Small update (maybe more lengthy then anticipated )
Roof has been put back on. Prior to putting it back on the camper, I decided to put the torsion bars in the brackets to see how it would fit for install. I noticed the legs were facing out and decided to call canvasreplacements to pick their brain. Apparently there is an instruction sheet on replacing the torsion bars. From the sheet, "When reassembling torsion bar to rear anchor, make sure that when the hexes in the torsion bar assembly align with the back anchor, the legs coming down on the torsion bar assembly are pointing towards the outside of the camper not towards the middle of the camper." I also learned that having this piece in place and undoing pivot points in the camper with it in the upright position is how it was supposed to be reinstalled. This saved hours of headaches on my end trying to figure out how to get the torsion bar in place.
Once that was back on and the canvas put back, I applied close to 100ft of Dicor Seal tape along the seams of the roof. I should have used butyl tape behind the aluminum prior to installing the roof back on. Hindsight is 20/20, the brackets would be too much of a pain to undo with it on camper so the tape will have to suffice at this point.
Replaced all the clearance lights and ran new wire. The old wire was tucked under a plastic piece that wasn't apart of the roof seal but that was so old and brittle that it just crumbled. Not sure if there is a replacement or what I should do to keep the wire protected at this point other then maybe hiding it under the roof seal. There has to be a better option. Tape of some sort that can adhere to the inside edge? I'm just thinking aloud here, hope some one can chime in!
This brings me to my next project. I went to test the lights, splicing it in with the other 12v lights I had exposed, and plugged in the camper. I should mention that everything worked fine when I bought the TC. Anyways, plugged in the camper to a standard 15amp outlet and flipped the converter over to the on position. Looked outside and no lights. I also looked at the converter and saw smoke. Transformer decided to go out on me. Blessing in disguise. I wasn't wanting to replace this yet but I knew if I ever wanted a decent battery set up that I would have to eventually upgrade. Ended up going with the Progressive Dynamics 4060 model. Figured this would be a solid option as it will require minimal work to fit in the place of the old converter. I can move the old fuses into the integrated box as well.
Apparently who ever installed the AC unit, spliced it into the old converter and decided orange tape was good enough of a seal. Not sure why they didn't wrap it with electrical tape at least. I'll check to see if it works after I get the new converted installed. The framing around the unit has been taken off and thankfully the camper wood was still solid and no signs of moisture. Added some window spray foam where pink insulation had gone missing. My plan will be similar to what Profkanz suggested, PVC trim on the outside with a couple shelf brackets to support.
I have a bunch of pictures, just have to find time to upload them. All in all, I'm happy with the purchase. Might have been on the higher side of what I wanted to pay but after looking at everything, the guts are in great shape minus the roof. Gave me a great shell to work with. Hopefully I'll have this completed before I need to use it!
LiveLifeNow, I can see why there are still a bunch out on the road. I have a friend who has a camper similar style and he likes how mine is laid out better.
Profkanz, I like your thinking, I had bought PVC trim thinking I was going to use it in the roof but last minute switched to PT. Decided that I could still use the PVC for the window unit. Also, thanks for the compliment on the roof. Took a bunch of hours and I'm happy with how it turned out!