My Shasta Miniflyte build

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Postby xddorox » Sun May 08, 2011 9:21 pm

Your project involves a lot more work than mine. My hat is off to you for such a gutsy build.
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Postby StandUpGuy » Sun May 08, 2011 9:23 pm

xddorox wrote:Didn't feel Zen enough to work on it over the week end so I went parts chasing. Lucky me I found these 2 windows on a junkyard trailer. $75 for the pair ended up being a sweet deal over the $360 brand new ones would have cost me around here.

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I like those kind of windows. They let a lot of air in and are good in the rain.
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Postby bdosborn » Sun May 08, 2011 9:43 pm

Don't worry, we're watching. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

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Postby StandUpGuy » Sun May 08, 2011 9:46 pm

xddorox wrote:Your project involves a lot more work than mine. My hat is off to you for such a gutsy build.
We will see how it turns out. You may have to put that hat back on. :lol:
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Postby StandUpGuy » Sun May 08, 2011 9:58 pm

What kind of an interior layout do you have planned?
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Postby xddorox » Sun May 08, 2011 10:11 pm

Simple shelf with two cupboards on each end with the middle open for DVD player and radio. I'm varnishing the interior with polyurethane.

People are watching? :shock: :)
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Postby StandUpGuy » Sun May 08, 2011 10:20 pm

xddorox wrote:Simple shelf with two cupboards on each end with the middle open for DVD player and radio. I'm varnishing the interior with polyurethane.

People are watching? :shock: :)
What are your overall dimensions? Looks like you have a pretty roomy cabin.
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Postby Cliffmeister2000 » Mon May 09, 2011 10:35 am

It's looking good! What are you going to skin the inside with? Painting, or clear coat of some kind?
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Postby xddorox » Mon May 09, 2011 4:23 pm

The interior is 5 X 6 and it will be covered with a polyurethane varnish. I also got a dome light with separate reading lights off a Chevy Astro at the scrap yard for it.
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Postby xddorox » Thu May 12, 2011 9:02 pm

Got to work on the trailer all day today. I managed to finish the back so now the outside body is one flush unit. All that is missing is the bottom skirt. I also managed to skin the interior of the cabin with the help of my Dad.

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Postby StandUpGuy » Thu May 12, 2011 9:18 pm

Looks really nice and I especially like the fact that you are (like me) getting used elements from alternative sources to retrofit your trailer. I have to appreciate another thrifty soul 8)
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Postby xddorox » Sun May 15, 2011 8:29 am

No work these past few days, too much rain going non-stop. That trailer is supposed to be comfy for sleeping. I hope so because it sure is a pain to work inside it. My body aches all over!
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Postby Deryk the Pirate » Sun May 15, 2011 10:16 am

Looking Good!

Your crank out windows look like mine! So far their keepin the rain out nicely lol.
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Postby xddorox » Sat May 21, 2011 10:14 pm

Here's what you get for putting your Son through electromechanics school, your very own free electrician. All the wiring was done today thanks to the great work of my kiddo.

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Finished the inside trim in the cabin.

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and applied the first coat of varnish (polyurethane)

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This is the result. Not great but considering I have never done this type of work before, I'm pretty pleased with myself.

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Postby bdosborn » Sun May 22, 2011 9:20 am

Looks pretty good to me!

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