A progress report:
Still working on "foundation" stuff, insulation (and more insulation...), rough wiring, cabinet supports, cutting holes for windows and correcting manufacturer's issues. I'll post a few pics.
The first is a wide shot from the rear ramp. The jacks are holding up the ceiling in the back where there's no roof beams to attach to. Eventually I'll have a couple of cabinets on either side of the trailer supporting the ceiling along with a box built around the rear ramp spring. You may also notice the sagging ceiling treatment (burlap). I tried using spray adhesive, but the glue just doesn't hold in our 'Vegas heat. A friend (who is very competent in this kind of stuff) recommended that I pull the burlap down, roll PVA white glue (like Elmers) on the ceiling, reapply the burlap and then roll the burlap into the glue with a dry roller. I'll let you know how that works. Any suggestions?
It's interesting to see evidence of the manufacturing process. Like in a couple of places they didn't drill holes for wire passages. Looks like the welder just burned a hole through the steel, then they put a gob of silicone around the wire for protection. So I drilled the holes clean and installed rubber grommets. I closed a few gaps in various places that you don't see until the plywood is removed. Also, they used long metal screws to attach the running lights on the fenders. I guess that's ok until you forget about them and cut your hand on some very sharp screw points while changing a tire. I removed the screws and attached the lights with rivets.
Well, hopefully it won't be too much longer when I can start on the fun stuff. But I think it's going to be a pretty tight cargo conversion when it's all done.
Be safe, be well.
Fred
