1957 Cardinal restoration FOR SALE

[teardrop_focus]

^ ^ ^ Thomas! That thing's nice but it needs a drop and tint!



(I know there's no motor or trans in it... :-)~ )

mvperini

teardrop-focus - thats the way i feel about the whole process of restoring this trailer

Fortuntely for you the whole process remains fun!



It's really a beautiful, old trailer. Can't wait to see it one day in person.



Oh, and Mike, use these: [quote] and [ /quote]

[mezmo]

Hey there myperini/Mike,

Nice find on the Marmoleum.

Weren't you going to put some in your
'51 Boles Aero ?

What ever happened with that rebuild?

Good progress on this one - Looking good!

Norm/mezmo

[mvperini]

Norm
Decided to complete the restoration on the cardinal before winter set in this trailer had some leakage problems compared to the boles aero and when this one is completed will start working on the boles aero for a winter project. I already have the birch paneling will be looking for other supplies this fall.

Mike

[mezmo]

Hi Mike,

Thanks for the update.

Will look forward to following the completion of this
restoration and then the Boles Aero when you get back to it.

Hope you have some good camping in between.

Regards,

Norm

[mvperini]

RAIN and more rain that what it did yesterday and last night and i forgot to tarp the trailer, must of did something right sealing the trailer because no leaks anywhere

Clamps yes i do have clamps and i got to use them tonight on the restoration of the new dinette

Also made and installed all my birch trim pieces


This weekend i am going to install my counter tops and backsplach and finish making my custom leg for the dinette table

Regards Mike

[mvperini]

RAIN thats all it has done since last night. Decided to buy a new fridge because the old one quit working again. framed in the new fridge also finished the dinette set and built the rear bed frame .will post pictures later. going to start applying the Amber shellac after work this week so i can install my new floor

Mike

[mvperini]

The rain has stopped for the day decided to try and apply as much amber shellac as i could today, got on 3 coats in between sanding,
completed the new bed frame will install new compartment door this week. the new fride works great, did not have to leave the trailer to get a beer







mike

[mvperini]

Anybody that has restored a old trailer knows about the wiring and the fuse that they used , well let there be light


after installing a new fuse box and wiring and all new lights we will be able to run modern toys, tv, heater, fridge with out fear of the trailer burning down.

regards Mike

[mvperini]

Looks like no work on the trailer this weekend, the wife won a free weekend getaway in Bend, or. looks like shopping and more shopping. but the work does not stop on the trailer, i found out that my new neighbor does upholstery work , so she will be building new dinnette seats and new curtains and Marti from Chico is making me a new awning for the trailer color to match the chevy. Me i will be having a beer while the wife shops

Mike

[doug hodder]

Mike....it just looks great!!! There is nothing better than the soft glow of that wood with a regular incandescent light for a vintage appearance and look. You've really done a great job on it. So, I'm thinking....bring it down to the Dam? I keep looking, but not finding anything to do a resto on. Doug

[mvperini]

Thanks Doug, I do have a 1951 Boles Aero that needs restored, if you want to restore it for me ? let me know. what are you looking for i will keep a look out for you . there is a lot of old trailers up here for sale

Mike

[doug hodder]

What are you doing the counter top in....Marmoleum? Doug

[mvperini]

Yea i am going to use that red Marmoleum i picked up a few weeks ago to do the counter top, back splash and the dinette table

Mike

[CAJUN LADY]

That red Marmoleum is pretty. I'm with Doug on the look inside your trailer. It looks warm and welcoming already!

[mvperini]

almost there

took the day off from work today to get a few things finished
Bed is done

the amber shellac sure looks nice


Mike