Hey Gage,
I know on your last project you got good with the saws-all. Cutting the top off of that "My Way Teardrop"!
It sounds like with this project you are going to get good with a grinder. You'll have to grind that frame apart to get to the rotted out parts.
Then as long as you are at it, why don't you redesign it so that you don't sandwich wood inbetween welded steel!!!
It still sounds like a do-able project, but the frame is going to take some time.
The other option is to save the body, and throw the frame away. Buy another "My way" project and use that frame for this project. What do you call this one anyways?
My second way?
Mike...
P.S. Regarding the wheels, the wheel wells are large enough, I would go with the wooden spoke wheels with the steel band on the OD. Kinda like a Vardo wagon!
Mike, I have a question. I know how to build a Teardrop but I've never restored a teardrop before which I have to do to the one below. It's got a 1"square tube frame work inside and a 2"channel main frame. No interior walls or installation. Seems like that rats got to that part of the tear. What do I do about the floor (It's wedged between the two frames which are welded together)? It has to be replaced or should I just add a piece over the top of it. Should I use birch, oak or pine for the interior walls? And should I add installation. I guess maybe I don't need installation beings how I live in SoCal and it doesen't get cold.
I'm sure I'll have many more questions, but for now..........Oh, should I replace the 15" Dodge wheels with 12" HF wheels to get that new modern look?[/i]
Enjoy the rest of the week end,
GageT.I.J.A.J.S.D.G.U.T.
The quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten, so build your teardrop with the best materials...