My trailer is finished!

[halfdome, Danny]

Everyones build in thier eyes is best.

I couldn't agree more. We are extremely happy with ours too. What I don't understand is why is Chris C the only "Teardrop Artist"? There are many of so called "Teardrop Artists" here just look at the "Hall of Fame".
Danny

Danny,
I'm the one that changed Chris C's title to Teardrop Artist, I made the change after viewing his slide show this morning because I wanted it to reflect the impression his trailer made on me. I see no reason for this to be taken as a slight against any other of the fine teardrop builders on this forum and I assure you that was not my intention when I posted the title. Chris didn't request the change and he most likely knows nothing about it being changed. I couldn't agree with you more that there are numerous "Teardrop Artists" on this forum, yourself included. If you want that title as well or something similar, it can be arranged. Just let one of us Admins know, we'll be glad to accomodate you.

Kevin, No I don't want "Teardrop Artist" for my avatar title as I feel it would be unfair to all the wonderful builders on this forum. I have mastered my craft/profession and my work speaks for itself. I could critique Chris C's trailer but that would do no one good, he did a fine job to the best of his abilities like we all do. I do have a request though to change my avatar title to "Happy Camper" because that is what this forum has produced out of me. Please add a asterisk for donating member. Thanks, Danny

[Jiminsav]

lets all be big boy's and girls..

[cuyeda]

Chris C.

Thanks for the inspiration. I am planning a build someday, and also have Steve Fredericks build manual. Nice to see some of the concepts used, as well as all of your personal ideas to dress up your TD. I especially like the old trunk in the front. I have been eyeing an old steel trunk with a similar shape in my dad's backyard, and hope he will donate it to my cause. ha ha.

It would be great help to us newbies, as well as the experienced, if you would add notes to some of the pictures in your album. (if you get a chance, please, please). I need to finish a couple of projects before I start my build to get the garage cleared, ie. 65 2+2 Mustang.

So no immediate hurry in getting your notes added, but will bookmark your album for future reference. Please and thank you.
Cliff

[Dean in Eureka, CA]

Jim and Hiekki,
I've got a problem with "Teardrop hack"... The "H" in "hack" sould be capitalized. (Joanie's rubbin' off on me)

[Classic Finn]

Jim and Hiekki,
I've got a problem with "Teardrop hack"... The "H" in "hack" sould be capitalized. (Joanie's rubbin' off on me)

PS Dean - Joanie must be rubbing off to you because you even spelled my name wrong... You did indeed capaitalize the H on my name but after that Joanie disturbed ya..


Classic Finn

[Dean in Eureka, CA]

Heikki,
Havn't had my coffee yet this morning.

[HumbleHut]

One of the nice things about forums such as these is that you can freely share information and experience, and learn from each other. I started buliding my tear with absolutely no knowledge other than a plan in my head and a link to this page. I never could have completed my tear without a lot of quick responses from a lot of different people, and I'm forever grateful to all of you for that. That being said, I don't understand the type of person who LOOKS to be offended! So many times people have to walk on egg shells around each other here, and be so dang politically correct, a lot of the fun is taken out. Let it be known that I want an honest response to my questions and my posts. If I'm doing something wrong in my build - please tell me, I would rather have my feelings hurt and be embarrased than do something to potentially hurt my build, or my family by building an unsafe tear. Who cares if someone else thinks your trailer is "art" or "beautiful" or "prectical" or a "box on wheels". I built this for me! Compared to the trailer I didn't have before my build, mine is freakin' awesome! Compared to Gage's, or Chris' or about 142 other trailers listed here, mine is a box on wheels!

IMHO!

I'll get off my soap box now!

[EZ]

Wow Chris, I'd thought you only talked about building a teardrop camper. Was I ever wrong. Very nice job and thanks for coming back to show it.

Ed

[Tripmaker]

Absolutely beautiful work. Whenever I see a job like this I can only wish I had a fraction of the skill it takes to make something so nice. Definately a TD to be proud of.

[alaska teardrop]

Fine work, Chris

Looking forward to pics of the Woodie trim too

[Classic Finn]

One of the nice things about forums such as these is that you can freely share information and experience, and learn from each other. I started buliding my tear with absolutely no knowledge other than a plan in my head and a link to this page. I never could have completed my tear without a lot of quick responses from a lot of different people, and I'm forever grateful to all of you for that. That being said, I don't understand the type of person who LOOKS to be offended! So many times people have to walk on egg shells around each other here, and be so dang politically correct, a lot of the fun is taken out. Let it be known that I want an honest response to my questions and my posts. If I'm doing something wrong in my build - please tell me, I would rather have my feelings hurt and be embarrased than do something to potentially hurt my build, or my family by building an unsafe tear. Who cares if someone else thinks your trailer is "art" or "beautiful" or "prectical" or a "box on wheels". I built this for me! Compared to the trailer I didn't have before my build, mine is freakin' awesome! Compared to Gage's, or Chris' or about 142 other trailers listed here, mine is a box on wheels!

IMHO!

I'll get off my soap box now!

Yup I do agree, I built my Tear for me... no I didnt either,, (sorry honey) I built it for us.. I had to correct myself immediately before the wife gets the famous frying pan out... just cant afford to lose more hair... so I nor we have never had one of these special lil teardrops... so its a treat for our family... granted Im trying like crazy to make it a special one... and in due time it may very well be...only with the best of my ability applied... and with the capabilities that I was given.

Classic Finn

[Guy]

Dear Chris,

Really nice work. Your choice of woods was fantastic. What is the Green veined inserts and counter top? Looked like granite but cannot tell because the puter monitor is not well calibreated.

[riverfront]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A true craftsman!

A personal note:
Please join in and help us who very much enjoyed your point of view and ideas! We very much need those like yourself so we may move forward with the support and information you can provide! Welcome back and PLEASE stay!

[mjg444]

Another impressive teardrop! There are so many of them on this site.

Michele

[ARKPAT]

Great job Chris!!

You have done a fantastic job on your Tear!!!

Fine set of pictures in your link.


I wish my build would look half as good.

Glad to have you back!



Pat