..a Slumbercoach facsimile

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Re: ..a Slumbercoach facsimile

Postby prohandyman » Mon Sep 05, 2016 3:00 pm

Got the taillights yesterday...black, model A Ford, with the "Stop" word lit up on top.
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Re: ..a Slumbercoach facsimile

Postby prohandyman » Mon Sep 05, 2016 3:05 pm

There is so few of these in existence, and so few photos, I do not know if they had roof vents or not...but I am putting one in this build anyway. It is a period vent...small, 9" sq., with chain, spring loaded opener.

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Re: ..a Slumbercoach facsimile

Postby prohandyman » Sun Sep 11, 2016 9:45 am

Spent an entire day making trim for one side...
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Re: ..a Slumbercoach facsimile

Postby lgatlin » Sun Sep 11, 2016 4:06 pm

Spent an entire day making trim for one side...
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wow - that's looking fantastic. Went and got our trailer last night, I'm looking forward to getting started! Love the dark/light stain contrast!
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Re: ..a Slumbercoach facsimile

Postby prohandyman » Sun Sep 11, 2016 5:35 pm

Thanks. Now everyone of these trim pieces come back off, sealed on the back side, then glued and screwed back on with hidden fasteners. Then walls and trim coated with varnish. I doubt the originals had this much attention to waterproofing, which is why so few exist today!
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Re: ..a Slumbercoach facsimile

Postby prohandyman » Sun Sep 11, 2016 5:38 pm

Found this old light in my box of vintage parts. Probly wire it in with the galley light for 12 volt.
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Postby prohandyman » Sun Sep 11, 2016 5:40 pm

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Re: ..a Slumbercoach facsimile

Postby prohandyman » Tue Sep 20, 2016 6:34 pm

Ceiling panels shellacked and getting fit and trimmed
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Re: ..a Slumbercoach facsimile

Postby aggie79 » Wed Sep 21, 2016 9:47 am

Dan,

You sure are a busy man for being retired! The slumbercoach looks great! :thumbsup: :applause: :thumbsup:

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Re: ..a Slumbercoach facsimile

Postby prohandyman » Wed Sep 21, 2016 4:03 pm

I know I know. I intended to build this 30 campers ago but something different always came up. But when the frame up for a deal I couldn't resist. It's a good thing that I am in no hurry...got down on the floor to install a couple of screws real low...liked to never got of the floor! Arthritis is so bad in my hands it is tough to hold the screw gun most days. Let alone still cannot kneel down on the replacement knee. Which one of you was supposed to tell me about old age???
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Re: ..a Slumbercoach facsimile

Postby prohandyman » Sun Sep 25, 2016 2:35 pm

Lots of progress this last week...finished trim on sides, then applied spar varnish to all.
Stapled birch ply ceiling down, getting ready for roof alum. Wiring for lights, rebuilt the propane stove, pulled ice box back out to insulate, sealed up exposed plywood edges along bottom of sides.
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Re: ..a Slumbercoach facsimile

Postby prohandyman » Sun Oct 02, 2016 10:42 am

We have a shiny roof...now the real work begins! Sanding, priming, painting,sanding,buffing!
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Re: ..a Slumbercoach facsimile

Postby prohandyman » Mon Oct 03, 2016 5:59 pm

And now we have a hatch... sort a
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Re: ..a Slumbercoach facsimile

Postby prohandyman » Tue Oct 04, 2016 5:01 pm

Finally got the door mounted temporarily, and window installed. Lots to do... trim, latch, seals, etc
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Re: ..a Slumbercoach facsimile

Postby prohandyman » Sun Oct 09, 2016 6:38 pm

At least the trimming part is done...
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