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[Dughlas Stiubhart]

I agree with 3pin and Ted: Check with the boys at ATC about getting the work done there. Many guys at WtW have gone that route and reported good results.

Your photos suggest you have issues with your lift panels as well. Good luck on your project.

PS: You want windows in the side liner!

[BLM]

Thanks for suggestion. I'm going to think about that for a few days. I am thinking this fabric is totally shot given how it cracks and crunches from brittleness when I close the top down, though.

I looked through all your pictures. I like seeing similar vintage Grandbys. It's inspiring to see other folks doing what I am planning on doing. I'd love to see the "before" pics if it's not too much trouble.

Pics of the 1983 project as it was before the 6 months of rebuilding started:

[trasko]

Whew that does look like it was a project. Actually worse than mine! I've been in contact w/ ATC and it seems my Grandby isn't an '85 after all and is likely mid to late 70's. Hmmph. In any case I plan to at least get it weather-tight and fix up the side-liner. Improvements after that depend upon my motivation and funds.

[trasko]

To bring some closure to this thread:

I visited ATC a couple of Fridays ago. I talked w/ the guys there and got some good advice and ideas from seeing their shop. I ordered a set of corner jacks w/ brackets and a new side-liner. Yeah! I'm expecting that the cost of those 2 things together amounts to more than everything else costs put together (except for my time of course).

[chnlisle]

I love those guys. Very dependable! Good luck with you install. I'm betting you got some great advice. I am just a tiny bit prejudiced.

[Addie]

We had the guys at All Terrain Campers replace the side liner material, replace a lift panel, repair the other, reseal the roof, and a couple of other minor items. They did a great job at a very reasonable price, and it was done in a short time. We would highly recommend these guys. It was good to have it done right and we've been happily using the camper ever since.

Think you could message me about how you went about that? I know the front lift panel needs replacing- currently its a piece of plywood that is tearing the headliner (more than it already is). My sideliner is nearly new so that isnt an issue. but all the interior paneling other than the sideliner needs work- probably full replacement.

[ski3pin]

Addie, sorry I don't quite understand your question. We had the guys at ATC replace the front lift panel and they re-braced the rear lift panel. Both work well now, these guys do great work for a fair price. I did replace all the cabinets and some of the interior paneling myself. I bought the materials from ATC. I'd be glad to help with more information.