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ryano · 07-26-2013, 09:34 PM

Cabinets are being roughed in....

ryano · 07-26-2013, 09:37 PM

more cabinets and seeing if the floor color will work....

ryano · 07-26-2013, 09:39 PM

Cabinet doors, new fresh water tank and pump, and refinished tub

65CV · 07-26-2013, 09:40 PM

Nice work, Ryan.

ryano · 07-26-2013, 09:42 PM

new hot water heater installed in the closet as well as test fitting the sink/stove with the new laminate countertops.

More tomorrow....

janeinthemtns · 07-26-2013, 09:42 PM

Looks amazing!

Silverflames · 07-26-2013, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ryano

new hot water heater installed in the closet as well as test fitting the sink/stove with the new laminate countertops.

More tomorrow....

What kind of hot water heater did you go with?

ryano · 07-27-2013, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by janeinthemtns

Looks amazing!

Its getting there.... I am VERY happy with how it is turning out.

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Originally Posted by Silverflames

What kind of hot water heater did you go with?

Ill have to double check but I think we went with a 6 gallon mini electric heater like this one

Ariston 6+ Gal. 6-Year 1500W 120 Volt Point-of-Use Mini Electric Water Heater-7738001439 at The Home Depot

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Originally Posted by 65CV

Nice work, Ryan.

Thanks but i cant take all the credit.... the guys over at wandering woodies have done an awesome job of taking my vision and making it happen! Check out http://wanderingwoodies.com/ and see some of their other projects including airforums own Jack McAllisters build over in the Safari forums

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f192...2-a-78906.html

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Originally Posted by Jezibels

Beautiful job Ryan!

Thanks!

ryano · 08-22-2013, 01:15 PM

we have cushions now! Gearing up for her first trip out on labor day

Jack McAllis · 08-23-2013, 07:27 AM

Looking forward to the first outing. It's really come a long way.
Jack

ryano · 08-25-2013, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack McAllis

Looking forward to the first outing. It's really come a long way.
Jack

Me too although its going to look pretty silly next to your polished beauty.....

ryano · 09-13-2013, 07:48 PM

Well we took the old girl up labor day to lake Lanier for her maiden voyage and it was surprisingly comfortable for us, a 3 month old, and a golden retriever. I was able to get some great pics of the two trailers (jacks and mine) next to each other as the sun was going down. As well as a more finished interior shot. Its about 90% done inside with just some loose ends to tie up but I am more than pleased how it has come together.

ryano · 10-02-2013, 07:56 PM

I started the polishing process a few weeks ago and have been working on it as I have time (which isn't much... having a 4 month old!) But i was able to dedicate 6 hours today and finally have the hang of it. Using 3M's "gravel in a bottle" I can get all of the stubborn oxidation off and then follow up with Nuvite F9 or F7 and then C. At some point when i finish i will add the Cyclo and S but thats going to be a while

excited to see her starting to show her old glory though...

Kristijotex · 10-08-2013, 07:42 PM

Beautiful job!
I've been polishing one of my Tradewinds for 2 weeks, about 3-5 hours a day. It was heavily oxidized and it had the ever so lovely clearcoat. It is one of the dirtiest jobs I've ever done!
Keep at it, you'll not be sorry. You have done lovely work so far!

ryano · 11-18-2013, 08:55 PM

Its been a while so here are some updates! I finished the first pass of polishing FINALLY. Having a hard time getting motivated to go around 2-3 more times

But she looks really great overall and i hope to get the f7/f9 and C/S passes done this winter. Here are some of the pics from the last few weeks. Also the interior is now 99% done with the interior lights hung and some of the last loose ends tied up. We have taken her camping 3 times now and are having a blast with this thing

Silverflames · 11-18-2013, 09:44 PM

Looking great!! The polish job is very nice how many hours do you have in it so far?

In I side looks very clean and updated. Do you have a shower on the street side?

Hittenstiehl · 11-19-2013, 09:37 AM

Ryan your trailer is looking fantastic inside and out. We are so impressed with what you have accomplished in a year. There is a lot to be said when a trailer is opened up and clean and bright inside. Makes is feel very spacious. I have found since looking at so many interior photo's that those are the interiors that really speak to us. Base on that we have have decided to take out an interior divider wall in the galley area to open ours up also. The top of the dresser/valet on the stoarage side needs to be replaced anyway so one long surface from galley to double bed area may work out well. We are taking ours out for the first time in two weeks to the 4CU Thanksgiving. That will be our first outing with Airstream folks so we hope to pick their brains for some "in person" forum advice.

Regards