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Post by SeanHalpin on Mar 11, 2014 8:20:42 GMT -5
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txoil
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Post by txoil on Mar 15, 2014 20:41:45 GMT -5
Are you going to return it to original condition? Make a theme trailer out of it? Wild custom? looks like you have an adventure ahead of you!
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Post by SeanHalpin on Mar 15, 2014 21:03:42 GMT -5
I'm just going to keep it simple. Redo the wooden framing, reskin it, repaint it and then redo the interior. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I need to find cheap aluminum siding.
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Post by txoil on Mar 15, 2014 22:00:23 GMT -5
Well, anymore 'cheap' and 'aluminum siding' aren't found in the same sentence, but you might find a local sheet metal shop that can replicate your siding for less than one of the major vendors. If you have your own tools and are moderately skilled with carpentry, you can do wonders with a vintage trailer. They were built very simply and with rather flimsy materials, so replacing is not as grueling as it might have been. Remember that these trailers were built from the inside out, so you REALLY SHOULD work from the outside in as you progress. Pull the skins (store them under the trailer so they won't be damaged (more), assess your framing, skirt boards and flooring, and if you are replacing interior paneling, do it at this time also. It looks like your Shasta has ash paneling and some type of wall veneer covering the cabinets. Ash panels have been hard to find lately due to infestation by some type of parasite, and mills will not ship ash to prevent the spread of this parasite. I seriously recommend upgrading your electric system to a 30 amp load center and at least 15 amp receptacles to handle whatever you take along camping toaster, microwave, coffeemaker etc.
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Post by SeanHalpin on Mar 29, 2014 19:10:29 GMT -5
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