My 5x8 TD build

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Re: My 5x8 TD build

Postby AeroDude » Sun Feb 22, 2015 2:21 am

I'm started a build blog here: https://aerodude65.wordpress.com/
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Re: My 5x8 TD build

Postby Vedette » Sun Feb 22, 2015 8:26 am

Love your TD's profile! :thumbsup:
Just checked out your blog and it looks like it will be great to follow too.
But, keep posting here too! ;)
The wood looks so nice....how do you plan to finish the outside??
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Re: My 5x8 TD build

Postby rebapuck » Mon Feb 23, 2015 2:40 am

Still love the swoop.
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Re: My 5x8 TD build

Postby AeroDude » Fri Feb 27, 2015 12:18 am

I'm going to put aluminum on top, varnished wood on the sides. Will keep you posted 8)
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Re: My 5x8 TD build

Postby Vedette » Fri Feb 27, 2015 1:33 am

You are making such great progress! :thumbsup:
Hope to meet you guys out camping somewhere this year!
Do you have any plans to attend any Gatherings in the upcoming future??
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Re: My 5x8 TD build

Postby AeroDude » Fri Feb 27, 2015 5:39 pm

Yes, we're planning to. Will be nearby destinations at first for the all important "shake out". Very interesting build you have there, by the way 8)
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Re: My 5x8 TD build

Postby AeroDude » Sun Mar 01, 2015 1:36 am

Installed the rear hatch today, using Grant's hurricane hinge. Was not quite as difficult as I had expected it to be. Measured two/three times to make sure it was going to be in the right place.
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Re: My 5x8 TD build

Postby AeroDude » Sat Mar 28, 2015 11:49 pm

Varnished the sides. Installed the windows today. Also found a nice little trunk that is about to become the tongue box.
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Re: My 5x8 TD build

Postby Vedette » Sun Mar 29, 2015 12:13 am

Trunk is cute....but will you have to relocate your tongue jack so that the crank will work. :thinking:
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Re: My 5x8 TD build

Postby S. Heisley » Sun Mar 29, 2015 8:42 pm

It's looking good, John. :thumbsup: If you go to the Treasure Island Meet and Greet this year, there will be people from last year who will be really excited at seeing it finished.
I hope to see you and Alice and, of course, your finished camping trailer sometime in the future. :yes:
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Re: My 5x8 TD build

Postby AeroDude » Mon Mar 30, 2015 12:21 am

Thank you Sharon!
I'm making good progress. My next challenge will be finding a local supplier for 5 ft wide Aluminum. I also need to finish up the "kitchen". We're looking forward seeing you again on Treasure Island. It looks like we're actually going to be able to stay overnight 8)
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Re: My 5x8 TD build

Postby AeroDude » Mon Mar 30, 2015 12:27 am

Hi Brian,
Good catch! I will be modifying the tongue jack so it accepts the same removable crank as the rear stands. Pretty easy fix :)
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Re: My 5x8 TD build

Postby felixx » Mon Mar 30, 2015 4:10 am

WOW
SHE IS CUTE!
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Re: My 5x8 TD build

Postby dales133 » Mon Mar 30, 2015 5:22 am

First time I've seen this what an awsum shape! Fantastic!
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Re: My 5x8 TD build

Postby bc toys » Mon Mar 30, 2015 11:22 am

Check with local sign companies they use wide sheets of aluminum and simi truck and trailer repair shops
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