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Postby Outlaw » Mon Oct 20, 2008 12:24 pm

This looks awesome! I've always loved the Vardos. Looks like you're doing some fantastic work :thumbsup:
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Postby Mary K » Mon Oct 20, 2008 12:30 pm

WOW, You have been busy!!! That is going to be so Cool!!

Mk :applause:
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Postby Steve_Cox » Mon Oct 20, 2008 3:33 pm

Thanks Eric and Mary Kay,

Business has been really slow, so I've had lots of time to work on the trailer. Wouldn't mind going to work every now and then though 8)
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Postby S. Heisley » Mon Oct 20, 2008 3:41 pm

This is awesome to watch! I don't think you're slow at all!

WOW! Very interesting!
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Postby Dee Bee » Mon Oct 20, 2008 6:33 pm

Watching with great interest. Please keep posting.
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Postby BobR » Tue Oct 21, 2008 5:47 am

Steve,

It's looking great. Can't wait to see more. What is the over all height of the trailer?
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Postby Steve_Cox » Tue Oct 21, 2008 11:22 am

BobR wrote:Steve,

It's looking great. Can't wait to see more. What is the over all height of the trailer?


6' 11" or so. Still have about 3/4" clearance under the garage door opening :D
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Postby CAJUN LADY » Tue Oct 21, 2008 12:17 pm

Hi Steve,

You are rolling on this build! It looks great. I've always liked the look of the Gypsy wagons. As beautiful as your Teardrop is, I am sure this one will be nothing less. Keep the pics coming.
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Postby CaptainKram » Tue Oct 21, 2008 1:20 pm

NICE!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :applause: :applause: :applause: I'll DEFINITELY be watching this one. Can't wait to see more. 8) 8) 8)

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Postby Steve_Cox » Tue Oct 21, 2008 2:55 pm

I found one corner of the trailer was almost an inch lower than the other 3 corners. It wasn't that way yesterday, just decided to sag a little overnight. So as a reminder to myself, I need to be sure that the trailer floor is level and supported by more than just the wheels and tongue when the walls are being built.

So, here's a photo with a little more framing done, a front wall, bedroom bulkhead, and a closet. Also I've started on some hexagon windows, no pictures of the windows yet. I've found some bargains on Ebay. A Fantastic fan, a 12Volt power converter/battery charger, the bedroom window, water tanks, and a porch light.

Thank you friends for all the support and kind comments, and thanks for looking.
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Postby CaptainKram » Tue Oct 21, 2008 3:37 pm

Really good job, Steve. That things going to be outrageous! 8) 8) :applause: :applause: Going for a Reading look, or more of a Ledge?

What did you look under on evilbay? Sometimes I find stuff, sometimes I don't! DOH!!

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Postby planovet » Tue Oct 21, 2008 4:49 pm

Sweet Steve! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Postby mikeschn » Tue Oct 21, 2008 5:33 pm

That is going to be so kewl. Has Rae seen it yet?

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Postby Rae » Tue Oct 21, 2008 6:02 pm

I have now, thanks for the heads up, Mike. It really looks great! I can't wait to see it all finished!

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Postby rhltechie » Tue Oct 21, 2008 7:45 pm

that's really cool Steve!! :thumbsup:
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