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-01-2016, 10:48 AM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,165
Posted By shaggydoink
Thanks for the ideas, I will definitely get...

Thanks for the ideas, I will definitely get working on this as soon as I'm able!

Jonathan
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-31-2016, 01:32 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,165
Posted By shaggydoink
Thanks for the kind words everyone! @ Jon -...

Thanks for the kind words everyone!

@ Jon - I wondered if/when someone would notice that and ask about it. :p I'm hoping to add a thin rib around the rear area to give it some support, yet keep...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-30-2016, 05:44 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,165
Posted By shaggydoink
Last but certainly not least is the floor...

Last but certainly not least is the floor installation. Step one was to belt sand down the sub-floor to level things out:

https://www.isoterra.com/isuzu/planetisuzoo/1030161536a.jpg

From there...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-30-2016, 05:33 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,165
Posted By shaggydoink
I've really busy the past few weeks so haven't...

I've really busy the past few weeks so haven't been able to post up my progress, here's a recap for y'all.

Out of principle I didn't want to pay $4.00 each for replacement latches for the cabinet...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-19-2016, 04:59 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,165
Posted By shaggydoink
Thank you for such a kind compliment Valerie,...

Thank you for such a kind compliment Valerie, it's been a real pleasure sharing this crazy adventure with everyone here! :)

Jonathan
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-18-2016, 05:23 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,165
Posted By shaggydoink
Quick update on the camper, I did something...

Quick update on the camper, I did something stupid and had to reconstruct part of the kitchen counter top which set me back a bit, but I managed to get it sanded and stained this evening. Here's a...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-15-2016, 04:58 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,165
Posted By shaggydoink
I took a short trip to the beach with my family...

I took a short trip to the beach with my family this past week, today was the first day I was able to get back to work on the camper. I made some decent progress on the storage cabinet inside the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-08-2016, 04:35 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,165
Posted By shaggydoink
The past couple weeks have been crazy, I'm...

The past couple weeks have been crazy, I'm finally at a point where I'm able to get this thread updated. A few days after my last post I packed up the camper and head out on a short trip to work on...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-25-2016, 05:41 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,165
Posted By shaggydoink
Today I was busy doing a whole bunch of different...

Today I was busy doing a whole bunch of different things so didn't end with too much time to spend on the camper. As such, I decided to ignore the door gap and focus on a couple other items - one...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-24-2016, 05:36 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,165
Posted By shaggydoink
Holy smokes!! I felt guilty for hours after...

Holy smokes!! I felt guilty for hours after clicking the "order" button on the Magic Sleeper because it seemed like such an extravagant purchase, I'd probably need to be hospitalized if I bought one...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-24-2016, 03:38 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,165
Posted By shaggydoink
Here's a direct link: Scamp Camper Mattress...

Here's a direct link:

Scamp Camper Mattress 45 x 77 (https://www.mattressandfurniturestore.com/Casita-Scamp-Mattress-43-79)

With the shipping it was $318... yeah, it hurt a little. :eek:
...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-24-2016, 06:02 AM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,165
Posted By shaggydoink
@ Emily - thanks for your kind post, it's been...

@ Emily - thanks for your kind post, it's been really fun to share the adventure!

I've been spending an hour or so after work each night on the camper, it's mostly been smaller detail-type stuff...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-18-2016, 06:03 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,165
Posted By shaggydoink
I know this may sound corny, but I feel very...

I know this may sound corny, but I feel very lucky to have such a nice group of people to share this crazy adventure with. I appreciate everyone's thoughtful words and encouragement, it really means...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-17-2016, 05:11 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,165
Posted By shaggydoink
Yesterday I head down to Uwharrie National Forest...

Yesterday I head down to Uwharrie National Forest to collect data and mixed media for some trail guides, while the camper still looks like hell I decided it was time to see how it would do out in the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-15-2016, 09:08 AM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,165
Posted By shaggydoink
@ Carol - thanks! Said reveal is being targeted...

@ Carol - thanks! Said reveal is being targeted for tomorrow, I need to head out into the woods and do some trail mapping so decided to take the camper out. It's far from being finished, and I'm...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-13-2016, 05:36 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,165
Posted By shaggydoink
@ Bill and Laura - thanks for your kind comments!...

@ Bill and Laura - thanks for your kind comments! :)

I spent all of my after work time yesterday attending to the Cabrio. The pulley and belt replacement was pretty straightforward, while I was...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-12-2016, 12:01 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,165
Posted By shaggydoink
Thanks Rhonda, it's been a fun project despite...

Thanks Rhonda, it's been a fun project despite the summer heat, and I've really enjoyed sharing the experience here!

As for the Volkswagen, it's a 2002 Cabrio... not nearly as cool as your Karmann...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-11-2016, 07:11 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,165
Posted By shaggydoink
@ Rhonda - it's funny, when I was doing my...

@ Rhonda - it's funny, when I was doing my research I came across an article which noted that urine was one of the better methods to weathering galvanized steel. I'm in the middle of suburbia with...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-11-2016, 06:03 AM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,165
Posted By shaggydoink
@ Dave - yeah, once I got the tire itself mounted...

@ Dave - yeah, once I got the tire itself mounted I started to wonder how much clearance there would be once I got the main tires/wheels on vs. my garage rollers. The spare currently drops a bit...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-10-2016, 05:19 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,165
Posted By shaggydoink
Today was a long day, and while I didn't end up...

Today was a long day, and while I didn't end up with a lot of finished results, I made a ton of progress on a bunch of things which should all come together tomorrow.

One of the big projects was...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-09-2016, 05:34 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,165
Posted By shaggydoink
I made good progress on the bathroom door today,...

I made good progress on the bathroom door today, and probably would have finished if I had gone with straight wood for the inside panels vs. the galvanized metal. Here's a shot of the chaos:
...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-08-2016, 05:52 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,165
Posted By shaggydoink
And yet ANOTHER trip to Lowe's.............. ...

And yet ANOTHER trip to Lowe's.............. :roll

https://www.isoterra.com/isuzu/planetisuzoo/0908161924.jpg

These are the primary materials for the bathroom door. It'll be a shaker style...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-07-2016, 07:39 AM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,165
Posted By shaggydoink
Ah, good call Walt, I should have added this to...

Ah, good call Walt, I should have added this to the original description. Here's the link to them:

Slide Out Utility Storage Bin 88 Main (Store Item Number (DPCI) 064-20-0670)...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-06-2016, 02:48 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,165
Posted By shaggydoink
A slightly delayed update from yesterday... I...

A slightly delayed update from yesterday... I spent the early part of the morning loading the Trooper up with all sorts of scraps, junk and other stuff related to the camper that I had been saving...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-05-2016, 06:56 AM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,165
Posted By shaggydoink
Thankfully the storm blew over during the night...

Thankfully the storm blew over during the night so the day ended up being sunny and very pleasant, it was still very muddy though which always add a level of complexity to things! One of the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-02-2016, 05:43 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,165
Posted By shaggydoink
I didn't chicken out today, I just came to the...

I didn't chicken out today, I just came to the conclusion that dragging the camper out into the woods in the middle of a tropical storm where I wouldn't be able to enjoy any time at camp didn't make...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-31-2016, 05:47 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,165
Posted By shaggydoink
Quick update for today, I don't have latches so...

Quick update for today, I don't have latches so the cabinet doors are a little loose and floppy, but they're at least installed which is a step in the right direction:
...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-30-2016, 05:46 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,165
Posted By shaggydoink
OK. I won't bore anyone with the additional...

OK. I won't bore anyone with the additional layers of paint I managed to sneak in on the cabinets, but I *will* bore everyone with the hinge project for said cabinets. :hmm

The hinges were all...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-30-2016, 06:48 AM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,165
Posted By shaggydoink
Exploring and trail riding in the old ISUZU...

Exploring and trail riding in the old ISUZU Trooper I restored is perhaps my greatest passion. No camels, but definitely duct tape at times. :reye2
...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-29-2016, 05:30 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,165
Posted By shaggydoink
I suspect at some point everyone will get sick of...

I suspect at some point everyone will get sick of me saying this, but I am very appreciative of the kind posts, I feel very thankful to have such a wonderful group of people to share my crazy...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-28-2016, 06:07 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,165
Posted By shaggydoink
I struggled with this for a while, and in fact...

I struggled with this for a while, and in fact made some cuts based on what I thought was square, yet wasn't. In the end the solution came down to finding what I guess you might call a "relative...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-27-2016, 05:43 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 98,165
Posted By shaggydoink
I truly do love North Carolina, although I must...

I truly do love North Carolina, although I must admit that I'm faltering due to this summer. :pth

Due to the continued heat I spent the majority of the day inside the camper with the AC cranking...
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