1967 Project, THE Big Fix!

[islandtrader]

Originally Posted by dbj216

You are a very good cabinet maker.

When you come down to Fla. I have some extra wood you can work on.In case You do not want to lose your touch while on Vacation .

[Joyflea]

Haven’t been on in a while . Was corresponding with some folks by email on here and got hacked . The people who fixed my iPad narrowed it down but wouldn’t say for sure . So end of that . No I don’t want to sell any of my left over parts .
I’ve been slowly working on the stream . Building the window surrounds right now . All the stained hard wood is done . Got my dinette cushions done from a place out of Ga. They are gray . Wife’s happy with them . All that matters. Working on undercarriage right now and will be done by end of month .

Been doing a lot ,A Lot , of Al. work . Got a bunch of new dies including a 5” louver die . Built myself a hood for my hot rod .

Stay safe ., Blue

[steinVT]

Welcome back. As always your work is outstanding. I especially love the wall behind the stove. I just might have to get some more dies and give that a try.

Are you setting up your hot rod to pull the Overlander? That would be sweet and a great hit at a TCT rally. - Mark

[Joyflea]

No , I’m doing a 59 Chevy 2 door wagon for a TV . It is for my wife , have the frame done with a ls3 Motor .

[islandtrader]

2 door wagons are so cool...

[Hittenstiehl]

Yeah to wagons, they have quite the following.

#wagonlife Versus #vanlife

[steinVT]

Wow, even cooler. That is a serious rear suspension, I don't think that came like that from the factory. And the frame is gorgeous. Did you build the it just for this purpose? Were do you find the time? - Mark

[Atomic_13]

Really nice progress and work!

[Joyflea]

Originally Posted by steinVT

Wow, even cooler. That is a serious rear suspension, I don't think that came like that from the factory. And the frame is gorgeous. Did you build the it just for this purpose? Were do you find the time? - Mark

Yep , the x frames that came with58/64 GM cars were crap . Doesn’t show in photos but has built in 2” receiver . Had lots of help . Should tow real good and be a great TV with the LS3 . Been a project for my wife for last 4 years . Can you say ADD , I’ve got it .

[dbj216]

Hello again and great to hear from you. Rats, getting hacked is no fun. Same with identity thief. Too many scumbags out there.

The light at the end of the tunnel is getting much brighter with your Overlander. I too marvel at the metal-smithing on the walls of your trailer, and other places too.

Your "hot rod" projects are fun to see too. I'll bet there were Overlanders pulled with 59 Chevy wagons back in the day. I bet they had maybe 200 hp. I bet they struggled up hills and down. Things are better now, but your rebuild wagon will do the job very nicely.

David

[Joyflea]

Originally Posted by dbj216

Hello again and great to hear from you. Rats, getting hacked is no fun. Same with identity thief. Too many scumbags out there.

The light at the end of the tunnel is getting much brighter with your Overlander. I too marvel at the metal-smithing on the walls of your trailer, and other places too.

Your "hot rod" projects are fun to see too. I'll bet there were Overlanders pulled with 59 Chevy wagons back in the day. I bet they had maybe 200 hp. I bet they struggled up hills and down. Things are better now, but your rebuild wagon will do the job very nicely.

David

Thanks for the complements . Yes 430 hp and four wheel disk brakes will help . Blue

[Joyflea]

Still working on the stream . Not much to show . Ran all new propane lines , pressure checked , and all appliances tested . All Creasy water lines tested . Cushions in . Need to do one Aluminum panel and inside will be done . Since we can’t go anywhere, I am taking a break .

My wife is a ER nurse and has been very busy . Even in the secluded area we live in the Covid is bad . She has been working a lot of 7 day ,12 hours shifts with only two days off . Then right back . She sees a lot of positive cases and deaths. Can’t get the ones that need vents transferred to big hospitals. But this will pass .
Today it’s cold and the wind is blowing like a banshee.
Everybody stay safe and I will check back in the future .

[ALUMINUMINUM]

Thanks for the update, miss seeing all that shrinking and stretching and rolling and planishing.

A few weeks back, laying under my 1968 K10 Suburban project, I got to wondering how your wife's '59 Brookwood tow car was coming?? It's so cool and much more sophisticated than my tow vehicle build.

I'm pretty familiar with Nurse schedules. Last year, Ami retired from University of Michigan Emergency Observation. Eights turn into twelves and sixteens too often. It's hard to imagine the stress that Covid adds to these warriors. RNs are tough.

Hang in there...

[wcronin4]

Blue

I love old two door wagons. I built one in the late nineties that I wish I still had.

Your 59 looks awesome.

Your are a true craftsman!

Bill

[Minno]

Stay safe! I'm a retired RN: my career was long term care (nursing home) and short term rehab. So glad I retired 2 years ago, but still having a few guilt feelings about it knowing what my former coworkers are now going through. Still, my husband and I (especially him this year) have too many risk factors for me to seriously contemplate going back to work. It's been a bad year for us even without Covid!
Joyflea, it's the year to do stuff at home. This too shall pass. One more year and hubby will be retired, and we can winter travel to visit Texas!


Kay

[ljet06]

i was wondering if you could possibly do some louver work for my 61’ airstream??? im in georgetown tx. coming thru alpine next tuesday.

[Joyflea]

Originally Posted by ljet06

i was wondering if you could possibly do some louver work for my 61’ airstream??? im in georgetown tx. coming thru alpine next tuesday.

Will be out of town Tuesday and Wednesday. Will you be coming back thru and what do you need ?

[dbj216]

Greetings Joyflea: Great to hear from you. I was covid worried about you. Your wife is a hero for sure. I pray she doesn't get infected.

David

[ljet06]

Originally Posted by Joyflea

Will be out of town Tuesday and Wednesday. Will you be coming back thru and what do you need ?

nothing major, i have a 61 safari, 64 tradewind, and a 77 international. just want to redo a couple of doors.

[Joyflea]

Been a while . Life happens . Have done quite a bit on the Airstream. Only have a few things to do on the inside ,curtains (window and shower ) , shelves in the closet . Need to polish the outside and go camping . Did some more beadrolling on the entrance and front on refrigerator and around the dining area .