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Forum: Vintage Kin 09-27-2017, 01:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,716
Posted By Toddzilla
1956 El Rey 20' ...

1956 El Rey 20'

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1956-EL-REY-/161492338987

This seems like a good starting point.
Forum: Roof 09-06-2017, 01:19 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 18,539
Posted By Toddzilla
A cheap and easy way to use a ladder on a trailer...

A cheap and easy way to use a ladder on a trailer is canoe pads. They work on step and extension ladders, stay where you put them and are infinitely adjustable.
You can find them for $10/pair.
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 08-25-2017, 02:45 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 16,811
Posted By Toddzilla
Hi Xipper, I have recently moved from a Jeep...

Hi Xipper,

I have recently moved from a Jeep with a aftermarket time based controller to a 2017 Ram 1500 with it built in to the truck.

My Jeep with the aftermarket controller would smoke my...
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 08-22-2017, 01:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,521
Posted By Toddzilla
Also, If your trailer is like mine, almost all...

Also,
If your trailer is like mine, almost all of the rivets that hold the interior panels in are pop rivets, with the exception of where the panel(s) meet the door frame.

Here the rivets need...
Forum: Community Polls 07-21-2017, 02:08 PM
Replies: 249
Views: 133,237
Posted By Toddzilla
The Dog House.

The Dog House.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-23-2017, 08:10 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 13,968
Posted By Toddzilla
Well one of the greatest parts of a Jeep was the...

Well one of the greatest parts of a Jeep was the cast iron straight six. Since 2006 the Cummings is the last remaining cast I6 available in a pickup.
My last two vehicles were Jeeps with I6s, but...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-20-2017, 01:05 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 13,968
Posted By Toddzilla
Here is my ideas on this, much studied, dilemma. ...

Here is my ideas on this, much studied, dilemma.

After month's and month's of studying I figured I was going to get a diesel, but I finally realized there are just too many post-combustion systems...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 05-22-2017, 02:25 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,428
Posted By Toddzilla
Hi, We pull our (pre-Bambi) 1958 18' Pacer...

Hi,

We pull our (pre-Bambi) 1958 18' Pacer with a Ram 1500 Rebel, no WD hitch, but the truck has four corner auto leveling air suspension and built in sway control.

The air suspension is...
Forum: On The Road... 05-09-2017, 01:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,161
Posted By Toddzilla
A quick pic from our recent weekend to the...

A quick pic from our recent weekend to the Deschutes River near Maupin, OR.
Oh Yeah, Our new TV too.
Forum: On The Road... 10-13-2016, 02:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,723
Posted By Toddzilla
For state parks just as close to Portland as...

For state parks just as close to Portland as Champoeg but more in the hills.
Stub Stewart near Vernonia in the coast range.
Milo McIver outside Estacada on the Clackamas river. Beautiful.
Forum: Insurance & Claims 10-04-2016, 06:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,934
Posted By Toddzilla
My wife and I just had an appraisal done on our...

My wife and I just had an appraisal done on our '58 Pacer. The appraiser needed to do a through inspection with photos and a cost replacement analysis, basically saying it was virtually irreplaceable...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-28-2016, 12:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,583
Posted By Toddzilla
This wasn't near Roswell, NM was it? ...

This wasn't near Roswell, NM was it?

:lol::lol::lol:
Forum: Other Clubs 09-14-2016, 10:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,943
Posted By Toddzilla
Just remember, when you hear banjo music, it...

Just remember, when you hear banjo music, it means...

....Paddle faster!
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 09-09-2016, 05:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,535
Posted By Toddzilla
Depends on the year of AS (coated vs not) and how...

Depends on the year of AS (coated vs not) and how heavy the corrosion is.

Our Pacer spent 57 years in Wisconsin. We bought it from the original owner in 2013, the front was pointed toward the road...
Forum: Vintage Kin 09-01-2016, 01:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,504
Posted By Toddzilla
Welcome. Nice looking trailer. As for the...

Welcome. Nice looking trailer.

As for the brakes, they are quite easy to replace. you can get "loaded back plates" for about 50 bucks ea. I'm not sure about your drums though. They may need to be...
Forum: On The Road... 08-27-2016, 06:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,161
Posted By Toddzilla
Our first boo docking expedition. Only 60 miles...

Our first boo docking expedition. Only 60 miles from home.
Wy'east or Mt. Hood to us white folks.
...
Forum: On The Road... 08-27-2016, 08:11 AM
Replies: 2,888
Views: 707,150
Posted By Toddzilla
A pretty spectacular view this morning of Mount...

A pretty spectacular view this morning of Mount Hood.270101
Forum: On The Road... 08-21-2016, 06:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,161
Posted By Toddzilla
Back home safe and sound.269711

Back home safe and sound.269711
Forum: On The Road... 08-21-2016, 04:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,161
Posted By Toddzilla
We met a 1953 13 panel who was very nice. ...

We met a 1953 13 panel who was very nice.
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Forum: On The Road... 08-19-2016, 04:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,161
Posted By Toddzilla
Here's my new home for the weekend I hope I meet...

Here's my new home for the weekend I hope I meet a lot of new friends.
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Forum: On The Road... 08-19-2016, 11:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,161
Posted By Toddzilla
On our way.269461

On our way.269461
Forum: On The Road... 08-19-2016, 10:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,161
Posted By Toddzilla
Her make up case is ready.269454

Her make up case is ready.269454
Forum: On The Road... 08-19-2016, 10:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,161
Posted By Toddzilla
Aww! Her first drink. 269451

Aww! Her first drink.
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Forum: On The Road... 08-19-2016, 10:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,161
Posted By Toddzilla
The TJ pulls it quite well and it's coming up on...

The TJ pulls it quite well and it's coming up on 180 K.
We're just waiting for the diesel to come out and then will have a true torque monster.
Forum: On The Road... 08-19-2016, 07:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,161
Posted By Toddzilla
The Second Coming

It's been almost 3 years, a shell off restoration, a 2000 mile move across the country and a whole lot of labor this spring and summer.

Welcome to this world "The Doghouse". Today is the day we...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 08-15-2016, 10:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 14,308
Posted By Toddzilla
I created a hook above the front window and we...

I created a hook above the front window and we put a sock over it.
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 08-15-2016, 06:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 14,308
Posted By Toddzilla
Glass drill bit in a drill press and squirt it...

Glass drill bit in a drill press and squirt it with water.
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 08-15-2016, 12:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 14,308
Posted By Toddzilla
We are just finishing the build out of our 1958...

We are just finishing the build out of our 1958 Pacer.
We head to our first Rally this coming weekend......soooooo excited.

Leather seat cushions to follow.
1/2" & 3/8" Baltic Birch Ply for full...
Forum: 1958 Pacer 08-07-2016, 08:20 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 19,651
Posted By Toddzilla
We have less than two weeks before our first...

We have less than two weeks before our first rally and The Dog House's Second coming. 268517268519
Forum: 1958 Pacer 08-07-2016, 08:01 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 19,651
Posted By Toddzilla
And Hank the Tank certainly likes the alpaca rug....

And Hank the Tank certainly likes the alpaca rug. 268516
Forum: 1958 Pacer 08-07-2016, 08:00 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 19,651
Posted By Toddzilla
After a long day of work and polishing on the...

After a long day of work and polishing on the doghouse we decided to have dinner in it for the first time.
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Forum: Stella's Kitchen 08-02-2016, 06:35 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 15,151
Posted By Toddzilla
In Wisconsin: hands down, The Sour Cream...

In Wisconsin: hands down, The Sour Cream Raspberry pie at any of the Norske Nook's around the state.

Great! Now you got me drooling, and I moved 2000 miles away from that "crack on a plate".
Forum: 1958 Pacer 07-30-2016, 08:18 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 19,651
Posted By Toddzilla
Well, thank you. The problem is, almost the...

Well, thank you.
The problem is, almost the whole thing would have to be bleeped out.😂😂😂
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 07-28-2016, 03:02 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 12,338
Posted By Toddzilla
Well, My wife wanted an old Airstream and we...

Well, My wife wanted an old Airstream and we "needed" a project.
That project is 2 and a half years old now.
We are the only the second owners.
It has been a great journey and we are soon to reap...
Forum: Member Introductions 07-26-2016, 10:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,979
Posted By Toddzilla
Welcome Azorca! My Wife and I started a...

Welcome Azorca!

My Wife and I started a complete overhaul on a 1958 Pacer 2.5 years ago in Wisconsin.
2 years ago we pulled the freshly assembled carcass 2000 miles across country to live just...
Forum: 1958 Pacer 07-25-2016, 07:18 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 19,651
Posted By Toddzilla
We decided to go with a nice table finish. This...

We decided to go with a nice table finish. This is Lacewood veneer.267684267685
Forum: 1958 Pacer 07-24-2016, 07:48 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 19,651
Posted By Toddzilla
Luckily Betty , my wife, works at Pendleton. She...

Luckily Betty , my wife, works at Pendleton. She started the curtains this weekend.
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Forum: 1958 Pacer 07-04-2016, 08:33 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 19,651
Posted By Toddzilla
We spent at least 36 hours of Fourth of July...

We spent at least 36 hours of Fourth of July weekend working on the doghouse. We are covered in sawdust from all the cabinetry.
We're getting much closer to the end of the inside.
We have a month...
Forum: 1958 Pacer 06-12-2016, 04:48 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 19,651
Posted By Toddzilla
Houston we have ignition. 264366 Betty...

Houston we have ignition.
264366

Betty always wanted one of these as a light in the AS. 264367

With a little help from my motorcycle battery and jumper cables.264368
Forum: 1958 Pacer 06-11-2016, 01:56 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 19,651
Posted By Toddzilla
Three hours of Betty's handiwork. Probably...

Three hours of Betty's handiwork.
Probably going to take us 40 to 60 hours to do the initial cut on this to get through the corrosion.

Betty says she has noodles for arms.264245


Giant...
Forum: 1958 Pacer 06-11-2016, 11:43 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 19,651
Posted By Toddzilla
We decided on baltic Birch plywood...

We decided on baltic Birch plywood throughout.264243


Giant thumbs on a tiny keypad.
Forum: 1958 Pacer 06-11-2016, 11:02 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 19,651
Posted By Toddzilla
Betty creating a masterpiece. 264238 264239 ...

Betty creating a masterpiece.
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Giant thumbs on a tiny keypad.
Forum: 1958 Pacer 06-11-2016, 10:02 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 19,651
Posted By Toddzilla
Plugging away at the cabinetry and electrical. ...

Plugging away at the cabinetry and electrical.

Here is the switch panel just inside the door.
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With easy access to the fuse box inside.
264235

And the charger, switch & auto reset...
Forum: 1958 Pacer 05-16-2016, 07:53 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 19,651
Posted By Toddzilla
Started doing some more electrical this weekend...

Started doing some more electrical this weekend in between cabinetry.
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My aluminum polishing mamma.
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Various helpers.
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Forum: 1958 Pacer 05-11-2016, 12:44 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 19,651
Posted By Toddzilla
We've been slowly chugging away this spring. A...

We've been slowly chugging away this spring. A box of goodies came from VTS yesterday. Electrical starts this weekend.
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Giant thumbs on a tiny keypad.
Forum: 1958 Pacer 04-03-2016, 03:12 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 19,651
Posted By Toddzilla
259949 I started working on the bedframe last...

259949
I started working on the bedframe last year and got about a third of it done, and between last weekend and this weekend I just finished the bedframe and have placed the end panels for the...
Forum: 1958 Pacer 03-09-2016, 03:56 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 19,651
Posted By Toddzilla
It's been a year and a half since my last update....

It's been a year and a half since my last update. With moving, living in a new city and new house there hasn't been any time for The Dog House. Until now.
Betty signed us up for a few local AS...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 02-22-2016, 01:56 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 816
Posted By Toddzilla
Vintage Dometic refrigerator (1958)

Title:
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

I pulled this little fridge from my 1958 Pacer and I won’t be using it.
I doubt it has many hours on it.
There is a small crack...
Forum: On The Road... 09-28-2014, 07:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 842
Posted By Toddzilla
Well, after last winter why do you think my wife...

Well, after last winter why do you think my wife has been out there all summer.:brows:

And they are known as a "flock of beagles":lol:...
Forum: General Repair Forum 09-28-2014, 06:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,163
Posted By Toddzilla
Yep. Like the 2 above. Do the one you want. We...

Yep. Like the 2 above. Do the one you want.
We bought a small one last fall. We don't plan on a bigger one, but the amount of work is staggering.

You will get your head stuck in this forum, and...
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