new build

[dano]

Im working on a new tear. Thought Id share.
Dano

[TJinPgh]

Looks like good progress so far.

What kind of frame is that?

[dano]

A friend and I built it from 2x2 square tube.
Dan

[dano]

Moving right along. I think Im going to start on my galley hatch soon.
Dano

[Yekoms]

Thanks for sharin'...
I'm planning for a future build and you are building just what I like. I'm savin' you pics. How 'bout a little more info. What is different from your other tear? 5'x8' ? fenders? leaf springs? axle?
Thanks again,Smokey
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[dano]

Hi Smokey, Thanks for the kind words.
My last was a 4.5x8 this one is a 5x8. Only difference is that I’m hoping to make less mistakes on this one. They are just fun to build.
Dano

[dano]

Got some of the galley and hatch done today.

[dano]

Got one door finished.
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[pappaw]

wow! such a classy build, you should be proud.

Cheers: Jeff

[dano]

Thanks Jeff,
I am happy but I still made some mistakes you just cant see them in the photo.
I hope to have it campable by the end of this month. Not done but useable.
Sure has been a fun build.
Dan

[LDK]

Hi Dano

Isn't it amazing how we learn from our mistakes. If I ever build another one I just know it would be ten times better than my first one.
There are so many things I would do differently. The two biggest things would be it would be at least 5 ft wide and have 2 doors. Maybe then
my wife might give teardropping a try.

[dano]

Larry that's funny but I'm sure true. Ive had two doors and was thinking about doing a one door this time. I like the idea of having a longer window on the no door side. Then I started thinking about the midnight pee runs. ( can I say that ? ) So I did two doors. But with every thing I did better than the first I screwed up on other things so oh well. I don't think I will ever perfect it I will just enjoy it.
Regards
Dano

[dano]

Got it out of the garage today.

[LDK]

Done already, you don't mess around do you. I guess now it's time for #3.

[Yekoms]

Glad to see it on the road. I was wonderin' how you were doin' with the build. When are you guys headin' out for your trip?
Have fun,Smokey