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SIU stands for Southern Illinois University. I got my B.S. Degree from the school of Agriculture. Great memories and I love the area. I set a goal after college back in the 70's I would retire in the area. I bought land in southern Illnois and that was the motivating factor for buying the airstream. We are going up soon to have electricity run to the land. That way I won't have to worry about generators or batteries.
I installed the new box and frame for the black tank when I put in the nyloboard. The nyloboard did not move very much because of all the support the box gave it. Perfect fit. I dropped the frame and box and measured so the butt plate would not be in the way. The box should not come in contact with the butt plate. If I have to trim some wood off the butt plate then I will do it. After the liquid nails drys and cures I will drill holes through the nyloboard and the butt plate place bolts and lock nuts for added strength. You can see I counter sunk the washers and nuts. I will put some sort of apoxy over all the cracks when I am sure that the floor is finished. I want something that is going to be hard and not give. Any ideas?? Once that is finished I will do the electricty, put my frame and metal box back in, and move to the fans. The nyloboard seems OK but time will tell.
SIU Bound
Brian
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