"Silver Nugget" Teardrop Trailer

[DMcCam]

Boy you weren't kidding about winter coming today Johnny! I hope it's a sign of a good wet winter (we in the west need all the water we can get). I'm glad to hear you got your tear out of the weather just in time. I look forward to spring building too.

Best, Dave

[S. Heisley]

Ditto what Dave said!

PS. Please tell Terry that she did a good job of making a smiley, blue-eyed snowman but I think he could use a nose job. (TeeHee!)

[doug hodder]

It seems to have given up on the snow here, but going to be cold tonight like 17 or so. That's always fun on top of the super wet snow! I got 3 days of storms, and as many power outages... I'd be happy if you guys on that side of the hill got a good dose of it, you really need it. I'm thinking of making a hanger for a 220 with a shield to use as a headlight on a snowblower. Gotta go blow the sisters driveway tomorrow night....It's like 400' of hell! Doug

[nevadatear]

Hey Johnny, we definitely need to do the northern NV get together this spring, we really want to see that fine looking tear! Sharon, I used to think I was a pretty good nurse, I was actually the safety director at school for 10 years, then after giving up that duty, I go and cut off my thumb! I may have to reconsider my qualifications! Oh, well, I am on the national board of directors for school nurses, so I hope I didn't cut off all my brains. I'm an EMS nurse as well and spent a lot of time in the ER and on ambulances, so Johnny and I at the very least, and restrain you to a gurney, and start an IV should anyone become too rambunctious at a gathering! Oh, and I got my stitches out today! Maybe only 3-4 months and the pain will go away! Happy thanksgiving everyone!

Debbie

[H-Balm]

HA!

I just scanned your post for 3 pages, looking to find the details about the "Stop Work Order". I was waiting to find out about some crotchety board member, throwing a roadblock on your great tear!

Glad I found something different!

[down under tech]

H-Balm: Thanks for stopping in. How did you like how I sucked you in? I knew that heading would have people checking in even though I am forced to stop building my teardrop outside. Any one that has ever built a garage or added on a room to your home, knows that a stop work order is a major pain in the brain. Most of you know I have been building my teardrop and I do not have the use of a garage to build in. That would explain the "Stop Work Order" notice I received from the weather man for the winter season.

The Silver Nugget is now in hibernation in a storage unit I have. I am still able to do some of the work here at home. I will make the cabinet doors as the weather permits. I am using red oak and with the Kreg jig to assemble them. I will post that as I can so you can keep up with my build.

Terry and I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

[grizz]

Taking a break can be really good.

I took a 4 month break in my build, and then spent 5 weeks going hell for leather and finishing 24 hours after my planned completion date.

Have a wonderfull Christmas together.

We had a load of snow today, but I hope to get out to the hardware store in the morning to get another 2.5l of custome mixed paint for the new summer lounge I am painting..... ran out of paint for the 2nd coat today.

PS: This was early this year, that along with a nasty chest infection that would not lift made the finishing all the better.

My next build will hopefully benefit from a garage or carport at least.

[YuGun]

Wow Ä°t is beautiful,
A lot of snow, A lot of white.
Merry Cristmas for you and Happy New Year to all of the world,
Without of any war and blood i expect.
Ä° wish everything is white and clean as that snow, Ä°n the world.

[down under tech]

Hey Folks: I drug the "Silver Nugget' out of the storage unit last week end. I got the fenders mocked up and I installed the tee nuts in the sides of it and the mounting holes are drilled. They are painted now. I used rubberized undercoating on the skirts and the inside of them and rocker panel coating on the tops of the fenders and I painted the fenders silver. It looks like a very rough texture. I was hoping for a smoother finish but it looks good and it looks like they are finished in little silver nuggets. No pun intended...







I worked on the stereo that goes into the front overhead cabinet today. The stereo is permanently mounted in that panel now. It turned out very nice, I think.



I will try to have an update later this week.

I also worked on the "Road Towed" Sunday but no update on it yet. I was covering and insulating the bulkheads and I covered some of the shelves. I will take pictures of that when I get them installed.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

[DMcCam]

Boy Johnny, you are doing such a great job on your Silver Nugget. If the weather holds you'll be camping first of spring! Considering you're only a few miles away, we really need to get together.

All the best,

Dave

[grizz]

Johnny, every time I look at your work and build, I am impressed with your fit and finish.

Well done, again.

[Dusty82]

Great to see someone taking advantage of the "decent" weather we've been having here lately. Personally, I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop.

Looking good!

[down under tech]

I was able to mount the fenders today and that way, I could get the right length bolts to go into the sides of the TD. I needed to install them so I knew which bolts to use so they will not go through the tee nuts and intrude into the cabin area and poke through the inside wall panels.





I got the cabin cabinet shelves covered with 1/8" melamine. I used PL Premium construction adhesive and I put brads in every 3 or 4 inches. They are very solid now.
Hopefully tomorrow, I will get the shelves installed inside.

[down under tech]

Hurray !!! The inner walls are installed permanently now. I glued them in with, you guess it, PL Premium construction adhesive and my brad nailer.

I like the way it is starting to turn out. It is showing some character now.





Next is the ceiling plywood. I'm not sure if I will use 1/8" luan or 1/8" (melamine) brown press board. If any of you have an idea which will be easier to work with please let me know what would work the best.

Thanks...

[S. Heisley]

The Walls are UP! Yay!!!! That's a milestone. I'm guessing that rain/snow will return to your area in about a week and you'll have to put your new babies back to "bed" for a while.