Newbie from Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada

[TerryKent]

Hey Burke;
The outside dimensions are just under 6 feet at 70 inches by 11 feet. I didn't really wand to go that wide but the axle selection up here wasn't that good so I made do with what I could get. As for the name, we haven't decided yet, but, I am leaning towards the Raindrop. My wife and I are leaving on a road-trip to Pennsylvania on the 13th of August, so I am hoping to have it roadworthy by then. I know the interior won't be done, but, I have the head liner on now and will wire it tonight. Tomorrow and Monday the roof goes on and then it's just the hatch,doors and the floor. Wish me luck. I need it.

[John T. Hodgen]

Hey Terry,
Raindrop sounds great, but with your tear inlays as they are, "Trail of Tears" would be fitting also in so many ways--the number you have seen to this build, camped with, and with the outlay of $$$$. Just my warped sense of humor-lol
Til later by the fire--John T. & Linda

[bve]

Thanks for the info Terry, and good luck on the build.

Wow a 4000K shakedown run, that should be interesting here's to all going well.

[TerryKent]

Well Burke, here is the first roof layer on and the Oak layer is on the bench gluing up to be put on tomorrow night. It will definitely be a long first run. I hope everything goes OK.

[TerryKent]

And here we have the Oak layer on. Tomorrow I start the Glassing.

[John T. Hodgen]

Hey Terry,
When do you find time to Sleep???? You will need that maiden voyage [vacation] just to catch up on nap time!!!! Really--LOOKING GOOD!!
Til later by the fire--John T. & Linda

[bve]

You certainly are a man on a mission, looks like it is coming along well.

Have you worked with fiberglass and epoxy before or is this project a first for you?

[TerryKent]

Hey John, Burke There is nothing like a deadline to cut in on your sleep. As for fiberglass this is the first time working with it. I am using the West System and it is very easy to work with. This project is a a lot of firsts, like welding, inlaying and basically taking on a project of this type.

[bve]

Terry you help create hope for me, as I have no experience with FG/Epoxy. Did you get the West locally? I know there is a boat building center in Edmonton that indicate they sell West Systems.

BTW thanks for taking time to answer my other questions.

[TerryKent]

Burke, I got the epoxy at the boat shop in Edmonton. It's on 105th street and 63 ave I think. Here are a couple of pics of the first layer of epoxy on the roof. I hope to get the fabric on tomorrow after work.

[bve]

Thanks again Terry I'm glad to hear the epoxy has been easy to work with - the boat shop sounds like the place I'm thinking of.

The tear looks great! I'll bet you are getting a bit anxious with that deadline looming, although it certainly looks like you are going to be ready for sure.

Thanks for sharing your progress.

[TerryKent]

This is the hatch installed. Now I just need to install the doors and it's off to Pennsylvania on Friday.







Hopefully everything goes good.

[John T. Hodgen]

Hey Terry,
Its lookin' GREAT!!! Hvae a good trip and be ready to show it off at all the gas stations. Hopefully you won't have a State Trooper pull you over like We did just to check out the trailer. You have done good and get some SLEEP!!!!!!
Til later by the fire--John T. & Linda

[John T. Hodgen]

Hey Terry,
Its lookin' GREAT!!! Have a good trip and be ready to show it off at all the gas stations. Hopefully you won't have a State Trooper pull you over like We did just to check out the trailer. You have done good and get some SLEEP!!!!!!
Til later by the fire--John T. & Linda

[bve]

Looking good Terry, you should be ready for the road with a day or two to spare.

You may want to double check lighting requirements, if you are over 80" overall (fender to fender) I think you'll need additional marker lights across the back-end.

I'm guessing you had to order the hatch hinge from the U.S. or did you actually find a supplier locally?