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08-26-2020, 02:50 PM
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Never posted finished pics!
Hey all. Just realized I didn’t ever post finished photos. Here they are! Still a few finishing touches not in the photos...propane tank, spare tire, curtains...but you get the idea
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09-28-2018, 03:58 PM
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Should have a gentle arch from side to side. No...
Should have a gentle arch from side to side. No arch front to back...
When I got mine it was shaped like a bowl with all water draining into the broken roof vent :(
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07-25-2018, 03:37 PM
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I’ll PM you :)
I’ll PM you :)
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07-24-2018, 08:32 PM
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Thanks everyone. All I can say is don’t...
Thanks everyone. All I can say is don’t underestimate the amount of work ahead...and use plenty of nutcracker on the screws when taking apart your windows!!! That last point can’t be overstated, you...
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07-22-2018, 11:52 PM
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Here’s another photo(s) of the roof repair....
Here’s another photo(s) of the roof repair. 122311
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Don’t forget to look back at the progress pictures! It’s been a long journey!
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07-22-2018, 11:49 PM
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At this point in the build the weather started to...
At this point in the build the weather started to get a little warmer and I was able to move outside for some body work. The roof was in really rough shape with lots of cracks, pinhole and actual...
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07-22-2018, 11:35 PM
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Well...I have returned! I’ve been busy working on...
Well...I have returned! I’ve been busy working on the camper of course and I have lots of catching up to do.
So after the last post came all new wiring and I mean everything! Including the...
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01-08-2018, 06:28 PM
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Things are going a tad slow these days but I’ve...
Things are going a tad slow these days but I’ve managed to dry fit the new plywood on the floor along with the new ribs on the ceiling. It’s amazing how much headroom there is where the roof isn’t...
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12-22-2017, 10:59 PM
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Just got the frame back with a fresh coupler and...
Just got the frame back with a fresh coupler and powder coating. It’s so shiny!
For those wondering, I had the welding shop modify a 50 degree Atwood coupler to fit the 30degree frame by cutting...
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12-12-2017, 11:24 AM
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Hoping she will last another 40 years!
Hoping she will last another 40 years!
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12-12-2017, 12:19 AM
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Here are some better pics of the frame for anyone...
Here are some better pics of the frame for anyone interested. I’ve removed the jack and coupler already. Just need to remove axle and weld on new coupler then it’s ready for powder coat....
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12-07-2017, 12:44 AM
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Side note. Have a look at that roof! Looks like...
Side note. Have a look at that roof! Looks like fun hey? After the frame work I’m gonna tackle that beast.
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12-07-2017, 12:43 AM
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The frame has been separated! Time to remove the...
The frame has been separated! Time to remove the axle coupler and jack, have new coupler welded on and send the whole thing to get powder coated. Can’t wait to see what she looks like all shiny and...
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12-02-2017, 10:44 PM
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You are correct that the winters here are far...
You are correct that the winters here are far from tropical lol. I’m lucky enough that have an overhead door tall enough to fit my camper through. The car sadly will be spending the winter outside. ...
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12-02-2017, 10:23 AM
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‘74 Ventura remodel
I’ve recently started redoing a Ventura that I purchased out of a farmers field. Check out my previous posts for work up till this point.
Now that the trailer is gutted I’ve begun work on the...
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