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classicchev · 05-23-2005, 11:31 PM

Well I made the long weekend fly by, rebuilt all the walls of the motorhome.
The pics show how much ripping I did, did alot of welding( many burns to show it).
All in all it went prtty good, did way more than I thought I was going to, but Iin the long run it will be well worth it.
A list of things I did.
-Rebuilt all the walls, new windows ,door, access panels and new Filon on the outside(still to come)
-Rebuilt the door step, and built new storage compartments for the propane bottle and fresh water tank, built new outside storage compartment.
-removed all flooring and old insulation, replaced with 1 1/2" styrofoam SM and new plywood.
-Built new side skirting, lowered about 4", to accomidate for the new door.

All that took my dad and I about 34 hrs on the weekend, now Ill have to take a couple days off to rest up.

More pics to follow, Ill keep adding them to this post.

Later, Darren

71swb4x4 · 05-23-2005, 11:36 PM

Wow!! Looking really good. That is going to be a nice ride. Have you decided on the paint scheme yet?

da-burb · 05-23-2005, 11:41 PM

Looks like a very intimidating job. When you get bored you we can swap out campers and you can do mine.

Looks great by the way!

Slammed66 · 05-24-2005, 02:13 AM

Looks really good , thats a super cool project, when can I come slap some flames and some pinstripes on it???

Keep it up , and keep us posted!

stllookn · 05-24-2005, 02:18 AM

Great job and thanks for posting those. I am glad I did not buy it now after seeing all the great work you are doing on it. I knew that I did not have time for that project. I can stop grieving now...LOL!

low burb · 05-24-2005, 09:07 AM

Wow!! Looking great, Darren!!

**Yukon Jack** · 05-24-2005, 11:14 AM

You're doing a great job!

JayDubBlazer · 05-24-2005, 11:21 AM

Would make an awesome tailgating vehicle, good job

dons454s · 05-24-2005, 04:57 PM

excellent work thats gonna be great...

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-24-2005, 05:12 PM

toms68cst · 05-24-2005, 05:47 PM

I feel humbled by your superior carpentry abilities.

Nice work!

WRMZ71 · 05-24-2005, 09:39 PM

Man thats a lot of work - LOL - good luck man and stay motivated. The hole motivation thing is the reason on my lack of work on mine in ohhh about 2 months

*Randy70C-10* · 05-24-2005, 09:56 PM

Wow, nice work!! I wouldn't even know where to start.

Dean23 · 05-24-2005, 10:22 PM

Wow looks good man...you dont waste any time do ya? KEep up the good progress and keep the pics coming

68C15 · 05-24-2005, 10:37 PM

this is amazing!!!!!!! I for one can highly appreciate your efforts. I see old crappy rotted out motorhomes all summer long & you rank up there with GeeEmm.
keep up the good work.

71HUGGER396 · 05-24-2005, 10:41 PM

Man that looks like alot of work, but it will be worth it when it's done. A great one for a road trip!

classicchev · 05-25-2005, 12:42 AM

Yah I think I went a little overboard on some things, but when you sat back and looked at the way it was built, I am amazed that the original metal even stayed on. I know they want to build them light, but come on. I removed the 1 1/4" by 1 1/4 studs and replaced them with 1 1/4 by 2 1/2" studs, and most of the studs are full length, not joined in 2 or 3 peices. There was probably more weight in staples than there was in wood.

Hopefully I stay motivated, Im sure my wife and my brother in law(lowburb) will keep me going. I grew up camping almost ever weekend, so I now what its like to be in the great outdoors, but now I have one of the coolest motorhomes to go in. Hell I will even enter it in a couple car shows, albeit it will be towing either my Jimmy or my Beetle, now thats going to be neat, Ill be the only one with a personal portapotty, and a fridge for my beer.

going to start laying out the new electrical stuff tomorrow night, finish up my outside storage box, then start to insulate and cover up the mess with some lovely white paneling.

Darren

Deuce · 05-25-2005, 12:29 AM

Looking Good Darrin!!!!

classicchev · 05-25-2005, 12:47 AM

Ha, I was just looking at the pics and realized it would make a good Dewalt commercial with all the yellow tools laying around!!!

toms68cst · 05-25-2005, 08:02 AM

What are you going to skin the sides with?

classicchev · 05-26-2005, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toms68cst

What are you going to skin the sides with?

Tom, Im using a product called Filon, its basically the same stuff as the new trailers have, but its not laminated to plywood. Nice and white, a good base for a funky paint or graphic job.

dubie · 05-25-2005, 09:15 AM

Hmm looks very familiar. We have our 73 Prowler all torn apart to and it's one hell of a mess. I would love to tear it down to the frame and build a completely different camper. But in all reality, our camper isn't worth it.

You're doin a great job there buddy

iluvmy72 · 05-25-2005, 04:59 PM

NIce....now impress us by installing a slide out.

classicchev · 05-26-2005, 01:13 AM

[NIce....now impress us by installing a slide out.]

You got it. Well It would take some major work. I was siiting on the deck talking to my dad and I said It would be a real cool machine if it had a slide. In their 5th wheel they have 3, Im wondering if I could steal one, they dont need all that room anyways.

**breeh** · 05-26-2005, 01:43 AM

You are a braver man than I! When I pulled the panelling away from mine, I decided it was sawzall time and hauled it all off to the dump!

05-23-2005, 11:31 PM	#1
classicchev Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,936	progress pics of the motorhome AND NOW FOR SALE Well I made the long weekend fly by, rebuilt all the walls of the motorhome. The pics show how much ripping I did, did alot of welding( many burns to show it). All in all it went prtty good, did way more than I thought I was going to, but Iin the long run it will be well worth it. A list of things I did. -Rebuilt all the walls, new windows ,door, access panels and new Filon on the outside(still to come) -Rebuilt the door step, and built new storage compartments for the propane bottle and fresh water tank, built new outside storage compartment. -removed all flooring and old insulation, replaced with 1 1/2" styrofoam SM and new plywood. -Built new side skirting, lowered about 4", to accomidate for the new door. All that took my dad and I about 34 hrs on the weekend, now Ill have to take a couple days off to rest up. More pics to follow, Ill keep adding them to this post. Later, Darren __________________ 67- 72 Parts collecter Last edited by classicchev; 02-22-2009 at 06:45 PM.

05-23-2005, 11:36 PM	#2
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Wow!! Looking really good. That is going to be a nice ride. Have you decided on the paint scheme yet? __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs. Last edited by 71swb4x4; 05-23-2005 at 11:37 PM. Reason: spl

05-23-2005, 11:41 PM	#3
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	Looks like a very intimidating job. When you get bored you we can swap out campers and you can do mine. Looks great by the way! Attached Images __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087 Last edited by da-burb; 05-23-2005 at 11:43 PM.

05-24-2005, 02:13 AM	#4
Slammed66 Needs a Big Block Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Red Deer , Alberta Posts: 1,198	Looks really good , thats a super cool project, when can I come slap some flames and some pinstripes on it??? Keep it up , and keep us posted! __________________ 1964 Short box On dropmembers and billets 1962 Suburban family cruiser 1972 K10

05-24-2005, 02:18 AM	#5
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Great job and thanks for posting those. I am glad I did not buy it now after seeing all the great work you are doing on it. I knew that I did not have time for that project. I can stop grieving now...LOL! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

05-24-2005, 09:07 AM	#6
low burb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Medicine Hat,AB, Canada Posts: 194	Wow!! Looking great, Darren!! __________________ Michael 1971 GMC Suburban "Crusty" 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 2wd 1978 Scout II 1992 Passat Syncro

05-24-2005, 11:14 AM	#7
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	You're doing a great job! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

05-24-2005, 11:21 AM	#8
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,885	Would make an awesome tailgating vehicle, good job __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

05-24-2005, 04:57 PM	#9
dons454s Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Claysburg, Pa Posts: 408	excellent work thats gonna be great...

05-24-2005, 05:12 PM	#10
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05-24-2005, 05:47 PM	#11
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,282	I feel humbled by your superior carpentry abilities. Nice work! __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

05-24-2005, 09:39 PM	#12
WRMZ71 Cause the Chicks DIG IT!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Beaufort SC Posts: 509	Man thats a lot of work - LOL - good luck man and stay motivated. The hole motivation thing is the reason on my lack of work on mine in ohhh about 2 months

05-24-2005, 09:56 PM	#13
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Wow, nice work!! I wouldn't even know where to start.

05-24-2005, 10:22 PM	#14
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	Wow looks good man...you dont waste any time do ya? KEep up the good progress and keep the pics coming __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973

05-24-2005, 10:37 PM	#15
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	this is amazing!!!!!!! I for one can highly appreciate your efforts. I see old crappy rotted out motorhomes all summer long & you rank up there with GeeEmm. keep up the good work. __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card



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05-24-2005, 10:41 PM	#16
71HUGGER396 Confirmed Truckaholic Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Sarver,PA 16055 Posts: 732	Man that looks like alot of work, but it will be worth it when it's done. A great one for a road trip! __________________ 1968 50th STEP SIDE SHORTY, 350/350, a/c, ps, p,b Daily Driver, 1970 Cst short fleet, all black, 350/350, 1970 2wd Blazer, 2wd, 6 cyl. 3 spd, original, now a 454, 350turbo, 3.73 posi, on the road 1971 2wd fleet shorty, 454, 700r4, 3.73 posi, SOLD to 67OLDSTYLE72 "My rig's a little old but that don't mean she's slow" - SAWYER BROWN's Six Days On The Road SEMPER FI "I use to be a lean mean fighting machine, but now I'm a huffin, puffin, over stuffin love muffin"

05-25-2005, 12:42 AM	#17
classicchev Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,936	Yah I think I went a little overboard on some things, but when you sat back and looked at the way it was built, I am amazed that the original metal even stayed on. I know they want to build them light, but come on. I removed the 1 1/4" by 1 1/4 studs and replaced them with 1 1/4 by 2 1/2" studs, and most of the studs are full length, not joined in 2 or 3 peices. There was probably more weight in staples than there was in wood. Hopefully I stay motivated, Im sure my wife and my brother in law(lowburb) will keep me going. I grew up camping almost ever weekend, so I now what its like to be in the great outdoors, but now I have one of the coolest motorhomes to go in. Hell I will even enter it in a couple car shows, albeit it will be towing either my Jimmy or my Beetle, now thats going to be neat, Ill be the only one with a personal portapotty, and a fridge for my beer. going to start laying out the new electrical stuff tomorrow night, finish up my outside storage box, then start to insulate and cover up the mess with some lovely white paneling. Darren __________________ 67- 72 Parts collecter

05-25-2005, 12:29 AM	#18
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	Looking Good Darrin!!!! __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!!

05-25-2005, 12:47 AM	#19
classicchev Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,936	Ha, I was just looking at the pics and realized it would make a good Dewalt commercial with all the yellow tools laying around!!! __________________ 67- 72 Parts collecter

05-25-2005, 08:02 AM	#20
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,282	What are you going to skin the sides with? __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

05-25-2005, 09:15 AM	#22
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	Hmm looks very familiar. We have our 73 Prowler all torn apart to and it's one hell of a mess. I would love to tear it down to the frame and build a completely different camper. But in all reality, our camper isn't worth it. You're doin a great job there buddy __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

05-25-2005, 04:59 PM	#23
iluvmy72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Springville, UT, USA Posts: 1,010	NIce....now impress us by installing a slide out.

05-26-2005, 01:13 AM	#24
classicchev Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,936	[NIce....now impress us by installing a slide out.] You got it. Well It would take some major work. I was siiting on the deck talking to my dad and I said It would be a real cool machine if it had a slide. In their 5th wheel they have 3, Im wondering if I could steal one, they dont need all that room anyways. __________________ 67- 72 Parts collecter

05-26-2005, 01:43 AM	#25
breeh Recovering 67-72 Addict Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 1,788	You are a braver man than I! When I pulled the panelling away from mine, I decided it was sawzall time and hauled it all off to the dump! __________________ 68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women"

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