Saturday, November 27, 2010
Electrical done!
I finally finished the interior electrical. I found period correct looking lights and I could not be more pleased. I still have to repair and install the exterior lights.
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Small stuff
This week I shopped at a local RV scrapper and found some great aluminum molding for the wheel wells. I only paid $2 for a lengh that will do both wells. I installed those after alot of mallet work and they look great. I purchased and installed the vintage looking light fixtures over the table and above the counter space. I have the original fixtures that I may paint and install at a later date. The seats are being refurbished and should be done shortly.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
The next step is to finish up the trim work. After that I'm going to work on getting the electrical work completed. Currently, the seats are being recovered. I have to start looking for a 50's style laminate for the table.
Being that this unit is being designed for a home office. I will not be adding a sink or stove. I will be wiring for a small electric fridge that will fit in where the old ice box was originally. Besides, even when I'm camping I find I normally do all my cooking on a camp stove and I never even use my oven at home. Also, I generally do the cleanup in a water basin outside as well. I would rather have the interior space for gear etc...
I've also left out the original gas lights and all gas lines. I don't trust them and I have no use for them with this application. Gas lines, the sink and icebox could be added by someone down the line with very little problem.
I'm happy with it. A lesson I've learned during the door process was to take a few extra breaks and evaluate what your next step is before making a cut or decision. The days I rebuilt the door it was around 100 degrees outside and I should have taken more water (diet pepsi) breaks. It would have saved time and satisfaction.
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