A 63 for me! (many good ideas for your new to you Trailer) - Page 5

Ken J · 07-08-2004, 03:50 PM

I know that one - that stuff never comes off.

Safari Tim · 07-08-2004, 04:13 PM

Pictures pictures.... Where are the pictures?

uwe · 07-08-2004, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Safari Tim

Pictures pictures.... Where are the pictures?

I will post when some of the welding is done. We got plenty of pics of rusty frames already in the forums. However, if a particular detail is of interest to you, then I'll gadly take a picture and post it for you.
The same guy that offered his killer welder to me just also loaned me a Sawzall. This will help with the cutting and fabricating, because the only other device I have is a 4-1/2in cutoff tool.

Safari Tim · 07-08-2004, 05:08 PM

Nothing particular. I just know you do good work and want to make sure its documented ;-)

I was researching some bathroom stuff earlier and saw you redid yours and you promised pictures of it in the thread and I cannot find them ;-(

uwe · 07-08-2004, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Safari Tim

Nothing particular. I just know you do good work and want to make sure its documented ;-)

I was researching some bathroom stuff earlier and saw you redid yours and you promised pictures of it in the thread and I cannot find them ;-(

You know, Tim, you're right. I made a few attempts, but as you know, the bathroom is tight, and taking decent pictures would require removing the bathroom screen, and shooting through the window opening. But then there's always beer in the fridge, and the beer wins....
But I will take some pictures next time we go out with the Tradewind.
And, the '63 will have full documentation. Thanks for caring.

markdoane · 07-08-2004, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by psychpw

Uwe
How does that basement AC install look. Can do or no can do? Sure would like to be able to do that in my 59.

Here is some info on the basement AC. http://bryantrv.com/docs2/docs/acservice.pdf

uwe · 07-09-2004, 10:56 AM

Good information.
Dometic recently sent me an abbreviated manual, looks like just the basement a/c section of the one you linked to.

uwe · 07-16-2004, 02:24 PM

I took these this morning in order to document the frame work on this project.
The first picture shows the new rearmost crossmember, before the C-channel reinforcement.

uwe · 07-16-2004, 02:32 PM

The rear frame with reinforcements tacked in

uwe · 07-16-2004, 02:34 PM

The cavity for the grey tank, reinforced with new steel crossmembers

uwe · 07-16-2004, 02:42 PM

Frame, front to rear, shows the axle cross members still missing.

uwe · 07-16-2004, 02:47 PM

Some more rusty frame pictures
The last one shows the use of an existing cross member, shortened to ofit into the reinforced main frame rail. i will use 2 or 3 more of the existing, undamaged cross members. They are much lighter, but also weaker than the new ones.
btw, i will still carve up the new unes to allow acces for bolts etc.

Ken J · 07-16-2004, 03:13 PM

Progress - looks great! Did you have any problems cutting the floor out?

Ken

uwe · 07-16-2004, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken J

Progress - looks great! Did you have any problems cutting the floor out?

Ken

Nah. Lifted the shell off, and the floor just went "poof" on the ground, like in a cartoon or something.
I was able to remove the front section in one piece, although it's perforated with rot holes. This will give me somewhat of a reference for installing and cutting the new floor.
Andy invited me to come and measure out the shell on an intact 60's Overlander, and fortunately, airhead is close by also, with his 1960.