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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-14-2019, 07:42 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,670
Posted By Streambrewer
Door sill and primer

There seemed to be a weakness in the shell at the door sill, and after fitting the new sub-floor, it needed to be strengthened and set up to fit the original aluminum cover for the base of the sill. ...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-12-2019, 10:51 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,670
Posted By Streambrewer
Eric, Thanks, those on the tongue were the...

Eric,

Thanks, those on the tongue were the only numbers that I could find. Strangely, couldn't make them out until I had a little more contrast with fresh paint. I just didn't know if there were...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-04-2019, 06:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,670
Posted By Streambrewer
Subfloor going in

Really happy with the way the subfloor is fitting. I verified the fit, and surprisingly it didn't need much trimming. The only trimming really needed was on the corner bench supports, to be shown...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-10-2019, 10:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,670
Posted By Streambrewer
Can anyone help on this one?

Can anyone help on this one?
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-22-2019, 07:34 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,670
Posted By Streambrewer
Starting the subfloor

The original OSB sheets on the floor and on the supports in the corners came out entirely fragmented, so there is no way to use the original as a template anywhere. Need to make my own.

I saw...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-22-2019, 07:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,670
Posted By Streambrewer
Patching the little holes

There are lots of little holes in the shell and a couple places where there are little blemishes where the trailer was bumped on the corner, dinged on the wheel well, and where loads of rivets and...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-22-2019, 07:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,670
Posted By Streambrewer
Framework

After separating the frame from the shell, I put it in it's own area for a bit.
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First the grinder to remove odd bolt remnants and smooth things sticking out.


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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-14-2019, 10:25 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,670
Posted By Streambrewer
Hi Herb, I think you are spot on. I saw a...

Hi Herb,

I think you are spot on. I saw a number of examples of that at a Tin Can Tourists vintage rally and think that is the way to go. I was planning on eventually installing a shelf and...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-14-2019, 08:57 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,670
Posted By Streambrewer
Starting to prep for paint

Sanding everything short of the stickers. I did some sanding to clean up the outside for painting.

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Then mounted my new hoist and prepared to separate the shell from the frame....
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-14-2019, 08:47 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,670
Posted By Streambrewer
Further dismantling

Further items coming apart.

There was a pool of silicon sealant on the roof vent. A mere five hours of chipping away with the scraper and listening to podcasts and it's out:

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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-26-2019, 12:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,670
Posted By Streambrewer
Thanks Eric, I appreciate the feedback. It seems...

Thanks Eric, I appreciate the feedback. It seems very strange to me that there was no converter, battery or other 12V system to speak of in the trailer. I don't know if this was common, and even...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-26-2019, 05:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,670
Posted By Streambrewer
Will do. It's extremely fascinating to me how...

Will do. It's extremely fascinating to me how these and various trailers go together. I can already tell you that my relationship to rivets for this trailer is entirely different than the past. I...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-26-2019, 05:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,670
Posted By Streambrewer
This is very re-assuring for what I am looking...

This is very re-assuring for what I am looking at. Unless I can find something at an RV salvage lot, I will be fabricating some frame elements and using plexiglass as well.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-26-2019, 05:16 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,670
Posted By Streambrewer
Al, I never cease to be impressed by the...

Al, I never cease to be impressed by the creativity and quality of work people put into their trailers, and this is impressive by any standard.

Any designer or engineer will tell you that there...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-16-2019, 10:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,670
Posted By Streambrewer
Thanks Jon. I would be interested in seeing how...

Thanks Jon. I would be interested in seeing how the AC went into the front. I have seen a number of portable units in cabinets and closets at vintage trailer rallies in canned hams and the like. I...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-15-2019, 09:36 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,670
Posted By Streambrewer
Update to questions

One other update:

I spoke with the factory, and they confirmed that the roof was insufficient to support the weight of an A/C. I just can't believe putting a unit in the front or rear window was...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-15-2019, 09:27 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,670
Posted By Streambrewer
Thanks David. I had seen one of these, but these...

Thanks David. I had seen one of these, but these are super helpful. It would be difficult to quantify the number or restoration threads and blogs I have read before working on previous trailer...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-15-2019, 09:20 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,670
Posted By Streambrewer
Except for the rear window, the other window...

Except for the rear window, the other window frames are just fine, and the seals/gaskets and glazing bead appear to be available. I am also concerned that due to the radius nature of the windows,...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-14-2019, 11:27 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,670
Posted By Streambrewer
Some initial questions

Some pictures of the demolition of the interior. Just shocked to see how simple this is: wall construction, wiring, insulation, flooring. The fiberglass shell makes a lot of things easier. It is...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-14-2019, 11:10 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,670
Posted By Streambrewer
1985 Casita 13' Renovation

I am new to the world of fiberglass trailers, but not new trailering, vintage trailers, or trailer restoration. I have been excited to see the enthusiasm of the following for these trailers, and...
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