the jelly belly build

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Postby doug hodder » Sun Mar 25, 2007 1:32 am

Hey Kevin...I didn't even mention in another thread about your "store bought" galley, I went easy on ya! Doug
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Postby Miriam C. » Sun Mar 25, 2007 1:44 am

Kevin A wrote:
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del wrote:This is going to be difficult cause to sit in there I have to allow for a floor (not installed yet) and the mattress. For those that have installed them how far down from the ceiling is it?

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Del...it's kind of up to you...got long arms...you can go higher...I figure that I want to be able to reach into them without having to sit up in bed...I put a trolley top in my tear, and had to think about that for the overhead light...It added another 6" to the height in the center, so put the light towards the front end as it tapers down...I just sort of winged it however...hope I can reach!! Doug

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Postby doug hodder » Sun Mar 25, 2007 1:46 am

Auntie M...Kevin prefers photo shop for his galleys....doug :lol:
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Postby del » Mon Mar 26, 2007 9:54 pm

hi ho hi ho of to fiberglass I go.
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Three questions.
1. How thick should this fiberglass be so the shape is retained?
2. Should I put a brace at the bottom, like the curved one at the top.
3. How did my shelf issue become a lighting issue? :rofl: :rofl2: :rofl: :rofl2: :laughing1: :laughter: sorry no clapper.
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Postby glassice » Mon Mar 26, 2007 11:23 pm

looking good i add the loop cant go wrong over building .look like you have all the support with the wood maybe 2 layers out side and 1 inside
1. How thick should this fiberglass be so the shape is retained
It is not the return ON my investment that I am concerned about; it is the return OF my investment
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Postby del » Wed Mar 28, 2007 9:58 pm

Progress

Yesterday, too cold (wind), took nap instead and went shopping.

Today; installed more bracing for the door, and fixed my brothers volvos headlights (darned butt connectors).
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I think the hinge spar needs a couple more braces to spread the force forward? Note trim the patch panel before putting it on the bottom.

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Would putting two layers on the inside, and one on the outside count?


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Postby glassice » Wed Mar 28, 2007 10:35 pm

Is all your trying to do is protect the wood on the out side ?why do you need to glass the inside other than tie the spares together what tipe of glass are you useing on the out side
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Postby jagular7 » Thu Mar 29, 2007 1:43 pm

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Postby Nitetimes » Thu Mar 29, 2007 5:05 pm

jagular7 wrote:Is this a close resemblence of the end result?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Unique-Vintage-Travel-Trailer-Military-Roswell-RARE_W0QQitemZ120103076911


Just my opinion, but that has to be the dumbest looking thing I have ever seen. :roll: :roll: :thumbdown:
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Postby angib » Thu Mar 29, 2007 5:16 pm

jagular7 wrote:Is this a close resemblence of the end result?

Wow! That is a truly spectacular trailer. I think there's quite a few people who might not see it here, so I'll start a new thread for it.

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Postby del » Fri Mar 30, 2007 7:06 pm

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My trailer is rounded in at the bottom, if you look at my avitar it is different. If I am seeing it right there is one very small window in the nose, not what I would want to sleep in (maybe it's just me). Very cute trailer though.

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Postby del » Sat Mar 31, 2007 10:23 pm

progress;

Today I continued work on fiberglassing the inside of the same door I have been working on for a while now. This work goes slow, or maybe I am slow, or both. Pics in gallery.
When my back said no more I went out and installed one subaru bumper and hitch.
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ps. has anyone noticed my photo editing of the tag on the back of the car?
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Postby del » Sun Apr 01, 2007 8:30 pm

Progress;

Worked on more fiberglass and the two braces that enable me to cut off the top of the hinge spar. One of those is the shelf brace, which I made 7" from the ceiling.
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The wind kicked up and I stopped fiberglassing.

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Postby steve wolverton » Sun Apr 01, 2007 9:54 pm

This is one build that I've been really interested in following. :thumbsup:

I love the curves and I'm really looking forward to seeing your creation. Very cool idea.

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Postby del » Wed Apr 04, 2007 10:21 pm

Progress;

Side A glassed, tomorrow turn over and glass side B.
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Sanding to come after it has cured, first more glass on other side (hopefully will not take as long). :worship:

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