46 kit rebuild updated 6-14-2010

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46 kit rebuild updated 6-14-2010

Postby maud'Dib » Fri May 07, 2010 9:08 am

I'm currently rebuilding a 46 kit, and I haven't been very good about keeping a photo record of my progress so far but I hope to change that. I started with the destruction of the original camper back in August of 09. The below thread shows that.

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The actual rebuild began in march when I received the frame, axle, and wheels back from the sandblaster. I've accomplished quit a bit and I think I have cut my last piece of wood for this project. Below is a pic of the current state. All the wood was coated with CPES prior to assembly and now has 3-4 coats of helmsman. The exterior will be aluminum.

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The inside cabinets will have semi circular fronts that open downward like the original rear lower cabinet had all trimmed in t moulding. I even found a great site where you could get the original push button hardware.
http://www.historichouseparts.com/

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the rear is fairly straight forward. I'm keeping the ice box, and the rear cabinet door, I plan on hiding all the electrical in there. But I'm adding another small storage compartment in the upper right that will also have a door similar to the rest.

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Sorry for not taking more pics of the early build, but hopefully I will keep up and have a good photo journal of it all.

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Postby Chuckles2153 » Fri May 07, 2010 9:20 am

Looking pretty good Eric.
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Postby jamwius » Fri May 07, 2010 10:13 am

Your rebuild looks great. You mentioned that you applied CPES before assembly...did you apply it before you glued the pieces together? Does the glue stick? I am trying to plan ahead but not sure when to apply the CPES and whether I can apply it to the areas that will receive the glue or not. Any help would be great. I hope mine will turn out as nice as yours is.

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Postby grizz » Fri May 07, 2010 12:16 pm

That is lovely.
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Postby teardrop_focus » Fri May 07, 2010 12:32 pm

jamwuis

...not sure when to apply the CPES and whether I can apply it to the areas that will receive the glue or not.


Glue first, then CPES the structure... is how I've seen it done on quite a few 'drops 'round here.

Needs to glue raw wood.

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Postby maud'Dib » Fri May 07, 2010 12:47 pm

did you apply it before you glued the pieces together? Does the glue stick?


John

The parts that I CPES ed before assembly were gorilla glued. Regular wood glue would not work, as I found out thanks to this forum. The gorilla glue does expand quit a bit, so a little goes a long way. Hope that helps.

Thanks for all the nice comments.

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Postby aggie79 » Fri May 07, 2010 1:48 pm

jamwius wrote:Your rebuild looks great. You mentioned that you applied CPES before assembly...did you apply it before you glued the pieces together? Does the glue stick? I am trying to plan ahead but not sure when to apply the CPES and whether I can apply it to the areas that will receive the glue or not. Any help would be great. I hope mine will turn out as nice as yours is.

John


PVA wood glues - Titebond II & III - don't adhere to CPES/epoxy. Polyurethane glues will adhere.
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Postby prohandyman » Fri May 07, 2010 2:07 pm

Looking really good! :thumbsup: Do you need an ice box? I stock them for Kit rebuilds
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Postby Gage » Fri May 07, 2010 3:17 pm

Doing some nice work there Eric and it's showing. :thumbsup: Except for paint, I should have mine finished Sunday (I hope). :thinking:
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Postby Rigsby » Fri May 07, 2010 5:11 pm

Great work there Eric :applause:

The sides look good to go as they are without an ally skin
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Postby doug hodder » Fri May 07, 2010 7:25 pm

Eric...that's one well dressed out Kit. Congrats on a job very well done! Doug
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Postby Classic Finn » Fri May 07, 2010 7:27 pm

Eric "Finntastic" work your doing. :thumbsup: :applause: :applause:

I have a question for you. I looked in your gallery and found this pic. Can you tell me what the pipe is for on the towbar? Is that for a wheel or?

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What size ball is that hitch for?
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Postby sagebrush » Fri May 07, 2010 8:08 pm

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :applause: :applause: That looks VERY nice. GREAT JOB.. Will
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Postby Juneaudave » Fri May 07, 2010 8:12 pm

I really like your work!! This is going to be exceptional!!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Postby Gage » Fri May 07, 2010 8:26 pm

Classic Finn wrote:Eric "Finntastic" work your doing. :thumbsup: :applause: :applause:

I have a question for you. I looked in your gallery and found this pic. Can you tell me what the pipe is for on the towbar? Is that for a wheel or?

What size ball is that hitch for?

It's for holding down a jack stand Heikki. :lol:

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Oh, and my hitch ball receiver is 1 7/8" or is it? :thinking:
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