jkidd6339 Build, Galley/Cargo Area, Finished 08/01/11

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Postby Miriam C. » Fri Dec 25, 2009 9:49 pm

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I love the seal you put on the edges. Great idea. Oh yeah the whole thing is beautiful! :thumbsup: :)
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Postby jkidd6339 » Sat Dec 26, 2009 9:59 pm

Thanks for the kind words Miriam. Hopefully after this weekend it will be real close to being campable.
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Postby Shadow Catcher » Sat Dec 26, 2009 10:47 pm

I agree with Miriam. Looks fantastic! :)
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Postby StPatron » Sat Dec 26, 2009 10:59 pm

That's one SWEET build, jkidd! One of my favs.

What adhesive did you finally decide on for the hatch trim?
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Postby jkidd6339 » Sun Dec 27, 2009 2:22 am

Thanks Shadow Catcher and St Patron!

I used 100% Silicone Under the trim as per bobhenry's recommendation. I'm very happy with the result.
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Postby jkidd6339 » Thu Dec 31, 2009 12:59 am

Here is a couple of pictures

Lights now working
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Final piece of trim added to the hatch
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Wiring for the lights
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Wiring for the lights
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Well I get to take it for a test drive this weekend. Will see how it does.
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Postby teardrop_focus » Thu Dec 31, 2009 1:28 am

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Well I get to take it for a test drive this weekend. Will see how it does.


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Well done! Your metal-working skills, your craftsmanship and your attention to detail add up to one outstanding build.

Here's to a trouble-free maiden voyage! We want more pics!

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Postby jkidd6339 » Sun Jan 03, 2010 9:31 pm

Chris Squier:
Thanks for the kind words. I headed down to Canyon Lands this weekend, figured I could use some warmer weather. When I woke up saturday morning it was a -2 degrees. I did stay warm all night, just hard to get up in that nice warm weather. Here are a couple of pictures.

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Postby 2bits » Sun Jan 03, 2010 10:23 pm

Nice photos and congrats for a successful first run! The stance of the teardrop looks great to take off to some rural camping!
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Postby StPatron » Sun Jan 03, 2010 11:28 pm

Thx for the pics.

What a fantastic way of bringing in the New Year, a maiden voyage in your very own handbuilt teardrop to the Utah canyon country! Wishing you many yrs. of enjoyment with your newest toy.

Picked out a name yet? After studying your build I'm thinking something along the lines of "RainFearsMe",,,, 8)
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Postby jkidd6339 » Tue Jan 05, 2010 12:48 am

Hi Thomas:
It's up in the air a ways I was trying to keep it on the high side for crossing streams. I don't think i'll get to crazy when i'm offroad. I do plan to get away from the crowds.


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I haven't got a name yet. I don't know if I can decide on one. It's harder than naming a boat. (Hum maybe Rocket) You never know.
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Postby 2bits » Tue Jan 05, 2010 2:09 am

I took the same idea like it was naming a boat.
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Postby 2bits » Tue Jan 05, 2010 2:09 am

I took the same idea like it was naming a boat.
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Postby S. Heisley » Tue Jan 05, 2010 12:30 pm

Nice pictures; Nice set-up....BEAUTIFUL teardrop!

Congratulations! :thumbsup: :applause:
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Postby jkidd6339 » Tue Jan 05, 2010 11:58 pm

Thanks Sharon!
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