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Postby Ira » Mon Apr 02, 2007 2:39 pm

I'm there...or I'm SQUARE!!!

But with a 4 by 8, the twin size doesn't go wall to wall right? Like, I need full, and then trim it down?
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Postby Kit76 » Mon Apr 02, 2007 2:50 pm

I think the twin toppers I got were 48" x 72", Anyway i believe they are. I'll Check when I Get Home. My tear inside to inside is 47 3/4" so it fits Good. Will try to post picks tommorrow.

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Postby Keith B » Mon Apr 02, 2007 4:10 pm

Buy a double or queen sized foam... and excellent way to cut foam, use an electric knife - just clean your thanksgiving turkey off of it first... you think I'm kidding but it works great...I'd glue 'em all up then "cut" away....or for you "sportsman", an electric filet knife.....
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Postby Miriam C. » Mon Apr 02, 2007 8:09 pm

For those of you still looking you can get a 3" double (54") for $89 at Penny's. I got the 5".

JCPennys Foam

They have twin size too. I found the xfirm too hard so if you are small best stay away from it. ;)
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Postby Mary K » Mon Apr 02, 2007 8:53 pm

Kit76 wrote:This weekend I Bought (3) 1" Foam Twin Mattress toppers from Wal-Mart for 14.96 ea. For a total of 45.00. I Think They are made by Mainstays. I spray glued Them Together and BAM!!!!!!!! instant mattress. It is Really Comfortable and Affordable.


Ira, I also don't like the sore Azz!!!!!!


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Good Job Chris :thumbsup: :thumbsup: You are getting ahead of me..... :roll:

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Postby Jst83 » Tue Apr 03, 2007 3:03 am

Looks great Chris, I like the trim color I'm a fan of trim darker than the walls


Ira wrote:I put two layers of padding under mine, same type of carpet, but unless you're doing it for the insulation factor--don't bother:

I thought two layers would somehow make the floor "comfortable" for sleeping without a mattress, sleeping bags only, but no:

My ass STILL hurts from the last outing, and that was months ago.


Funny you should bring that up I was planning 2 layers under mine, know I no it won't help my ass. I learn so much on here.

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Postby Kit76 » Wed Apr 04, 2007 8:46 am

Hey Mary,
I'm not getting Ahead of You. Just remember I have no Galley or Inside Cabinets. And plus your quality work is so much better :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: than mine! I Can Tell by the Pictures your taking your time. I on the other hand get impatient and want to get finished. Which brings me to my next statement( Throw NO Stones Please!) I know I Said I Would Build A Woody, But it Will Be a Woody With Aluminum Roof. The Aluminum Will Stop At Front Curve. Kind of Like Scooter's, the front and Sides will be wood.

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Postby Mary K » Wed Apr 04, 2007 9:41 am

Kit76 wrote:Hey Mary,
I'm not getting Ahead of You. Just remember I have no Galley or Inside Cabinets. And plus your quality work is so much better :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: than mine! I Can Tell by the Pictures your taking your time. I on the other hand get impatient and want to get finished. Which brings me to my next statement( Throw NO Stones Please!) I know I Said I Would Build A Woody, But it Will Be a Woody With Aluminum Roof. The Aluminum Will Stop At Front Curve. Kind of Like Scooter's, the front and Sides will be wood.

As Always Thanks for the Encouragement,

Chris


Chris, You Are Doing Quality Work, just not as much as I am. :lol: And I guess I will not throw stones at your aluminum top. :no: I thought hard on putting Alum. on mine, but it all cam down to $$$$. Now I get to spend a weekend a year adding a coat of Spar to my TD instead.


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Postby Kit76 » Wed Apr 04, 2007 10:15 am

I Found Aluminum at A local welding place for $ 70.00 per 4 x 10 sheet.
It was .040 thickness and I only needed one. So I Decided to go that route. I Still think it will turn out looking good.

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Postby Ira » Wed Apr 04, 2007 10:17 am

Jst83 wrote:Funny you should bring that up I was planning 2 layers under mine, know I no it won't help my ass. I learn so much on here.

:lol: :lol:


Keep in mind that I didn't use rubber padding. I used the pinkish kind of asbestos looking stuff from HD--it was cheap.
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Postby Kit76 » Wed Apr 04, 2007 11:22 am

FULL , FULL, FULL Size Toppers Everyone for the 4' Tear--I Was Wrong Thought I Had bought twin.

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