Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

Posted: **Mon Feb 12, 2007 6:09 am**

It's been a while since I posted any update to my build so here it is.

I started with the rebuild of my hatch. It wasn't real bad, I just didn't like the way it sealed. This time I got rid of the bungee cord and installed a locking device. I used a piece off a truck canopy. I also ordered a door handle from Grant to match the doors and keyed alike.

I have friend with a fab shop and I had him make me some fender mounts. You could jump up and down on these.

This is how the connect to the fenders.

And finally the exterior got 4 coats of epoxy. Rear view.

Front view.

Posted: **Mon Feb 12, 2007 6:33 am**

That wood looks great .What did you for door hings ?

Posted: **Mon Feb 12, 2007 6:41 am**

Sweet Jim, very sweet :applause:

Cheers
Paul :thumbsup:

Posted: **Mon Feb 12, 2007 6:53 am**

Looks good, your hatch lock is much more sophisticated than mine. :thumbsup:

Posted: **Mon Feb 12, 2007 7:06 am**

glassice wrote:That wood looks great .What did you for door hings ?

I got the hinges from Austin hardware. You can see them here.
http://www.austinhardware.com/dept.asp?dept%5Fid=370

Posted: **Mon Feb 12, 2007 8:49 am**

One day I'll have areal hatch that actually seals corrrectly like that.

Posted: **Mon Feb 12, 2007 8:53 am**

Looks Great! :thumbsup:

Posted: **Mon Feb 12, 2007 9:22 am**

Looks like it's coming along VERY well! Great work! :thumbsup:

Posted: **Mon Feb 12, 2007 9:28 am**

Jim, your wood looks really nice, :thumbsup:

nice choice of grain pattern too. Will you be adding any accent trim? Danny

Posted: **Mon Feb 12, 2007 9:50 am**

Very nice Jim. Good idea on the fenders. :applause:

Posted: **Mon Feb 12, 2007 8:19 pm**

WOW That looks great. Nice work. :thumbsup:

Posted: **Mon Feb 12, 2007 8:42 pm**

B-E-A-Utiful!!!!
Very nice work! :applause:

I'm wondering about trim too!

P.S.
Got a closer pic of the hinges? It says left or right hand. Which?
Thanx!

Posted: **Mon Feb 12, 2007 10:03 pm**

Great progress !!!

and thanks for the idea on fender mounts!

Posted: **Mon Feb 12, 2007 10:41 pm**

did you use any fiberglass under the epoxy?

Posted: **Mon Feb 12, 2007 10:53 pm**

...although you have graced me a pic or two, the completed hatch rebuild is FANTASTICO :thumbsup:

madjack

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