Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

by **S. Heisley** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 9:53 pm

wlivesey wrote:

I really need to clean my garage.

What? And Waste Build Time?! :shock:

...Can't wait to see more! :applause:

by **aggie79** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 7:46 pm

S. Heisley wrote:wlivesey wrote:
I really need to clean my garage.

What? And Waste Build Time?!

...Can't wait to see more!

Bill lives about 15 minutes from my home. I've seen more but I'm not telling. :twisted:

by **starleen2** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 9:34 pm

aggie79 wrote:
S. Heisley wrote:wlivesey wrote:
I really need to clean my garage.

What? And Waste Build Time?!

...Can't wait to see more!

Bill lives about 15 minutes from my home. I've seen more but I'm not telling.

Bill - are you holding out on us??

by **mikeschn** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 4:50 am

Awwww... comeon Bill... we need our fix! Where's the pics?

Mike...

by **wlivesey** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 10:14 am

mikeschn wrote:Awwww... comeon Bill... we need our fix! Where's the pics?

Mike...

Sorry folks, no more pics yet. At this point I feel comfortable saying that I don't like working with aluminum. I'm in my own personal aluminum hell right now... The trim is no fun, but it's not as bad as working with the skins.

I'll get some more pics posted this weekend. I promise! Hopefully they will be taken outside with some good daylight this time.

I wish I could remember when I got my last tetanus shot...

by **S. Heisley** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 11:58 am

In another thread, wlivesey wrote:

Yeah, how are you gonna trip over stuff and come up new four letter words? I'm pretty sure I could still do it, but I have a special talent for that...

I'll bet there are some new words being made while you're working with that metal trim. :roll:

Doggonemknockenderstockins! Oh, that's not four letters, is it?! :lol:

by **wlivesey** » Sun Dec 13, 2009 3:35 pm

We finally had some nice warm, sunny, weather today. I rolled the trailer outside, got some trim work done and snapped a few pics..

This side is mostly done... The marker lights are installed and all but two small pieces of trim are complete.

I temporarily installed the tail lights to help flatten out the skins. I also installed all the trim and the rear of the trailer.

by **starleen2** » Sun Dec 13, 2009 4:58 pm

Hey Bill - iut looks just fine - that aluminum may never lay flat, but it looks good just as it is! :applause:

by **wlivesey** » Sun Dec 13, 2009 5:11 pm

starleen2 wrote:Hey Bill - iut looks just fine - that aluminum may never lay flat, but it looks good just as it is!

Thanks Scott. You know, I think it really looks better in person. The aluminum is laying flatter than the pictures make it appear. I did notice, however, that after it sat out in the sun for a while, it started to show some of that "oil-canning" you had mentioned before. Since I'm going for a retro look anyway, I kind of like that the skins aren't completely flat. It's going to look old on it's maiden voyage!

by **S. Heisley** » Sun Dec 13, 2009 9:08 pm

It looks to me like you're doing a good job. :thumbsup:

I'm amazed that you're skinning with aluminum on that particular style of trailer as I would think you would need to take a great deal of extra thought and care where the top lifts up and down over the sides.

by **BC Dave** » Sun Dec 13, 2009 11:36 pm

Hey Bill & Helper Wife (...lol

Great job guys! First time I'v read this thread, your busy every weekend on this? Very dedicated; I'm impressed. Its expecially nice to see the detailed photos and your descriptions as you go; thanks for sharing!

Keep up the good work and your almost complete! What will you do wityh your weekends when its finished?.

Cheers Dave

by **wlivesey** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 8:07 am

S. Heisley wrote:It looks to me like you're doing a good job. I'm amazed that you're skinning with aluminum on that particular style of trailer as I would think you would need to take a great deal of extra thought and care where the top lifts up and down over the sides.

Thanks Sharon... I'm kind of amazed (now) at my decision to use aluminum. I think it will look good but it's a lot more work than I anticipated. I think a good coat of fiberglass or paint would have been a much easier option.

BC Dave wrote:Hey Bill & Helper Wife (...lol

Great job guys! First time I'v read this thread, your busy every weekend on this? Very dedicated; I'm impressed. Its expecially nice to see the detailed photos and your descriptions as you go; thanks for sharing!

Keep up the good work and your almost complete! What will you do wityh your weekends when its finished?.

Cheers Dave

Thanks a bunch, Dave. It's been a ton of work but it's also been a ton of fun. We might go camping on the weekends... :lol:

by **planovet** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 9:56 am

wlivesey wrote:It's been a ton of work but it's also been a ton of fun. We might go camping on the weekends...

You might want to put a roof on it first, just in case it rains :lol:

by **Classic Finn** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 11:37 am

wlivesey wrote:We finally had some nice warm, sunny, weather today. I rolled the trailer outside, got some trim work done and snapped a few pics..

This side is mostly done... The marker lights are installed and all but two small pieces of trim are complete.

I temporarily installed the tail lights to help flatten out the skins. I also installed all the trim and the rear of the trailer.

Woweeeeeee now that looks really Finntastic. :applause:

Nothing wrong with that build at all. Youve done a real nice job. :thumbsup:

However yes as was mentioned, do build a roof on it. :lol:

PS get yourselves ready for lines of folks asking to have a tour.

Regards

by **BC Dave** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 1:58 am

planovet wrote:
wlivesey wrote:It's been a ton of work but it's also been a ton of fun. We might go camping on the weekends...

You might want to put a roof on it first, just in case it rains

Silly; you can use a tarp in the meantime and with all that spray foam youll be fine any-who.

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