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05-08-2014, 08:35 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
1965 26' Overlander
Tulsa
, Oklahoma
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 376
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What is the asking price? Judging by the pics it's worth about $1000, at most. Expect to put about $ 25000 in it( conservatively , if you do the work yourself) IMHO you would be waaaay ahead to find a better trailer. I see posts from people wanting to buy trailers like this, saying they are up to the challenge of rehabbing a "parts" trailer, & after 50+ posts of yays& nays, you never see any more posts from the perspective buyer! My point is, unless you have a sh%^#load of time& money, don't buy it! T
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05-08-2014, 10:02 PM
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Rivet Master 
1962 24' Tradewind
Buffalo
, Wyoming
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 686
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If my memory is correct (it rarely is), there was a presenter at last years Vintage Trailer Academy who built a door from scratch, or nearly from scratch. It certainly wouldn't be easy, but definitely possible.
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05-09-2014, 03:49 AM
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Rivet Monster
1975 31' Sovereign
1980 31' Excella II
Sprung Leak
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 7,172
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Unless you are up for a major project and it is for sale for close to free...
Aaron 
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05-09-2014, 07:34 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,702
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Forge
... the main entrance door is missing! Is this a deal breaker?
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Yes.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Forge
...let us know if this is a HOT Mess???
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Yes.
Quite the challenge for a first-time project. I would run away unless it's "free"...and even then, it would be a major challenge.
Shari 
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05-09-2014, 07:46 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
1953 32' Liner
1955 22' Safari
Valley View
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,971
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Shari has it absolutely correct.
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then it should be restricted, redesigned or removed from production."
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05-09-2014, 03:06 PM
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Rivet Master
1960 28' Ambassador
Vintage Kin Owner
1998 25' Safari
Avonton
, Ontario
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,331
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Doors and door locks
Don't know these people and never dealt with them, but seems to have the door you need.
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VAC - TAC ON-1
60 Ambassador Int.
1950 Spartan
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05-09-2014, 04:18 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 25' Tradewind
Metro Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,524
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Shacks, I've purchased from Dmitri at Silver Trailer before, with great success.
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05-09-2014, 06:03 PM
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Site Team
1964 26' Overlander
1964 19' Globetrotter
OlyPen
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,935
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Agreeing here with several others - this is a giant project. Aside from the dented segments and panels, the door is a BIG deal. Even if you find a donor door from a same year rig, there's no guarantee it will fit as they were essentially custom fit on each individual trailer. Is the trailer close to free? Are you very, very handy?
By the time you fix, replace, refurbish and buy axles, appliances and parts you might have 20 or 25 K into the repair.
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05-11-2014, 11:59 AM
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1 Rivet Member 
1962 24' Tradewind
Leiceser
, North Carolina
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 10
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A BIG Thanks to you all for the advice, info and insight. Well... We bought it, anyway! $1000 with clear title our new GIANT project made the 4.5 mile trip home, no problem. I totally agree with you all that this will be an asskicker of a project, but we are a glutton for this kinda punishment. Oh, we still need a door 
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05-11-2014, 01:00 PM
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Site Team
1964 26' Overlander
1964 19' Globetrotter
OlyPen
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,935
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Congratulations on the start of your adventure! Post up some pics when you get started and document your progress - we're here to kibitz and encourage 
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