Grits,more work getting done

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Re: Grits,more work getting done

Postby Mary C » Sun May 24, 2015 10:06 pm

KC, Thank you I did all this work December to February I am just now getting all the pictures and the explanations on the forum.
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Re: Grits,more work getting done

Postby Mary C » Sun May 24, 2015 10:19 pm

I glued and started painting but as usual I had to do a little at a time



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Re: Grits,more work getting done

Postby Mary C » Sun May 24, 2015 10:26 pm

We spent several hours pulling the canvas down and securing it and putting a coat of paint on the lower part of the Body



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Re: Grits,more work getting done

Postby Mary C » Sun May 24, 2015 10:38 pm

My brother worked for quite a while putting in the gas line.


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Re: Grits,more work getting done

Postby Mary C » Mon May 25, 2015 8:35 pm

Of course it started raining the day we began to paint, but we did......

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131961 will the plank work? Did he leave enough room?


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Re: Grits,more work getting done

Postby Mary C » Mon May 25, 2015 9:00 pm

We were working


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131969 it was time to put the wood on the sides, I had put the Mix on all the wood. 6 coats of the mix and 3 coats of varnish on all the wood.

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Re: Grits,more work getting done

Postby Mary C » Mon May 25, 2015 9:02 pm

We were working


131956 I had lots and lots to paint

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131969 it was time to put the wood on the sides, I had put the Mix on all the wood. 6 coats of the mix and 3 coats of varnish on all the wood.

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Re: Grits,more work getting done

Postby Mary C » Mon May 25, 2015 9:19 pm

My brother started the electrical I of course helped ge pushed the wires and I caught and pulled the wires. I got sick about this time and stayed in bed for two days. went to the doctor and stayed in bed another two days, While I was sick he got busy and accomplished a lot.


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Re: Grits,more work getting done

Postby GPW » Tue May 26, 2015 6:32 am

NICE !!! Great Progress !!! Looking GOOD !!! :thumbsup: 8) ;)
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Re: Grits,more work getting done

Postby Mary C » Mon Jun 29, 2015 7:28 pm

Here are some more pictures of our work:

132009 the battery side of the front box
132010 the propane side of the front box
132012 the propane connected
132013 the electrical, side lights, and the wood sides
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Re: Grits,more work getting done

Postby Mary C » Mon Jun 29, 2015 7:49 pm

and some more pictures

132025 the electrical box ready
132031 The inside shelf
132023 12 volt receptacles
132026 The white box is a receptical in the kitchen area
132028 The black wire is attached to the receptical just plug in the extension cord!

132030 a piece of carpet over a layer of foam

132039 a switch for the 12 volt hatch lights

132038 one of the two hatch lights

132037 had to trim one of the turn out shelves
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Re: Grits,more work getting done

Postby Mary C » Mon Jun 29, 2015 8:07 pm

All this work was done on my brothers ranch just out of Mineral Wells , Texas after painting hammering and using saws, screwdrivers and all the rest of my brothers tools and most important his help I thought a wee walk around would be in order.

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132040 The door to my bedroom in the barn
132041 View of my bedroom on the right and the Bar on the left
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132043 picture of my brother Bens house
132044 picture of the barn
132045 Scruffie and Jacks dog
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132050 looking back at the driveway
132051 sideways with the ice and the bar door
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Re: Grits,more work getting done

Postby GPW » Tue Jun 30, 2015 6:58 am

Great progress !!! Hey , that looks like my dog .... !!! :o
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Re: Grits,more work getting done

Postby S. Heisley » Tue Jun 30, 2015 5:39 pm

It just keeps getting better and better. Kudos, Mary. :applause:

Also, you are fortunate to have able-bodied, smart relatives to help. (And, the dogs are the cheer/wagging team, right?)
It'll be fun to see your teardrop in person,...maybe next spring/summer?
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Re: Grits,more work getting done

Postby GoTurtleGo » Wed Jul 01, 2015 7:38 pm

She's looking great, Mary. I am so glad you were able to do this with all the tools and space that you need. Plus a good brother is a priceless thing! I was hoping you would post photos of your progress. These are wonderful. Thanks!
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