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Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-15-2020, 03:02 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,245
Posted By Lance M
Yeah, you're right about that! I'll only keep...

Yeah, you're right about that! I'll only keep things in it I can replace.

I should probably get some new shocks and Centramatic balancers, eh?:lol:
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-15-2020, 11:53 AM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,245
Posted By Lance M
Finally finished the rear end

So after a trip up north to visit my parents where I lost the bumper trunk, it was time to finally fit a permanent trunk in Abby. If you look back to 2011, I put the old raggedy bumper trunk back in...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-18-2016, 09:01 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,245
Posted By Lance M
Welding

Kelvin,
The Marmo was used in the front to mimic the finish of the rear half of the trailer. It was never a consideration to cover the rear half.

It can be done. If properly installed, you...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 04-21-2014, 07:04 AM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,245
Posted By Lance M
Crossing your fingers has never worked for me. ...

Crossing your fingers has never worked for me. Hopefully you have better "luck" with that than I have. The only way to know if the frame is sound is to remove the belly pan, all the nasty...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 02-27-2013, 09:45 AM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,245
Posted By Lance M
Tony, Yes, they are roto-molded poly. I took...

Tony,
Yes, they are roto-molded poly.
I took the stabilizers off and use two small aluminum screw jacks on the rear.
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-23-2012, 07:03 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,245
Posted By Lance M
There wasn't much left of it to tell really. ...

There wasn't much left of it to tell really.
It looked like this-

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Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-23-2012, 04:40 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,245
Posted By Lance M
Bumper Trunk

Hi Chuck,
I left a gap between the rear of the trailer shell and a stainless steel angle that I attached to the main frame rails. I then riveted the trunk lid hinge to this angle. Here is a pic....
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 07-10-2012, 07:49 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,245
Posted By Lance M
Thanks Bruce! We had an awesome trip. ...

Thanks Bruce!
We had an awesome trip.


Thanks! Always nice to turn the corner towards completion.
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 07-10-2012, 07:46 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,245
Posted By Lance M
Jason, Sorry for the delay. Still trying to...

Jason,

Sorry for the delay. Still trying to get caught up after being on the road for two weeks. I'll have to take a second look at the sliding door tomorrow. I do remember that I put the twin...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 07-10-2012, 07:41 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,245
Posted By Lance M
Transition

Thanks Perry.

The Marmoleum stops at the middle of the trailer between the galley and the bedroom area. Here is a pic of the transition.

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Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 06-23-2012, 09:38 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,245
Posted By Lance M
We are making a loop around the four corners...

We are making a loop around the four corners states. No real plan other than to hit those four states.
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 06-23-2012, 09:37 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,245
Posted By Lance M
Thanks y'all. I appreciate your comments. We...

Thanks y'all. I appreciate your comments.
We are out on the road now. Been driving for two days (14 hours) and we are still in Texas. Hopefully tomorrow we will be camping at 10,000 feet.
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 06-21-2012, 07:58 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,245
Posted By Lance M
Done with the floor and ready to go camping!

Everything is all back together and we're loading up! Here are some pictures taken with a real camera.
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It is a good feeling to be done with...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 06-20-2012, 09:47 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,245
Posted By Lance M
Thanks

Thanks Paul. I guess you are eager for the weekend! We won't be rolling out until Friday. I'll let you take a nap Friday evening after some good chow, a pie, and some bourbon (for you) ;)
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 06-20-2012, 07:06 AM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,245
Posted By Lance M
Call Jim

Frank,
I don't know why this didn't occur to me last night. :sleep: When you need some Marmo, call Jim at Eco-Wise (https://www.ecowise.com/) 512-326-4474. He can order whatever you want and drop...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 06-19-2012, 08:12 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,245
Posted By Lance M
Agreements

I think that is a bunch of bunk Frank. I can say that underlayment DOES NOT need to be installed IF you have a suitable substrate to bond the Marmo. The Marmo directions are very clear and easy to...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 06-18-2012, 05:05 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,245
Posted By Lance M
Thanks Tom. It doesn't take lottery winnings to...

Thanks Tom. It doesn't take lottery winnings to have a nice Marmo floor! Maybe a scratch ticket or two:brows:.
This is the second sheet Marmo installation and it is getting easier, but still...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 06-17-2012, 06:22 AM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,245
Posted By Lance M
Happy Father's Day and Thanks

Thanks. I appreciate your kind comments very much.

I also want to say Happy Father's Day to all the fathers out there. I especially want to say Happy Father's Day to my father. The man who...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 06-16-2012, 08:23 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,245
Posted By Lance M
Thanks Sandy, Perry and DA27. There isn't...

Thanks Sandy, Perry and DA27.
There isn't really too much left to finish. Just put in the lower curtain tracks, gaucho and credenza. I should have everything all done by tomorrow afternoon. Then...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 06-16-2012, 04:45 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,245
Posted By Lance M
Smile Abby gets Marmoleum

Today was the day for Abby to get her new Marmoleum installed. After cutting the sheet from the template, we rolled it up and placed the sheet through Abby's front window.
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Then we...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 06-13-2012, 07:16 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,245
Posted By Lance M
Tic Toc, Tic Toc...

I should have been done a week ago, but I'm not. We have been making progress. I say we because my oldest son, Scotty, has been helping me out. It is great to have a second pair of hands.
...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 06-13-2012, 11:52 AM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,245
Posted By Lance M
Fair to the eye="Fairing" also known as "leveling"

Thanks very much.

I don't know how deep or wide your gaps are, but if you mix the fairing compound and epoxy to a thick peanut butter consistency, it won't run or sag. All of your seams should...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 06-12-2012, 08:37 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,245
Posted By Lance M
Thanks! I'm not positive, but it seems to me...

Thanks!
I'm not positive, but it seems to me that Abby has been to Alaska and back three or four times! The old Air Force Colonel and his wife must have had some awesome travels in Abby. I wish...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 06-12-2012, 07:48 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,245
Posted By Lance M
For Chuck's polyiso pleasure

After I got the banana wraps and rub-rail trim on I sealed up the rivets from the inside. The only things left unsealed in the front U channel are the drain holes around the perimeter. Now for...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 06-12-2012, 06:38 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,245
Posted By Lance M
Out of Waynes (World)

Thanks for the tip, Frank. Unfortunately, I'm all out of Waynes here in Nolanville.:lol: I'm getting better with these hammers (https://www.eastwood.com/ew-7-piece-professional-hammer-set.html). I...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 06-12-2012, 06:15 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,245
Posted By Lance M
Ring-ring-ring-ring-Banana phone!

The banana wraps on Abby were very dented and beat up. It really used to bother me how ugly they were.
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After hours and hours of bumping, grinding, sanding the finished product turned...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 06-08-2012, 05:32 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,245
Posted By Lance M
Fairing

Working on floor fairing. Here are a few in-progress pics.
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Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 06-07-2012, 04:56 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,245
Posted By Lance M
Chuck-I don't believe it will be an issue. The...

Chuck-I don't believe it will be an issue. The whole rear half of the floor is all new MGP and it is completely coated with epoxy. I haven't noticed any issues in the year since it has been done. ...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 06-07-2012, 06:27 AM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,245
Posted By Lance M
I did not specifically attempt to have an...

I did not specifically attempt to have an airspace between the floor and the insulation, however there is a small 1/4"-3/8" gap just because of the outrigger and crossmember overhangs, e-bolts, sheet...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 06-06-2012, 08:18 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,245
Posted By Lance M
Thumbs up Thanks, Steve. Yes it is great to have help. ...

Thanks, Steve.
Yes it is great to have help. He wants to learn some mechanical skills and earn some money to buy a car. I think after the summer is over, he'll be able to say his summer was well...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 06-06-2012, 08:16 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,245
Posted By Lance M
See below Thanks! The insulation I...

See below


Thanks!

The insulation I am using is two layers of 1" Dow Super Tuff-R polyiso. I got the idea from Frank. Thanks Frank! Timeless also uses it. It is very labor intensive, but I...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 06-06-2012, 06:57 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,245
Posted By Lance M
Moving along in the right direction

Yes, Frank. I use the Trempro 626. The latest order I got has it in a gold tube that reads "Trempro/Vulkem". Good stuff. Thanks for the new love and AAA rating. I try to keep it on 13, like you....
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 05-30-2012, 10:40 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,245
Posted By Lance M
Fresh floor

Well, after I don't know how many years, Abby has a completely solid floor all the way around.
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I still have to do some filling and fairing. I used 3/4" marine grade plywood coated with two...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 05-30-2012, 05:09 AM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,245
Posted By Lance M
Rear end torture device

Hey Tx,
I saw the pics of that crazy contraption on your trailer. Looks painful, or painful to look at:)

There are a few Houstonites Houstoners-Houstonians here on the forums. A few have...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 05-28-2012, 07:56 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,245
Posted By Lance M
Weld screw removal

Hondasub,
Sorry that I missed replying to your question earlier.
My method for removing the original weld screws is in post #380. I use vise grip pliers on the square nut. Rock it back and forth...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 05-28-2012, 07:49 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,245
Posted By Lance M
The VAP

Thank you for the kind words. I am very happy and honored to have been a guest on the VAP. It was a lot of fun for sure! Hopefully I'll be a guest on a few more shows in the future. I have...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 05-28-2012, 07:30 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,245
Posted By Lance M
The critical connection point

Happy Memorial day to everyone. I did my weekend BBQ yesterday, so I spent the day at the shop working on Abby.
I applied the Eastwood rust converter on Saturday so today was 48 hours later. I...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 05-28-2012, 08:07 AM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,245
Posted By Lance M
Forstner bit

Hey Baux,
It is actually a forstner bit. I guess my auto correct thinks you can drill with a forester?! They are only about $15-$20. If you don't want to buy one, I can mail you one of mine to...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 05-26-2012, 09:21 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,245
Posted By Lance M
Refer clean up

I took the refer wall off yesterday just to get access to more of the sub floor and get it out of the way from having to cut the Marmo around it. No wonder my refer wasn't cooling too well when it...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 05-26-2012, 09:12 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,245
Posted By Lance M
Floor prep

My Mom and Dad came down to visit for a few days, so I haven't been getting much done on Abby. Yesterday I removed all of the the old pink insulation from under Abby. I hate that stuff.
Today I...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 05-24-2012, 06:04 AM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,245
Posted By Lance M
Lino sheet sub-floor prep

Frank,
Yes, this will be installed in Abby. I installed sheet Marmo in a 1966 Safari a few months ago. Before I did, I talked with Paul Mayeux and called Forbo Tech support about how to prep the...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 05-23-2012, 07:35 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,245
Posted By Lance M
Floor covering

Today we took a trip to Austin to select and order the Marmoleum sheet flooring. We chose African Desert...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 05-23-2012, 06:43 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,245
Posted By Lance M
Hello Richard and Della, There are a bunch of...

Hello Richard and Della,
There are a bunch of ways to skin this cat. I'm not sure anything is needed, but if you want to keep the squeaks and creaks to a minimum, I would put something.
Airstream...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 05-22-2012, 02:53 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,245
Posted By Lance M
Hey Mark, I do not use a hole saw to remove...

Hey Mark,
I do not use a hole saw to remove the bolts. I Have the belly pan removed from under the front half of the trailer. I grab the nut from above or below with vise grip pliers and rock it...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 05-21-2012, 08:00 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,245
Posted By Lance M
A morning's work

Well, after a few hours this morning I managed to get some work done.
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I even had a lucky spider watching me.
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Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 05-21-2012, 07:49 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,245
Posted By Lance M
Lucky to have done this a few times.

Yes the welder will get a workout over the next few days. I've been putting this off for a long time now. I finally have some time and space to get it done. It will help me get it done knowing I...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 05-20-2012, 10:14 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,245
Posted By Lance M
Yes,Chris. It is the main frame rail just forward...

Yes,Chris. It is the main frame rail just forward of the step out rigger. It is very near where the A frame is welded to the main frame rails.
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 05-20-2012, 09:37 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,245
Posted By Lance M
Well, I guess it's now or never.

I've been looking for the time to replace the rotten floor in the front of Abby. You can't make time, only use it, so I decided I better use the time I have before the big summer trip to finish the...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 05-20-2012, 09:25 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,245
Posted By Lance M
Leak test with the SealTech 430r

Soldiermedic (https://www.ifindrvleaks.net/) was very gracious to lend me his SealTech 430r for a while. I figured I'd see how many leaks Abby had. As you may, or may not know, water leaks are the...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 02-06-2012, 07:22 AM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,245
Posted By Lance M
Thanks Perry, Yes, She's all original. I even...

Thanks Perry,
Yes, She's all original. I even have the original laundry hamper. Sometime I'll be replacing the floor in the front half of the trailer, replace two of the front end cap panels,...
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