‘74 Ventura remodel

[philtripp]

Originally Posted by GerryP

Looks very good Phil. Just started slowly gutting my Ventura. Where in Manitioba are you from. I am in Winnipeg.

I’ll PM you

[Berzerker]

So the roof is supposed to have a positive arch to it and not a depression? I just purchased mine and it seems like my roof dips from front to back. I'm 6'3" and my head "just" touches the roof so if it's supposed to be rounded left to right and front to back that would make my day.



Berz out.

[k corbin]

Originally Posted by Berzerker

So the roof is supposed to have a positive arch to it and not a depression? I just purchased mine and it seems like my roof dips from front to back. I'm 6'3" and my head "just" touches the roof so if it's supposed to be rounded left to right and front to back that would make my day.



Berz out.

A combination of gravity and heat interacting over a long period of time with a thermoformable material. That is what you get with vintage stuff, even vintage people have skin coverings and frames that sag over time.

[philtripp]

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

[Borrego Dave]

Originally Posted by k corbin

That is what you get with vintage stuff, even vintage people have skin coverings and frames that sag over time.

Now I resent that

[Berzerker]

Originally Posted by philtripp

Should have a gentle arch from side to side. No arch front to back...

Thanks! Looks like mine is in pretty good shape then.



Berz out.

[dfandrews]

Originally Posted by k corbin

A combination of gravity and heat interacting over a long period of time with a thermoformable material. That is what you get with vintage stuff, even vintage people have skin coverings and frames that sag over time.

I think I resemble that. I know I feel that way!

[philtripp]

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 ����

[alan H]

Originally Posted by philtripp

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 ����

[emoji106] nice job

[murffie]

It’s looks amazing! Thank you for sharing. I must say I’ve consulted and read/reread this thread multiple times. If anything it’s been a source of encouragement. It’s been an incredible learning process... we bought a 73’ in the spring. It’s turned into a complete redo as we discovered water damage and other issues.

[Exsalor]

Originally Posted by philtripp

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 ����

Did you have any trouble separating the body from the frame?
I have a 1972 that needs a new floor.
Thanks
Tom