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07-17-2004, 08:28 AM
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'64 Bambi II restoration
We are very excited to have recently purchased a 1964 Bambi II and have begun our labor of love. Here is a "as found" photo.
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07-17-2004, 08:32 AM
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Massachusetts
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Buffing test
Here is our first glimpse of what a buffed trailer looks like...
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07-17-2004, 08:36 AM
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Massachusetts
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Intact wood cabinets
The interior cabinets are mostly intact...
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07-17-2004, 08:40 AM
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We are very excited to have recently purchased a 1964 Bambi II and have begun our labor of love. Here is a "as found" photo. |
It's cute! Is that line I see in the photo on the left front of the trailer the radio antenna?
Terry
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07-17-2004, 08:44 AM
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1956 22' Flying Cloud
Durango
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Wow - looks like a (relatively) easy restoration. You'll have a great trailer when your done. If I remember you are using Rollite - what grades are you using?
Ken
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07-17-2004, 08:46 AM
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Rivet Master
Massachusetts
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Originally Posted by argosy20
It's cute! Is that line I see in the photo on the left front of the trailer the radio antenna?
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Yes, it is the radio antenna. The antenna is quite long so it is set-up with two clips to hold it in place while traveling. The clips hold the antenna about 1/4" away from the side of the trailer so the antenna won't abrade the exterior skin.
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07-17-2004, 08:49 AM
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1956 22' Flying Cloud
Durango
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That antenna is for a CB radio - keeps you in touch with Wally 
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07-17-2004, 08:49 AM
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Rivet Master
Massachusetts
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Originally Posted by Ken J
Wow - looks like a (relatively) easy restoration. You'll have a great trailer when your done. If I remember you are using Rollite - what grades are you using?
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We are starting with the Rolite Pre-Polish as there is much oxidation.
Then we will use the Rolite metal polish and follow that with
Type AP-300 polish.
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07-17-2004, 08:51 AM
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1956 22' Flying Cloud
Durango
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Thats kinda what I figured - you will be pleased with the results.
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07-20-2004, 06:04 AM
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Massachusetts
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Restored bumper & hitch assembly
While hubby was working on the exterior skin, my job last weekend was to restore the bumper & hitch assembly. After steel brushing the loose rust away, I used POR-15 and the Stirling Silver topcoat. Here are "before" and "after" photos of the hitch assembly.
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07-20-2004, 10:36 AM
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1973 23' Safari
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looking good!
say, if you're still thinking of doing a pergo floor, I've got some samples of a very light oak finish, probably a very close match to those cabinets. I know you can get samples at the store, but they're small. I've got enough full size pieces to get a really good idea of what it would look like (left over from what I installed in my house).
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07-20-2004, 11:56 AM
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Massachusetts
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Originally Posted by chuck
looking good!
say, if you're still thinking of doing a pergo floor, I've got some samples of a very light oak finish, probably a very close match to those cabinets. I know you can get samples at the store, but they're small. I've got enough full size pieces to get a really good idea of what it would look like (left over from what I installed in my house).
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Cool! Thanks! Toss them in your trailer and I will take a look at them at the Region One rally.
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07-20-2004, 12:17 PM
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Patriotic
1973 23' Safari
North of Boston
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Cool! Thanks! Toss them in your trailer and I will take a look at them at the Region One rally.
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will do.
Does hubby work in the city? I'm only 1.25 miles off of 95...would be real easy to swing by, if you frequent that route..
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07-20-2004, 12:26 PM
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1984 29' Sovereign
Savannah
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Nice looking polish start.
Of course the painting result for the tongue looks perfect~!
Just can't beat that POR-15 combo..
I envy your interior cabinets~The wood looks so new..
ciao
53FC
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