Car Show Tears (and other trailers)

[Larry Messaros]

I finally got my pictures updated as I just finished moving everything to a new server.

A while back I mentioned that I would post some pics from the car show I went to. Check it out here

And check out some Boler trailers here.

Note: I'm still having DNS problems, so if you get a 404 Not found page, please be patient, because I think I'm losin' my patience....... :evil:

and try again later.

Thanks,
Larry

OK, I have changed the links so at least they will show up the correct pages now.

[PUPTENT]

That stock Boler trailer is VERY similar to the 2 year old Airstream 16' CCD. This seems to be a great length for a camping trailer, if you want the interior height and amenities.

[mikeschn]

here

Thanks,
Larry

Nice collection of photos Larry... thanks for sharing...

Definitely some idea generators in there!!!

Mike...

[josephhanson]

I'm thinking that those poor trailers will never smell a campfire ever again

[asianflava]

I'm thinking that those poor trailers will never smell a campfire ever again

Because they have become "Trailer Queens"?

[Larry Messaros]

I'm thinking that those poor trailers will never smell a campfire ever again

You may be right Joe, but I think the whole reason for fixing them up was because they did a lot of traveling to car shows and wanted a place to stay. I may be wrong, but I like to think they still get used.

[Grant]

Hey, Larry!

FYI - that red-sided teardrop (in your pictures) behind the '33-'34 Ford Coupe is Li'l Bear #20, built for Bruce (I think) Clark of Bellingham, WA, in 1997. It's a 4.5'x8' model with a custom hand-built door and interior seating pkg. that he had upholstered. He originally painted it lavender to match his blown hemi-powered '29 Ford roadster, and yes, he used it ... a LOT!

Thought you'd like to know. Thanks for posting the pics - it's sure nice to see that trailer looking so good!

CHEERS!

Grant

[Larry Messaros]

Thanks Grant.

I thought that was one of yours, and I was waiting for you to comment!

The serial tag was faded so I couldn't read the manfacturer's name.

These folks were from Washington State as well, and yes, it looks great.

When the kids are all groweded up, that is what I would like to travel around in!!

Question: I was admiring the door. How did you make it! Care to share your secrets?

[Grant]

Hi, Larry!

"Question: I was admiring the door. How did you make it! Care to share your secrets?"

I've been asked that a lot! And, no, I don't mind sharing THAT secret ... ;-} ;-} ...!

Start with a radius-corner baggage-door frame sized to your needs (that one was 32"Wx36"H and came from All-Rite, but they won't sell frames-only anymore); the main part of the door is 1/4" smoked Lexan; the radius-corner tinted sliding screened window was sourced from a horse/stock-trailer mfg (Sooner or Featherlite, etc.), and that one measured 14"Hx22"W; shower-door window welting snugs up the Lexan in the inner-frame; chromed paddle-type hinges from Featherlite; a locking push-button storm-door handle & latch, and a few scraps of 1/2" Plexi/Lexan for spacers for the handle and hinges (body side).

Today there are some really interesting hinges and handles/latches available (look on the back of the high-end fiberglass campershells), but be forwarned: MY COST for that door (1997 remember, and materials only) was in the $300 range.

Hope that helps some folks out! In the meantime ...

CHEERS!

Grant