Paul's Progress on Number 2

[PaulC]

I almost completed the floor this weekend. Need to get some 1/4 ply to do the underside, seal, insulate and the bolt on. I am building as per the Larry & Di Sorensen Outback Tear in that the walls will sit on the chassis so as to have no strain on them when offroad.

[Chris C]

Glad you're making some progress. Bet ya feel good about it, huh?

[PaulC]

Thanks Chris, Sure does feel good This one is going together better than Number one did, already.
Cheers
Paul

[doug hodder]

Funny thing about that Paul...somehow you manage to learn a whole lot the first go around...nice building frame...beats the concrete floor and milk crates I have!!!! doug

[PaulC]

Hi Doug, After seeing how Reiner at Aussie Teardrops build's his, I thought what the He-- The first one taught me heaps, but not how to save my back. The only prob I can foresee is getting the damn thing off of it once it's done. Just heading out to get some more timber to finish the floor and start the walls.
Cheers
Paul

[Miriam C.]

Morning Paul,
Looks like you might get a jump on me. Remember to get
the mates to do the lifting when you get that off.

Looking great
Miriam

[rooster]

Paul, When I started my tear project, I sketched out what we wanted and how the frame should look like, thats when I came across Larry and Di's Outback and it was similar to my sketch. So, I sez to myself, SELF, why re-invent the wheel, Larry did all the planning for you, so I followed what he did with some minor changes. Look at my album, I'm happy the way it turned. Have fun with your build . . . .

Jim,

[PaulC]

Hi Aunty M , I have figured that a couple of jacks will be the go to get it off the stand. If I'm getting ahead of you, I have to ask how come?

Hi Jim, Number One was built as per Larry's Offroader sans the hatch. This one is 8x5 and I will incorporate a hatch this time.

Bought the timber for the walls and to complete the floor yesterday so more pics later in the week.
Cheers
Paul

[Miriam C.]

Well cause I took off to play for two weeks. I also counted on the drought to keep the rust at bay. See I had stripped the thing before I left.
It rained almost everyday I was gone. How to get rid of a drought.

Glad your getting something done. I'll catch ya soon.
Aunty M

[mikeschn]

Saving your back is a great plan. I build the first wall of the Ultralight on a (almost 3' high table) and I would definitely do it that way again...

Mike...

[PaulC]

Hi Mike, 25 years of brick paving and landscaping certainly taught me the importance of back care. I used the trial and error method

Cheers
Paul
PS How's the new job going?

[mikeschn]

The new job is going good. I have a small reprieve before I get buried in work again. So much to learn...

Mike...

[PaulC]

I mapped out the galley layout last night and asked the Handbrake to come out and have a look. Today I am mapping out the galley layout to the new specifications I guess I should have asked first.

Cheers
Paul

[Larwyn]

Hi Mike, 25 years of brick paving and landscaping certainly taught me the importance of back care. I used the trial and error method

Cheers
Paul
PS How's the new job going?

I try to keep all my work between waist and arm pit high. If standing, sitting on the floor or atop a ladder don't do it, build a scaffold, raise the work or dig a hole. Back pain can take the fun out of a project in a hurry.................

[PaulC]

I know it's been a couple of weeks but I finally had a free day to do something. Here's where I'm at- Floor is sandwich construction with insulation, about 2"/50mm thick in total. The walls will be constructed the same and will be about 1 3/4"/45mm thick. Floor is bolted down in such a way as to allow complete removal of the body if required. All waterproofed with Bondal timber waterproofer and the underside of the floor also has two coats of orminoid tar sealant painted onto it. Walls are glued and screwed and square Nearly all the stringers are glued and screwed. I also use glue on the thread of the screws to minimise the chance of them vibrating loose.