Thank you, Russ, for the kind words. I'm really looking forward to getting involved in this site. I'll be full of questions, for sure, and this looks like a great place to find some answers. First, though, I'll look around and see if some of them have already been addressed.
I do have a question. Do you or anyone you know, have any knowledge of the Robin Hood Cadet travel trailers? I have a 1962 Robin Hood. And not find a whisper about them. Please help!
There is scant info on the net.
Thanks,
Steve
At 4:12pm on December 22, 2015, Steve barham said…
Thank you, Russ. We have until may to finish this project and will definitely be posting our progress. I will get some pictures on here as soon as I can. I have been doing some digging and cant find much on the '74 Brougham Coach. So far I'm figuring her out but I'm sure I will run into some issues soon. Do you know of any resources for these beasts? Restoring inside and out. Also, power steering and wiring issues.
Looking forward to digging through the site to find out as much as possible on my 1973 Shasta Loflyte Front Kitchen. just picked it up a couple weeks ago and after a full inspection looks like a rebuild my be in my future. My first RV so looking forward to the days ahead.
At 8:41pm on November 23, 2015, Brett A. Lee said…
This Bendix Lifetime has set for seven years. Great 440 Dodge motor, Kohlor generator. First big problem was a leaky roof. Fixed all that and of course bad ceilings every where. I think I solved a problem for other Restorers. To fix the ceilings. I took a damp shower towel held to the ceiling until they were soft. I used a staple gun and 9/16 staples to make the ceiling as flat as possible. Then used thin coats of drywall mud, sanded and painted with Killzz, put back vent trim, and other trim, painted one more time. Saved all of them. After 400 miles they look great. and I saved a lot of time and money. Rebuilding an old timer is hard work, but when you are at a stop and people checks out the old boy the shit buttons start to pop
Hey Russ,
It all factory built from Boone Coach works, in Lauarl Mississippi, my understanding they built all sorts of interesting builds for over 45 years. They apparently went out of business in the early 70's. The picture is actually where I found it, at the local scrap recyclers. Just couldn't see it being recycled yet. It has just over 9k miles on it. Runs great. I plan to completely restore it to original build.
Thanks for the welcome Russ. I've been building cars and boats for 50+ years so I hear what you are saying. I think we've pretty much narrowed our search down to a well maintained 73-75 GMC. Living California, I want to stay 75 or older and upgrade as needed.
Thanks for letting me join. Can't wait to get started on our camper and will need lots of information on fixing things. We have never done anything like this before!
Hey Russ, It wasn't my intention to get 3 trailers in one week! LOL I found the little Papoose.....and HAD to get it. When I showed the pics. to my daughter, she said, "Trailers here (in Utah) are a dime a dozen! That day, she found a 1968 Fireball for me, for $1,500.00. So, I bought it. The next day, she found a 1955 Cardinal for $500!!! I wouldn't walk away from that! Do you remember the old children's story, "Hundreds of Cats, Thousands of Cats, Millions and Billions and Trillions of Cats"? Where the very old man went looking for one little kitten....but fell in love with all of them!!???
Hi Russel, I hope everything is good with you & Beninese. Starting to cold again, seems earlier this year. Here's some spring wonder for you & Berninese,
Thank you, Russ! I'm excited about learning whatever I can about my RV. Most of the interior is in excellent shape, (with a few spot exceptions) and it runs well. I'm sure I'll be able to sort out the rest of it will all the experience and knowledge represented here.
I forgot my question. I need a 77 FLeetwood Tauras Manual. That much I kknow. I also need suggestions on a back seem that has no covering strip, just foam type insulation. Should I did that out, leave it, add more?And will household spray in stuff work. Also how hard is it to pull out the sstove and dosconnect the propane tanka? Propane scares me! SHould I ahave a professional do it??? Thanks!
Thanks for inviting me as a Friend Mr. Russell Johnson, That makes my day! I am new to this blogging thing so if I mess up I hope ya'll let me know. Ya, I have a portable air conditioner & I want to take my window to Ace Hardware so they can cut my specs for it. I am going to have to get the original rooftop one out there before I can replace it. Meanwhile it's hot & need AC. Hope your Day has been going good for ya.
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Thank you, Russ, for the kind words. I'm really looking forward to getting involved in this site. I'll be full of questions, for sure, and this looks like a great place to find some answers. First, though, I'll look around and see if some of them have already been addressed.
Thanks again, Patty
Thanks Russ.
I do have a question. Do you or anyone you know, have any knowledge of the Robin Hood Cadet travel trailers? I have a 1962 Robin Hood. And not find a whisper about them. Please help!
There is scant info on the net.
Thanks,
Steve
Thank you, Russ. We have until may to finish this project and will definitely be posting our progress. I will get some pictures on here as soon as I can. I have been doing some digging and cant find much on the '74 Brougham Coach. So far I'm figuring her out but I'm sure I will run into some issues soon. Do you know of any resources for these beasts? Restoring inside and out. Also, power steering and wiring issues.
Thanks Russ
Looking forward to digging through the site to find out as much as possible on my 1973 Shasta Loflyte Front Kitchen. just picked it up a couple weeks ago and after a full inspection looks like a rebuild my be in my future. My first RV so looking forward to the days ahead.
This Bendix Lifetime has set for seven years. Great 440 Dodge motor, Kohlor generator. First big problem was a leaky roof. Fixed all that and of course bad ceilings every where. I think I solved a problem for other Restorers. To fix the ceilings. I took a damp shower towel held to the ceiling until they were soft. I used a staple gun and 9/16 staples to make the ceiling as flat as possible. Then used thin coats of drywall mud, sanded and painted with Killzz, put back vent trim, and other trim, painted one more time. Saved all of them. After 400 miles they look great. and I saved a lot of time and money. Rebuilding an old timer is hard work, but when you are at a stop and people checks out the old boy the shit buttons start to pop
It all factory built from Boone Coach works, in Lauarl Mississippi, my understanding they built all sorts of interesting builds for over 45 years. They apparently went out of business in the early 70's. The picture is actually where I found it, at the local scrap recyclers. Just couldn't see it being recycled yet. It has just over 9k miles on it. Runs great. I plan to completely restore it to original build.
Thanks for the welcome Russ. I've been building cars and boats for 50+ years so I hear what you are saying. I think we've pretty much narrowed our search down to a well maintained 73-75 GMC. Living California, I want to stay 75 or older and upgrade as needed.
Thanks for letting me join. Can't wait to get started on our camper and will need lots of information on fixing things. We have never done anything like this before!
Thanks Russ,
I intend to learn as much about my '87 Holiday Rambler as Possible She a beauty. Thank you for the warm welcome. Rusty
Hey Russ, It wasn't my intention to get 3 trailers in one week! LOL I found the little Papoose.....and HAD to get it. When I showed the pics. to my daughter, she said, "Trailers here (in Utah) are a dime a dozen! That day, she found a 1968 Fireball for me, for $1,500.00. So, I bought it. The next day, she found a 1955 Cardinal for $500!!! I wouldn't walk away from that! Do you remember the old children's story, "Hundreds of Cats, Thousands of Cats, Millions and Billions and Trillions of Cats"? Where the very old man went looking for one little kitten....but fell in love with all of them!!???
Hi Russel, I hope everything is good with you & Beninese. Starting to cold again, seems earlier this year. Here's some spring wonder for you & Berninese,
Thank you, Russ! I'm excited about learning whatever I can about my RV. Most of the interior is in excellent shape, (with a few spot exceptions) and it runs well. I'm sure I'll be able to sort out the rest of it will all the experience and knowledge represented here.
I forgot my question. I need a 77 FLeetwood Tauras Manual. That much I kknow. I also need suggestions on a back seem that has no covering strip, just foam type insulation. Should I did that out, leave it, add more?And will household spray in stuff work. Also how hard is it to pull out the sstove and dosconnect the propane tanka? Propane scares me! SHould I ahave a professional do it??? Thanks!
I hope it's water tight and doesn't leak. I looked at a bunch of teardrops & had never seen any with storage below the floor.
Thanks for inviting me as a Friend Mr. Russell Johnson, That makes my day! I am new to this blogging thing so if I mess up I hope ya'll let me know. Ya, I have a portable air conditioner & I want to take my window to Ace Hardware so they can cut my specs for it. I am going to have to get the original rooftop one out there before I can replace it. Meanwhile it's hot & need AC. Hope your Day has been going good for ya.
Jerri
Your new Fridge sure looks good. I hope it works out well.
You have a "Walking Tall" rewrite with the Southern Twang position...LOL
HI AGAIN! YOU KNOW I M 'PRIDE TO BE NOW A MEMBER OF THIS SITE . I WATCH MANY OF BEFORE I CHOOSE !!! SOUNDS LIKE I MADE THE GOOD MOVE ,,,SO FARE...BUT ONE THING:PEOPLE HAVE TO BE PATIENT WITH ME 'CAUSE I'M NOT TOO GOOD IN EITHER ENGLISH WRITTING AND PC OPERATOR....THANKS
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