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Postby Pat Reece » Sat May 02, 2009 4:06 pm

Hi My name is Pat from California. I started my teardrop three years ago by building the frame and floor. I let it sit for two years then built the rest in a few weeks. Ive never enjoyed anything as much as building the teardrop. The economy went south as I was starting the second half of the build so I decided to go old school. That is put myself in the shoes of the guy who just got his plans from popular mechanics in 1947. I did every thing as inexpensively as I could. I scrounged and looked for deals and got it done. Things like buying your first tires and wheels at picnpull and useing galvanized sheet metal instead of aluminium save a few bucks. The left over galvy makes great spice racks and counter top. I also used the galvy for the back wall of the galley.(It gives me a place put magnets from my adventures) Its very inexpensive at plumbing supply houses.
My wife and I have taken it on two camp outs and have enjoyed it very much. i dont think there will ever be a time when I dont have a teardrop in my garage. Ive since built one for my nephew and have plans for # 3 as soon as I sell this one. We look forward to teardrop gatherings this summer. Thanks Pat and Montse Reece
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Postby Juneaudave » Sat May 02, 2009 4:13 pm

Welcome to the group!!! We're always looking for pics. There's a lot to be said over enjoying the build...and for taking it camping. Hope you can become active with us!!! :thumbsup:
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Postby Miriam C. » Sun May 03, 2009 6:19 pm

Image to the playground Pat and Montse. We would love to see lots of :pictures: :pictures: :pictures: There is nothing like seeing how to make it work and save a buck too.

Enjoy the site. :thumbsup:
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Postby Roly Nelson » Sun May 03, 2009 11:52 pm

Pat, welcome to the forum, that is just the kind of post that warms our hearts. Looks like you will have many happy years of teardropping ahead of you, and I can relate to the excitement you speak of. Happy camping.
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Let's see! Let's see!

Postby tearhead » Mon May 04, 2009 10:52 pm

We're about to start a build and I would especially like to see what you did with the metal.
Pat from Wisconsin
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