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Postby crumbruiser » Tue Oct 18, 2011 6:46 pm

Those hubcaps are a hit! 8)
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Postby james worley » Tue Oct 18, 2011 7:52 pm

Looking good Earl and Kerry.Glad your camping next to us at LCG so i can look at it a lot more.

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Postby Loader » Tue Oct 18, 2011 9:09 pm

Thanks for all the kind words all, I really appreciate it.

Thomas, Frank, it sure wasn't my original idea on the hub caps, but I do agree, they make a big difference over the standard trailer wheels. As I mentioned to Cliff, and recommended by many others, hubcap mikes is the place to go. Good prices and super fast shipment and he can accommodate many wheel sizes!

James, just remember the 10 foot rule applies! 8) BTW - what are you bringing this year? :thinking:

WhitneyK, I just used some long bolts with self locking nuts through the frame and elevator bolts through the side walls. They seem pretty solid to me.

Really looking forward to LCG this year, Kerry and I need the get away!

Again, thanks. For looking and your comments. :thumbsup:
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Postby james worley » Wed Oct 19, 2011 11:12 am

Hey Earl 10 foots to far,i cant still any ideas.We will be in our 12 foot cargo conversion wend. afternoon.

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Postby LDK » Wed Oct 19, 2011 8:05 pm

Hey Earl

I like those baby moons so much I think I'm gonna try to find some for the critter. From what I understand it'll be hard to make them work for 12" harbor freight wheels. I did find this link that somebody actually did it. You're in this link Earl and that was in 2006. :lol:
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Postby Loader » Wed Oct 19, 2011 8:55 pm

LDK wrote:Hey Earl

I like those baby moons so much I think I'm gonna try to find some for the critter. From what I understand it'll be hard to make them work for 12" harbor freight wheels. I did find this link that somebody actually did it. You're in this link Earl and that was in 2006. :lol:
http://tnttt.com/viewto ... sc&start=0


That was a while back. :lol: Never did get anything for the 12 inch wheels.
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Postby Loader » Wed Oct 19, 2011 8:55 pm

LDK wrote:Hey Earl

I like those baby moons so much I think I'm gonna try to find some for the critter. From what I understand it'll be hard to make them work for 12" harbor freight wheels. I did find this link that somebody actually did it. You're in this link Earl and that was in 2006. :lol:
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That was a while back. :lol: Never did get anything for the 12 inch wheels.
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Postby Loader » Fri Oct 21, 2011 4:54 pm

It hatched!!!!

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And what aircraft/USAF theme teardrop would be complete without a little nose art! Kerry did a great job painting it!

We saw this on the B-25 at the Lone Star Museum in Galveston a couple of years ago.

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Postby LDK » Fri Oct 21, 2011 5:04 pm

Hey Earl

The hatch and the art work look great! :applause: :thumbsup:
Kerry did a great job painting it. So after the gas struts, you'll be good to go. :thumbsup:
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Postby tonyj » Sat Oct 22, 2011 12:15 am

Kerry--great art! :applause: :applause: :applause:

Can't wait to see it in a few days.
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Postby aggie79 » Sat Oct 22, 2011 8:56 am

Earl,

I know you feel better with the hatch on - very nice! The artwork is really cool and completes your theme.

We'll see y'all in a few days. Can't wait to experience in person the Blue Yonder.

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Postby Loader » Sat Oct 22, 2011 8:39 pm

Thanks for looking and all the kind words everyone. I must admit it has been a stressful last month getting the Blue Yonder campable. And Kerry knocking out our nose art super fast - Wow!!!

I spent nearly 8 hours getting the trailer lights working today. I figured take the time and run dedicated grounds for each light and soldering all connections now as compared to spending the time trying to troubleshoot faulty lights. They worked great when plugged into the truck tonight!

Tomorrow the plan is to install the gas struts, hopefully that goes a little faster than the lights did.

Look forward to seeing everyone at LCG!
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Postby sid » Mon Oct 24, 2011 10:50 am

Earl and Kerry,

It really is a work of art... :applause: :applause:

We look forward to seeing it one of these days!

Enjoy the LCG,
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Postby Loader » Mon Oct 24, 2011 11:08 am

Well, after a weekend of work which included gas struct, caulking under the trailer, and some weather seal, the Blue Yonder is ready to hit the road!

Next Stop LCG!!!

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Postby Loader » Mon Oct 24, 2011 11:10 am

sid wrote:Earl and Kerry,

It really is a work of art... :applause: :applause:

We look forward to seeing it one of these days!

Enjoy the LCG,
Mark and Pat


Thanks guys! Appreciate the words. Look forward to camping with you both again.

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