Hello from the Southeast corner of Tennessee. My interest in homemade campers is genetic. My grandfather built one in 1947 on a 1931 Chevrolet frame. I enjoyed playing in it in my grandparents garage as a child. It hasn't been pulled on a camping trip since around 1950. I'm trying to decide whether to go with restoration or start a teardrop from scratch. I've picked up a lot of ideas from the hall of fame and from reading posts.
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Another Newbie from the Southeast
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Another Newbie from the Southeast
by sleepercatcher » Mon May 21, 2007 6:47 am
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Re: Another Newbie from the Southeast
by bobhenry » Mon May 21, 2007 7:07 am
sleepercatcher wrote:Hello from the Southeast corner of Tennessee. My interest in homemade campers is genetic. My grandfather built one in 1947 on a 1931 Chevrolet frame. I enjoyed playing in it in my grandparents garage as a child. It hasn't been pulled on a camping trip since around 1950. I'm trying to decide whether to go with restoration or start a teardrop from scratch. I've picked up a lot of ideas from the hall of fame and from reading posts.
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You know Grandpa would be smilin' if you were to rebuild and refine his creation. The running gear has to be bullet proof and the frame is probably real substantial. I would put the time into restoration after all it's a family heirloom. How many folks at a gathering can say their tiny trailer has served 3 generations ?
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to the playground SC. Family heirlooms are special. I know because we don't have any. 
You can always build a modern teardrop that is light weight and restore your Grandfathers Tear. Keep it for special occasions. 
