First day of demolition!

[RocketCramer]

We are renovating my 1968 Silver Streak, Continental Rocket. First day of demolition. Fridge and one bed out. Revealing a lovely gold flecked disco linoleum. We will see home much we get done next weekend!

[Thalweg]

Thanks for posting, please keep it up. It will be interesting to watch a resto on a Silver Streak.

[AnnArborBob]

Have fun! We helped to demo a friend's early 1970's Sovereign this past Labor Day weekend and had a great time. Make sure you use your masks and be prepared for the foulest "eau de mouse piss" you will even encounter once you start to take out the inside walls and then the belly pan. We also learned a lot about how these things are put together, some good and some not so good!

[RocketCramer]

2nd weekend, before the weather turns too cold again! I don't know why it keeps posting my pictures sideways.

[AnnArborBob]

Originally Posted by RocketCramer

2nd weekend, before the weather turns too cold again! I don't know why it keeps posting my pictures sideways.

Apparently Apple devices (iPhones, iPads) are prone to the sideways orientation. I find that if I check the orientation in Preview before uploading that I have abetter chance of getting it right.

[SuzyHomemakr]

Don't forget that you can take the trailer out on trips before you get finished! You Montana types have that white stuff on the ground that I've heard about, but if it clears up, get that camping gear out and go! It doesn't need to get done before having fun! Taking trips as I am working on my project has really helped me to edit my designs, dream of future mods, and work out colors and materials.

A tip: pack extra refreshments, these design meetings can deplete supplies rather quickly, I've found!

[RocketCramer]

Good idea! But I'll have to wait for heat and water!

[RocketCramer]

Kitchen out! Before and after.

[oltlover]

That looks like the same frig I have. Is it a dometic and are you keeping it? My inside door panel is rotted and in very bad shape. Would you be will to see me the doors? That is if your not keeping it.

[RocketCramer]

oltlover I am NOT keeping the refrigerator. Do you need the fridge door and the freezer door?

[oltlover]

Yes I do, due to the fact that they are rotted and busted. My doors measure 12x24 on the freezer and 24x42 on the frig door. Can you measure yours to see if they match? If so will you sell them and how much? I might pay an arm and a leg for shipping but I can't find just the door anywhere.

[RocketCramer]

I will measure this weekend. The project is not on my property. I will sell them to you for whatever you think is fair plus shipping.

[oltlover]

Ok thank you. I've got my fingers crossed that they're the same size. I'll wait to hear back from you.

[RocketCramer]

Originally Posted by oltlover

Ok thank you. I've got my fingers crossed that they're the same size. I'll wait to hear back from you.

Freezer door is 2'w x 1' h
Fridge door is 2' w x 3'6"h
It's a Domestic. Freeze door is silver. Fridge door is beige.

[Isuzusweet]

Goodluck with the renovation

Just one small tip...keep everything!!!! and I do mean everything, until you're completely done. I replaced my plumbing this summer with Pex A Wirsbo system of expanding pipe. The friend that helped me clean up threw out all the old piping, including the compression fittings for the stock sink faucet, which then cost me $5.00 each to replace.

We also decided to revinyl all the original gables inside, as replacing them with anything else was going to add weight and complexity.

Cheers
Tony

[RocketCramer]

Thanks Tony!

[RocketCramer]

Bathroom vanity & sink out!

[RocketCramer]

After a long winter delay we are back on track! The furnace is finally out and so is the water tank! So excited to see movement on this again!

[RocketCramer]

Walls coming down!

[RocketCramer]

Everything coming out