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Postby doug hodder » Sat Apr 04, 2009 7:19 pm

Jeremy...that really looks good outfitted with all that blue gas stuff! Doug
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Postby rainjer » Sun Apr 05, 2009 11:02 pm

Construction is done except for a couple doors!!!!

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Here is the large utensil drawer. I need to edge band it, sand it & seal it & it will be done.
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Here is the slide out shelf. It will hold my cutting mats & dish drainer while traveling. I just need to sand & seal it & it will be done. I also need to put 2 dividers in the cooler tray slide out then sand & seal.
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My new hatch support. There will be one on each side. I had some wet paint on the left side so I will attach it tomorrow.
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Postby Mauleskinner » Sun Apr 05, 2009 11:09 pm

Looking great!

I like the hatch support...good idea. I'll have to file that away for when the time comes.

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Postby rainjer » Mon Apr 13, 2009 8:58 pm

I figured it was time for another update.

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I got the galley done (for now) tonight. I am not happy with my cooler tray so I am not going to worry about finishing it for now. I will rebuild it at a later date.

I have a small amount of touch-up to do on the paint, put a coat of polyurethane on the hatch skin, re-install the lights & the galley area will be done. The other tasks to complete are cutting the hole in the aluminum for the roof vent & installing it and putting my edge molding on with sealant. I also need to re-bolt my tongue box back on. I have 2 more weeks to finish before I head for the Dam Gathering.

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Postby rainjer » Wed Apr 15, 2009 10:25 pm

The galley hatch is done!!! I just need to put 3 more pieces of molding on with sealant and do some caulking & it will be water tight. I should be able to give it a bath next weekend before I head south.

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Postby Micro469 » Wed Apr 15, 2009 10:35 pm

How did you refinish the edge between the roof and the wall? Can't tell if you replaced the moulding......
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Postby rainjer » Wed Apr 15, 2009 10:40 pm

That is the molding I still need to to put on. I need 2 people & my wife was busy tonight. It is cut & drilled, I just need a set of hand to prevent getting caulk everywhere.

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Postby Micro469 » Wed Apr 15, 2009 11:02 pm

Looks Good!!!!


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Postby aggie79 » Thu Apr 16, 2009 8:21 am

:applause: Wonderful job and a very nice looking teardrop! :thumbsup:

Thanks for documenting your work.
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Postby kennyrayandersen » Thu Apr 16, 2009 9:54 am

nice paint -- especially on the hatch -- makes it look fast!

Are those 12 or 13 inch tires?

I like your latch supports too -- nice and simple, but still look good a sturdy.

Looks better than down town!
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Postby doug hodder » Thu Apr 16, 2009 9:15 pm

The redo looks great Jeremy! See you at the dam for a closer inspection. I'll be bringing a couple of old stoves. Doug
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Postby dreadcptflint » Thu Apr 16, 2009 11:24 pm

Nice redo. What material did you use for the countertop? It is very retro. :thumbsup:
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Postby rainjer » Thu Apr 16, 2009 11:33 pm

kennyrayandersen wrote:nice paint -- especially on the hatch -- makes it look fast!

Are those 12 or 13 inch tires?

I like your latch supports too -- nice and simple, but still look good a sturdy.

Looks better than down town!


The are 12 X 4.8 tires. I have about 3000 mile on them so far. the seep to work ok. I would go with a bigger tire next time.

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Postby rainjer » Thu Apr 16, 2009 11:33 pm

dreadcptflint wrote:Nice redo. What material did you use for the countertop? It is very retro. :thumbsup:


It is Formica. There are 4 colors of the boomerang pattern.

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Postby rainjer » Thu Apr 16, 2009 11:38 pm

doug hodder wrote:The redo looks great Jeremy! See you at the dam for a closer inspection. I'll be bringing a couple of old stoves. Doug


Thanks Doug. I have had a good coach ;) I do have a 3 foot rule. I look forward to seeing the stoves in person.

I convince the wife last night that to let me build a carport on the side of the house. If I don't get it done this year, , it will go in the garage in the winter.

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