Well, today started out as a futile attempt to find replacement rims (to get rid of the split rims that I stupidly had powdercoated and put tubed tires on). After running around to several tires stores and a pick'n pull, no luck. I can order them from an internet site, which may be the way to go. I will try one more pick'n pull in the valley. I'd rather have new ones, then I just have to paint them myself. If I go used, I will have to have them sandblasted before I can paint them grey. I want to switch to tubeless tires and use one of the split rims for a spare.
The guy who was going to do the undercarriage work (shackles etc) dislocated his shoulder, so that job was delayed. I have de-rusted the stabilizer bars and wheel and painted them, along with the new propane tanks. Came out great. The hitch is all de-rusted (thank you naval jelly) and ready for the body shop to paint after getting a few more tweeks on the hitch. I decided to have the trailer raised 1 and 1/2 in. when they do the work underneath. That will give me more clearance in the back, when backing up on an incline.
My big success today came when the window parts arrived from Vintage Trailer supply. The Hehr cranks had failed on the front side window, the pot metal gave out. I had NO luck finding the same part, anywhere. I searched from N.Y. to Canada. I ended up taking a chance and ordering Hehr awning cranks that I converted to casement window type cranks. If any of you reading this need to know how to do this, email me. Anyway, the windows now operated perfectly, and shut tight. I had to pat myself on the back over this one. I was THIS close [...] to putting a screw thru the window to keep them from flopping open during travel. Whew. glad I held back.
No comments:
Post a Comment