Breathing new live into my 2000 Dutch Star

[Gramps.busa]

Very nice work. And I love the Porsche

 

[DHudson]

Very nice work. And I love the Porsche

Thank you

 

[DHudson]

Ok, I applied a little heat and got the old ones out. Can reuse them. Yay me.

 

["EZ"]

12/20/2020
Fixed the illuminated door entry handle. Robbed a side marker light socket from a 68 Nova parts car I have.
Also fixed the release latch rod on rear engine hatch.

You know I've never seen one of these lit up before?

 

[DHudson]

I guess it was a productive weekend. Last 3 weekends it has been raining, so roof is covered and I have been trying to do other things.
Last week, I kept getting a whiff of something. Pressure regulator on propane tank was leaking. Part was only $25.00. Easy fix. But I lost nearly 3/4 tank of propane over about 3 months.
Removed the mirrored back splash in the kitchen without tearing up the wall covering.
Finished the replacement ceiling panel and installed it. Not perfect, but I'm good with it.

 

[DHudson]

So something that has been disgusting to me since I bought this coach is the layout in the wet bay. Or more specifically, the sewer attachments laying on top of the fresh water hose. That hose being in the same bay just isn't right. I know I can store the hose in another bay, and that is what is going to happen. So I am cleaning up the wet bay area. I removed the plastic tray today, and found water damage under it that went about 1/2 way under the water heater. It barely got to the water tank, so I am ok there. Newmar in their great wisdom used OSB in the floor on top of 1/16 plywood glued to 1/2" foam insulation. I literally peeled up majority of this mess. OSB was mush. It's about the most worthless product you could use when there is a chance of water exposure.
Any way , I got all of that cleared out and the area squared up. Cut a piece if plywood to fit and worked about an hour getting into the area. Finally got it in. It needs a little minor trimming, but is close. I have it raised up with a fan blowing under it to finish drying everything out good before I permanently install it. Once that is down, I am going to spray on bed liner on the whole area. Then fit my new pan in and start relocating things.

 

[DHudson]

Just happen to come across this pic today of my house. Jan 10 2021. About a month before the big freeze.

 

[DHudson]

Tarp has been on the roof of the coach since April 25th.
Has rained every single week end since. Held off today, but sure looked like rain. Supposed to rain tomorrow and next 2 weeks.
Maybe I should start building a ARC.

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

You, sir, are a first-rate craftsman! Absolutely great work. You will have a show-piece coach that will also work well. Congrats.

The only question I have for you is “What do you do in your spare time? Hobbies, etc.?”

TJ

 

[DHudson]

You, sir, are a first-rate craftsman! Absolutely great work. You will have a show-piece coach that will also work well. Congrats.

The only question I have for you is “What do you do in your spare time? Hobbies, etc.?”

TJ

Thank you.
I own a NAPA store so I work from 7:30 to 6pm M-F. Work through lunch usually.
I am painting a 64 Mustang for a friend.
I am building a '69 Camaro for myself. I need to devote more time to that one.
I got a '78 Suzuki GS100E I am rebuilding. Haven't done much to that one in a while.
Oh, and rebuilding the U.S.S. Dutch Star.