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[Manfred65]

Hi Cory,

 

sounds like the Jayco is in the same "great" shape than ours was.

 

You may load the Pics on an upload server and place the links in here.... I do so as well.

 

In Germany we have www.picr.de    

[corybrown50]

Trying to upload from Flickr....let's see how this goes....

 

  

BEFORE DIGGING IN

 

    

PASSENGER SIDE CAB OVER

LP AREA

PASSENGER LIFT BROKEN

REAR PASSENGER

REAR ENTRY

DRIVER SIDE NOT TOO BAD

SCRAP PILE SO FAR.....OUTSIDE COVERING WAS SCRAP INTERIOR COVERING LOOKS LIKE

[corybrown50]

Looks like I can load via Flickr, just not through Tapatalk on my phone....

 

Scariest part right now is that I am trying to do this outside versus in a garage and there is rain in the forecast for the next few days....looks like tarps are in order for the budget.

 

I did have a bright spot a few days ago, literally....plugged in the original converter and all works, and interior lights came on!!

 

I haven't been able to test the stove or heater yet as I need to get a regulator for the LP. The refrigerator will be replaced with a 110 unit I have as I don't trust the original as the past owner said he smelled ammonia when it was turned on last. 

Edited by corybrown50, 17 April 2019 - 04:59 PM.

[corybrown50]

Well, got the passenger side completely removed inside and out, as well as the cab side wall, refrigerator, and back wall....didn't have time for pictures as the weather was coming in and I needed to get everything covered back up. 

 

A LOT OF SCREWS!!!! I couldn't imagine all the screws...I haven't found any issues with the staples yet, but I haven't really started removing the "studs".....I couldn't find proper 1"x1.5" wood, so I'll be doubling up with .75"x1.5" studs. It may add a small bit of weight, but a bit more strength won't hurt anything. I'll be gluing, clamping, and finish nailing them together before installing. Hopefully this will be received as acceptable...

 

The plan is once the "studs" are in, I'll add the plywood outside, then use trimming router to cut out the windows. I'm still trying to figure out how to remove the side wall plywood, and I think it will become more apparent as I slowly take things apart 1 piece at a time...

 

My big question is removing the lower cab wall. I've removed the passenger side cabinet already, and I am trying not to remove driver side cabinet as it has the heater there and would seemingly be a lot of finicky working that I would like to avoid.

 

Semi-side note.....is adding to this thread okay or should I start another? I think looking for information on these and finding a thread with 2 builds would be interesting, but I understand the idea of only 1 build per thread....thoughts?

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Cory, I’d suggest you start your own build thread, but link to it from here in Manfred’s. It would be great to have two well documented Jayco restoration threads.

You can either leave what you started here, or move them into a new one.

[corybrown50]

Sounds great....I will try to move over to a new thread some time this weekend hopefully....

[corybrown50]

Well gentlemen, here is the link to the new thread if you wish to follow along. Thank you for all your help, and I hope you follow the build, since you have first hand experience with putting her together. I'm still having some trouble with Flickr, but have found that I can post directly from my Google Photos, even though they appear as HUGE!!!

 

http://www.wanderthe...om-deutschland/

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Cory, PM sent on the Flickr issue. I think it will solve the problem.

[Manfred65]

Hi Cory,

 

we wish you all the best for your restauration and will follow your build thread as well!

 

We removed the older frame parts with wood we had in stock at home 38mm x 58 mm That is approx:  1.5" x 2 1/3"

These lats were used on all important parts. Some of the original vertical frame parts are left original on ly cut to shape to fit on the bigger frame lats.

We also used very heavy laminated plywood for the floor on the "wings" and the vertical bottom parts.

My Floor itself is made of a plywood/PU-Foam/Plywood sandwich with coating like you find  in  kitchen countertops.

 

With all this heavy parts we came out at a dry weight somewhat 1550-1600 lbs.

Edited by Manfred65, 20 April 2019 - 03:03 PM.

[HoppyToGoWandering]

Manfred65

 

You do not know how much your project is going to assist me! I came across this project via Pintrest, thank the gods. I recently, this week 4/5/21, purchased a 1990 Sportster 7 the Little Brother to your 8. I am going to need to do several project I have started my own project like yours on here and would love any input/recommendations/criticism that your could provide me along the way. One brilliant fix that you did was use angle aluminum for your corners; I am going to do the same. 1st major project is going to be fixing & painting the jack stands. One question that I have that I did not see, but that doesn't mean that you didn't do it, was did you remove the roof and rebuild it? I am very sure that I will have to do that on mine. Absolutely love the idea of truck bed liner on the roof which I immediately said to myself "DUH!" Much better and affordable that Flex Seal. 

 

Again, much appreciation to your due diligence on your project!

 

Guy H