Sunday, December 23, 2012

hope to get some headway this week

installed the propane tanks



Tanks are from vintage trailer supply


Pip Boy has found his new home!



also got the first coat of urethane on installing doors tomorrow morning and painting second coat





installed the rockguard from vintage trailer supply, and removed the plywood window insert,



Starting to look like a trailer again.








 



Interior second coat

Sunday, December 16, 2012

interior

Backsplash and tile work is done

back splash was purchased at Lowes
http://www.lowes.com/pd_330828-82801-B63-29_0__?productId=3340940&Ntt=fasade+24-1%2F2-in+brushed+nickel+thermoplastic+multipurpose&pl=1&currentURL=%3FNtt%3Dfasade%2B24-1%252F2-in%2Bbrushed%2Bnickel%2Bthermoplastic%2Bmultipurpose&facetInfo=

installed using contact cement, overall came out better than I expected

Tile was closeout or leftover got the whole batch for 3 bucks, thanks to Garry Jeff for the excellent tile work

Friday, November 30, 2012

 exterior shot on November 26


 thanks to Cecil Boothe for the welding job and fixing my step unit
wall secured and floor repaired, ready to move on
 Gary Jeff's tile work, and the new stove in place for the moment
 Gary Jeff's other side


 the first backsplash piece and the LED lights mounted on kitchen side







more widow work

 interior bedroom sidewall was ruined with glued carpet, removed it all and sanded the glue residue off, will recover with an upholstery fabric, and yes that is my neglected 1977 MGB
 lower widow is out, replaced temporarily with plastic
this is a must product for window repairs Aluminum Pigmented Gutterseal http://www.vintagetrailersupply.com/Alcoa_Gutterseal_p/vts-138.htm


 Glass and not plastic now to get the duct tape glue off the side of the trailer

windows and sanding

 platic out, glass in




 crud and clean. had to faricate the window clip retainers



 Tanks have arrived. Thanks vintage trailer supply http://www.vintagetrailersupply.com/30_Vertical_Aluminum_Tank_p/vts-169.htm


Sunday, April 15, 2012

Skylights and windows

the process of sealing leaks and replacement of missing openings.
Only one vent cover was in place, the center dome was gone as was the front cover. I replaced the center and installed, purchased from vintage trailer supply http://www.vintagetrailersupply.com/Astradome_Later_p/vts-279.htm

 the front i replaced but decided to install as a fixed skylight as some of the parts were worn beyond repair. also purchased from vintage http://www.vintagetrailersupply.com/Vent_Lid_p/vts-852.htm

port front window, replaced clips and cleaned glass. Installation of Duck brand foam insulation. just bought from wal mart. its good stuff and fairly cheap.

port kitchen window

oh to find some replacement glass
port front, top windows done
starboard front. all exterior lighting is now finished with new LED running lights.

front skylight i installed with 4 brass 10-32 2" bolts, since I was a little long I will replace with 1.5 bolts. fixing is solid. I insulated the outside with some 3/8 backing rod and caulk.

Center skylight was fixed by pop rivets to existing hardware. I used #8 stainless Teflon lock bolts turned upside down as rivet backers on 1/8 by 1/2 pop rivets. this worked great. just dabbed the top with a little sealant and done. I also installed new screen. this dome is fully functional now. 

interior front is now brighter, kilz coat on, but i have some floor work in this area to do , so no paint yet.