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09-04-2010, 01:14 PM
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RGates
1968 20' Globetrotter
Thousand Oaks
, California
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 124
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Finally took out the summer project-'68 GT
After redoing the cabinets, walls as needed, new floor, toilet, bathroom repainted and all exterior electrical, it was time to go camping at Sycamore Cyn. off of PCH 1 by Malibu. Still working on appliances. New awning to be restored this Fall. All in all it was a blast and I am hooked on this silver bullet. Thanks to the GREAT Forum and folks that helped me as I restored the GT.
Randy Gates
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09-04-2010, 02:18 PM
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Moderator
Vintage Kin Owner
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 11,696
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Looks good Randy. Glad to see you're up and running.
Keep the updates coming.
Kevin
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09-14-2010, 01:10 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1968 20' Globetrotter
1957 22' Flying Cloud
Tracy
, California
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 40
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Hey Randy, looks awesome. Did you get new wood for the interior. If so, what kind did you use. I'm thinking about replacing the wood near the door with cherry. What do you think. I would also like to see some more photos. Also, what kind of paint did you use to paint the bathroom. Thanks for the help.
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09-14-2010, 06:30 AM
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Rivet Master
1994 30' Excella
alexandria
, Kentucky
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,310
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Congrats on your first outing. It feels pretty good to actually use your trailer after putting so much time, effort and $$ into it.
Your project is looking great.
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Steve, Christy, Anna and Phoebe (Border Collie)
1994 Classic 30'11" Excella - rear twin
2009 Dodge 2500, 6 Speed Auto, CTD, Quad Cab, Short Bed
Hensley Arrow hitch with adjustable stinger
WBCCI # 3072
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09-15-2010, 07:36 PM
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RGates
1968 20' Globetrotter
Thousand Oaks
, California
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 124
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I went to Lowes and used Birch Plywood for a nice grain. Used Minwax "Golden Pecan" stain and sealed it with Minwax Polyurethane quick drying-clear gloss. With a nice clean wall this lightens up the interior. Comes very close to the original finish. I also found the "Toughtile" product by Homax great for the sink and tub. It comes in a 2-can kit. I used the white spray-be careful they sell an off white. For the bathroom walls I used a standard Rustoleum spray. Works for me! See below;
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09-15-2010, 07:40 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 24' Tradewind
Chicago
, Illinois
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 530
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What a beautiful job Randy!
Did you polish the LP tanks? Or purchase them polished (I'm debating on polishing mine or painting them).
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Happy Trails!
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09-15-2010, 08:02 PM
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RGates
1968 20' Globetrotter
Thousand Oaks
, California
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 124
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I have tendonitus in both hands. I wimped out on the polishing and bought them from the polishingguru.com. I got the unit without tanks and thought go for it! I paced my hands on the rest of the work.
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09-16-2010, 10:31 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1968 20' Globetrotter
1957 22' Flying Cloud
Tracy
, California
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 40
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Looks good Randy thanks for the info.
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10-08-2010, 08:56 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1984 31' Excella
1976 Argosy 24
Olsburg
, Kansas
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 128
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I must agree with all of the posts that say, great, fantastic and wow! You did a great job. I put one of the old style awnings on our Tradewind. Got it from Vintage Supplies and love it.
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10-18-2010, 01:33 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1965 20' Globetrotter
Woodland Hills
, California
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 129
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Randy, You did a great job. I spent 2 yrs on my '65 Globetrotter and learned soooo much, as you probably have done. Toying with getting a '50 AS and doing it again. I'm very close to you. Kenny
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