Sunday, May 16, 2010

Time to bring in some extra hands. Got the trailer on her side to make it easier to unbolt the floor from the frame. I didn't have any trailer jacks to do this, hence putting her on her side.










All of the bolts were rusted to the nut underneath. We have to cut the bolt.












The floor to be put aside and used as a template for the new floor. I will probably go ahead and get new wheel wells too.











The frame, much better shape then I thought.













Superficial rust, we did a test run with a sander. Need to get a stronger sheet of sandpaper for the job. Will continue the job later. Also ordered some POR-15 and a top coat which should be in next week.

Thursday, May 13, 2010


Moved the project inside. Fast forward a bit, Ive got it down to one wall.













The pile gets bigger.













One last look at what once was.













Bed frame gone, cutting the cables to the water tank. The tank will be replaced with a new one.

Saturday, May 1, 2010

Peeling the camper

The nozzle I can't get off. I was working alone, so need to get a vice grip or a stronger pair of hands.



























Survey the mess.













As bad as the wood was in spots, I was still impressed with how good it was in most areas. Douglas Fir!












This is probably about 75% of the screws I removed.













Windows removed, not too difficult.













Started peeling the skin off. Whadda y'know, wood rot! Mostly in the seams, but I'll say for being 47 years old it could've been worse.












Almost chewed completely through.













Backend













Couldn't get this side off completely. The water tank nozzle was rusted on the threading.