The White Pearl

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The Interior Continued

Postby paperdoor » Mon Jan 18, 2010 3:06 pm

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The Interior gets 1/4"birch ply, and you can see the sunroof , a $20 purchase at the pick and pull, temp fitted in place.
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Here's Greg(master carpenter by the way) working on the ply for the rear of the upper shelf-
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We removed the top and altered the top of a 12v Colman 40qt cooler which gets under-mounted under the walnut upper counter.
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I know , its painful, such a hole cut in such a nice piece of wood - but I'm using the cut out section as the new lid.
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I used some stainless L that was lying around the shop , amongst hundreds of other treasures for the teardrop builder, to under-mount the cooler.
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Cooler in use.
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The lid will get joined and finished with a center handle, which will lift off, not hinge, allowing access to the cooler from inside the trailer while the galley lid is shut.
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Postby paperdoor » Mon Jan 18, 2010 3:10 pm

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My dog likes wood too.
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Oh that's me, with a custom sanding block that my father made over 40 years ago - I just replaced the original piece of sandpaper on it.

I'll have more pics soon to come, but check out my site if you'd like to see some more details. http://www.edmattson.com/roadtrip
I look forward to seeing you all at a gathering when the "White Pearl" gets on the road.
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Postby grizz » Mon Jan 18, 2010 4:21 pm

Paperdoor, I love that whole build. The galley table especially does it for me.

Great looking trailer, and love the flares.
Greetings from England.

Rian.


Hoping to get it all done in time.
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Postby paperdoor » Mon Jan 18, 2010 4:25 pm

Thanks Grizz, can't wait to get on the road with it.
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Postby mikeschn » Mon Jan 18, 2010 4:32 pm

This is a really nice build, keep the pics coming.

I really like what you've done with that walnut! And the drop in cooler!

Mike...
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thanks

Postby paperdoor » Mon Jan 18, 2010 4:37 pm

Thanks Mike -
I look forward to sharing more -

And to you , great! forum.
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Postby Spotman » Mon Jan 18, 2010 4:48 pm

:thumbsup: Looking at your shop/garage set up, your Dad must have taught you the fine wood working details that you have put in your tear. (and the patience) That is going to be one fine looking tear. If you ever get down to Va. Beach, or I get up your way, I really want to see that.

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Postby Steve_Cox » Mon Jan 18, 2010 4:55 pm

Enjoying the build Ed and the webpages. Thanks for sharing. :thumbsup:
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Postby Cliffmeister2000 » Mon Jan 18, 2010 4:59 pm

Absolutely facinating! Great job so far! Are you going to make cubbies in the fender wells accessible from inside? Looks like a great place to store shoes, magazines, etc.

I am dying to see the door. It wouldn't match your Volvo, but this baby screams out for a gull-wing! :D
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Door

Postby paperdoor » Mon Jan 18, 2010 5:07 pm

Gullwings would be amazing.
I was so teasing with the idea of the gullwings- but I just thought , and this would be in the case of most people , not just those over 6' tall (6'8"(and your planning on traveling in a teardrop? (custom, built by me for me(and dog)))) How many times am I going to crack my head on that thing?? :?
You should see what I have planned for the inner door trim - yes padding.

oh and the door, Its actually the reverse shape of the rear Volvo door- and it will get the Volvo handle as well. 8)
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Re: Door

Postby Cliffmeister2000 » Mon Jan 18, 2010 5:26 pm

paperdoor wrote:Gullwings would be amazing.
I was so teasing with the idea of the gullwings- but I just thought , and this would be in the case of most people , not just those over 6' tall (6'8"(and your planning on traveling in a teardrop? (custom, built by me for me(and dog)))) How many times am I going to crack my head on that thing?? :?
You should see what I have planned for the inner door trim - yes padding.

oh and the door, Its actually the reverse shape of the rear Volvo door- and it will get the Volvo handle as well. 8)


I understand completely! I'm 6'4", and if I park mine where I have to raise the front of the trailer to level it, the hatch lid gets lower than the head lid. Those two lids have connected more than once! :shock:
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head ache

Postby paperdoor » Mon Jan 18, 2010 5:38 pm

Ouch
I made the galley lid with a good 7' of clearance - and the cabin floor is just under 8' - plenty of leg room -

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Postby mwallace61 » Mon Jan 18, 2010 7:53 pm

Paperdoor,

Here's another admirer of your project. I like your design eye. You and the wonderdog are gonna have a big time when you start the travelling.

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Postby Conestoga » Mon Jan 18, 2010 8:11 pm

Sweet build! Hand-planed black walnut! :worship:

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Postby jdarkoregon » Mon Jan 18, 2010 9:17 pm

What a fun, creative build. Loved the pics, hoping to see more

Thanks for sharing, Great work

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