Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

by **Classic Finn** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 6:16 pm

I found this while searching on ebay

But I started laughing and noticed it looks out of place for a Vintage for some odd reason... :lol:

http://tinyurl.com/2e7mp3

Is it really sitting on its original frame? :roll:

Or could it be the rims and wheels? :scratchthinking:

Classic Finn

by **Gage** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 6:34 pm

Looks like it's on another frame, other than what was orig.

Here's what one should look like.

by **Classic Finn** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 6:50 pm

Gage wrote:Looks like it's on another frame, other than what was orig.

Here's what one should look like.

Ouch that is sweet looking..

Gage Im not bidding on the one above... :lol:

are you going to inquire about any accessories ? :lol:

Classic Finn

by **rainjer** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 9:14 pm

It almost looks like it is sitting on the rear section of an old pickup truck.

by **deserthawk** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 9:27 am

The originals had a whimpy pair of spindles welded to a thin piece of channel iron. This looks a lot tougher for off road although it probably adds quite a bit of weight to the unit. The way I look at it, the various parts add up to much more than the buy-it-now price and the reserve is probably set at $1150.00 Have you seen the price of aluminum lately? There's over $750 in metal alone plus the utility trailer under it is worth $500.00..............humm :thinking:

That does it! I'm going for it before someone else does.

by **deserthawk** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 9:33 am

Got it........ :thumbsup:

That was easy. Now for the hard part. Anyone know of a pair of aluminum fenders for sale? Although I think the fenders on this trailer are original, they are butt ugly and need to go.

POSTED:

This pair of fenders is officially offered for sale as of now.

by **Gage** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 12:22 pm

deserthawk wrote:Got it........
That was easy. Now for the hard part. Anyone know of a pair of aluminum fenders for sale? Although I think the fenders on this trailer are original, they are butt ugly and need to go.
POSTED:
This pair of fenders is officially offered for sale as of now.

Those fenders are not orig. But you know that. Should be a good teardrop for your 'neck of the woods'. Let us know what it looks like up close once you get it to the shop. I'd pick it up for you if I wasn't going to be pulling another trailer next month. Going to Parker the 7th of Dec. for a get together.

by **deserthawk** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 1:11 pm

Gage,

I'm not certain that they are originals, but I have seen a couple of Modernaire's with the exact same ugly fenders and supports. It could have been a special run. There was an exact copy of this trailer on Ebay a year ago in terrible shape with about six coats of house paint on it and it had the same fenders. At the time I remember thinking it was a rebuild using an original cabin. Besides.... :twisted:

I might have a better chance of selling these if they are original....just kidding

Is there a teardrop gathering in Parker on the 7th of Dec? If so, I will definitely be there and bring the trailer.

by **Classic Finn** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 2:50 pm

desert hawk

I guess its what a person sees in these tears and what you want them to be. :lol:

And for your hobby or interest Off Road it may be slick..
:thumbsup:

but then I see them in my eyes as Original or as Close to Original as possible as are vintage cars or trucks..Not ripped apart, chopped or cut up..

Show us photos when you get done ok.. :thumbsup:

Regards
Classic Finn :thumbsup:

by **48Rob** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 5:07 pm

I agree, the fenders don't compliment the profile at all...

Congratulations on your new teardrop!
:thumbsup:

Rob

by **Gage** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 11:34 pm

Deserthawk, you have a PM waiting.

by **deserthawk** » Sat Nov 03, 2007 1:05 pm

Classic Finn wrote:desert hawk

I guess its what a person sees in these tears and what you want them to be. And for your hobby or interest Off Road it may be slick..

but then I see them in my eyes as Original or as Close to Original as possible as are vintage cars or trucks..Not ripped apart, chopped or cut up..

Show us photos when you get done ok..

Regards
Classic Finn

Classic Finn,

I agree, My plan is to lower the body either by using a modern torsion axel or using oversized wheels. Then put some Ford/Modernistic style fender on it; preferably aluminum but I might have to settle for fiberglass. Then I'll polish the bejabers out of it and line the interior with a nice hardwood veneer. Not quite "original" but comfy....

BTW - Thanks for the "heads up" on this auction. I never would have ended up with this without you.

by **deserthawk** » Sat Nov 03, 2007 1:08 pm

48Rob wrote:I agree, the fenders don't compliment the profile at all...

Congratulations on your new teardrop!

Rob

Thanks Rob,

This is my third attempt at purchasing one of these in halfway good shape and I am excited at the challenge of the restoration.

by **deserthawk** » Fri Nov 09, 2007 3:51 pm

I picked up the 47' Modernaire from Riverside, CA on Tuesday and started tearing into it the minute we got back to the desert. The inside is very clean but the outer body needs some TLC. First thing we did was get it off that frame.......here is the frame.

Looks like some sort of truck frame with a front axle welded under it. Note these chopped and welded hubs with disc brakes.

It was a wonder I ever got it home at 75mph...yikes! :shock:

Here is the body sitting temporarily on another frame floor.

Note how far forward the fenders were moved when mounted on the "new" frame. The plan is to build a reproduction of the original frame using a stronger full size axle and put fiberglass Cub/Ken-skill fenders on it. Should look good when restored.

by **Classic Finn** » Fri Nov 09, 2007 4:57 pm

Gee DesertHawk that tear looks normal again ust even sitting off the frame..

What kind of a frame was it sitting on... :thinking:

looks like a car of sorts. or even small truck.. :thumbsup:

Nice to hear from you ..and thanks for the pics. :thumbsup:

Classic Finn

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