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Dan Clayton · 06-07-2010, 10:21 PM

Just a few pictures of the cabinet work going on in my 1956 AS.
Im starting on the 9th year, hoping to have it completed by the summer of 2011. A few thing still need to be done on the outside, but a lot of little things on the inside. Should have all the wood work cut and fitted in the next few weeks,then it all gets tore out sanded and finish coat before it goes back it for the last time. Man I can't wait to get to that point! Just finished, more or less, the kitchen face framing, and dinette framing. Will send those pictures in a few days.

Homewrecker · 06-07-2010, 10:25 PM

That is neat!
You're gonna end up with a real nice travel trailer.

ddstech · 06-07-2010, 11:29 PM

I'm jealous. I just finished mine, and now wish I had taken the inside walls off. I was afraid, now I am going over in my head how hard it would be to take it all out again.

Rawfoodgirl3 · 06-08-2010, 08:10 AM

Very nice!

Minnie's Mate · 06-08-2010, 10:21 AM

That will be nice and cozy when you finish. I must say, though, I would have lost interest long before 10 years worth of work. I just don't have the staying power with a project for that long. Great to see that you are creating such a beautiful piece of art. Can't wait 'till next year to see the finished project.

**Kevin245** · 06-08-2010, 10:33 AM

Beautiful veneer work. Love the warm tones.

Kevin

flyfshr · 06-08-2010, 10:52 AM

Stunning!! That is one gorgeous trailer. Keep at it and keep us up to date with progress photos.

Brad
FF

Jezibels · 06-08-2010, 10:54 AM

I 2nd Kevin's comment, Love the warm tones, really sets an ambiance!

Dan Clayton · 06-09-2010, 09:24 PM

Nine Years has gone by fast in some respects. Before I started this one I had restored a 1963 A.S. it was a 90 percent restore, no outside sheet metal work and the frame was just fixed were needed. You can see a few pictures of that trailer by searching under Dan Clayton . That 1963 took me 6 years and over 2500 hours. Would have taken me longer, but changed jobs and took a year off between them and did nothing but work on the trailer for 4 to 5 hours a day. This trailer little different. Two younger kids, lots of their activities, and a heck of alot more golf!

Dan Clayton · 06-09-2010, 09:31 PM

Here are a few more pictures that I took tonight. It's all starting to come together

Blue Pearl · 06-10-2010, 12:32 AM

Beautiful work, remember kids grow up fast so taking a little longer to finish the trailer is OK, since we live in Oregon hope to see it in person someday.

cruiser54 · 06-10-2010, 05:56 AM

Was the wood in the dome from the outset? The rear roof is like with my Cruiser 54, in the middle a dragged metal practice he to the window?
Great work, compliment!
Werner

1956Safari · 06-10-2010, 06:15 AM

Dan, What model fridge is that you are using? Your work looks great. Congrats.

Minno · 06-10-2010, 06:34 AM

Dan, I agree, your work looks fantastic! You did all the wood on the walls and ceiling too, right? I love the end caps - did you do both of those as well? What wood did you use?

Chris

Dan Clayton · 06-10-2010, 06:59 PM

Here is some answers to everyones questions. I installed all of the wood over the metal walls. The wood is Birch, 1/8 inch with 5 coats of exterior water base clear which was sprayed on. The clear coat is made by General. The trim pieces that cover the seems was easy to put on except for the two rear pieces that have a dual compond curve. Those two pieces required steaming to get them to bend without breaking. Once they cooled they kept there shape. The fridge is a Dometic # RM2351. Little smaller then I would like to have put in, but I wanted to keep it under the counter, rather then put in on the other side which is were the closets are located. Plus I have a surround sound system, and a wet jacket hanging area with a drain pan going into that area, remember I live in Oregon!
The last A.S I did was orginal design lay out, just refind. This time I layed out this trailer the way I really wanted it. It has some of the look of old with a mix of new and safety.

cruiser54 · 06-10-2010, 07:11 PM

Thank you for the explanation of your work!
Impressive...
Greetings from Switzerland
Werner

Minno · 06-11-2010, 11:03 AM

1/8 inch Birch? Is that 1/8" Birch plywood or a Birch veneer? Can I ask where you got it? It looks gorgeous!

Chris

Dan Clayton · 06-11-2010, 05:41 PM

It's Birch plywood. Its made of about four layers of a cheaper white wood with a veneer covering. You should be able to get it at any large fine wood seller or mill. We happen to have many right here in my area.