SIERRA NOMAD 1/31/11 did the mag. rack

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doug hodder

[doug hodder]

Sorry that it doesn't appear like a whole lot was done, but for those of you that have come down to the last few steps on a project all know that it seems like you spend a whole lot of time doing up the final details. This is the point to make it look good and it takes time, this is all the stuff that shows and what people will notice at first glance. Ya gotta stick through things to the bitter end no matter how painful it is!

I did up the window trim...still need to paint the parts for 4 of them. It took a while, as there are 8 windows, each one takes 6 parts, and the wood was resawn, planed, fit, primed and painted 2X. I still need to add a few pieces to finish up the trim on the paneling joints.

Steve E came by today and we got the trim strips across the body installed. Had 4 77" joints to seal across the roof, since it wasn't done with an interlocking edge, I had done the window strips earlier. We also managed to get 32' of edge molding done on both sides. I still need to do up the bottom portions. It will involve making a jig to bend the trim to fit the wheel wells. So far, I've used 160' of butyl tape.

Major thanks to Steve for his help and bugging me to "just do it". I think I really needed an extra hand to tweek and bend while I shot holes and screws into the trim. Got a fire going in the shop now and the butyl is really "oozing" well. I'm having a hard time finishing up some of it as the weather has been really bad and it snowed here last night and it's kinda discouraging...we should be having good weather by now!!! Hope it's good next weekend as I'm supposed to go camping with the Voyager. Thanks everyone for sticking with me on the final details. Doug

[halfdome, Danny]

WOW!!! Doug, that's some classy looking trailer you've created.
I really like the aluminum drip moldings over the windows.
Your color scheme is great.
Thanks for sharing, Danny

[Wolffarmer]

That is so looking good

[Alan Wood]

Wow Doug another masterpiece!

[jhb]

I know what you mean on the final details, was out in the shop last weekend still working on some of them, and you know how many seasons my trailer has seen... That edge trim really does take some time and a few extra hands, but boy does it look sharp! And yes, what is with the weather this spring. No snow or rain here in Los Osos, but that dang wind drive you right back in the house.

[doug hodder]

John...that's the thing...you blow and go on a project...It all starts shaping up and then the next thing you've convinced yourself that "it's almost done". Wrong...big time...It's the little details that take a lot of time, fit and finish on those items really pay off in the end. I'm a firm believer that there is a major "brick wall" that a builder runs into. The "brick wall" depends on who's building it and what their attention to details are.

Many others may disagree with me...but I'm a believer that you should get it done from the get go before you drag it out. It's too easy to walk away from some detail that you wanted to take care of, but neglected. At that point...it's "I'm gonna take care of this later".....so when is later?...

I'd be willing to bet that if someone walked up with a wad of cash in their pocket maybe wanting to buy a trailer would not be willing to pay the full price on a ...."I'm gonna do this to finish it up" thing....

Most people aren't thinking about a return or sale on their tear/ TTT, but you never know. I didn't plan on selling any of the 3 that I've sold, but I had them complete and ready to go and they were turn key. ....Doug

[cuyeda]

There are many words of appreciation that I could post here. I think a standing ovation will do for now!

[Classic Finn]

Totally Awesome That Doug deserves a loooooooong standing ovation.

You are a true craftsman. You are going to have tours lined up for miles.

We are so speechless. Such a Beauty

[bledsoe3]

. It's too easy to walk away from some detail that you wanted to take care of, but neglected. At that point...it's "I'm gonna take care of this later".....so when is later?...

Hey I resemble that remark.

[nevadatear]

Looking FABULOUS Doug, love the napkin holder! See you Thursday, Hopefully no more snow, so tired of snow and rain and cold. See me do the happy warm weather dance now

[pete42]

Details when I was building my two airplanes (both sold now) when ask

how much is done the standard answer was "99% with 99% left to do".

good looking trailer and great job of building.

[Miriam C.]

. It's too easy to walk away from some detail that you wanted to take care of, but neglected. At that point...it's "I'm gonna take care of this later".....so when is later?...

Hey I resemble that remark.

I guess if I could do it like you it might be easier to do all those tedious details.

Interesting detail on the curtain rods. Any chance for a close up.

Oh yeah, absolutely beautiful!

[S. Heisley]

You've done your usual awesome work, Doug. Love the exterior. That little napkin holder is a nice touch. I guessing you made that too?

You said you would be done by the end of May and it looks like you're done a week early!

[bve]

Wow, just plain wow!

If I hadn't been following along as you were building I'd be asking who the manufacturer is and what model. Great vintage look and as always a fine example of true craftsmanship.
Cheers to you and the Sierra Nomad.

Burke