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Sum75 · 05-19-2013, 06:32 PM

Oh how nice it would be to still be in my early 30's! I'm 37 (but young at heart?!)

lonewolf1977 · 05-19-2013, 06:33 PM

I'm 35, still clinging to those 'mid-thirties' for a few more months

Sum75 · 05-19-2013, 06:38 PM

Awesome, enjoy while you can... It's all downhill after 35! Just kidding, it's really not so bad! Except the exponential increase in gray hair... I like silver on my trailer, I do NOT like finding it on my head! ;-)

NJtoNC · 05-19-2013, 06:39 PM

well then especially congrats. my sister-in-law just had a baby (shes 40) after trying and trying, being told she had a "1%" chance and then adopting 2 kids! i think we'll hold out 'til later too.

edit: im already picking out whites. i thought "Two will grown back in its place" was an old wives tale, but it's proving to be true!!

Sum75 · 05-19-2013, 06:44 PM

Don't hold out too long... It can be a gut wrenching process at this age. And I am so insanely tired! I wish I'd done it 5 years ago!

NJtoNC · 05-19-2013, 07:06 PM

gotta finish my farmhouse renovation, start & finish my 57, do a year full timing, then maybe ill be ready.

Sum75 · 05-19-2013, 07:11 PM

Farmhouse renovation?? Oooh, that sounds like a fun project!

NJtoNC · 05-19-2013, 07:16 PM

yea... its getting in the way of my 57 overlander project..lol. 'twas a full monty! Granted, it was a shell -on... lol. we finished most of it, just working on trim, built-ins, scraping and painting exterior... 2 yrs now.

Sum75 · 05-19-2013, 08:29 PM

2 years... That seems about right! I would be happy with that for my airstream. You don't want to rush it. Same with house projects- I think it's a good idea to live with changes for a while, and see how they feel!

Sum75 · 05-19-2013, 08:35 PM

But anyway... Back to Lonewolf's trailer! It looks like you're making great progress, Denise! I can't wait for the next update.

lonewolf1977 · 05-20-2013, 09:48 AM

Holy hell, batman. Just heard back from the vintage appliance guy. $2800 PER PIECE to restore. That's almost $6k!!!! Ummm, I don't *think* so. Will be persuing other options. Any ideas out there? Just posted a thread in the refrigerator forum. Blah.

rumrunner · 05-20-2013, 10:01 AM

there is lots of information in the appliance forums about restoring stoves reefers and even some furnaces. the original units use no 12v, were very solidly built and can usually be restored beautifully with some work and ingenuity.
tim

Sum75 · 05-20-2013, 10:10 AM

What?! Ouch! I think you should just read up on what needs to be done and do it yourself. Things that old (cars, appliances, etc) seem pretty straightforward mechanically... And obviously you're mechanically inclined to be tackling the restoration. Plus, as the other poster said, there are workarounds for parts that are no longer in production (thank you, Internet and Airforums for the opportunity to share with and learn from one another!). I say, hang on to those appliances for now!

Sum75 · 05-20-2013, 10:14 AM

Anyway, you won't be needing them for a while. Maybe when you get to the designing/ space layout stage, create one layout for the old appliances and another layout for modern sizes?

lonewolf1977 · 05-20-2013, 05:30 PM

Yeah, I know I won't be needing them for quite some time. I just like to have an idea of costs in mind so that I can start pinching pennies & saving up. I do know that $6000 is where I definitely draw the line!! I understand it won't be cheap, but that's just crazy. I've touched base with two other repair folk, we'll see how that turns out.

Sum75 · 05-20-2013, 06:14 PM

I hear you, I really can't imagine spending that much just on appliances. There are so many other thing to budget for in a major restoration. At that price, you could pay someone to do a shell off floor replacement, AND have her professionally polished, AND buy new appliances!

NJtoNC · 05-20-2013, 07:36 PM

agreed. i recently came into an early 50's house type fridge. sooo very cool. i plugged it in and voila! it worked! I'm having it painted @ $200 and i will re-wire the plug and done. when it breaks, i'll tear it apart and research it and fix it myself.

nope, never done it before. nope, don't know much about appliances. but if i can wire an outlet, do plumbing, and replace computer compontents.. it dosent seem like it would be THAT difficult..

Sum75 · 05-21-2013, 05:47 PM

I have the same mindset that you have, NY! Whatever it is, chances are pretty good that I can figure it out! For better or for worse, I'm never afraid to try! Sometimes I find I'm in over my head, but not usually. And I always learn a lot, which for me is the best part :-). I love projects, so for me a 50+ year old trailer is the most awesome thing ever-- so many projects! And when they're done, I can have adventures in my masterpiece! Does it get any better than that?

Frank's Trailer Works · 05-24-2013, 04:02 AM

I am glad to see you have a blog going too...

lonewolf1977 · 05-27-2013, 07:25 PM

Well, this week the stove was removed...the tanks...the walls between the living space and the bathroom, and the entire bathroom fixtures. All gone. The only thing still attached are three overhead cabinets. We had a friend volunteer and his help was soooo on-time. I know I couldn't have helped with that type of heavy lifting.
The one thing we did learn, was that two men that are hefty in stature can NOT stand in the bathroom at the same time. Yikes. That was scary!
Oh...and check out these fuses!