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Postby absolutsnwbrdr » Mon May 17, 2010 3:15 pm

len19070 wrote:Glad you & Jess are back safe....and that your Harbor Freight Frame didn'd explode! :lol: :lol:

Happy Trails

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:lol: Thanks Len!
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Postby grizz » Mon May 17, 2010 4:25 pm

It is one massive pleasure Zach.

I completely forgot that I gad added the blue dots for you.

They look very neat, like they were meant to be there.

You have the dubious honor that the two large flags were flown at the Streetrod Nationals last year on my van..... so they have travelled.

I was worried that I would not get nice ones like that again to send to you, so sent them, but my cousin who lives just outside Edinburgh found me a pair, so they will go back into the bus when I get it back here.

Nice to see the stickers put to use too.

It is great when a 600 mile maiden voyage goes off without a hitch.

Ours should be a 280 miler, if I get the trailer done by 4th June.
Greetings from England.

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Postby teardrop_focus » Tue May 18, 2010 1:08 am

Fantastic report, Zack! :applause:

Grizz, those flags, bluedots and the stickers are jolly well taking the biscuit. Well done, that.

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Postby Rlowell » Tue May 18, 2010 1:59 am

Zack,
That is the way to break her in!!! Looks like a great time was had by all!! :P :P :clapping hands: :clapping hands:
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Postby absolutsnwbrdr » Mon May 24, 2010 3:24 pm

Added a pair of gas struts to the galley hatch the other day. Just didnt get a chance to post about it. They were donated by a 2004 Subaru Forester in a junkyard. Took a bit to figure out the best mounting position/location, but finally got it figured out with the help of AutoCAD.

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I know that its not ideal location since it takes some counter space, but hey the price was right and it works like a charm 8)

I'm planning on doing some organizational shelving for the galley this week... just havent got a plan together yet. We're going to visit some of Jessica's family this weekend, so I'd like to have something together by then.
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Postby len19070 » Mon May 24, 2010 3:39 pm

absolutsnwbrdr wrote:Added a pair of gas struts to the galley hatch the other day. Just didnt get a chance to post about it. They were donated by a 2004 Subaru Forester in a junkyard. Took a bit to figure out the best mounting position/location, but finally got it figured out with the help of AutoCAD.

I know that its not ideal location since it takes some counter space, but hey the price was right and it works like a charm 8)

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Gas struts are a real "Math Quiz"...I've given up on them... if they hold the lid up...ya done good.

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Postby bve » Mon May 24, 2010 7:37 pm

Great build Zach, very innovative - I like the porch lights and the homage to your Scottish heritage. My Grandmother was born in Scotland, this past fall my 80 year old mother finally got over to see where her mom grew up - she'd like your teardrop too.


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Postby toypusher » Tue May 25, 2010 4:23 am

absolutsnwbrdr wrote:Added a pair of gas struts to the galley hatch the other day. Just didnt get a chance to post about it. They were donated by a 2004 Subaru Forester in a junkyard. Took a bit to figure out the best mounting position/location, but finally got it figured out with the help of AutoCAD.

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I know that its not ideal location since it takes some counter space, but hey the price was right and it works like a charm 8)

I'm planning on doing some organizational shelving for the galley this week... just havent got a plan together yet. We're going to visit some of Jessica's family this weekend, so I'd like to have something together by then.


Sweet! :applause:

Marginally better than you old 'props'!!! :R :lol:
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Postby absolutsnwbrdr » Fri May 28, 2010 2:05 pm

Seems like everythings baby steps these days... one small thing at a time!

Made a shelf in the galley to hold and protect bread & other "smooshables"

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Postby Rlowell » Sat May 29, 2010 9:19 am

absolutsnwbrdr wrote:Seems like everythings baby steps these days... one small thing at a time!

Made a shelf in the galley to hold and protect bread & other "smooshables"

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Nice baby step! :thumbsup:
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Postby sagebrush » Wed Jun 02, 2010 8:46 pm

"Smooshables" I see you use the same dictionary as we use. Some people might'nt understand this technical language. :lol: But seriously folks, LOOKING GREAT!!! :applause: :thumbsup: Will
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Postby BC Dave » Sat Jun 19, 2010 12:50 am

nice work;

roof idea is great; it may ... or may not ... be tempormental in wetter weather or snow ... ;) like any tent; but you'll be better off that in a tent ... im not critisizing; ita a great idea!

much progress in a short time too; the finishing details will take as long as the the exterior ...

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Postby absolutsnwbrdr » Thu Jun 24, 2010 8:53 am

Thanks for the comments guys!

I've been in a couple rain storms with the trailer, and I must say its faired quite well! Water does pool up a bit between the spars, but not enough to cause concern. Other than that, I still havent found a permanent solution for a fan cover. I just use white duct tape for now :)

Its been a while since I've been on here... lifes just been getting in the way and its quite annoying! haha!
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Postby absolutsnwbrdr » Thu Jun 24, 2010 8:55 am

I did however make time to go camping last week for a couple days... just at a state park 15 minutes from home...

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Postby len19070 » Thu Jun 24, 2010 10:45 am

absolutsnwbrdr wrote:I did however make time to go camping last week for a couple days... just at a state park 15 minutes from home...


Would that Park happen to be Gifford Pinchott??

Ya know Ross Hill is coming up, July 16, 17 & 18.

Same bunch of "Crazies" as TearStock......a little more concentrated though.

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