Building The Atma Travelear Teardrop

[TRP]

Hi Gents,
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We did use anodized aluminum (2024 Ted?).
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Ahh?, yours is anodized. If it's anodized I think it's categorized as 5005-H34, not 2024.

The four number designation is a standard given to the alloy. Each number helps identify the properties of the metal.

NON-HEAT-TREATABLE (COMMON) ALLOYS
1100
This is commercially pure aluminum (99% minimum). It has excellent corrosion resistance, weldability, and workability, as well as high thermal conductivity.

5005
This alloy is very similar in properties to 1100 and 3003, and is preferred where anodizing is required. All of ASCO's pre-finished anodized sheets are 5005-H34. It matches architectural alloy 6063 when anodized.

(There are many other variations in this category)


HEAT-TREATABLE (STRONG) ALLOYS
2024
While limited in formability and workability, this alloy has high tensile strength – in the 30 to 63 KSI range. It is used in high-strength structural and aircraft applications.


(There are many other variations in this category)

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Hope that helps.
Ted

[225]

Thanks for the reply. Where did you buy it from? Not the exact location, but what type of store?

I live in New Orleans, and can't find anything.

[DMcCam]

Thanks for the reply. Where did you buy it from? Not the exact location, but what type of store? I live in New Orleans, and can't find anything.

Hi 225, I could not find a supplier near me either. I bought my aluminum through Grant Whipp at Lil Bear Tag a Longs in Redding California. He's a gem of a guy and might be able to point you in the right direction. Good hunting.

Cheers,

Dave

[TRP]

Hey 225,

I picked up my Aluminum at a metal supply yard. I googled "sheet metal supply" and "sheet metal" in New Orleans:

https://www.google.com/search?q=Sheet+Metal+supply+New+Orleans&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official

https://www.google.com/search?q=Sheet+Metal%2C+New+Orleans&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official

Try calling those guys listed in the search results. If they don't have it, they can point you to someone who does.

Best of luck,
Ted

[225]

Thanks for the reply, and help! My build progress will be so slow, I don't know when I'll have another update.

[DMcCam]

Hi Everyone,

We fixed a few things this weekend. The doors needed another 1/8" spacer on the wall side of the hinges for the seal to seat correctly. Once those were in place the doors sealed nice and tight. I made the offset blocks for the interior handle/latches and installed them. With the cabin sealing, we felt it was time to put the mattress inside! We got to finally close the doors and lie down on our new bed, what a nice milestone!


Here a shot of the driver's side all closed up.


With the door open you can see how the 'D' rubber seal fits into the 'T' molding.


First look at the almost finished interior. We still have to install the curtains, make then install the door skirts and trim off the long tails of the exterior door handles flush with the interior latches.


Here's how the aft area is shaping up. I found some 1/2" vinyl closed cell weather seal at Ace Hardware for the inner door seal. We'll install that on Wednesday.

All the best,

Dave

[halfdome, Danny]

Looks nice .
To avoid personal injury, you might want to consider cutting off the Door lock square shaft sticking into the cabin space.
Danny

[nevadatear]

boy oh boy oh boy. Are the curtians done? Is that Lisa is see in the background? Almost time to "jack up" the decor on this puppy!

[DMcCam]

Looks nice .
To avoid personal injury, you might want to consider cutting off the Door lock square shaft sticking into the cabin space.
Danny

Thank you Danny, Those shafts are on the Wednesday to-do list for sure (with a little varnish to seal the cut-off end).

boy oh boy oh boy. Are the curtians done? Is that Lisa is see in the background? Almost time to "jack up" the decor on this puppy!

Hi Debbie, The curtains are done and ready to install! That's my girl and she's over ready to get this puppy done!

All the Best,

Dave

[Shadow Catcher]

Looks great!

[S. Heisley]

How much longer are you going to keep us in suspense before we see the curtains, etc?

[nevadatear]

Thought so but its been a while since we've seen her (almost two years?) Must mean you're close!

[mezmo]

That birch interior is just Sooooooo Gorgeousssssss !

Cheers,
Norm/mezmo

[DMcCam]

Looks great!

Thank you very much!

:thumbsup: How much longer are you going to keep us in suspense before we see the curtains, etc?

Hi Sharon, Good to hear from you! The curtains and sheets are sewn and ready. The blankets and comforter might fit without further adjusting (I hope). We have a couple of foam back pillows and that's about it until we actually camp in her.

Thought so but its been a while since we've seen her (almost two years?) Must mean you're close!

Yep, down to final trim and installations...man, it has been two years. It's amazing how long it takes to fit each piece of trim and such. We'll be ready for spring for sure this time.

That birch interior is just Sooooooo Gorgeousssssss ! Cheers, Norm/mezmo

Thank you very much Norm!!!

All the best,

Dave

[Z3R0]

Wow this is extremely impressive. Great job man. I feel like I'm undercutting a lot with my build after seeing this. Awesome build, giving lots of inspiration out!