Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

Instead of the traditional wood interior, I think I will be installing Tuck and Roll Interior panels. Anyone got any pics of similar interior construction or have any caveats as to why I don't want to do this?

Unnecessary cost/weight might be one reason, but it could be cozy. We all build to our needs and wants.....

Only if it has a flamed paintjob and MOON discs.

It would be cool. It might get damaged from things bouncing around while on the road. Since I haul my gear in there. If you don't, I'd go for it

I think it would be real nice to have it against the front (headboard) tilted up like a couch. That would give you something comfortable to lean against, while reading in bed. I, personally, would rather have a nice solid backrest/headboard then a closet up front.

Speaking of flames and disc moons....anyone know where I might get a set of 12" discs?

Straight from the source

My goodness, fornesto,. From your signature it sounds as if Big Daddy Ed Roth has returned from the dead to do a teardrop.

Growing up in Southern California, the tradition was to head south of the border to get a "Tijuana Tuck" for one's ride. Some of the upolstery guys down there were very good and even had a reputation.

These days, around here, there are vintage hot rod and custom car gatherings on certain Thursday nights. I am going to have to go to one and see if anybody shows up with a teardrop.

Tom

KZ76017 wrote:Instead of the traditional wood interior, I think I will be installing Tuck and Roll Interior panels. Anyone got any pics of similar interior construction or have any caveats as to why I don't want to do this?

In all of my research I have never seen a tuck and roll (or any kind of upholstry) interior. That's probably because when most of us are building we can work with wood and metal, but when it comes to sewing and upholstry, that's a different story (at least for me! )

I think that it would quite unique. I'd say go for it. Do you have a car to match?

No, there's no Tuck & Roll in my 2005 Tacoma X-Runner Pickup http://www.zumwalt.biz/xrunner.php3 But I do want the exterior to be black to match the truck. I was just curious why I didn't see any type of padded interiors in any of my research.

From watching shows like American Hotrod and Overhaulin', it seems to me that making upholstered panels is not actually very hard but doing it extremely well is of course an art and they probably make it look alot easier on tv than it actually is.

Oh by the way, what's wrong with a flamed paintjob and MOON discs Mr Geddes?
('8)')
Cool
Kirk

Dear Kirk,

Dave and I were discussing his potential retrofit for insulation in his tear. We discussed using Foil insulation and then uphostering the walls. Dave raised the issue of dust clinging to the fabric. Using a fabric that dust would either not cling to or be easy to wipe off would solve the problem. Tuck and roll would be a perfect opportunity to heavily insulate a tear so that you could use one layer of plywood in construction. Itr would also greatly increase the soundproofing from RV'S.

Hey Kirk,

That's a sweet looking truck. Too bad it gets so hot in the sun every day. I had a black car for a while... that was one hot vehicle... and I'm in Michigan, a rather cold state, especially now...

Why you don't see many black teardrops... think oven... think baking... A black teardrop would be like an oven in the summer... ouch!

You might want to reconsider the color choice... silver perhaps...?? Look at what Rik has to say about colors...
http://tnttt.com/viewto ... ture#17222

Mike...

KZ76017 wrote: But I do want the exterior to be black to match the truck. Kirk

A non-coated, non-anodized aluminum roof would reach a surface temperature of 138°F, and a black roof would reach a surface temperature of 180°F! :shock:


Yes, Mike, perhaps a color change for the skin would be advisable. Especially if I ever want to sell it. The weather gets pretty damn hot here in Texas in the summer.

I hope Big Daddy Ed Roth is back. I loved those times.



kai

Flames, moons and tuck and roll. Love 'em all. Would make for a fantastic tear but I would go with aluminum roof to the galley hinge and paint the rest. Doing your own sewing is posssible. Primarily depends on depth of pleat and material as to what you can do at home. Diamond pleat is a lot harder though. Give it a try.

My Rat Rod Trailer will be painted matte black on the sides and the top, for now. My width is 54.5", so finding solid aluminum for the roof is tricky, but doable, especially after reading about the temps for a roof. I like the idea of 1/2 aluminum. I've got my 12" moons ordered, I'm painting my rims red and saving for some white walls. As for the flames, they would have made a sweet inlay, but I'll play around with some templates once I've painted. Also, curb feelers, fake exhaust pipes (dual, of course) and retro taillights ('59 caddie, Model A or '40 Ford).

Flat black house paint is a lot cheaper than aluminum. I'll be towing it with my '53 Caddie and will one day slap on some '53 Cadilac fenders (or replicas). Gotta get the shell built first.