Gettin'Ready To Build in Chico, CA

[cdfnchico]

Been lurking awhile and even posted a few times, but it's time for a "formal" introduction...I saw a Teardrop at a car show a few weeks back and got very interested...we found this forum...and got more excited..at Dean's suggestion we visited Pamplin Grove (late) and met a few folks (Grant, Doug, Joanie, Shelley) and decided we could do this thing!!

We're going with a Generic Benroy 5X8...ordered our HFtrailer...will be here next week...cleaned the garage...we're ready! Will update with pics asap.

For now, however, I posted a pick I took on the way over to Eureka...My friends and I are photographers and had already detoured for several hours shooting "good stuff". It was after 1am and the fires were still raging along the Trinity River. We stopped and took several long exposures of the fire. Posted my fav in my album.

Looking forward to meeting more of you. The help here is awesome and I'm sure we'll need it!

Cathy (cdfnchico) and Leo (Frosteez)

[ChetDog]

Cathy
Welcome to the fun. Been lurking around here a bit myself. Lott’sa good information to be found. That’s a very cool picture. Reminds me of the one in Yellowstone with the Elk in the river

ChetDog

"If Spock were here, he'd say that I was an irrational, illogical human being for going on a mission like this....... Sounds like fun!" -- Kirk

[mikeschn]

Welcome to the forum guys...

Take lots of photos, and post lots of messages!

I'd like to see your progress on your 5x8 generic benroy.

Did you see the generic benroy thread here?

http://tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?t=23681

Mike....

[Miriam C.]

Wow Cathy, awesome picture.

Welcome to the playground. You certainly got a great introduction to teardrops.

[doug hodder]

Anytime you guys want to come by, my shop is usually open...and after today...it is now clean! Or should I say, cleaner. I'm up HWY 50 in Camino. Have fun with your build, there's no right or wrong on design. Doug

[1947 Kenskill Roseville]

Welcome my name ia Ruben From Roseville, i was at Pamplin Gorve aswell but in a tent,posted my album of my Teardrop original but having to redo most of it. This Saturday i visited Cardo Industries in Sacramento they had told me this was the place to buy your aluminum , I spoke to Curtis Onsite very nice person he has 4x8 4x10 & 4x12 sheets. he showed me the polished aluminum sheet 4x12 $185 sheet kind of expensive but teardrop will look real nice. Started taking my teardrop apart check out my pics.

[doug hodder]

Ruben...if you were at Cardo, did you go around the corner to Allied? They've got lots of RV stuff too, axles, brakes, parts, interior stuff etc...Kill 2 birds with one stone! Doug

[cdfnchico]

Welcome to the forum guys...

Take lots of photos, and post lots of messages!

I'd like to see your progress on your 5x8 generic benroy.

Did you see the generic benroy thread here?

http://tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?t=23681

Mike....

Mike,
We have referred to the GenBen HOF several times...and will again I'm sure. Also have been gleaning tips from the galley thread as well. It is very cool to have so many great examples to ponder. As we wait for the HF trailer to arrive...we've been reading through the plans...why does the floor extend over the frame by 1/4'' on each side?

Doug...we are so lucky to have you to the south...Grant to the North...roadtrips are definitely in order!

Ruben...checked out your build pics...you're making good progress! Thanks for the tip.

Thanks Aunti M, Chet... Being able to take quick photo trips is one of our reasons for building a teardrop.

Cathy

[cuyeda]

So you visited Pamplin Grove ehhh... Were you camping, or there just for the day? I am guessing the "cdf" in your username is Calif. Dept. of Forestry. Good luck on making all of your build decisions.

[Cliffmeister2000]

Welcome, Cathy and Leo!

... I posted a pick I took on the way over to Eureka... Posted my fav in my album.

Great shot! It is amazing how beautiful, destructive, and captivating fire can be. Your photo captures all of that!

Keep the pictures coming!

[cdfnchico]

So you visited Pamplin Grove ehhh... Were you camping, or there just for the day? I am guessing the "cdf" in your username is Calif. Dept. of Forestry. Good luck on making all of your build decisions.

We only managed to make it Sunday Morning...early..but not early enought to catch many of the revelers before they headed out. And "CDF"...is my initials...

Cathy

[cuyeda]

...snip... And "CDF"...is my initials...

Cathy

Cathy, Ok, that was a guess. Our company deals with CDF (CA Dept. of Forestry) quite a bit. Seeing the picture you took, (an awesome pic), I thought you may have ties.

Ciao'

[Rob]

Cathy & Leo--

Welcome aboard! I know there is already one TD recently built in Chico. Check for Rosey the Riveter. Personally, I was born & raised in Chico and spent lots of time in Bidwell Park. Again, welcome.

[Roly Nelson]

Hi Cathy, ah yes, the old "saw a teardrop at a car show and just have to have one" declaration. I can relate to that, it's how I got started over 5 years ago.
Do take pics as the build goes along, ask questions and if you get in a bind, haul it over to Doug's shop and he'll give you a hand. (you're welcome, Doug) Good luck on your build and look forward to seeing you at a future Gathering.
Roly