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wardejii

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New to the forum and restoring a 1955 canned ham trailer to take to Alaska
Hard part is done, now for the rebuild!!!!
Many questions-
1. Thinking of replacing axle? Before I sandblast frame and repaint.
2. I notice during demolition that the floor was made up of 1/2 celotex insulation and 1/2” plywood on top. Question- Thinking of 1/2” marine plywood and fill in in frame with 1 1/2” foam board. 1/2” plywood enough?
3. Have sidewalls layed out in pole barn to duplicate new ones. Question- Thinking on adding a foot (or 2) to length. Has anyone else done this?
4. Thinking one piece fiberglass for sides (no seam). I assume I would need to glue this to 1/8” luan?
5. One piece aluminum for ceiling. Old framing had 4’ pieces, lots of seams and SCREWS.
That will get me started.
Thanks,
Joe
 
New to the forum and restoring a 1955 canned ham trailer to take to Alaska
Hard part is done, now for the rebuild!!!!
Many questions-
1. Thinking of replacing axle? Before I sandblast frame and repaint.
2. I notice during demolition that the floor was made up of 1/2 celotex insulation and 1/2” plywood on top. Question- Thinking of 1/2” marine plywood and fill in in frame with 1 1/2” foam board. 1/2” plywood enough?
3. Have sidewalls layed out in pole barn to duplicate new ones. Question- Thinking on adding a foot (or 2) to length. Has anyone else done this?
4. Thinking one piece fiberglass for sides (no seam). I assume I would need to glue this to 1/8” luan?
5. One piece aluminum for ceiling. Old framing had 4’ pieces, lots of seams and SCREWS.
That will get me started.
Thanks,
Joe
Suggestions appreciated
 
Curious George question?
What are people’s thought of using the same axle and springs from 1955.
God willing I will be taking this to Alaska next summer. Frame is in good shape.
 

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