Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

by **lcurrie** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 4:09 pm

Hi All,

The libra in me always comes out when the time comes to commit to buying parts for my cubby-in-progress.

I've decided i want rounded fenders to replace the squarish ones that came with the HF trailer i bought. I think these should do the trick:
http://www.championtrailers.com/FENDERS%20galvanized.htm

They indicate they are for 13" wheels and the HF comes with 12" (right?).

Will that be a problem or look funny? Do i need fenders with a skirt? Would aluminum be a better choice over galvanized?

Any other suggestions for which fenders to get? I also have this page bookmarked as a supplier but all those choices make my head spin!!
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/NTESearch?storeId=6970&N=0&Ntk=All&Ntt=fender&Nty=1&D=fender&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Dx=mode+matchallpartial

Thanks!

Lynn

by **toypusher** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 4:16 pm

If you can give me about another week, I will have another option for you.

by **lcurrie** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 4:31 pm

I can give you another week!

I gather you're having the fenders you designed produced?

Congrats!!

Lynn

by **Classic Finn** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 4:39 pm

toypusher wrote:If you can give me about another week, I will have another option for you.

Kerry are you having some fenders produced? if so would they fit 13 inch tires and rims?

Classic Finn :thinking:

by **toypusher** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 6:32 pm

I will be producing them myself for now. Trying to get them a little more prefected. I could make a mold now and reproduce them, but there are some flaws that would have to be fixed before painting them and that is just not the way I want to do things. I have a new job (about a month now) and we are really busy. (10 - 12 hour days) Just have not had the time that I would like to work on them. I do plan on having a set or two to take to the North meets South gathering.

I am planning on making up a set that would be more appropriately scaled for the 13" wheels also. But depending on what look you like, these might work for you!

by **toypusher** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 5:08 pm

Just an update for those interested. I had an emergency last week and have been working 10 - 12 hour days. So, I did not get to the fenders. They will now have to wait until after I get back from the North Meets South gathering. I am still going to make them, just seem to keep getting delayed.

by **lcurrie** » Sat Aug 12, 2006 8:35 am

Thanks for the update, Kerry. I know a lot of folks are excited about seeing them.

by **toypusher** » Sat Aug 12, 2006 2:34 pm

The molds were made today. I was supposed to get them done last Monday, but things happen and it did not. Well the are curing and tomorrow or Monday I can do some final triming and pull the wooden plugs out of the molds and start making fenders. Hope all who are interested have had and will continue to have patience.

by **Classic Finn** » Sun Aug 13, 2006 7:31 am

toypusher wrote:The molds were made today. I was supposed to get them done last Monday, but things happen and it did not. Well the are curing and tomorrow or Monday I can do some final triming and pull the wooden plugs out of the molds and start making fenders. Hope all who are interested have had and will continue to have patience.

Patience?

I dont know that word but Livin On Teardrop Time...
Is that same? :lol:

PS - We dooooo luv the pics.. :lol:

Classic Finn

by **toypusher** » Sun Aug 13, 2006 7:46 am

It's the same to me!!

Pics will come -- In teardrop time!

by **toypusher** » Fri Aug 18, 2006 8:11 pm

Just a quick update for the patience folks among you! The molds are finally cleaned up and ready for making fenders. It seems like it has been a year in the making (and not really done yet), but there is definate light at the end of the tunnel. I have been working 60 - 70 hrs a week and have run into many poblems/delays along the way, so it has taken alot longer than I had anticipated.

I will try to post some pics soon.

by **toypusher** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 2:31 pm

Some pictures for those of you who "love da pics"

Here are a couple of the wooden plugs that I made to create the molds from.

Here is one of the plugs with the fiberglass over them

How to get the plugs out??

What's left of the wooden plugs

Finished Molds

Now for lots and lots of wax and we can then make some fenders!!

by **madjack** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 2:43 pm

dadgum Kerry...oughtta make some nice fenders :thumbsup:

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by **apratt** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 3:18 pm

Looking good Kerry. :thumbsup:

A lot of work just to make the molds. I do like the style, keep it up. :thumbsup:

by **mikeschn** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 3:33 pm

Lookin good Kerry... you've sure got a lot of work into that already, and we haven't seen a finished fender yet. But you're making good progress!

Mike...

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