Thanks Mike. Wasn't sure if there was going to be much of a difference using the old light fixtures. I do like the new fixtures. Boy now those will get your attention.
2001 GMC Sierra 2500HD 8.1/Allison 4x4
1964 Ander-ett 16' TT Please check out my profile... "The camera always adds 10 lbs. So the trailer's not over weight."
Well, the last few days I've started working on the inside of mine. My father-in-law and myself installed the Birch wood door skins and started trimming. The trim is just tacked in place now. We used 1/4" x 1-1/2" foam board for trim. It makes the bends nice. I just hope it covers the same color as the Birch. It will get finished up tomorrow. Then I'll cover it with Minwax semi gloss clear polyurethane. Soon we will start to build the dinette. Hope to get this finished this long holiday weekend coming up. But tonight I've want to go with my wife to the VFW Hall, BlueGrass/Country night.
Gotta go Mich60
WOW!!! What a great job, can't wait til your finished
What's your address, I'll bring mine over and leave it a spell.
On edit, Vintage Trailer Supply e-mailed me yesterday and said my propane lamp globe is on its way, I think this will be a good weekend to get that lamp installed.
TV: Mint 1972 Ford F-250 XLT
TT: 1969 19' Excel; entertains 6, feeds 4, sleeps 2 You don't shoot to kill, you shoot to stay alive.
I don't carry because I have to, I carry because I get to. I like new things-
- when they're 40 years old! My pictures
Completely reframed front driver's side corner, recaulked, etc.
Repaired kitchen cabinet (temporary fix)
Replaced entire ceiling in the rear 1/2 of trailer
Repaired a large section of flooring that "became soft"
Completely gutted bathroom, painted ugly yellow fiberglass tub surround, replaced toilet, installed waterproof wall material
Replaced bathroom vent with new vent & fan and Maxxair cover; Installed new Dometic A/C
Replaced Atwood water heater
Replaced stove
New kitchen faucet
All new tail lights, marker lights
Replaced kitchen counter and table
New blinds
New material on cushions
Painted entire inside and out of trailer (no more 70's paneling)
New Carefree awning
New tires
Patched and sealed roof
Cut new 14x14 vent and installed Maxxfan
New carpet
Replumbed with pex pipe
All new light fixtures
Installed microwave in kitchen cabinet{*}Installed car CD Player
Installed 13" TV in cabinet
Installed DVD below TV
This weekend, and into labor day, my newest project will be fixing the kitchen wall right. When I initially repaired it, I sured things up (at least I thought I had), to no avail. So, last week, I ripped the whole cabinet down (which, sadly, I pulled down with my bare hands and very little effort) and found that the entire kitchen wall was rotten from the counter up. So, out with the old wall, in with the new. I've reframed, reinsulated, installed new luan, and built a new cabinet. The goal is to have it painted and finished by bedtime Monday.
It's all been so much fun. Great hobby for me. This poor trailer was in sad shape when I got her, but now she's pretty decent. Every time I do something new, I tell my wife, "See, you should have let me bought a new trailer," then I think, "Well, that would have been no fun."
Its all a labor of love. Check out my pics in signature.
1976 Vega Wheelcamper *In the continual process of restoration*
2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo (4.7L v8, 2wd, Factory Tow Package)
"Camping is a way to forget what you're leaving at home...until you have to go back " !!\\--Pictures Here--//!!
dandagreer Sounds like you've been having a lot of fun.
I got real serious today and installed this solar-powered light so we can see our steps when we return late. Home Depot, 4 for $9.00
It puts out just enough light to light up the steps, there was no wiring involved, and the "Light Police" won't complain if we ever stay in a campground.
I also got started on installing our propane lamp.
This sort of applies. I just installed a 50 amp service outlet at my home this evening. Now I don't have to worry about the 15 amp breaker tripping(It is hooked up to a GFI and trips easily sometimes) and causing my heater to stop working. This could be a problem if it is really cold out.
Dave
Everett, WA
2000 Itasca Suncruiser 35U, F53 Triton V-10
Firestone air bags with Quad control air gauge
Pressure Pro
Banks Exhaust
We did a complete rehab this spring on a 1993 30 ft. Starcraft TT. Tore out old carpet, kitchen cabinets, jack knife sofa, Dometic frig, water heater, all interior fabric covering, all the lighting, and most plumbing and fixtures. The only original items left in the rig are the stove and bathtub. Could not find the stove I was looking for and the tub looked like more project than I cared to tackle. The previous owner had already replaced the AC unit, at least I had a cool working environment. My brother makes furniture as a hobby, he made the new kitchen cabinets, beautiful red oak. We bought a roll of very heavy fabric at a flea market and removed, recovered, and replaced all the valances and cushions. Bought a nice second hand jack knife sofa. Bought a new Dometic frig, went from 6 cu.ft to 8 cu.ft., while making new cabinets seemed like a no brainer. Installed a self-adhesive "hardwood" looking vinyl flooring from Lowe's while all the cabinets and furniture was out, looks great.
When the inside was complete I spent several weekends resealing all the lights, windows, doors and corners. Changed the axles from 4" drop axles to straight axles for better ground clearance, installed an electric tongue jack, new rubber gas hoses, new battery, new wheels and tires.
Our trailer is really a park model, not a "family" type model. We are our most comfortable when it is just the two of us having fun.
Looks good Rubi, that's the same way the factory did mine. The gas line runs inside the cupboard. I've desided to keep mine also. They will go back up after I'm finished the inside.
WOW!!! What a great job, can't wait til your finished
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