Rose Rolls - The unathorized Compass Rose autobiography

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Re: Rose Rolls - The unathorized Compass Rose autobiography

Postby Sparksalot » Sun Jul 17, 2022 11:42 pm

bdosborn wrote:Water leaks?
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No leaks, just needs the finish resealed.

The corner of the door I think is from water wicking up the screw holding the trim on. Not sure how extensive that one is.
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Re: Rose Rolls - The unathorized Compass Rose autobiography

Postby Sparksalot » Sun Jul 17, 2022 11:46 pm

Sparksalot wrote:
bdosborn wrote:Water leaks?
Bruce


No leaks, just needs the finish resealed.

The corner of the door I think is from water wicking up the screw holding the trim on. Not sure how extensive that one is.


I might need to do some epoxy impregnating there.

As a fallback, I’ve always thought if the wood finish was ever too compromised, I’d look at an OD army tear look.
Holy cow, Rose is a teenager now! Done? Surely you jest. A teardrop is never "done".

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Inspiration: http://tnttt.com/Design_Library/Trailer%20for%20Two.htm

It's got a cop motor, a 5.3 LS plant, it's got cop tires, cop suspensions, cop shocks. ~ Elwood Blues
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Re: Rose Rolls - The unathorized Compass Rose autobiography

Postby Sparksalot » Sat Jul 30, 2022 1:36 pm

Rose has had an issue for a while with sneak circuits discharging her battery. I’m guessing the added USB outlets and digital voltmeter, etc.

During the year of unpleasantness, the drain was so deep, it destroyed the battery. I had planned to add a master disconnect for a while, so with a new battery in place now is the time.

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The dangly down cable is much more taut. The others are power feed from the TV, and feed from the battery to the controller.

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Holy cow, Rose is a teenager now! Done? Surely you jest. A teardrop is never "done".

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Inspiration: http://tnttt.com/Design_Library/Trailer%20for%20Two.htm

It's got a cop motor, a 5.3 LS plant, it's got cop tires, cop suspensions, cop shocks. ~ Elwood Blues
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Re: Rose Rolls - The unathorized Compass Rose autobiography

Postby Sparksalot » Tue Oct 11, 2022 5:51 pm

Recent outing with the crime scene awnings for Rose and thecopcar deployed.

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Inspiration: http://tnttt.com/Design_Library/Trailer%20for%20Two.htm

It's got a cop motor, a 5.3 LS plant, it's got cop tires, cop suspensions, cop shocks. ~ Elwood Blues
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Re: Rose Rolls - The unathorized Compass Rose autobiography

Postby Sparksalot » Sun Apr 09, 2023 7:39 pm

Since Rose is now 15, I figured it was a good time for the 4th spar varnish refresher.

I also realized the finish below the fenders had never been refreshed. Note the darker, original, color.

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Holy cow, Rose is a teenager now! Done? Surely you jest. A teardrop is never "done".

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Inspiration: http://tnttt.com/Design_Library/Trailer%20for%20Two.htm

It's got a cop motor, a 5.3 LS plant, it's got cop tires, cop suspensions, cop shocks. ~ Elwood Blues
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Re: Rose Rolls - The unathorized Compass Rose autobiography

Postby Sparksalot » Wed May 10, 2023 9:40 pm

A couple of fresh coats on, then start the other side.

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Holy cow, Rose is a teenager now! Done? Surely you jest. A teardrop is never "done".

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Inspiration: http://tnttt.com/Design_Library/Trailer%20for%20Two.htm

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Re: Rose Rolls - The unathorized Compass Rose autobiography

Postby Sparksalot » Wed May 10, 2023 9:41 pm

With flash, it’s snowing!

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Holy cow, Rose is a teenager now! Done? Surely you jest. A teardrop is never "done".

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Inspiration: http://tnttt.com/Design_Library/Trailer%20for%20Two.htm

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Re: Rose Rolls - The unathorized Compass Rose autobiography

Postby Sparksalot » Wed May 17, 2023 7:02 pm

Would you believe…

The sides I soaked in CPES during construction are still rock hard.

https://www.rotdoctor.com/products/cpes.html
Holy cow, Rose is a teenager now! Done? Surely you jest. A teardrop is never "done".

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Inspiration: http://tnttt.com/Design_Library/Trailer%20for%20Two.htm

It's got a cop motor, a 5.3 LS plant, it's got cop tires, cop suspensions, cop shocks. ~ Elwood Blues
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Re: Rose Rolls - The unathorized Compass Rose autobiography

Postby bdosborn » Thu May 18, 2023 8:34 am

I remember there was an EPA mandate and they had to change their formulation. I wonder if the new recipe is as good as what you used? I used it for the wheel wells on the trailer after I saw your tests.
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Re: Rose Rolls - The unathorized Compass Rose autobiography

Postby Sparksalot » Thu May 18, 2023 11:33 am

I thought I had heard about it being pulled from the market. Sounds like it was a reformulation then. It’s too bad I have none of the original stuff to test against the new on the same piece of wood.
Holy cow, Rose is a teenager now! Done? Surely you jest. A teardrop is never "done".

The Compass Rose build thread: viewtopic.php?t=23213

Inspiration: http://tnttt.com/Design_Library/Trailer%20for%20Two.htm

It's got a cop motor, a 5.3 LS plant, it's got cop tires, cop suspensions, cop shocks. ~ Elwood Blues
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Re: Rose Rolls - The unathorized Compass Rose autobiography

Postby Sparksalot » Thu May 18, 2023 1:07 pm

Ugh. They were in wretched shape.

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Holy cow, Rose is a teenager now! Done? Surely you jest. A teardrop is never "done".

The Compass Rose build thread: viewtopic.php?t=23213

Inspiration: http://tnttt.com/Design_Library/Trailer%20for%20Two.htm

It's got a cop motor, a 5.3 LS plant, it's got cop tires, cop suspensions, cop shocks. ~ Elwood Blues
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Re: Rose Rolls - The unathorized Compass Rose autobiography

Postby Sparksalot » Sun May 21, 2023 1:06 pm

Time to wrap it up, there’s a trip soon.

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The 3500# axle she got 2 years ago.

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With a fender and Hobbit menu

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Curb side is shiny too.

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She even has hubcaps now.

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Holy cow, Rose is a teenager now! Done? Surely you jest. A teardrop is never "done".

The Compass Rose build thread: viewtopic.php?t=23213

Inspiration: http://tnttt.com/Design_Library/Trailer%20for%20Two.htm

It's got a cop motor, a 5.3 LS plant, it's got cop tires, cop suspensions, cop shocks. ~ Elwood Blues
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Re: Rose Rolls - The unathorized Compass Rose autobiography

Postby Sparksalot » Sun May 21, 2023 1:09 pm

Being a teenager, of course she has zits.

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Really, each zit represents a spot on that side which needed extra attention.
Holy cow, Rose is a teenager now! Done? Surely you jest. A teardrop is never "done".

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Inspiration: http://tnttt.com/Design_Library/Trailer%20for%20Two.htm

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Re: Rose Rolls - The unathorized Compass Rose autobiography

Postby Sparksalot » Mon May 29, 2023 10:03 pm

Next up, work on the doors. The lower trim on the street side door has been a headache since I built her.

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WTH, I just refinished this side. After 3 nights of torrential rains. No issues on the curb side.

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Holy cow, Rose is a teenager now! Done? Surely you jest. A teardrop is never "done".

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Inspiration: http://tnttt.com/Design_Library/Trailer%20for%20Two.htm

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Re: Rose Rolls - The unathorized Compass Rose autobiography

Postby Sparksalot » Sat Jun 10, 2023 2:40 pm

I recently pulled the crime scene awning off of thecopcar, so Rose has double the shade installed now.

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Holy cow, Rose is a teenager now! Done? Surely you jest. A teardrop is never "done".

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Inspiration: http://tnttt.com/Design_Library/Trailer%20for%20Two.htm

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