The work begins

I'm in the process of removing all the dry rot and new additions. This is going to be a complete overhaul. I've removed the paneling from the areas it was damaged and buckling. Some of the framing will need to be replaced. I'm trying to determine wether to remove all the painted over paneling and replace with birch. I'm thinking not. Just because I'm not trying to restore this trailer to original and that would add substantial expense and time.

I don't expect to make my mind up on this issue until the structural rebuild is completed.

How it all got started.

I found this trailer for sale in the classifieds while searching for a small trailer I could use for hunting. This trailer was listed for $600 obo. When I found it, it was in a side yard and obviously had not moved for many many years. It was covered in mold and had been painted with an old latex type house paint. I could not even see the original design on the side.

It was full of clutter and had flat tires. The side yard was fenced in and trees and rose bushes had been planted between it and the road.

I was able to talk the guy down to $300 and he changed the tire for me, moved his wood pile, took down his fence, cut back trees and removed rose bushes so I could extract it.

When I first saw the trailer, although it was rough for sure, I was very very excited and had a hard time keeping my composure. I'd been looking for a classic trailer like this for a very long time.