This is a journal of my adventure in restoring a 1957 Holly Coach Co. travel trailer.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Lampshade found
HI, Finally found a great lampshade for bedroom light. Searched local antique mall and last booth to go through had it tucked away in a corner. Spray painted old base from camper and attached the new shade. Goes very well with dining area light and decor. Love it!
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Let the Nailing Begin
Hi, In the past several days things have been moving along nicely. New rear birch panels going up! Can be frustrating a times, lots of back and forth to saw to get fit right. Two smaller pieces yet to be put up and trim. Rear windows reinstalled. Ray replaced old wiring where possible while ceiling is open. Left side exterior trim removed, some more scraping to be done then it can go up. Still a little of my favorite to do, scraping floor tile off. Front window shelf taken off to refinish and help make wall sanding easier to make ready for coat of fresh varnish on those walls. Getting colder, been very lucky for such nice warmer days lately to be able to get so much done. Bye for today.
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Hole mystery solved
Hi, There has been a small hole in the side of rear of the trailer. First thought there was a light there at one time, but no other holes around it. Ray figured it out when we saw a hole in the closet door opposite that wall. It's a bullet hole!!!. No evidence of blood, so must be a hunters wild shot once upon a time.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Chimney
Hi, Got the old chimney off of the roof. Had 1/2 inch of stuff on top of the screws to chip off. After I put a final coat on birch panel it can go up on ceiling. Benches and kitchen cabinets are done with paint and varnish. :)
Monday, November 7, 2011
Panelling varnish started
Hi, Got birch panels and started varnishing them before putting them up in trailer. Ray worked on repairing hole where lis. plate mounts and fixed up taillight wiring. Replaced screen of little window. Have decided not to polish window frames at this time. Even with a drill takes a lot of work. Second coat of paint on cabinet, indoor rear window frames and fan front. Think thats it for now. Bye
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Back to work
Hi, Back at it today since Ray had to work. We were out of town a few days. Got inside of removed cabinet painted, sanded and holes filled. Little more sanding and it will be ready for varnish. Will paint knobs to match window frames and fan. My I keeps noticing little old trailers in yards as traveling. Think I'm obessed. Bye for today.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
So far this week
Hi, Ray was a big help this weekend. Got rear metal retacked for me, and removed kitchen upper cabinet so application of new ceiling panel will be easier. I got the bottom off and new one cut for that cabinet. Did some wood putty patching on edge of ceiling panel that is staying put. Still trying to decide on flooring, linoleum or vinyl. Bye for today and probably rest of the week.
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