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making "slow" progress

Postby Chip » Sat Jul 03, 2004 5:13 pm

well I add a couple mo pics and got a bunch more done today,,got the top insulated, wired and skinned,,,couldnt stand it any longer,,,hooked up and took her for a ride,,,thing pulled like it was not even there,,tounge weight is good,,and the wind blew all the saw dust out,,trying to get to the point I can put the TPO skin on next week,,,now the dreaded hatch,,wish me luck!!!!

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Postby beverlyt » Sat Jul 03, 2004 5:42 pm

Chip,
It's really looking good! Coming along nicely. Can't wait to see how the TPO looks. Our trailer stays quite cool inside, what with all the insulation, plus pvc roofing material which also insulates it.
I think you'll really like the TPO.
Lots of cupboard space which is nice too!
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Postby mikeschn » Sat Jul 03, 2004 5:55 pm

I second that! It's coming along nicely. I like all the cabinettes you have in the front too. And countertop space to boot!

You're using a lot of masonite in that design, arn't you?

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Postby tdthinker » Sat Jul 03, 2004 7:21 pm

Wow, all that storage, looks nice enough to stay in all ready! I like the design of all the cabinets. Good job and keep it up. I hope mine looks half as nice as yours, bye
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Postby Chip » Sun Jul 04, 2004 6:00 am

thanks for the kind words folks,,Mike yep I am using a fair amount of masonite,,its less expensive than thin plywood,,bends a bit better and its gonna be painted or covered with some other material..

Bev..I am really looking forward to getting the TPO on the outside skin,,it may not be traditional but then again I just want a watertight tear that I dont have to worry about,,its good to hear yours is nice and cool,,Hoping I have as good of luck as you did,,

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Postby mikeschn » Sun Jul 04, 2004 6:21 am

Regarding the color, I like "white" far better than aluminum. It reflects the heat better, it's easier to apply, and it looks current. 3 good reasons! :)

If I do any more teardrops they will most likely also be white! You're talking to a guy who did a black aluminum teardrop! :shock:

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Postby Clancy Courtney » Mon Jul 05, 2004 7:52 am

Chip, Wow! It looks great!
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Postby Chip » Thu Jul 08, 2004 9:40 am

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Postby Joseph » Thu Jul 08, 2004 2:28 pm

Cool flamingo!

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Postby Chip » Thu Jul 08, 2004 3:53 pm

Tha critters are starting to take over,,at least the rest of the flock has not found out ,,,,YET!!!,,

Nothing else I know of gives off the impression of class better than a well ballanced flock of flamingoes,,,,,

thanks Joesph,,,

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Postby Joseph » Thu Jul 08, 2004 4:50 pm

Chip wrote:Nothing else I know of gives off the impression of class better than a well ballanced flock of flamingoes,,,,, thanks Joesph,,,

You're welcome. Oh - the teardrop looks good too! :lol:

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Postby angib » Thu Jul 08, 2004 5:04 pm

Hey, not just pink flamingoes, but ones with propeller wings that rotate in the wind (it looks like).

Now that IS class.

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Postby Chip » Thu Jul 08, 2004 5:42 pm

class,,,,CLASS!!!!flapping wings is just the start,,,check this dang thing my girlfriend drug home from the crafty store the other day,,heck I think I even got to feed this one,,lmao,,,

Moving Flamingo

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