November 11, 2005
Vintage Trailer Restoration |
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Talk about fun. This fellow has taken a 1948 Sportsman trailer, torn it down to its component parts, rebuilt it, redesigned it, and built it back up again into a beautiful camper. Talk about a wonderful project. I've had dreams of doing similar, perhaps with a sailboat though, but this his photo-log of all the steps the project went through is fascinating.
Found via Boingboing
Posted by dbs at November 11, 2005 3:43 PM
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Ooo the tiny trailer.
I have 4 trailer frames right now...at least 2 of them are in useable condition.
Part of my desire to learn welding, to work on and build little trailers.
Did you see the tiny utility trailer I rebuilt last year?
I think I will go for the Teardrop style (http://www.teardrops.net/plans01.html)
when I build a travel trailer..
But, this one sure is sweet. I like the shiny finish.
Posted by: sah at November 11, 2005 4:50 PM
Ok that is seriously adorable. I want one. I also want his teardrop. We lived in a 35 foot Winnebago for a year so the lifestyle appeals. ;-)
Posted by: Mary Ellen Wessels at November 11, 2005 8:48 PM
To whet your appetite, here's a detailed blog of a sailboat rebuild
http://www.bristol29.com/
ooo hardware...
Posted by: sah at November 13, 2005 1:58 PM
What happens when 5 voice over guys get into one limo?
Thought you might enjoy this
Posted by: sah at November 17, 2005 2:40 PM
What a fabulous way to rebirth a bit of the past. Rob you did a fabulous job. Thanks so much for sharing with us all. I have purchased my first vintage trailer and don't know where to start but have made some headway in working on it. Thanks for the pics.
TF in AL
Posted by: TF at March 25, 2007 3:44 AM
Fantastic article! Very useful informations. I really love it, can I recommend it to my friends?
Posted by: bannery reklamowe at April 1, 2007 4:11 AM
I have a 1971 8' trailer that is in good condition though the paint is dulled out. I am looking for information as to how to prep and paint it?
Thanks for any advice.
Q
Posted by: Quizmos at June 6, 2007 12:22 AM
I have recently restored a 1970 Aristocrat Lo-Liner. I didn't do a total restoration per budget constraints, but it looks a ton better than it did. Here is my problem. I have not been able to find the original look of the paint job or the decals. Anyone have a clue where I can look. I have tried retrorestoration.com but never received an email back.
Posted by: Magaan at December 23, 2007 10:08 PM
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