Tom Buese may have some suggestions about finishes for plywood that can actually stand up to weather. Then again, maybe nothing can. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
On 8/6/2008 5:56 PM Chris S wrote: > The chassis is a kit from Harbor Freight: > > http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=42708 > > I bought it on sale for $120, but that was in 2001. I initially used it to > haul a car-top carrier. > > I had the remainder of the frame welded by a friend to my specs in 2004. > They did an outstanding job! The top section is a box with a hinged lid > that bolts on to the original frame. I did this so I could remove it incase > the chassis was damaged. I used birch plywood for the sides and the lid > which took a lot of labor to sand and coat with several layers of Helmsman's > "marine" finish. I think I worked 30 hours over 2.5 days to get it done > before a planned trip. The finish proved nearly worthless as it did not > stand up to weather the way the can says it should. I plan on installing > marine plywood in it this winter. > > I'll dig up some construction pics this weekend. > > Chris. > > 2008/8/6 Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@gmail.com> > >> Chris, >> >> I echo Pete's question here. Was this trailer part of a kit you found and >> if so any chance you might point someone towards where you found that kit? >> >> That trailer looks about perfect. Pete - it reminds me os Olsen's >> >> Thanks, >> >> Jeff >> '90 Carat (Grover) >> '86 (We call this one Parts) >> '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus >> > > > |
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