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Kitchen Galley removal

Posted 11-09-2008 at 04:35 PM by nd48463
Well today was kind of rainy and cold here in Michigan so I decided to plug in the portable heater and do some work on the floor. I pulled out all the supports for the washer/dryer then proceeded to the kitchen galley. In looking at the wheel wells, I decided they needed some attention. While I was investigating, I found about 5 or 6 tubes worth of silicone filling a gap in the outer wheel well ( about 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" x 18"!). To investigate further, I removed the galley kitchen....
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Center bath removal.

Posted 11-01-2008 at 07:27 PM by nd48463
Today began the center bath removal. Water heater, toilet, sink, shower, walls, floor, etc have all been removed. i took my time to try and save as much as I could, since I do not have firm plans yet for the restoration. I also removed the Washer/Dryer combo which should remove a couple hundred pounds of weight. It is up for sale if anyone is interested. I also removed some more of the belly pan and curved side panels. I found an other skin over repair from what appears to be an incident with...
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Rear floor repair begins.

Posted 10-26-2008 at 07:21 PM by nd48463
Rear floor repair began today.... Belly pan, bumper, rear storage, and lower curved panels removed. Rear interior removed, and some lower interior panels. discovered a skin over skin repair on the roadside lower and am not sure what I am going to do yet.....


Progressing nicely!
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12 Volt Distribution Upgrade

Posted 10-03-2008 at 10:48 PM by nd48463
I finished the upgrade of the 12 volt system. Much cleaner, and all 12 volt works now!
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Restoration Progress 1977 Excella 500

Posted 10-02-2008 at 10:18 AM by nd48463
All cleaned up and ready to start!

Major projects for this winter include:

1. Floor replacement in bathroom, and rear bedroom.
2. Awning
3. New Tires
4. Dent in loser rear roadside
5. Electrical Distribution Upgrade
6. Axles

I will be reporting my progress here with before, after pictures.

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