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Postby doug hodder » Fri Feb 23, 2007 10:22 am

that bulkhead really looks great Steve. do you plan on any colorant on it of finish up natural, just the coloring of the varnish? Really a nice touch with the mahogony trim!!! Doug
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Postby Classic Finn » Fri Feb 23, 2007 7:31 pm

WOW

Steve that is so Beautifully Done... :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:

You are a Craftsman Indeed... :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Im really enjoying at the photos you post...

Awesome...

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Postby Steve Frederick » Fri Feb 23, 2007 10:35 pm

doug hodder wrote:that bulkhead really looks great Steve. do you plan on any colorant on it of finish up natural, just the coloring of the varnish? Really a nice touch with the mahogony trim!!! Doug


Thanks Doug!
You know mahagony! When I apply varnish, it should give a beautiful auburn color! I'll give it a few coats of clear varnish.
I've never been good with stain...but God is very good with the natural color!
I'll stick with that! :thumbsup:

Thanks also, Finn! :)
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Postby Miriam C. » Fri Feb 23, 2007 10:47 pm

;) At the risk of sounding like a broken record, :awesome:

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Postby Steve Frederick » Fri Feb 23, 2007 10:55 pm

Miriam C. wrote:;) At the risk of sounding like a broken record, :awesome:

:lol:


YOU are :awesome:, girl!! Thanks!
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Postby Steve Frederick » Sat Feb 24, 2007 10:06 pm

Thanks Rick and Diane! I had a lot of fun! You guys did a wonderful job!
With your help we went from this...
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To this...
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It took us about three hours!
I did a bit more in the afternoon.
Must be the end of a work day! There are those jugs!! 8)
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I'll get the journal updated tomorrow evening!
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Postby Miriam C. » Sat Feb 24, 2007 11:12 pm

:P Wow. YOu guys really got a lot done. It is beautiful inside and out. Makes me want to get going again. Just need some spring. :thumbsup:

Thanks for sharing :D
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Postby toypusher » Sun Feb 25, 2007 7:48 am

Steve,

Looking GREAT as usual. I can hardly wait for the TearUp to see it in person.
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Postby Rick Sheerin » Sun Feb 25, 2007 8:23 am

Steve- Thanks again to you and Phyllis for your hospitality! Diane and I had a great time, only wish we could have stayed longer. The trailer is looking great, can't wait to see it finished! I had a brain fart this morning as I was drinking my coffee, I'll give you a buzz tonight and tell you what it is.
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Postby Steve Frederick » Mon Feb 26, 2007 8:14 am

After a few hours...yeah hours!...bolting the body to the frame (20-1/2" bolts) , I was able to get a bit more of the bed done.
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Boy, when you have an 8-foot cieling, you can't get much room under the trailer for fun tasks!! :x
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Postby Miriam C. » Mon Feb 26, 2007 11:31 am

:lol: ;) That is when you find a skinny person to do it for you. 8) How many elbows did you hit, or do you have air tools? :lol:

Steve that bed lools like a big square. Is it as big as it looks?
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Postby Steve Frederick » Mon Feb 26, 2007 12:10 pm

Miriam C. wrote::lol: ;) That is when you find a skinny person to do it for you. 8) How many elbows did you hit, or do you have air tools? :lol:

Well, I am...err..used to be, skinny! :D
I have air, just a space issue! At least I had the holes pre-drilled in the frame!!

Steve that bed looks like a big square. Is it as big as it looks?


It's a queen-size 58" by 80".
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Postby campadk » Mon Feb 26, 2007 12:38 pm

Lookin good Steve! When will it be finished? 8)
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Postby Steve Frederick » Mon Feb 26, 2007 12:47 pm

campadk wrote:Lookin good Steve! When will it be finished? 8)

Thanks!
We have a site booked for the Watkins Glen meet, first week in June.
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Postby n8ncl » Mon Feb 26, 2007 5:26 pm

Steve,
Trailer looks great. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :applause: :applause:
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