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Author Topic: Fixer-Upper Dave Allen Hi, I'm SUPER DAVE, IN CHARGE OF Q STUFF (and Goat Leader) "I'm really not trying to be a dick". Member # 3102 posted July 05, 2015 03:36 PM                   I know how popular the member's forum is. So thought I'd post here. A camp trailer is gear right ? Anyway can't remember if I told you guys we bought a (vintage trailer) a semi-restoration project. It's a 12ft De-Camp built in 1968. It was a faded white/brown. I repainted, need to do another coat or two. Decided turquoise and white would be good. Trying to stay in the 60's 70's era, look. [ July 05, 2015, 03:38 PM: Message edited by: Dave Allen ] Posts: 1986 | From: Jordan Valley Oregon | Registered: Aug 2008  |  IP: Logged Dave Allen Hi, I'm SUPER DAVE, IN CHARGE OF Q STUFF (and Goat Leader) "I'm really not trying to be a dick". Member # 3102 posted July 05, 2015 03:43 PM                   I'm not good @ posting pic's. Here's more. We haven't decided to try and keep the interior original with some sanding and brighten the wood. I think the wife want's to sand and paint the cabinets white and turquoise. I have no idea how that last pic ended up on the RH side..Lol I think, I'm going to pull up the linoleum, and install laminate flooring. Another kitchen pic..Lol [ July 05, 2015, 04:02 PM: Message edited by: Dave Allen ] Posts: 1986 | From: Jordan Valley Oregon | Registered: Aug 2008  |  IP: Logged Dave Allen Hi, I'm SUPER DAVE, IN CHARGE OF Q STUFF (and Goat Leader) "I'm really not trying to be a dick". Member # 3102 posted July 05, 2015 04:09 PM                   We will definitely upgrade the upholstery cushions ect..[URL=http://s1303.photobucket.com/user/doyle1248/media/image4_zps9i3fo6wf.jpeg.html] [/URL ] I'm going to wax/buff the shit out of everything brite. I've replaced all of the exterior lamps so far. Except for the tail light's, which are Ok, But, I think I'll replace 'em anyway. It's small enough. We could probably pull with about anything. Not much tongue weight. It measures just under 15ft tongue to rear bumper. Perfect for twisty two track roads. [ July 05, 2015, 04:27 PM: Message edited by: Dave Allen ] Posts: 1986 | From: Jordan Valley Oregon | Registered: Aug 2008  |  IP: Logged Leonard HMFIC Member # 2 posted July 05, 2015 04:57 PM                       Yeah, that's a "classic". Should have fun with it. Good hunting. El Bee -------------------- EL BEE Knows It All and Done It All. Don't piss me off! Posts: 31462 | From: Upland, CA | Registered: Jan 2003  |  IP: Logged Kokopelli SENIOR DISCOUNT & Dispenser of Sage Advice Member # 633 posted July 05, 2015 05:09 PM                      Cool !! FWIW; I'm a big fan of some stuff called Flitz Polish when it's time to make things bright and shiny. -------------------- And lo, the Light of the Trump shown upon the Darkness and the Darkness could not comprehend it. Posts: 7580 | From: Under a wandering star | Registered: Apr 2005  |  IP: Logged Dave Allen Hi, I'm SUPER DAVE, IN CHARGE OF Q STUFF (and Goat Leader) "I'm really not trying to be a dick". Member # 3102 posted July 05, 2015 08:21 PM                   I've got some stuff called "Mothers" Koko. I tried hand rubbing and seems like a lot of work. I need to look @ the auto parts stores ? Too see if, I can find a buffing pad or something to chuck up in a drill. That would help a lot. Note: It was sprinkling when my daughter took those photos !! Finally a little break today !! [ July 05, 2015, 08:24 PM: Message edited by: Dave Allen ] Posts: 1986 | From: Jordan Valley Oregon | Registered: Aug 2008  |  IP: Logged Prune Picker AR Forum Assistant Moderator-handgun GURU and dispenser of sage advice Member # 4107 posted July 05, 2015 09:55 PM                      Cool trailer Dave! I spent a couple of dry nights in wet Alaska in something similar . I second "Flitz" metal polish on the aluminum trim . You might try some steel wool with Flitz smeared on the trim or maybe just apply it directly to the steel wool and rub, it will work either way. I'm pretty sure True Value hardware still stocks tooth paste size tubes of Flitz in at least 2 different sizes available . & I've been told it cleans glass, (not plastic) windows also but I can't verify that. -------------------- mike Posts: 1265 | From: "Oklahomie" | Registered: Mar 2012  |  IP: Logged booger TOO BIG TO FAIL Member # 3602 posted July 06, 2015 06:46 AM                    Nice, Dave! Looks like a great unit to drag to the campout??? -------------------- If we ever forget we are one Nation Under God, then we will be a nation gone under--Ronald Reagan Posts: 911 | From: Bob Dole Country | Registered: Apr 2010  |  IP: Logged knockemdown Our staff photo editing Guru, par excellence Member # 3588 posted July 06, 2015 08:26 AM                      Yeah man, very cool! Dave, tell your wife, you're gonna need one of these, now... Just keep telling her how well it'll match, and maybe she'll cave??? Posts: 2202 | From: behind fascist lines | Registered: Mar 2010  |  IP: Logged Lone Howl Free Trial Platinum Member & part-time language police Member # 29 posted July 06, 2015 08:39 AM                    Cool Dave! Ive spent many a hunting trip in a trailer like that. Fred has the perfect tow rig for ya! -------------------- When tyranny becomes law, rebellion becomes duty. Posts: 2083 | From: Texas | Registered: Jan 2003  |  IP: Logged Leonard HMFIC Member # 2 posted July 06, 2015 10:51 AM                       Man, that's really RETRO. Period color, too. Good hunting. El Bee -------------------- EL BEE Knows It All and Done It All. Don't piss me off! Posts: 31462 | From: Upland, CA | Registered: Jan 2003  |  IP: Logged Kokopelli SENIOR DISCOUNT & Dispenser of Sage Advice Member # 633 posted July 06, 2015 03:16 PM                      I'm thinking that what that trailer really needs is for everybody at the next Camp-Out to sign one of those turquoise panels. And the truck to pull it; gotta have that. And paisley print !!!!! You could wear paisley print for camo. Remember, we're here to help. -------------------- And lo, the Light of the Trump shown upon the Darkness and the Darkness could not comprehend it. Posts: 7580 | From: Under a wandering star | Registered: Apr 2005  |  IP: Logged Dave Allen Hi, I'm SUPER DAVE, IN CHARGE OF Q STUFF (and Goat Leader) "I'm really not trying to be a dick". Member # 3102 posted July 06, 2015 05:03 PM                   Man, I would love to go too the campout. Probably not in the cards right now.. Fred, that's awesome dude !! Just showed the wife the pic !! We've actually been talking about a (retro) same colored pickup to match when we're done. Still tryin' to figure the daughters college deal for this fall though. I'm not in a spot to write a 10-15k ? check right now ? Koko's offer of autographs is mighty tempting though.. [ July 06, 2015, 05:11 PM: Message edited by: Dave Allen ] Posts: 1986 | From: Jordan Valley Oregon | Registered: Aug 2008  |  IP: Logged Dave Allen Hi, I'm SUPER DAVE, IN CHARGE OF Q STUFF (and Goat Leader) "I'm really not trying to be a dick". Member # 3102 posted July 06, 2015 06:03 PM                   On a side note. Back in the day my cousin restored a 1971 Chevy C10. In the day meaning late 90's I'll have to call him. I think he put a new motor in it, and the body was restored and painted perfect. Guess what color ? Yep, Turquoise for the main color, and white below the moldings. He didn't really need it and got bored. I suppose and sold it to a farmer that we both knew for $9500 bucks. It seemed crazy @ the time ? Anyway, the buyer passed a year or two later. His son comes in every so often, was in last week as a matter of fact. I almost !! asked him. Hey do you still have your Dad's old pickup, my cousin sold him ? I was afraid, he'd say yeah. Write a ckeck for 10K and it's yours..LOL [ July 06, 2015, 06:07 PM: Message edited by: Dave Allen ] Posts: 1986 | From: Jordan Valley Oregon | Registered: Aug 2008  |  IP: Logged Paul Melching Radical Operator Forum "You won't get past the front gate" Member # 885 posted July 07, 2015 01:30 AM                   Dave you make the campout I'm buying the miller lite. I have fixed up a couple of older units the old tear drop shaped ones had a lot of fun restoring and more fun using. remember to pay a lot of attention to the axles and bearings . as the story goes one time I was driving down the road minding my own business and I see smoke coming off my trailer took three beers to put it out. and then I can tell the story of how to press a wheel bearing in the middle of the California desert using a salvaged fence post good times looking back. Good luck and have fun. -------------------- Those who value security over liberty soon will have neither ! Posts: 4188 | From: The forest ! north of the dez. | Registered: Jul 2006  |  IP: Logged Dave Allen Hi, I'm SUPER DAVE, IN CHARGE OF Q STUFF (and Goat Leader) "I'm really not trying to be a dick". Member # 3102 posted July 07, 2015 09:09 AM                   Hmmm free Miller Lite and as mentioned autographs. Man you guys are killin' me !! We actually wanted a tear drop trailer Paul, searched far and wide. They were either way to rough or the nice ones were already restored and just out of my price range. There's a company in Indiana I think ? that makes a brand new replica Shasta. They are sweet, they come turquoise/white of course. Yellow/white and red/white. They run about 18k though. I'm glad you posted Paul honest to God, I was thinking about you on Sunday. I hope you are good my friend. (edit) thanks for the reminder on the wheel bearings !! [ July 07, 2015, 09:13 AM: Message edited by: Dave Allen ] Posts: 1986 | From: Jordan Valley Oregon | Registered: Aug 2008  |  IP: Logged Leonard HMFIC Member # 2 posted July 07, 2015 10:35 AM                       Same here! Paul, you need to check in once in a while....you know? Good hunting. El Bee PS and another thing I have been chewing on; you drink Miller Lite through a straw? They told me a long time ago, that's unwise. -------------------- EL BEE Knows It All and Done It All. Don't piss me off! Posts: 31462 | From: Upland, CA | Registered: Jan 2003  |  IP: Logged Paul Melching Radical Operator Forum "You won't get past the front gate" Member # 885 posted July 07, 2015 02:47 PM                   Had pet scan something showed up went in for biopsy waiting on results. Not being the type to sit around wringing our hands momma and I are headed up to Ask Fork for some r and r they can call me with results it is what it is.. -------------------- Those who value security over liberty soon will have neither ! Posts: 4188 | From: The forest ! north of the dez. | Registered: Jul 2006  |  IP: Logged Paul Melching Radical Operator Forum "You won't get past the front gate" Member # 885 posted July 07, 2015 02:51 PM                   I don't drink anything with or without a straw that contains alcohol. -------------------- Those who value security over liberty soon will have neither ! Posts: 4188 | From: The forest ! north of the dez. | Registered: Jul 2006  |  IP: Logged Leonard HMFIC Member # 2 posted July 08, 2015 06:13 AM                       Well, shit. Good idea, let them worry about it. I like your Ashfork place, envious might be more accurate? Good hunting. El Bee Hmm? maybe you won't see this, coverage being what it is, in Ashfork environs? edit: actually, I can't say I don't drink alcohol, but because of my medication, I have a limit of one drink. Consumption might be two, three drinks a month, hardly worth mentioning but I'm not a teetotaler. [ July 08, 2015, 06:16 AM: Message edited by: Leonard ] -------------------- EL BEE Knows It All and Done It All. Don't piss me off! Posts: 31462 | From: Upland, CA | Registered: Jan 2003  |  IP: Logged

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