the jelly belly build

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Aunti M

Would you believe sarcastic humor?

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[Miriam C.]

Aunti M

Would you believe sarcastic humor?

del

Ahhhh Yeah. Been there for weeks. Must be buiding a Teardrop.

[del]

And hear is my one board I installed yesterday.

I did some fiberglass today, but it is hard to photograph, so i did not take any.

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[del]

Last night I went out and put on the second half of the right wall. To take a picture of the side I need to move the trailer out away from the garage. To move the trailer I need to install the wheels. To install the wheels I need to cut out space for the fenders. I hope this story does not sound familiar. From the back here is a picture, you have to trust me the other wall is there.

I hope they will hurry up and pick the cherries so the weather can improve, tired of the wind and rain.

The old bubble windows (round) they used in vans in the seventies would look cool on this trailer. Any ideas where to get a pair?

Kind of like this appears to have.

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[Jst83]

Don't know if they would work in a tear but I was thinking about it at one point and found this site. Lots of options and not bad priced

http://www.replacementskylights.net/domes.htm

[peggyearlchris]

Del it sure is coming along. I go out after work and do alittle everyday even if its just to sand or install a board. Peg

[tonyj]

Funny you should ask about bubble windows. Want to make your own? I just happened on this site over the weekend. Since we love to fabricate things . . .

http://www.recumbents.com/WISIL/bubbles/hpvbubbles.htm

[Juneaudave]

Funny you should ask about bubble windows. Want to make your own? I just happened on this site over the weekend. Since we love to fabricate things . . .

http://www.recumbents.com/WISIL/bubbles/hpvbubbles.htm

I want to try that....just to see if I could do it!!!!!

[angib]

del,

I'm enjoying these photos a lot - keep up the good work!

Bubble windows won't work well, as they're intended to go on a flat or nearly flat surface - and of course your walls are curved. I think you will have to make your own windows from polycarbonate curved to fit the wall and held in place by sealant and clamping rings, that could be aluminium or plywood.

Having to cut them yourself means you can make them any shape you want, so you can have them circular or oval, just not 'bubbled'.

Andrew

[HMK]

Another great thread!!!
Ya know guys, I could use some sleep, but keep them comming. I am enjoying this forum so much. Just think, a week ago, I had never heard of a teardrop. Recon how many other fantastic things in life we miss? Just a pondering question.

[del]

Now if I build a curved mold and a big oven I can make curved, bubble windows. That sounds like a lot of work to me. I would say this trailer will get plain old windows, as normal as anything on this build.

I cut out one fender opening, and tried the spare for fitting (Murphy's law is what I live by). It fits, then I took it off, set it to the side (big mistake), installed the regular tire, and stood back and took a picture.

Some one remind how much work and weight that modification would be. It would look cool though.
Started to install the hatch hinge (thanks Grant), for now the hatch is imaginary.

Now to build the spars and their supports.

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[angib]

I would say this trailer will get plain old windows,

Not an option, I think - plain old windows only fit on flat surfaces, and you ain't got any of those.....

Andrew

[del]

Andrew would you believe plain old lexan windows. Plain as in no bubble.

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[del]

Progress; I got the right fender to fit (looks just like the left, only on the other side), but took no pictures.

Started to build my hatch see.

Down and then up.

Now I need to finish the floor.
Build the wall under the counter (where ones tired feet go).
Build and install spars.
Skin back of trailer.
Cut hatch out.
Ask Mary K to dance.

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[del]

Today I worked as long as I could stand the cold wind we had this afternoon (when is summer coming). Today I worked on building the pieces for the rear floor. Honestly I spent more time figuring out what I had to do, than acutely doing it.

Here is one piece I cut out and propped up.

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