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A Tear is Born

Postby jpenning » Sat Nov 06, 2004 3:55 pm

Alright. I've told you all that I "had the bug." Guess it's time to prove it. Check out my latest construction pics here.

It will have 3/4" sides with an insulated floor and roof.

Let me know what y'all think! :)
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Postby Steve Frederick » Sat Nov 06, 2004 5:23 pm

Very Nice work!! Looks like your sweetie is right at home! :wink:
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Re: A Tear is Born

Postby Jimbo » Sat Nov 06, 2004 8:37 pm

jpenning wrote:Alright. I've told you all that I "had the bug." Guess it's time to prove it. Check out my latest construction pics here.

It will have 3/4" sides with an insulated floor and roof.

Let me know what y'all think! :)


Nice work... Also, nice SV650!!!
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Postby pdart70 » Sun Nov 07, 2004 12:29 am

Looking good!!!
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Postby mikeschn » Sun Nov 07, 2004 5:33 am

My, that's a big door you got there. Looking good though!!!

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Postby Arne » Sun Nov 07, 2004 8:27 am

When I built mine on a h/f 1800 trailer, I lucked out. After not giving it any thought, the door did not hit the fender when I opened it...

Those using the same trailer might want to keep this in mind....
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Postby jpenning » Sun Nov 07, 2004 9:31 am

My, that's a big door you got there.


They are rather large. They are 3'x3'. I made them that way for my father (who is slightly larger than myself). Of course, with it only being 4' wide, I will be packing a tent for our father/son trips. I also wanted to accomodate 15"'x24" windows from 90 Degrees. This should allow for them.

When I built mine on a h/f 1800 trailer, I lucked out. After not giving it any thought, the door did not hit the fender when I opened it...

Those using the same trailer might want to keep this in mind....


Good point. I chose, however, not to lower the trailer to begin with. I will be towing with a S-10 and realized that lowering it would give me some "unfavorable" towing characteristics. The fender ends about 4" below the door. It is the "flat-toped" fender and will provide for a place to put shoes (etc.) at night.

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"Look Ma! I am somebody!" That's awesome, Mike. I can't wait to finally meet some your guys out at the gatherings!

Thanks for the encouragement! I'm gonna have this baby done by Christmas.
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